#amwriting With Jess & Kj

Essay collections—readers love them, but publishers and editors are often unconvinced. Jennie and KJ talk to Amy Wilson about getting that contract, finding the through line and writing a book about pleasing people while also remembering to please yourself.  Links from the pod Mary Karr The Art of Memoir Wendi Aarons Listen to Your Mother (Essay performances for Mother’s Day) Amy’s first book: When Did I Get Like This? Zibby Owens, Zibby Books Ina Garten What Fresh Hell (Amy’s podcast) Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser, Amy Wilson #AmReading Jennie: Be Ready when the Luck Happens, Ina Garten KJ: Meditations for Mortals, Oliver Burkeman Reasons Not to Worry, Brigid Delaney Amy: Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent, Judi Dench Last Call: Join the Winter 2025 Blueprint Challenge  If you have big goals for 2025 that include writing, finishing or revising a book, you’ll want to join us for the Winter 2025 Blueprint Challenge. We started January 5, but it’s JUST not too late to jump