#AmWriting
KJ
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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Jun 8, 2016 • 35min
9: #ActuallyTypingWords, Stay in the Chair and Write Now!
...in which Jess grapples with a perennial issue, KJ warns about using friends as writing fodder, and is it always a bad idea to procrastinate? 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 1, 2016 • 37min
8: #DeadofExposure, Should You Write for Free and Great Long Reads
...in which Jess's heart acts up and KJ worries about the atrophy of certain writing muscles, and inspiration striking at the wrong time. 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 20, 2016 • 31min
7: #AmResearching, Keep Those Notes Organized, and Remember When...
...in which KJ and Jess talk about how they organize their research and wax nostalgic about their first successful pitches. #amwriting #ampitching #amprocrastinating 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 13, 2016 • 41min
6: #AmRecommending, Tech Tools (High and Low) and A Special Contest
...in which Jess reminds us that word counts are not suggestions and KJ warns of the perils of the Butterfly Effect. 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 6, 2016 • 29min
5: #AmConferencing, Writing it Down and Making Connections
...in which Jess and KJ go into the closet (excuse the squeaky door) and discuss the values of the writers conference, and the dangers of writing in your head. #amwriting #ampitching #amprocrastinating 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 30, 2016 • 36min
4: #AmInterviewing, The Art of the Interview and Ignoring the Inbox
…in which KJ shares her love of sheep and Jess offers some sensible sources for inspiration. #amwriting #ampitching #amprocrastinating #aminterviewing 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 23, 2016 • 31min
3: #AmOverwhelmed, Killing Other People’s Darlings and Timing Pitches
…in which KJ struggles with killing other people’s darlings and Jess waxes rhapsodic about audiobooks. #amwriting #ampitching #amprocrastinating 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, 2016 • 29min
2: #AmPitching, Good Strategies and Unexpected Hurdles
...in which events conspire to put KJ behind on her assignments and Jess cancels plans for building a sauna. #AmPitching #AmProcrastinating #AmWriting 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 3, 2016 • 35min
1: #AmProcrastinating, with Frankensock and Poop
...in which Jess discusses the allure of cow manure and KJ shows off her knitting prowess. 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
