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Sparkle on SubstackSparkle on SubstackWhen it's almost too beautiful to look at with Amie McNee“Everything difficult and everything beautiful all at once.” Amie McNee It was an absolute highlight to speak with Amie McNee fresh from her book tour for We Need Your Art. This chat will stay with me forever, it was a real honour to connect with Amie and bring this conversation to you. We touch on…* resistence * the creative process* shifting platforms * the perfect essay and the ‘messy’ creative process* impact * moving readers with our words * feeling good in your creative p...2025-05-0941 minENHEARTENED with Xavier DagbaENHEARTENED with Xavier DagbaEp. 7 | Amie McNee: The Artist's Revival, Healing through art & Undoing Visibility WoundsIn this episode of ENHEARTENED, I’m joined by the fiercely honest and wildly devoted Amie McNee—author of We Need Your Art: Stop Fcking Around and Make Something*. Together, we explore the sacred intersection of creativity, soul, and liberation in a world that often dismisses or commodifies the artist's heart. This conversation is a balm for artists, creators, and visionaries who have felt unseen, silenced, or stuck in shame around sharing their gifts. Whether you’re sitting on masterpieces the world hasn’t seen or navigating the terror of being truly witnessed—this is for you. We...2025-04-151h 14Painting Your PathPainting Your PathSelf-Coronation, The Creative Path + Why We Need Your Art: Interview with Amie McNee This episode is truly a dream come true! I had the absolute joy of speaking with Amie McNee, an incredible fiction author, creative mentor, and all-around artistic rebel. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, creative burnout, or waiting for permission to step into your artistic power—this conversation is for you.Here’s more about Amie in her own words: My name is Amie McNee and I help Artists and Creatives thrive.Sharing my books, courses, workshops and a dedicated creative community with my partner James, our mission...2025-04-0339 minThis Is the AuthorThis Is the AuthorS10 E13: Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Catherine Bracy, and Amie McNeeIn this episode, meet neuroscientist and founder of Ness Labs Anne-Laure Le Cunff, TechEquity CEO and community organizer Catherine Bracy, and author and creative guide Amie McNee. Hear Anne-Laure Le Cunff share the section of her audiobook she most enjoyed recording, Catherine Bracy reflect on what surprised her most about being in the studio, and Amie McNee on what inspired her to write We Need Your Art. Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737291/tiny-experiments-by-anne-laure-le-cunff/9798217011834/ World Eaters by Catherine Bracy https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723091/world-eaters-by-catherine-bracy/9798217016600/ We Need Your Art by Amie McNee https://www.penguinrandomhouse...2025-04-0113 minUnpublishedUnpublishedMartha Beck and Rowan Mangan: How Creativity Trumps AnxietyWe had so much fun recording a very fancy in person episode with THE Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan! How 'bout those production values?Don't forget Amie's new book, We Need Your Art is out now in Hardcover, Audio, and E-bookIn today's episode we discuss:The amazing power of creativity to banish anxietyHow art and community building creates ripples that extend far beyond our personal practice and help the whole worldWhy society is so afraid of art and artists ...2025-03-261h 04UnpublishedUnpublishedHow to Make Heaps of ArtYes I kept Amie's preamble in on purpose because I thought it was funny!Today we're talking about locking in, getting stuff done, and thriving as creatives. Expect a discussion about how to treat ourselves and our bodies well, not striving for perfection, and how to go from small steps to big goals.TOUR THINGS:We have LOCKED IN two bookshops in Brooklyn in the evenings of the 11th and 13th of March, so if you're in the NYC area, please save those dates. Plus we'll be in Philly on the 12th also...2025-02-1354 minUnpublishedUnpublishedCan Ambition be Healthy?We talk about ambition! How ambitious are we? Is it good to be ambitious? Is it HEALTHY to be ambitious? Inspired by Amie's substack post. We Need Your Art pre-order giveaway is now live! A chance to win a custom canvas love note when you submit your pre-order receipt here! 00:00 Introduction: Ambition and the Hustle 00:26 Recording Struggles and Podcast Delays 01:25 Guilt and Ambition: A Personal Reflection 02:08 The Toxicity of Ambition in Society 03:30 Money and Ambition: A Complex Relationship 05:19 Hustle Culture: Is It Still Relevant? 