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#AmWriting

Entertaining, actionable advice on craft, productivity and creativity for writers and journalists in all genres, with hosts Jessica Lahey, KJ Dell'Antonia and Sarina Bowen.

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Episodes

129: #Don'tGetBuzzed

...in which Jess and KJ are joined by actor, author, podcaster and science advocate Alan Alda to discuss reaching readers with good storytelling, and avoiding that moment when—buzz!—you've lost them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Oct 19, 201844 min

128: #PlanItOut

…in which Jess and KJ speak with author and podcaster Virginia Sole Smith, who somehow did everything “in order”, about how to plan everything. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Oct 12, 201842 min

127: #AmBranding

...in which Jess and KJ ask Carol Blymire what the heck personal branding is, why you need one, and how you build it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Oct 05, 201833 min

126: #PubDay3

...in which Jess and KJ review KJ’s recent Pub Day marketing strategy, and what worked and what didn’t. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 28, 201843 min

125: #FindingAnAgent

...in which Jess and KJ welcome Laurie Abkemeier, agent extrodinaire, to discuss what you should do to get an agent, and what an agent can do for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 21, 201843 min

124: #NomDePlume

...in which Jess and KJ Sarina Bowen about the advantages and consequences of using a pseudonym, and an update on CockyGate. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 14, 201836 min

123: #ChasingTheAntelope

...in which Jess and KJ sit down with best-selling author Tim Grahl about how becoming a writer of any quality is not a sprint but a marathon. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 07, 201844 min

122: #PubDay2

...in which Jess and KJ discuss prepping for PubDay, all the pub feels, and that fall feeling of getting back to work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 31, 201835 min

121: #ABillionsTimesNo

…in which Jess and KJ speak with _Billions_ producer and screenwriter Brian Koppleman about how you sometimes have to say no when you’d rather say yes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 24, 201830 min

120: #IsolationIsForWimps

...in which Jess and KJ examine the jump from journalism to novels with Jo Piazza, and of course some tips for writing your novel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 18, 201834 min

119: #BestSellers

...in which Jess and KJ, by popular request, speak again with USA Today Best Selling author Sarina Bowen about the nitty gritty of best seller lists. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 10, 201836 min

118: #BooksAboutWork

...in which Jess and KJ speak with Alysin Camerota about the shifting from writing TV news to writing a novel, finding time to write and the value of a good editor. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 03, 201839 min

117: #BookLaunchTimeline

...in which Jess and KJ tackle a bunch of listener questions about building a timeline to give your book the best chance for commercial success. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 27, 201847 min

116: #YouHaveTime

...in which Jess and KJ speak with author Laura Vanderkam about how to find time in even your busy schedule to write. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 20, 201840 min

115: #TellingStories

...in which Jess and KJ discuss the importance of stories in non-fiction, and absolve you for taking some time for yourself this summer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 13, 201837 min

114: #AudioBooks

...in which Jess and KJ talk us through some of the ins and outs of recording your audiobook. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 06, 201838 min

113: #DestinyThief

...in which Jess and KJ chat with Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo in a bustling bookstore about writerly life, inspiration and the work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 29, 201851 min

112: #KeepingOrganized

...in which Jess and KJ answer a question from the FB group about how to stay organized while writing a book, from research to emails to your physical workspace. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 22, 201838 min

111: #TheHeadshot

…in which Jess and KJ welcome Sharona Jacobs, a professional portrait photographer, to discuss the value of the headshot, and the logistics of getting yours. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 15, 201840 min

110: #CockyGate

...in which Jess and KJ are again joined by Sarina Bowen with a case study from the romance fiction world about the difference between copyright and trademark. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 08, 201833 min

109: #SedarisSerendipity

…in which Jess and KJ speak with bests-selling author and superstar essayist David Sedaris about letting people help you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 01, 201833 min

108: #GoalReview

...in which Jess and KJ review the goals they set themselves in January, and how are their words of the year holding up? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

May 25, 201842 min

107: #FourTendencies

...in which Jess and KJ chat with Gretchen Rubin about hacking your work routine and your writing using the four tendencies. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

May 18, 201844 min

106: #FirstTimerMistakes

…in which Jess and KJ are again joined by book coach Jennie Nash, this time to discuss the three most common pitfalls made by new novelists. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

May 11, 201840 min

105: #ConferenceGoing

…in which Jess and KJ share tips about getting the most out of a conference from craft to marketing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

May 04, 201838 min

104: #TheFullProposal

...in which Jess is finally able to talk about her new book deal and unpacks the arduous task of writing a full proposal! And KJ finds the internet distracting. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Apr 27, 201839 min

103: #DeepWork

...in which Jess and KJ share new inspiration and tips for digging in, muscling through those times when the writing gets hard. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Apr 20, 201841 min

102: #HomelessPieces

...in which Jess and KJ consider your options when your piece loses its publisher, or never had one at all. Also, Jess on poor deadline choices, and KJ weighs publicists, promotions and limits. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Apr 13, 201845 min

101: #SerialWriting

...in which Jess and KJ are again joined by Sarina Bowen as she details the particular particulars an author faces when she decides to write serially. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Apr 06, 201842 min

100: #DrivingTwoCars

...in which Jess and KJ shift gears and mix metaphors in an effort to breakdown how they move from one project to another, and bring the required skills with them...and celebrate 100 episodes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Mar 30, 201850 min
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