Unpublished
Amie McNee and James WinestockJoin 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 166 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||
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In this episode, we talk about creative energy, burnout, routines, self-preservation, and what it takes to build a sustainable creative life.
We explore why burnout is not always caused by doing too much. Sometimes it comes from working against your... more
What if you didn’t have to know everything before you were allowed to speak?
In this episode, we talk about the way artists and thinkers self-censor when they’re afraid of being wrong, mocked, misunderstood, or exposed as “not expert enough.” We dis... more
What if rejection wasn't bad news? What if chaos, disappointment and rejection could become part of your creative power? What if the more 'bad stuff' that happens to you, the more brilliant you become?
In this episode, we explore the idea of the an... more
We're recording from a hotel room with questionable acoustics and a very concerned James. Welcome to the Hotel Season!
In Episode 1, Amie makes the case that if you want to be a serious artist, you need to be an equally serious consumer, not just of... more
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- More Amie & James, please
I’ve listened to every single episode of Unpublished—even the NFT one—and I want more, please. I could listen to Amie & James chat for forever. They are inspiring, hilarious, motivating, and comforting. My favorite podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Rat-Raegan
United States5 months ago - Swearing :(
I really liked the content of this podcast. But the swearing cheapened the whole experience. It’s so unnecessary. 😖 I might delete this review later as I don’t want to mess up your rating. Writing in hopes that the authors would notice it and stop swearing so I can listen and enjoy the podcast. 😌 Thank you.
Apple Podcasts1Helen S.
Canada7 months ago - 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 Podcasts5SL DoubekUnited States9 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 Podcasts5HRW13
Australiaa year 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 Podcasts5Mrs FJR
United Kingdoma year ago
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unpublished
What is Unpublished about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on sustaining a creative life, with hosts Amie McNee and James Winestock sharing their own writing journeys, industry frustrations, and practical mindset shifts. Episodes often explore balancing craft with publishing realities, building sustainable creative routines, and rejecting hustle culture, all delivered in a candid, conversational style that blends personal anecdotes with actionable ideas. Fans appreciate the warm, neighborly banter, the duo's honesty about publishing pressures, and their willingness to tackle big ideas like AI, audience relationships, and fair creative economies in accessible terms. A standout element is the focus on community and generosity—artists supporting artists—alongside a light, humorous to... more
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