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#AmWriting

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#AmWriting is a podcast and Groupstack hosted by KJ Dell’Antonia, Jess Lahey, Sarina Bowen, & Jennie Nash. Listen, read and join up for hard-won advice and inspiration to help you play big in your writing life and finish work that matters. amwriting.substack.com

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Jess Lahey is the OG host of the #amwriting podcast and the author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation. She’s a teacher, a speaker, and a very acco... more

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You’ll get a regular Write Big episode tomorrow!

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No one wants to read a book that’s fine — and I am certain you don’t want to write one.

The first step in ma... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Diana Hill
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Episode: Let’s chat about Episode 523!
Stuart Wakefield
Book coach and writer
Author Accelerator / thebookcoach.co
Episode: Margin Notes: Making Marketing a Creative Project with Stuart Wakefield
Carolyn Madden
Irish novelist, author of The Marriage Vendetta
Author
Episode: You’re Invited: Come Chat about This Week’s Episode
Caroline Madden
Novelist and journalist featured on Substack
Independent author, Substack Rising Heights Writers
Episode: Write Big: Beyond the Book Deal
Kathy Mazak
Founder of Scholar's Voice, writing coach focused on helping tenured professors publish research
scholar's voice
Episode: Bonus Margin Notes: Finishing the Blueprint: Recognizing the Shift from Planning to Writing
Kathleen Barber
Author of Truth Be Told, Follow Me, Sisterhood Above All
Author
Episode: BookLab: The Art of Storytelling with Kathleen Barber
Andrew Perrella
Producer of The Hashtag M Writing Podcast and participant in the hot seat coaching
Hashtag M Writing Podcast
Episode: Hot Seat Coaching: Refining Andrew’s Gothic Vampire Chapter
Caroline Bicks
Stephen E. King Chair in Literature at the University of Maine; Shakespeare scholar; author of research on Shakespeare and horror
University of Maine
Episode: Margin Notes: Monsters in the Archive with Caroline Bicks
Meghan P. Brown
Author and beekeeper; writes picture books, non-fiction, and a forthcoming middle-grade novel
Self-published/Agent representation; later publishing deal with Firewell and Friends
Episode: Revising with the Blueprint: A Summer Challenge Success Story

Hosts

KJ Dell'Antonia
Host of a writer-focused show with deep dives into craft and publishing strategy
Jennie Nash
Lead host with a focus on coaching, branding, and publishing strategy

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 298 ratings
  • My favorite episode!

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for a couple of years now and this is by far my favorite episode (August 21, 2026). I loved the honesty in vulnerability you expressed. Although it exists in all of us, there are a few who are willing to put it all out there; especially in real time. Thank you for that. 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gail Nastasia
    United States2 months ago
  • Highly recommend!

    I’m currently working on finishing my first novel and this show has some of the best writing advice I’ve found.

    The hosts manage to cover every aspect of the writing and publishing process while keeping it entertaining, and approachable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DStarMoon321
    Canada3 months ago
  • Can’t wait for each episode!

    As a long-time listener, I love the variety in the topics the hosts cover. Always something new and helpful and insightful. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DDebrovner
    United Statesa year ago
  • #AmLoving

    Love this podcast! Jess and KJ are so fun and inspirational to listen to and I listen to #AmWriting to help me improve my writer knowledge. If you are a writer, this is an absolute must!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoVeThAtJoUrNeYfOrYoU
    United Statesa year ago
  • Too Gimmicky

    I loved this podcast but lately it’s very clear it’s become a free marketing channel for promoting an absurdly expensive book coaching program that mostly targets women. Gives me the ick.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    grl1188
    United States2 years ago

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#118
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Margin Notes: Making Marketing a Creative Project with Stuart Wakefield
Q: Can you tell us where readers can currently find All Hands on Dick and how they can see all the creative artifacts you've made?
Readers can find All Hands on Dick in bookstores and follow Stuart on thebookcoach.com and on Instagram at MrSWakefield, where he shares the artifacts and behind-the-scenes. He also notes that the book is available in good bookstores beyond just Amazon.
Bonus Margin Notes: Finishing the Blueprint: Recognizing the Shift from Planning to Writing
Q: How does mindset play into writing success, and why do you allocate as much time to mindset as to tactics?
Mindset is essential because even with good systems, writers sabotage themselves with perfectionism, procrastination, or fear of critique. The program dedicates substantial coaching to reframe beliefs, manage transitions between stages, and build a sustainable practice that evolves with the writer's career.
Bonus Margin Notes: Finishing the Blueprint: Recognizing the Shift from Planning to Writing
Q: What are some common objections writers have, and how do you address the idea of blocking out time for writing?
Common objections include the belief that they need large, uninterrupted blocks of time. We counter with a focus on consistency—one to two hours per week, or a couple of sessions per week—and emphasize the necessity of honoring that time like any important appointment, which helps prevent scheduling conflicts from derailing writing.
Bonus Margin Notes: Finishing the Blueprint: Recognizing the Shift from Planning to Writing
Q: Can you walk us through how your program structures the work to help someone finish their blueprint?
The program runs in 12 weeks with a cadence of one to two hours per week, split between material and live coaching calls. It balances mindset and strategy, teaching people to treat the writing task as a formal project with clear stages, so they can decide and then execute without getting overwhelmed.
Margin Notes: Monsters in the Archive with Caroline Bicks
Q: Can you describe a moment when the archive changed the direction of the book?
Finding the five childhood favorites and rereading old drafts showed how deeply personal fear can be; those discoveries redirected the narrative toward a broader exploration of memory, impact, and the act of reading itself.

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What is #AmWriting about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, craft-forward show for writers, blending deep-dive interviews with live coaching and coaching-focused episodes. Typical topics include first pages and narrative craft, outlining and structure, marketing and publishing strategies, and mindset shifts for writers navigating rejection, branding, and career growth. Guests range from authors and scholars to book coaches and productivity experts, all sharing actionable tips, real-world storytelling processes, and behind-the-scenes experiences in publishing. The format often combines technique with encouragement, fostering a supportive community for writers aiming to finish projects and grow their platforms. Notable strengths include accessible coaching sessions, a recurring emphasis o... more

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