Season 2 kicks off with a deep dive into those all-too-familiar reading ruts and writing slumps. In this episode, we explore how to find inspiration again—both on the page and in life.
In Segment 1, join me with Neal Shusterman, New York Times bestselling author of over thirty award-winning books for children, teens, and adults, as he shares his strategies for breaking out of creative ruts and staying inspired in writing and life.
In Segment 2, our fantastic guest host Amy Allen Clark reveals her personal approach to reading ruts: how she navigates them, embraces them, and ultimately finds joy in getting back into the flow of books.
Whether you’re a reader, a writer, or just someone looking to reignite your spark, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and a few laughs along the way.
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Segment 1:
Neal Shusterman – Website | Instagram
Segment 2:
Amy Allen Clark - Links
Time stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:22 Intro
00:02:00 Segment 1 – Conversation with Neal Shusterman on Writing Slumps
00:59:13 Break
01:01:24 Segment 2 with Amy Allen Clark (About Season 1 of Book Lounge)
01:07:07 Segment 2 – Getting Out of Reading Ruts with Amy Allen Clark
01:45:02 Outro
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