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How NY Times Bestselling Author Jami Attenberg Writes
Jan 12, 2024
Jami Attenberg, NY Times bestselling author, discusses documenting the writer's process, building a literary movement, and her latest writer's guide featuring essays from acclaimed authors. They explore topics such as the importance of writing, retirement savings, unique cover design, book structure, and author newsletters.
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Quick takeaways
- The 1000 Words of Summer movement encourages writers to generate new work and has grown into a supportive community of over 35,000 subscribers.
- Jami Attenberg's book '1000 Words: A Writer's Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All Year Round' provides valuable insights on embracing the messy first draft, finding accountability, and celebrating accomplishments in the writing process.
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The Origins of 1,000 Words of Summer
Jamie Attenberg, a New York Times bestselling author, shares the story of how her literary movement, 1,000 Words of Summer, began. It all started when she and a friend challenged themselves to write a thousand words a day for two weeks. Jamie posted about it online, and people showed interest in the challenge. She started a newsletter, which grew from 2,000 subscribers to nearly 35,000. The movement encourages writers to generate new work, and Jamie emphasizes the positive impact writing can have on one's life.
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