06:40 Historical Perspectives on Work and Leisure 12:23 Personal Ambitions and...2025-02-0539 minCreative Chats podcastCreative Chats podcastWhy We Need Your Art: a Creative Chat with Amie McNee277. Why We Need Your Art: a Creative Chat with Amie McNee In this episode of Creative Chats, Mike Brennan and Amie McNee discuss the importance of community among creatives, the challenges of vulnerability in sharing art, and the necessity of self-validation. They explore the role of artists in society, the evolution of the creative journey, and the significance of taking action. Amie shares her journey to publication and emphasizes the need for art in today's world, encouraging artists to reclaim their power and embrace their unique voices. The episode highlights the beauty of messiness in art, the...2025-02-051h 03UnpublishedUnpublishedHow to Be Consistent When You Have Multiple Projects, How We Rest, and Artists' Money Issues (Q+A)MORE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS PLS 00:00 Welcome to the Unpublished Podcast 01:16 Audience Questions Introduction 03:34 Multidisciplinary Creativity 16:18 Self-Publishing Insights 24:30 The Emotional Side of Money for Artists 28:56 Financial Stress and Relationships 29:24 The Myth of Pure Art 31:21 Collective Members' Questions 32:05 Balancing Work and Rest 35:43 Supporting Each Other's Strengths 42:09 The Importance of Shitty Art 53:27 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events Pre-order Amie's book here!2025-01-2855 minUnpublishedUnpublishedWe Don't Want Jobs!We don't want jobs, we want to make art! You can read Amie's viral substack article here and pre-order WNYA here. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Captain Hat 01:22 Discussing the Viral Essay on Not Wanting a Job 01:59 The Taboo of Not Wanting a Job 03:09 Capitalism and Meaningless Work 05:36 Artists and the Value of Work 15:21 Anti-Work Movement and Personal Reflections 18:44 Outsourcing Drudgery and Job Satisfaction 28:33 Middle-Class Jobs and Psychological Impact 30:08 Navigating New Territory: Vulnerability in Work Discussions 30:40 Viral Post Impact: Emotional and Psyc...2025-01-2159 minUnpublishedUnpublishedArtist, You're Allowed to Stay Small and SustainableWTF why is the video so bright after I export it? Y'all, video is hard! Don't Forget to pre-order We Need Your Art, out 11th of March in e-book, audiobook, and hardback! Martha Beck, you cannot lie said this about it: "This book is desperately needed medicine for our hearts, our lives, and our culture. I will read it over and over until its many truths sink into every one of my cells. If you have ever felt the slightest impulse to create anything, I urge you to do the same. Well researched, beautifully written...2025-01-1453 minUnpublishedUnpublishedHow Artists should Set Intentions for the New YearLet's go!!! Lachlan and Lachlina here getting ready to Lock In for 2025. Or are we? Come with us! James did the mix/audio for the first time in two years. Let us know if you have any notes! 00:00 Welcome to the 2025 Intentions Podcast 00:45 Introducing the Captaincy System 01:59 Goals vs. Intentions 02:46 Balancing Freedom and Structure 03:28 The Unique Approach of Artists 04:43 Setting Realistic Goals 06:58 Navigating Uncertainty 09:55 The Importance of Consistency 15:44 Taking the Podcast Seriously 22:55 Setting Kind Goals 32:02 Reflecting on Past Goals 33:26 Reflecting on Past Goals 33:45 Achievements and Challenges in 2017 35:03 Goals for 2022 and Beyond 39:13 Setting Intentions for the...2024-12-301h 01UnpublishedUnpublishedWe Don't Want to Learn from Perfect PeopleWe're back from 3 months of family and work travel and ready to pod... just in time for the holidays... Join us for a 15 minute cozy catchup and a little 15 minute rant about why perfect people are boring. Preorder Amie's guide to creative living Sign up to Amie's substack And James'2024-12-1829 minUnpublishedUnpublishedWhat Does A Full Time Income Look Like for Artists? All About Our FinancesToday we're talking about money! Specifically, our own finances. Revenue streams Emergency funds Retirement saving Book advances Taxes And other extremely interesting things... Amie's book, We Need Your Art, is available for pre-order. This is super important to the success of the book! Pre-order numbers directly impact how much support publishers and booksellers will give to a book. If you buy one thing from us in your lifetime, this is the one! 2024-10-2343 minSolving the Riddle of Being HumanSolving the Riddle of Being HumanCreativity is the missing link to our healing - with Amie McNee“Creativity is the way that we heal. It is the way that we alchemize a lot of our trauma into magic.”Sah D'Simone sits down with Creativity Coach, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster Amie McNee to explore the transformative power of creativity and art in our lives. This discussion dives deep into the vital role of artistic expression in healing, personal growth, and connecting with our deeper selves.Amie, whose upcoming book "We Need Your Art: Stop Messing Around and Make Something" is set to release in March 2025, shares her pass...2024-10-011h 01UnpublishedUnpublishedThe 18 Artist Archetypes! Which One Are You?Amie has made a list of artist archetypes to help you all figure out your strengths and weaknesses as artists. We go through the archetypes and discuss each one. Kind of like enneagram/Myers Briggs/astrology specifically for artists! You can read more about it on Amie's substack! Still two days to sign up to the Inspired Collective!2024-09-1948 minUnpublishedUnpublishedCreativity 101: Getting Started and Improving as an ArtistWelcome back! We're talking about: small steps and achievable goals; fostering scrappiness; behaving like an athlete; and much more! Topic discussion begins at 4:42 The Inspired Collective We Need Your Art Book James' substack Amie's substack 2024-09-1335 minUnpublishedUnpublishedPreparing for Success, Picking Yourself First, and Why We Need Your ArtWe interrupt Creativity 101 for a special