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Join Amie McNee from @inspiredtowrite and her writer husband James Winestock for a podcast about building a sustainable creative life. A place to take your art seriously where you can go to reflect on your journey and build a thriving creative practice.

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Join us for a rambling discussion that starts with us assessing how successful we feel, goes on to a long digression about preserving energy for hard times, talks about honesty in the publishing industry, and finished with Amie's message to artists j... more

Q+A ep! It just so happened to be that most of your questions were about our work and writing routines. There are also a few other Q's answered including: how exactly is making art generous, big breaks we've almost had (and why they may not have matt... more

We're talking:

When the internet gives you the ick

The flattening of culture by algorithms

How social media sows the seeds of its own destruction when it prioritises attention over quality

And more!

Pre-order To Kill a Queen, Amie's queer detec... more

Hello friends! Today we're talking about the rise of the middle class artist. Based on Amie's substack post.

Buy Amie's book for F***'s sake!

ALSO you can pre-order Amie's queer Elizabethan detective novel, To Kill a Queen!

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Emma Couette
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Hosts

Amie McNee
Co-host, discussing creative practices and writing, including the importance of emotional support and community engagement in artistic journeys.
James Winestock
Co-host, addressing listener questions about writing and creativity, particularly relating to personal anecdotes and emotional journeys within the artistic process.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 662 ratings
  • Cozy and encouraging!

    This is my favorite podcast. Every episode feels cozy & like your friends are whispering creative encouragement in your ear. It always helps refill my creative well when I’m feeling low or down on myself. Amie and James both have unique perspectives on all things related to being an artist, and are kind voices offering probing questions and discussions related to mindset work around creating. In my opinion this is much more valuable than prescriptive advice or craft based advice. Plus there is a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SL Doubek
    United States2 months ago
  • My go to when I need a reminder that we are all in this together!

    Love these two, love Amie’s books, I get a boost from the raw and refreshing honesty from both thesubjects discussed and the format that works well for someone like myself who looses interest in things quickly, I look forward to the surprise of a new episode each time ;)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HRW13
    Australia3 months ago
  • Brilliant!

    Love these two, I have bought nearly all of Amie’s courses and all of her books including the new one that hasn’t come out yet! You guys give me so much hope and comfort on my writing journey, thank you so much 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrs FJR
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • MUST LISTEN <3

    I could listen to Amie and James talk all day long. An absolute dream to listen to a neurodivergent enneagram 4 and 5 talk about art and writing! So much love for you two!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thisisstace
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • My greatest encouragers

    Amie and James have provided me with invaluable encouragement, wisdom, and hope on my journey as an artist. Plus, it feels like a conversation among friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gail_E
    United States8 months ago

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The conversation feels personal and relatable, making listeners feel understood in their struggles as creatives.
Overall, the podcast is frequently recommended as a source of inspiration, motivation, and comfort for artists and writers navigating their creative paths.
Listeners describe the show as cozy and encouraging, with a strong sense of community and support for their creative journeys.
The hosts are praised for their authenticity, humor, and insightful discussions about creativity and mental health challenges faced by artists.

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Talking Points

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How Much Work Do We Do in a Day (plus all your writing questions answered)?
Q: How much time in a day are you dedicating to your work?
They discuss various complexities of measuring their time spent on creative work, emphasizing that their workflow involves much more than strict writing hours.
How to Be Consistent When You Have Multiple Projects, How We Rest, and Artists' Money Issues (Q+A)
Q: What should artists do with their less-than-perfect work?
Recognize that creating subpar art is essential for growth and improvement, and consider revisiting and editing work later.
How to Be Consistent When You Have Multiple Projects, How We Rest, and Artists' Money Issues (Q+A)
Q: How can one maintain consistency in multiple creative projects?
By prioritizing tasks and ensuring regular engagement with each project, artists can stay productive without burning out.
How We Got A Publishing Deal With Penguin
Q: How long did it take from book idea to book deal?
It was really five years since we thought of this book, but it's only been now that we've been bringing an approach to write it.
How We Got A Publishing Deal With Penguin
Q: When did you start querying and how long did you have to wait?
We did query once, like in 2020, and then we self-published. So we didn't query at all after that and were approached.

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The show provides an inviting and supportive space for artists and creatives to engage in conversations about their journeys and the realities of sustaining a creative practice. Through discussions between the hosts, Amie McNee and James Winestock, listeners are offered insights into managing creative work-life balance, navigating the intricacies of the art world, and fostering personal growth as an artist. Topics like creativity, mental health, community engagement, and the impact of technology on art are frequently explored, emphasizing the importance of emotional support and authenticity in the creative process. This podcast uniquely blends humor and candid storytelling, making it feel like a conversation among friends who genuinely unde... more

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