19: The System for Writing the Book You Actually Want to Write with Jamie Varon

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What if your most honest, messy self is your greatest writing superpower? In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Varon, bestselling author, essayist, and creative force, to crack open what it really takes to write the book that only you can write.

Jamie has built a body of work that’s at once personal and deeply resonant—from her viral essays to bestselling nonfiction to novels. We unpack how she developed her voice over a decade of trial and error, her ritualistic approach to writing even when the ideas feel impossible, and how she navigates outside expectations while keeping her art grounded.

You’ll come away with intimate access to her creative process, permission to let your work be messy, and inspiration to keep writing even when you doubt.

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01:09 - Meet Jamie
02:14 - System Reboot
04:44 - Writing Process and Inspirations
16:39 - Navigating the Publishing Industry
25:14 - Navigating Trends and Authenticity
26:58 - Writing Rituals and Consistency
28:41 - Inspiration and Creative Containers
31:43 - Transitioning from Social Media to Novels
34:19 - Embracing Personal Growth and Change
36:38 - The Journey of Self-Work and Writing
42:47 - Promoting New Work
44:35 - Literary Inspirations and Recommendations

Resources Mentioned:

What Alice Forgot - https://amzn.to/41OPAJt
Big Magic - https://amzn.to/47FqfFB
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel - https://amzn.to/47FqfFB
The Phantom Tollbooth - https://amzn.to/3VetjAZ
The Westing Game - https://amzn.to/4mdYyY4
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - https://amzn.to/3IjBRDO
The Happy Ever After Playlist - https://amzn.to/42sygdg

Jamie's Books

Radically Content (Book) - https://amzn.to/46hcpGP
Radically Content (The Journal) - https://amzn.to/4piAA0o
The Alchemy Within - https://amzn.to/4gk6uWp
Main Character Energy - https://amzn.to/3VeyqkQ
Charlie Quinn Lets Go - https://amzn.to/3VKj4EC

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