episode! Help us prepare for Amie's guest appearance on a big podcast. Also, I'm writing this from the future AFTER the podcast recording happened. It went really well thank you for asking. I sat in on the whole thing and Amie killed it. For some reason, she speaks much better when she's talking to someone who isn't her husband (swirly eye emoji). Hey! You can pre-order Amie's book now! Links are HERE!2024-08-2243 minUnpublishedUnpublishedCreativity 101: PerfectionismWe're coming back to a topic we talk about a lot on the podcast, Perfectionism. This time, though, we're going back to basics. What is perfectionism? What are the most common ways it shows up our lives? Why is bad? And what can we do about it? Amie was right, no cover reveal yet... But you should come to our live course: Selling Without Selling Out2024-08-1328 minUnpublishedUnpublishedCreativity 101: Journaling For ArtistsJoin us for our Creativity 101 series where we go back to foundational principles for being happier, more rested, and more productive artists. We'll be doing a 10 episode series starting here with Journaling. Journaling is the foundational methodology for all our teaching. In all our courses, books, and online classes we always include journaling prompts. It helps you ask yourself important questions, and find your own wisdom which you can use to overcome blocks and problems. If you're interested in learning more, you can get a free copy of Amie's...2024-07-2232 minUnpublishedUnpublishedElitism in the ArtsToday we're talking about people who think making art is only for the special few, who think you need double decker doctorates or generational talent if you want to create. We're talking about why they're WRONG! You can find links to buy Amie's books (which she'll never have done enough research for to satisfy some people) here2024-06-2428 minUnpublishedUnpublishedHow To Deal with a SlumpWe're in a little bit of slump at the moment. How do we deal with it? It's normal to not always feel motivated and enthusiastic with your work. We share what we've been struggling with lately, common reasons creatives get into slumps, imposter syndrome/the pain of leveling up and feeling like you aren't fully ready for that next level. We also give you an update on our MUSCLES! Did you want to come to come to one of Amie's live workshops but don't...2024-05-1442 minUnpublishedUnpublishedCreative Would You RatherJoin us on a walk and talk as we play a little game of Would You Rather, artist edition! We would love for you to check out Amie's fiction. Her witchy tudor novel, Regrettably, I Am About to Cause Trouble, and her Sexy medieval romp, The Rules Upheld by No One are available in audio, e-book, and print on most major platforms.2024-04-0327 minUnpublishedUnpublishedAmie's sister Kirsty on starting a business at 21, motherhood and, parenting.Welcome Amie's sister Kirsty to the show! At 29 years old, Kirsty is the founder and director of Made Home, a Sydney based home transition company, with fifteen employees and dozens of customers! We spend a lot of time trying to get to the bottom of why Amie and Kirsty both became Entrepreneurs and what exactly it was about their childhood that made them bounce off traditional work. We also discuss the challenges of more traditional businesses versus creative businesseses, how motherhood has changed Kirsty's relationship with work, and much more! 2024-03-1339 minUnpublishedUnpublishedDo We Need to "Normalise the 9-5"?First off, friends, audio continues to betray us at every turn. We had multiple glitches again this week so, if James suddenly starts talking about the Patriarchy seemingly mid-sentence, we apologise for the non sequitur. I think things mostly make sense though? Let us know. So, what's the episode about? Amie has an arch nemesis, and that arch nemesis is a man called Hubs who goes by the social media handle @Hubs.life (not normalise the 9-5 as we mistakenly say in the ep). Hubs doe not know Amie. Amie has never met Hubs...2024-03-0434 minUnpublishedUnpublishedArtists need to learn to say NO, with Augustine Charles.Today we talk with Creativity Coach Augustine Charles. Augustine talks about the importance of reclaiming power as an artist, how to say No to gatekeepers, how to be a successful multidisciplinary creative, use your muggle job to fuel your art and so much more. We cannot recommend Augustine highly enough, if you need one on one support on your creative journey, get in touch with him. Website: nfinitethreat.com Creative Mentorship page: nfinitethreat.com/creative-coaching Charlie and the Cloud Kingdom: https://a.co/d/gHwKVXU Instagram: @nfinitethreat2024-01-2146 minUnpublishedUnpublishedHow We Got A Publishing Deal With PenguinToday Amie and James detail the journey of getting a publishing deal! Who approached who? How did it feel? How long did it take? And much more. 2024-01-1736 minUnpublishedUnpublishedLosing followers, cluttered desks, patience, and working together (Q&A)Thank you for all your questions! Today we have the first Q&A ep in a while. We talk about Amie's experience losing 30,000 followers, our work spaces, how we balance being business partners and romantic partners, why James hasn't self-published his writing yet, and much more! Apologies but I accidentally cut out the beginning of a question: "Why did you lose 30,000 followers." We stumbled a little bit