#amwriting With Jess & Kj

…in which Jess and KJ speak with _Billions_ producer and screenwriter Brian Koppleman about how you sometimes have to say no when you’d rather say yes.

...in which Jess and KJ examine the jump from journalism to novels with Jo Piazza, and of course some tips for writing your novel.

...in which Jess and KJ, by popular request, speak again with USA Today Best Selling author Sarina Bowen about the nitty gritty of best seller lists.

...in which Jess and KJ speak with Alysin Camerota about the shifting from writing TV news to writing a novel, finding time to write and the value of a good editor.

...in which Jess and KJ tackle a bunch of listener questions about building a timeline to give your book the best chance for commercial success.

...in which Jess and KJ speak with author Laura Vanderkam about how to find time in even your busy schedule to write.

...in which Jess and KJ discuss the importance of stories in non-fiction, and absolve you for taking some time for yourself this summer.

...in which Jess and KJ talk us through some of the ins and outs of recording your audiobook.

...in which Jess and KJ chat with Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo in a bustling bookstore about writerly life, inspiration and the work. 

...in which Jess and KJ answer a question from the FB group about how to stay organized while writing a book, from research to emails to your physical workspace.

…in which Jess and KJ welcome Sharona Jacobs, a professional portrait photographer, to discuss the value of the headshot, and the logistics of getting yours.

...in which Jess and KJ are again joined by Sarina Bowen with a case study from the romance fiction world about the difference between copyright and trademark.

…in which Jess and KJ speak with bests-selling author and superstar essayist David Sedaris about letting people help you.

...in which Jess and KJ review the goals they set themselves in January, and how are their words of the year holding up?

...in which Jess and KJ chat with Gretchen Rubin about hacking your work routine and your writing using the four tendencies.

…in which Jess and KJ are again joined by book coach Jennie Nash, this time to discuss the three most common pitfalls made by new novelists.

…in which Jess and KJ share tips about getting the most out of a conference from craft to marketing.

...in which Jess is finally able to talk about her new book deal and unpacks the arduous task of writing a full proposal! And KJ finds the internet distracting.

...in which Jess and KJ share new inspiration and tips for digging in, muscling through those times when the writing gets hard. 

...in which Jess and KJ consider your options when your piece loses its publisher, or never had one at all. Also, Jess on poor deadline choices, and KJ weighs publicists, promotions and limits.