#AmWriting

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Is Your Book Getting Better—or Safer?

October 09, 2026

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit amwriting.substack.comJess 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 accomplished journalist who writes for The Atlantic, The Washington Post and other media outlets.Now she’s writing a novel.Jess has been working on this novel, on and off, for fifteen years, and recently put it through my Blueprint for a Book process — ...

Do your Voodoos of Ambition Ever Get a Day Off?

October 02, 2026

I want to take you inside my favorite yoga studio in Santa Barbara. It’s called Yoga Soup, and it’s a giant, grounding mix of movement, actual nutrient-dense soup in a crockpot, fresh fruit from local trees, and community.My husband Rob and I practice there a few times a week, and one of our favorite instructors—who is also a middle school English teacher—starts every class by reading a poem. She weaves its themes throughout our practice and reads it again at the end.Now, I’ll be honest with ...

Get better at seeing and solving problems in your own work.

October 01, 2026

You’ll get a regular Write Big episode tomorrow!Hi!As you may know, after ten years of #amwriting, KJ, Jess and Sarina are moving on to other endeavors and have handed the reins of the podcast to me. I’m honored—and very excited—to carry it forward.For the past nine months, I’ve been trying things, listening to what resonates with you, and weighing my own energy and my options for what #amwriting could become.And I’ve landed on a new plan.The goal is to keep the spirit of what #amwriting has ...

The Bookshelf · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

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Print Run Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with #AmWriting?

#AmWriting is hosted by KJ Dell'Antonia and Jess Lahey. Its publicly listed email is amwriting@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for #AmWriting?

The publicly listed email for #AmWriting: amwriting@substack.com.

How many listeners does #AmWriting have?

Podseeker estimates #AmWriting reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for #AmWriting?

#AmWriting typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published authors, book coaches, and professionals with practical expertise in writing, publishing, creativity, self-management, or book marketing. Common among recent guests: Published books; Professional experience in writing, coaching, publishing, or related creative fields; Practical expertise that can help writers complete or promote their work. Recent guests include Diana Hill and Stuart Wakefield.

How hard is it to get booked on #AmWriting?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does #AmWriting cover?

Recent episodes cover Writing, Publishing, Book Marketing, Writing Process, and Book Coaching. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.