over the first 10 seconds and I wanted to fix it up... but as you know, I have next to no experience editing an audio file...2024-01-1034 minUnpublishedUnpublishedOur Favourite Things of 2023This topic is back after a break in 2022 for some reason... We talk about all the "things" that brought us delight in 2023. TV shows, tech, books, and free things too! If you like those rambly episodes where we overshare about our persona life, you'll enjoy this one. Don't forget, you can get a free copy of Amie's Journaling Compendium when you sign up to our newsletter (where we also share random things we've been enjoying each week).2023-12-1149 minUnpublishedUnpublishedArtists Don't Have to be in PainToday we're talking about the myth that artists need to be unhappy in order to create great art. Amie made a post on Instagram the other day which saw some hot debates in the comments! Join us as we unpack it. Please check out Amie's latest video on Youtube: Impatient for creative success? Watch this video. 2023-12-0430 minUnpublishedUnpublishedHow to be an Artist on Social MediaAmie's writing the description today because James burnt his hand on the oven. Today, we talk about being a creative on social media. We discuss the boundaries I have around it, how I try to keep a healthy relationship with being online, how I built my platform, and much more. We'll probably do more episodes on this, as it's a big topic and we have lots more to say. You can find a sample of Amie's audiobooks on her website along with links to spotify.2023-11-2741 minHey You HumanHey You HumanAmie McNee: The Creative RevolutionIf you’re on the road to bringing your creative work into the world, even if it’s just the faint whisper of a hope and a dream, this episode is for you.Today on the Hey You Human podcast, we welcome Amie McNee, fiction author first and foremost, as well as mother to all creatives navigating the often treacherous and challenging journey of bringing their creative work into the world.Amie will have you feeling seen, understood, and like you’re equipped with just the right stuff, to not only take the first scary step o...2023-11-2158 minUnpublishedUnpublishedIs Success Random?How much of success is predictable? Are there actions we can take to guarantee it? The answers? Not much and probably no. Creative fields are usually complex and involve too many variables to put any success down to definitive factors. That being said, there are some things we can to do better prepare for the randomness of life and our careers. Join us as we try to talk through the complicated topic of randomness and what it means for creatives. Topics discusses: black swans, the survivorship bias, the problems with predicting complex...2023-11-0633 minUnpublishedUnpublishedSelf regulation, stagnation, and shyness.In another solo episode, Amie takes you through her notes app. What bizarre things has Amie jotted down in the past few months? We look at what she's working on in therapy, self regulation, stagnation as a creative, notes for her books, feeling shy and much much weirder stuff. 2023-09-1321 minUnpublishedUnpublishedSeth Godin on why Artists help solve the world's biggest problemsToday is an unusual episode! James is on a sabbatical and Amie takes the wheel - will the mic quality be good? Who knows? Amie can't pay attention to those things, especially with one of her great creative idols, Seth Godin, on the pod. Amie came to this conversation with one question: Seth what would you say to creatives who feel like their art is frivolous and unneeded in a world full of pain? Seth, of course, has an answer that rings with so much truth and poignancy.2023-09-0620 minUnpublishedUnpublishedWhy Do Successful Artists Seem Miserable?If you've ever wanted to hear Amie and James have an argument in podcast form, we have a treat for you! This podcast was inspired by a few podcasts and interviews with celebrities lately where they just seem to never be able to enjoy their success. We ask whether it's even possible for humans to enjoy their wins, or if we're doomed to always be chasing the next thing. Our new course, Write Your F*cking Book is out on August 9th! You can check out the sales page now for more info.2023-07-3137 minUnpublishedUnpublishedCaroline Calloway on Writing in Gremlin Mode, Tasty Treats, and Finishing NovelsWe're interviewing writer, Instagram sensation, and famous "scammer" Caroline Calloway today on the pod. If you don't know who Caroline is, there are barely enough words in a 5000 word article in the Cut to even begin to explain it to you. Amie will give you a little intro to her for the first few minutes of the pod (before the interview begins), so if you're already a Caroline Calloway scholar, feel free to skip to the 4 minute mark. Regardless of your opinion on Caroline, there is so much to...2023-07-181h 03UnpublishedUnpublishedCampbell Walker (aka Struthless) on Fearing Success and Working Through Creative BlocksWe have the joy of interviewing, author, Youtuber, absolute legend, and receptacle of pure creative wisdom, Campbell Walker. Topics include: how we self-sabotage when we get too close to success; how being a parent has made Cam a better creative; perfectionism; youtube; his experience writing a book and working with publishers (and the pressure of following up a successful book); his writing process; and much more! Something I loved about this interview was Cam's curiosity about my and Amie's creative practice. We learnt a lot and you might find...2023-07-101h 07UnpublishedUnpublishedStop Limiting Yourself to One Launch per Creation!