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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2025 · 1H 7M

Author Interview | Amie McNee | We Need Your Art

from Dark Side of the Word · host Kait and CJ

Grab your copy here! https://bookshop.org/a/94484/9780593833001In this engaging conversation, Amie McNea shares her journey as a creative, discussing the challenges of self-identification, the nurturing voice within, and the importance of journaling. The discussion highlights the balance between gentleness and determination in the creative process, the transformative power of art, and the role of social media in fostering community. Amie emphasizes the significance of finding joy in small moments and the potential of creatives to inspire change in the world. They explore the challenges and differences between traditional publishing and self-publishing, emphasizing the importance of artist autonomy and the often overlooked financial aspects of creative work. The discussion also touches on personal experiences with a two-week reset challenge aimed at improving writing habits and mental well-being. CJ shares her transformative experience with the two-week writing challenge, emphasizing the importance of small, consistent writing increments. She discusses the breakthroughs she achieved and how daily writing helped her reconnect with her passion for fiction. Find Amie Here - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtowrite/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.amiemcnee.com/Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/amie-mcnee/Inspired Collective: https://www.amiemcnee.com/the-inspired-collective-creative-communitySubstack: https://amiemcnee.substack.com/Make sure to follow Dark Side of the Word on Instagram to stay up to date. And make sure to comment, rate, and subscribe to help other listeners find their next book. CJ: Blog - https://www.wellreadtart.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/awellreadtart/Bookshop Affiliate: https://bookshop.org/shop/awellreadtart Kait:Blog - https://darksideoftheword.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kaitarmada/Bookshop Affiliate: https://bookshop.org/shop/darksideoftheword 

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