Unpublished
Amie McNee and James Winestock
Join Amie McNee from @inspiredtowrite and her writer husband James Winestock for a podcast about building a sustainable creative life. A place to take your art seriously where you can go to reflect on your journey and build a thriving creative practice.
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Should we Romanticise the Creative Process?
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05/25/23 • 26 min
Welcome back! We took a few weeks off while we moved country but excited to be back!
Today we're talking about whether it's possible to be too precious about our creative process or if we should be more workman-like when we attempt to make art.
Also see a life update and some ramblings on our move to England (a good 5 mins of this)!
NOTE: James is very conscious that, in this episode, he said Australia didn't have much history. This is, of course, incorrect. Australia has tens of thousands of years of history, most of which was erased by European settlers. What he meant was that we have very little visible history in our cities (due to colonisation).
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A Conversation with Jay Kristoff
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04/25/22 • 56 min
This week, we interviewed the NYT bestselling author of the Nevernight Chronicles and my favourite fantasy novel of last year, Empire of the Vampire, Jay Kristoff. We had so much fun interviewing Jay. It’s great to talk to a fellow Aussie and he was both extremely funny and wise. We discussed: transitioning from muggle job to writing full time (even though Jay's "muggle" job was as a creative in the ad industry, it's still a really interesting story); why writing and doing creative things is a worthwhile pursuit regardless of the end result; how Jay has had to learn to slow down after an intense first few years as a full time writer; why studying history is great for fantasy authors; and much more!
If you want to check out Jay's books (and I strongly recommend you do), you can find all the relevant links through his website. He also writes great YA novels with fellow Aussie writer Amie Kaufman.
Don't forget, we will be sending out a newsletter to accompany our podcasts starting this week. You can sign up here.
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Ego And Creativity
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02/25/21 • 21 min
Amie and James are back for Season 4 to talk about times their egos have gotten in the way of their creativity. They discuss the good and bad of ego, and how to cope with the times where it needs to be soothed or curtailed.
Stop Waiting For Your Big Break
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11/07/21 • 21 min
Are you waiting around for you big break? Do you find it hard to celebrate the little steps on the path to your success? So do we! Let's chat about how we can reframe this conversation and celebrate the journey.
Don't forget Amie has a new paid podcast out, you can check it out here.
04/11/23 • 42 min
QandA part 2! Thank you to everyone who listened to last week's episode and who interacted with me over at the Unpublished insta! I'm doing my best to respond to all Dms so if you want a chat, please come on over!
Questions this week are about: Self-publishing, the craft of writing, finding a workflow that works for you, building self-confidence, writing about trauma (incl. worries about triggering your readers), vision boards, returning to creative work after a long break, changing creative disciplines, writing about struggles and pessimism/ pity porn.
Creatives Don't Always Have to be Visible
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04/17/23 • 35 min
We're talking visibility, being seen, showing your face. The strengths and weaknesses. Why it's okay to get off social media, why great art can happen offline, whether it's possible to make money without socials, why you don't need to post everyday, and more!
Based on Amie's viral post (shared by Doja Cat no less!).
Consistency: the Antidote to Hustle
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10/08/20 • 26 min
We're re-uploading old episodes now that we've switched to Anchor. This is a bit of a test!
Still a great episode worth checking out!
06/15/23 • 28 min
Today we're discussing Amie's decision to relaunch her second novel 6 months after its initial release. Sub-topics include: how the concept of a single launch is driven by legacy institutions and gatekeepers; whether a "launch week" is important; strategies we're using to launch something a second time; the timelessness of your art; the benefits you might get from doing several launches rather than one (or how your ability to sell can improve with each launch of the same product); and more!
I was really late putting this up since we're still feeling a little out of routine with the move. Hopefully you all enjoy it!
We would love if you caused some trouble and bought Amie's book.
Do You Need To Be On Social Media?
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11/24/20 • 51 min
Our wonderful friend, writer and creative Aubrey Tate, joins us to talk all things Social Media. We look at questions like: Is it necessary for artists to have a social media presence? Should we quit social media? Are there upsides to being on socials?
It’s a wide ranging conversation that touches on business, mental health, and creativity.
A bit about Aubrey in her own words: My name is Aubrey. I’m currently based in the Portland, OR metro area. I am a writer of fiction and non-fiction, maker of things, deep thinker, and advocate for self love and mental health. I am on a mission to create a life of my own crafting and make art that speaks to my soul, while encouraging other artists to do what calls them (not what they are told).
Here’s where you can find Aubrey:
Website: artistoflife.net (this is brand new and she is adding features all the time).
Discord link: https://discord.gg/ZaMyxh6
Your Business Questions Answered
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02/28/22 • 49 min
We're following up from last week's episode by answering your questions! How do we deal with taxes? Thing we wish we knew when starting our business. How do we handle variable cashflow? And much more. We also remind you that this is how we do things. Your business will be unique to you and you should always do what works for you!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Unpublished have?
Unpublished currently has 143 episodes available.
What topics does Unpublished cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Unpublished?
The episode title 'Should we Romanticise the Creative Process?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Unpublished?
The average episode length on Unpublished is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of Unpublished released?
Episodes of Unpublished are typically released every 7 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of Unpublished?
The first episode of Unpublished was released on Oct 3, 2020.
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