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...2023-06-1528 minUnpublishedUnpublishedChat GPT: Friend or Foe?We have another Artificial Intelligence episode. We try to address some of the concerns artists have about AI like Midjourney and Chat GPT. We discuss the dark side but also try to talk about all the cool things that could potentially come from this weird explosion of machines that can seemingly think. Sub topics include: - Why we will probably always want to know the HUMAN story behind art and how that gives humans an edge over algorithms. - Whether or not it's cheating to use AI to support our artistic process. ...2023-04-2436 minUnpublishedUnpublishedCreatives Don't Always Have to be VisibleWe'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!). 2023-04-1735 minUnpublishedUnpublishedQ&A: Indie Revolution, Moving Countries, Our Books, and MoreWe're answering questions from the members of the Inspired Collective (our membership program). We got so many great questions so we decided to make this part one of two! Questions include: What are your predictions for the indie creative scene in the next few years? How do you foresee traditional gatekeeping being further disrupted? You interact and support so many creatives. What are the most common things that creatives seem to want answers/guidance on? And is it the "right" focus or are there themes you wish your community wanted...2023-04-0241 minUnpublishedUnpublishedRepairing Your Relationship with Achievement and HustleAmie and James talk about the way hustle culture has ruined the way we look at accomplishment, painting it as an end in itself and a moral good where it should be a journey of self-discovery and joy. They discuss: their own fears about buying into hustle culture and how a reframe can help us to achieve the things we want to achieve in a more gentle, healthy way; the joy of achievement and doing hard things; the importance of protecting your energy and feeling safe; conversely, not letting safety hold you back from your goals, and much more!2023-03-2640 minUnpublishedUnpublishedLisa Olivera on Why Making Art is Great for the WorldToday Amie had the pleasure of interviewing the author of Already Enough, creator of Human Stuff on substack, and one of our instagram heroes, Lisa Olivera. Topics Discussed by Lisa and Amie:  The magic of being introverted and quiet as a creative. How to create when it feels like the world is burning Why creativity and art is revolutionary Creating when it isn't 'of value' to other people How to promote your art when it feels really icky And so much more.2023-03-121h 00UnpublishedUnpublishedIs AI a Threat to Artists?In this episode, we prompt Chat GPT, an advanced chatbot, to ask us "What are ten surprising questions to ask a creative in an interview?". In the first half, we answer the bot's (scarily good) questions. Then, we discuss the ethics of AI art, whether or not we're scared of AI, how we as a society might prepare for more advanced forms of AI, and steps our society might take to protect artists from getting their work stolen algorithms.  You can sign up for the Art of Making Money course on Amie's website. Enrolments c...2023-02-1941 minUnpublishedUnpublishedShould We Pay Artists a Guaranteed Income with Morgan GraceWe are thrilled to be interviewing Morgan Grace, poet, fantasy author, and recipient of one of Ireland's basic income for the arts grant. The grant guarantees Morgan and 2000 other artists 325 euro per week for three years, no strings attached.  We discuss the incredible feeling of being recognised and supported by our society, how a basic income has impacted her creative practice, the basic income for artists program generally, why artists are undervalued despite being incredibly important and whether a guaranteed income could be a solution, and much more! Stay to the end for an amazing poetry reading b...2023-02-1233 minUnpublishedUnpublishedRegrettably, I am About to Cause Trouble, previewDid you know Amie has a new book out? You can listen to the first chapter here on the podcast feed! A bit about the book: 1535, Oxfordshire. Lady Maude Shaftsberry has it all sorted. She will marry the well-connected lord, ascend the ranks of the Tudor court, and be mother to a small battalion of boys. But Maude has a secret that she carries everywhere: a birthmark that stretches over her stomach and between her legs. Is it a mark of fertility? Did her mother rub her pregnant belly too vigorously on the...2023-01-2318 minUnpublishedUnpublishedCreating Playfully and Taming Anxiety with Lily SaisWe're honoured to welcome psychologist, anxiety coach and our favourite Tiktoker, Lily Sais, on the pod. Lily runs a successful online business coaching people to better manage anxiety, panic, and OCD. Amie credits Lily with helping her get a handle on her health anxiety. In the podcast we talk about: why you should be on Tikitok, anxiety, running an online business, creating online courses, membership programs, how to help a partner who has health anxiety, and so much more. This is, I think, our longest ever episode of Unpublished so we hope you enjoy the extended