Does What I Am Writing Really Matter?

Send us Fan MailThis week, you'll hear from Amanda Creasey, an outdoors writer and novelist, as we explore  the age-old existential question: does what we are working on matter? In this episode, you will hear Amanda vulnerably share the frustration and discouragement many writers face when working on long-term projects and publishing their work. We’ll examine the drivers that keep us going, the truth about how many books authors typically sell, and how to show up for yourself as you write. Amanda’s Bio: Amanda is an English teacher, outdoors writer, and novelist with an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a graduate degree from the University of Denver. Her writing appears in three Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Her poetry and outdoor journalism have earned recognition from the Poetry Society of Virginia and Virginia Outdoor Writers Association. Her debut novel, An Expected End, is a work of speculative fiction that was published in October 2023.. A member of James River Writers, the Poetry Society of Virginia, and Virginia Outdoor Writers Association, she shares a home with her husband, their rescue parrot, and their two rescue dogs.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeAthena Dixon EpisodeJames River Writers Official TranscriptEpisode Highlights2:13 Why Does Your Story Matter4:44 How Many Books to Authors Typically Sell8:41 What’s Your Story’s Essential Question11:16 How Does Writing Impact Your Life14:30 Making Room For Joy18:00 The Power of Community 22:22 Amanda’s writing advice Connect with Amanda: Website: AmandaSueCreasey.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_sue_creaseySubstack: https://amandasuecreasey.substack.com/Building Better Memoir Scenes: https://janefriedman.com/building-better-memoir-scenes-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/Connect with your host, Lisa:Get Your Free Copy of Ditch Your Inner Critic: https://lisacooperellison.com/subscribe/Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInProduced by Espresso Podcast Production