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Ep 118: Jordan Roter on her Journey From TV Writer to Novelist
Have you ever sat through a back-to-school night and thought,Ā Wow, this could be a novel? Jordan Roter didāand then she actually wrote it.Ā Moms Like UsĀ (coming May 2025 from Little A) hilariously unpacks the cutthroat social hierarchy of LA moms, complete with all the messy, cringey, and oh-so-relatable moments of motherhood and friendship.
In this laugh-out-loud episode, we chatted about:
š„ Jordanās career hops from YA author to TV writer (American Housewife, The Watchful Eye) and back to novel writing.
š„ The painfully awkward school event that sparked her book idea.
š„ Why juggling multiple POVs is like hosting a dinner party where everyone wants to talk at once.
š„ Hollywood vs. publishing: oneās a chaotic circus, the otherās...slightly less chaotic
š„ Writing the real (sometimes dark, often hilarious) thoughts moms have but rarely admit
š„ The shift toward "radical truth-telling" in motherhood writing (because perfection is overrated)
š„ And also...how she ended up with an Am...
Ep 93: The Art of Short Stories with Mary Jones
Mary Jones' book,Ā The Goodbye ProcessĀ (July 30, 2024, Zibby Books), is, in four words, hard to put down. Her raw, vivid descriptions of characters and experiences alike quickly pierced my soul and extended my bedtime! Ā
In this episode, Mary and I discussed her love of the short story form, some (perhaps surprising truths about writing and organizing short stories/essays, thoughts on beta readers, the querying and submission process, and our mutual love of "Days of Our Lives."
CONNECT WITH MARY
Book:Ā The Goodbye Process
Instagram:Ā @maryjoneswriter
X:Ā @maryfjjonesĀ
Threads:Ā @maryjoneswriter
Website:Ā www.maryjoneswriter.com
WHAT MARY'S READING
All FoursĀ by Miranda July
MENTIONS
I Miss You When I BlinkĀ by Mary Laura PhilpottĀ
You Could Make This Place BeautifulĀ by Maggie SmithĀ
Olive KitteridgeĀ by Elizabeth Strout
Ep 81: Permission to Do What You Want as an Author
Key Takeaways:
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It's important to give yourself permission to try different approaches and strategies when writing and publishing a book.
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Don't feel pressured to follow the advice of others if it doesn't align with your goals or preferences.
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Consistency and courage are key to finding success in your writing journey.
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Introduction
In this episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, we discuss the importance of giving yourself permission to do what feels right for your book, regardless of the advice and opinions of others. Let's dive in and explore the power of embracing your own path.
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Embracing Your Unique Approach
In the world of book writing and publishing, there is no shortage of advice and opinions on the "right" way to do things. From running ads to choosing the perfect marketing strategy, it can be overwhelming to navigate through the sea of recommendations. However, it's crucial to remember that what works for one person may not work for anot...
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