run...2022-12-051h 16UnpublishedUnpublishedThe Person Who Taught Me How to JournalAmie chats with her mama Kath McNee. They discuss each other’s journaling practice, how to journal with your kids and how to support your parenting journey with journaling. They also discuss what it is was like to be a mama to Amie, and an exciting new book coming out soon.2022-11-2140 minUnpublishedUnpublishedRanking Our Products by How Much Money They've Made UsJames has compiled a list of all the products we offer and ranked them by how much money they've made us. In this ep, he reveals the list to Amie in order and they discuss why they think certain products may have done better than others. This is basically a complete inventory of our entire business and the lessons we've learned from it. Apologies if the audio is shit, we recorded the whole thing in the car with one mic! Thank you to Paul for salvaging what was pretty dodgy at times!2022-11-0926 minUnpublishedUnpublishedAction Creates InformationThis week we're talking about how simply acting on a project is the best way to learn, research, get better. Every time you post something, write something, paint something, record something, you are producing information that you can use to do it better the next time. For us, business and art have always been about learning by acting.  Merch is available on wednesday 2nd of November! It will be for sale on Amie's website.2022-10-3125 minUnpublishedUnpublishedSelling Art Under Capitalism (and Other Random Topics).We have the first ever James solo episode today! I talk about whether I mind taking a "back seat" to Amie in the business, what it might mean to run an ethical business under capitalism, what I'm writing at the moment and what my plans are for my novels, how Amie and I give each other space while working in close proximity and much more! I'm a little nervous about this one as I've never done anything like this before. Would love to know what you think? You can always message us @unpublished.podcast on instagram...2022-10-2338 minUnpublishedUnpublishedShould We Lie?This is a slightly off topic episode all about LYING. Amie is on a mission not to tell any lies until the end of 2022. Why is she doing this? What does James think about it? What does it have to do with our creative journey? Check it out! 2022-10-1732 minUnpublishedUnpublishedRate it or Hate itToday we're playing rate it or hate it! Listeners have written in with various topics and Amie are James say whether they rate (like) or hate it as well as why. There can be no middle ground! It's either rate or hate! Topics include: Game of Thrones, capitalism, working on multiple projects, J.K. Rowling, extroverts, and several more! Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter!2022-07-1132 minUnpublishedUnpublishedOur Controversial OpinionsThis is mostly a joke episode but we try to bring most of our "controversial" opinions back to something that will be relevant to your creative life... From how clean your house should be, to the riskiness of starting a business, to why being childless is sort of a superpower. We hope you enjoy one of our weirder eps so far! You can watch the recording of our podcast on Spotify or via Youtube. Don't forget Amie's European tour is happening from July 28th to the end of August and there are still five spots...2022-05-2928 minUnpublishedUnpublishedA Conversation with Jay KristoffThis 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 le...2022-04-2556 minThe Writing Apothecary PodcastThe Writing Apothecary PodcastWriter's Block: Interview with Creativity Coach Amie McneeSend us a textWelcome back to The Writing Apothecary podcast and to our interview with the most divine human ever. I got to interview Amie Mcnee who is the perfect most perfect guest for Writer's Block. It's been a challenge to get here! This episode is so delayed due to me getting the spicy cough and have been dealing with all of the fatigue that comes with it, but we're back and we're ready. In today's chat here are some of the topics we chat about:Writer's BlockProcrastination Amie's relationship with bothJournallingGiving ourselves pe...2022-04-1045 minUnpublishedUnpublishedCoaching Session: On Feeling HopelessJames asks Amie to coach him through a rough patch as he starts receiving rejection letters for his second novel. They talk about how much rejection can hurt, why it's so painful trying to get people to notice our art, how hard it is to ask for help, and how to support yourself or loved ones when you're feeling hopeless.  Recording this episode helped me (James) so much. Thank you Unpublished community for giving me a place to talk through the struggles of being a creative! If you'd like some coaching from A...2022-03-2025 minUnpublishedUnpublishedHow Should We Respond to Failure?Let's talk about failure! We tell the story of a recent "failed" product launch and how they bounced back. We talk about the power of reframing, seeing mistakes as a guiding light, soothing ourselves through failure, treating adversity as a necessary step on the path. This isn't about not feeling pain, or denying our reality, it's about giving you a tool that can help when things aren't going perfectly. Amie is running two intensives in a few weeks' time. One on Social Media and one on Procrastination. We'd love to see your...2022-03-1332 minBrian Breaks CharacterBrian