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The great big five-week comedown
The book is launched, the tour is nearly over, what the heck do I do now?
Jul 15
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What makes a moment?
Towards some best practices of actually good book events
Published on Frump Feelings
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Jul 8
June 2026
What I spent money on to help promote my book
And whether it was worth it
Jun 24
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How to survive being a writer in the world right now
And other publishing challenges discussed live with the Mayhem Makers writing group
Jun 10
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Writing + networking outside of an MFA
Live with the Writing Community Chat Show in the UK 📚
Jun 4
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1:16:24
May 2026
How not to write an author's note for a book club reader's guide
A before and after of the letter that will accompany my finished book
May 27
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Elizabeth Day on UK vs US publishing | Craft from the Couch: Episode 12
Today we're talking publishing across the pond with one of Britain's finest!
May 20
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How to go on a podcast with Pamela Paul
My top ten tips on how to keep your sh*t together during an interview
May 13
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Come write with me in Spain?
...and other opportunities I'm offering this summer, and beyond
May 8
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Where do book ideas come from?
One-percenter play homes plus an inspiration formula
May 6
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April 2026
Margo Steines on dairy | Craft from the Couch: Episode 11
Got milk? Courtney and Margo sure do!
Apr 29
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Casting your audiobook narrators
It's a thing that you can do!
Apr 22
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