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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. amwriting.substack.com
Episodes
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May 25, 2018 • 42min
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 18, 2018 • 44min
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 11, 2018 • 40min
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 4, 2018 • 38min
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

Apr 27, 2018 • 39min
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 20, 2018 • 41min
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 13, 2018 • 45min
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 6, 2018 • 42min
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

Mar 30, 2018 • 50min
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 23, 2018 • 41min
99: #ImposterSyndrome
...in which Jess and KJ confront the voices in their heads second guessing their work, and have some tips on how you can do the same. 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