Breaks Character#63 Unstoppable Creativity with Amie McNeeThe titles of Amie McNee’s FOUR books will tell you all you need to know about why she’s today’s guest on the podcast: We Need Your Art Collection, For the Burnt Out Artist, For the Perfectionist, For the Procrastinator. (Reads kinda like a blessing for the audience of Brian Breaks Character, amiright?)Amie joined me all the way from Sydney, Australia and just like her 89.5K followers on Instagram I instantly fell in love with her incredibly honest & authentic rallying cries for creative people. Amie is an author, speaker, creative coach and a book doula...2022-03-0943 minUnpublishedUnpublishedMaking Longterm Goals Feel UrgentWe're talking about how to trick our brains into taking action on long term goals. Humans aren't great at working on big, abstract things with distant or ill-defined deadlines. So, we need to think of ways to make our brains think we are accomplishing something RIGHT NOW. That way, we can feel good about our work, start early, and generally have an easier time of things. This ep a little rambly as we try to get our head around this concept. Thanks for being with us at our earliest stages of idea generation! News...2022-03-0729 minUnpublishedUnpublishedRunning A Creative BusinessAmie and James take you through their path to "going pro". How did Amie first make money from her creativity? What were her early failures like and what was the shift Amie had to make to turn them into "success"? How do we decide what business decisions to make? How much do we put back into the business? What are our next steps. We strongly reccomend you checkout Gauri Yardi (@gauri.yardi) and Tanja Ernst (@corpholia_design_studio) on instagram to see great examples of creators hitting home runs in the early stages of their creative businesses.2022-02-2055 minUnpublishedUnpublishedWhat If You Never "Make it"?In this episode Amie and James confront the idea of "making it". What does "making it" even mean? How is it different to success? How do we move through our self-doubt? Amie's Journaling Compendium is now FREE when you sign up to her mailing list. You can join here. 2022-02-1335 minUnpublishedUnpublishedStop Quitting Before Things Get EasyYes, we are super in favour of quitting things that don't serve you. But, sometimes we give up before we find flow and ease. This is especially true of a lot of the bullshit that surrounds a creative practice: websites, accounting, tech-shit, marketing. Thing is, those things all get easier over time. You're already doing the hard part, making art. If you can do that, you can handle all the peripherals! Come listen to us chat about this in the FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON 5! Did you know, you get Amie's first book, The Journaling...2022-01-3124 minUnpublishedUnpublishedTaking up Space with Sharon Walters.In this episode Amie interviews Sharon Walters, @london_Artist1. Sharon is a London-based artist who creates hand-assembled collages celebrating black women. Within this episode Amie and Sharon talk about what it is like to unashamedly take up space as a creator. They cover many topics, including; social media, art education, resistance, failure and Sharon's unbelievable success this year in the art world.  If you want to follow Sharon and witness her incredible art you can find her here: https://www.londonartist1.com/ Apologies for the audio on this one. Zoom had a little bit of s...2021-12-0643 minUnpublishedUnpublishedShould You Grit or Should You Quit?We return to one of our favourite topics: the power of quitting stuff! Many of us have adopted the story that quitting is always a failure. But how could this be true? If we never quit anything, we'd end up doing a whole stack of things that no longer have any value to us and wasting our time. We definitely need to push through hard things sometimes, but we also need to learn when something isn't serving us anymore and when to move on. Remember, if you need encouragement to get through the challenges of your creative...2021-11-2830 minUnpublishedUnpublishedRaising Creative Children feat. Amie's dad!VERY SPECIAL GUEST EPISODE. On the pod today we have Amie's Dad—Steve, Etches, Thomas—a poet. We talk to him about raising a creative child like Amie; how best to encourage creativity in children; finding creativity in the day-to-day; growing up with adults who don't support creativity; getting back into art later in life, and much more! We loved having Steve, Etches, Thomas, on the pod. He has been so wise, gentle, strong, calming, supportive to both of us and we want you to bask in some of his wonderfulness!  Also, stay to the end f...2021-11-2150 minUnpublishedUnpublishedStop Waiting For Your Big BreakAre 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.2021-11-0721 minUnpublishedUnpublishedIt's Time To Write previewIn this episode, we talk about Amie's new paid podcast, It's Time To Write and then play you three sample episodes from it! It's Time To Write is available through Amie's Website.2021-11-0116 minUnpublishedUnpublishedEverything about our private lives (Q&A4)Ever wanted to know how we met? What muggle jobs we've had? What are our fave video games are? This is the episode! Amie's new paid podcast "It's time to write" will launch on the 29th of October! Keep your eyes peeled!2021-10-1831 minUnpublishedUnpublishedStop Making Excuses For Wanting to be CreativeIn this ep we talk about the need many of us feel to defend our desire to create. "It's just a hobby", "I'm not very good anyway", "It's just an outlet". You don't need to make excuses. Creativity is an essential human desire.  