#AmWriting

<p>Jennie Nash hosts a Write Big session of the #amwriting podcast introducing an “arena” metaphor for writers, inspired by Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly (and Teddy Roosevelt’s “man in the arena” quote), Priya Parker’s...

<br/><br/>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

<p>Andrew returns with his latest blueprint for a gothic mystery, and the coaching quickly zeroes in on what will make it work: a clear, compelling villain and twists that truly land. With help from thriller coach and...

<p>Andrew Lands on a Single POV—and Must Choose an Ending</p><p>Jennie Nash coaches podcast producer Andrew Parella through the third “hot seat” session of his Blueprint revision, where he gains clarity that his...

<p>In this Write Big session, Jennie explores one of the most essential—and elusive—elements of writing: voice.</p><p>In a world full of sameness (and increasingly, AI-generated language), what makes writing stand out...

<p></p><p>In this first installment of Margin Notes—a new series on the big decisions writers face—we explore a question many writers quietly carry:</p><p>When life falls apart, do you keep writing… or step...

<p>This episode is connected to:</p><p>* Hot Seat Coaching #1</p><p>* Hot Seat Coaching #2</p><p>When you find yourself spiraling over a structural choice—looping between two different plot points or debating a table of...

<p>Producer Andrew Parrella Claims His Own Gothic World</p><p>In this follow-up session, Jennie Nash checks in with producer-turned-novelist Andrew Parrella, who returns to the “hot seat” with a major breakthrough...

<br/><br/>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

<p></p><p>After ten years of the #amwriting podcast, KJ, Jess, and Sarina are marking a milestone—and a transition. In this episode, the longtime hosts reflect on what the writing world looked like when the show began...

<p></p><p>Jennie Nash launches a brand-new Hot Seat Coaching series on the podcast—real, on-air coaching sessions where listeners get to hear a story develop in real time.</p><p>In the first episode, Jennie brings...

<p>It’s very rare for me to demand that the readers of my #AmReading substack pre-order something. And the bar to be my “Just One Book” is high. But here we go: </p><p></p><p>The book is The Fountain—debut speculative...

<p>In this Write Big episode, Jennie Nash is joined by AJ Harper, author of Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives—Including Your Own, to talk about a more meaningful way to define success as a writer. AJ...

<p>Hello and welcome to Nerd Corner with Sarina and Jess! I love these episodes because I will never, ever know as much about the publishing industry as Sarina Bowen, and I learn so much from her. This week, she answers...

<p>In this Write Big session, Jennie Nash talks with podcast co-host Sarina Bowen about what it really feels like to finish a book—especially the anxiety and pressure that can come with “finishing energy.” Sarina shares...