At the same time, you don't need to expend energy convincing people who are committed to misunderstanding you. We talk about this delicate balance. Amie's website: https://www.amiemcnee.com/2021-10-1124 minUnpublishedUnpublishedAll Things Laziness with Dr Devon PriceThis is perhaps my favourite episode of the podcast ever! We had the privilege of interviewing social psychologist, writer, activist and professor, Dr Devon Price. They are the inspiration behind so many of Amie and my ideas around rest, laziness, and hustle culture. We talk about: the ways the "laziness lie" uniquely impacts creatives, balancing ambition and burnout, abolishing time, finding your own definition of success, the importance of meaningful engagement versus high but shallow follower counts, their new book, Unmasking Autism, and much more! You'll also get to hear me in full "I've see a celebrity"...2021-10-0353 minUnpublishedUnpublishedWTF are NFTs and why should artists care?We talk to our friend Henry—a lawyer and expert in transformative technologies—about the weird and wonderful phenomenon of NFTs and digital art. If you've ever wanted to impress your friends with your incredible knowledge of words like "blockchain", "minting", "Proof of Stake", "fungible", this is the podcast for you! We talk about: what NFTs are, how to make them, whether they're a fad or here to stay, the environmental impact, criminal uses, valuing digital art. Amie is there the whole way to ask the "silly questions" and keep the conversation grounded.  We try to ge...2021-09-1945 minUnpublishedUnpublishedThe Rules Upheld By No One – Chapter OneAmie reads you the first chapter of her new book, The Rules Upheld By No One. Enjoy! If you like what you hear, the book is currently available on Amazon in all major regions. Click here for US. Click here for Australia. Otherwise, simply google the book's title and it should point you to the correct store for you. Also available through Barnes and Noble and soon to be available through Book Depository.2021-08-3017 minUnpublishedUnpublishedAmie's Writing ProcessJames "interviews" Amie about her book The Rules Upheld By No One which is now available fro pre-order!  They talk: writing process, Amie's writing style, the difficulty of fitting our books into narrow genres, gatekeepers, and how much love all of our listeners. Amie also reads out the first page of her book! Stay tuned, we'll be releasing the whole first chapter as a podcast sometime soon. You can buy Amie's book on amazon (soon to be on multiple other platforms). Click here for the US  Cilck here fo...2021-08-2633 minUnpublishedUnpublishedFear Of SuccessWhy do so many of us fear success? Amie and James expand on the conversation Amie had on her instagram stories about success. We respond to the polls and comments from those stories and dive into why success can seem scary and what we can do to help ourselves push through our fear.2021-08-1940 minUnpublishedUnpublishedMemoir Writing and Traditional Publishing with Rebekah CampbellWe talk to debut author Rebekah Campbell about her recently released novel: 138 Dates. Amie and I are both massive fans of the book—an incredibly vulnerable, funny, moving, true account of Rebekah’s quest to find love by battling her way through dates with 138 different men. I (James who writes the descriptions) read this book in two days. Could not put it down! James met Rebekah in a writing course they did together, and in this podcast we explore her whole journey from first time author to publication with a major publishing house.We talk: writing process, the...2021-08-1148 minUnpublishedUnpublishedDo We Need To Be Cautious of Ambition?How are we supposed to be happy with what we have RIGHT NOW and still strive to be better/more succesful? Amie and James talk about why Ambition and contentment aren’t necessarily opposed to each other. Amie’s Website: www.amiemcnee.comJames’ Website: www.jameswinestock.com2021-07-2921 minUnpublishedUnpublishedShould We Have Multiple Projects On The Go?So many people in this community don’t just do ONE thing. Does that go against the party line to “niche down”? Amie and James talk about why it doesn’t, how it can be a huge advantage for creatives to branch out, and some tips for making sure you still finish projects when you have several going at the same time.If you want to support us, check out Amie’s website: www.amiemcnee.com2021-07-2230 minUnpublishedUnpublishedAmie’s Journey With AnxietyAmie shares the journey she’s been on with her mental health. She talks about her positive experience with medication, how journaling has helped, and how anxiety affected her creativity and ability to do business. James shares his perspective as a partner supporting her through it. Amie’s journaling course: https://www.amiemcnee.com/journaling-course2021-07-1624 minUnpublishedUnpublishedDo You Trust Yourself?We can’t build a sustainable creative practice without trusting ourselves a artists. Amie and James talk about how to build trust in ourselves as creatives so that we can show up regularly to our creative calling.2021-07-0122 min