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by Amie Kaufman

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  • Writing When You Have No Time + A Mail Club Invitation

    July 24, 2026 · 14 min

    We're re-releasing this much beloved episode because it's the perfect introduction to Amie's new Finding North mail club. Imagine a letter arriving in your mailbox every month for a whole year. A real envelope, waiting to be opened. Each…

  • How To Get Better At Writing

    September 9, 2024 · 15 min

    We're back after a long break with a new episode -- maybe the most useful one yet -- and an update on future plans. If you want to stay in the loop re future opportunities to learn from Amie, make sure you're on the mailing list, which you…

  • Turning a Character Into a Plot with Lili Wilkinson (Season 4, Bonus Episode 2)

    July 19, 2023 · 12 min

    We'll be back in a couple of months with the second half of Season 4, and in the meantime, I have a couple of fantastic bonus episodes for you. When I got a question about how to turn a character idea into a story idea, I knew Lili was the…

  • Writing For Tabletop Games with James Sutter (Season 4, Bonus Episode 1)

    June 27, 2023 · 10 min

    We'll be back in a couple of months with the second half of Season 4, and in the meantime, I have a couple of fantastic bonus episodes for you. First up, we're going to hear from James Sutter. James is the co-creator of the Pathfinder and…

  • Creating a Magic System

    May 15, 2023 · 11 min

    Creating a magic system that really works takes effort. Every time you think you've got it working, someone points out some what-if hypothetical, and you're back to the drawing board, trying to plug more leaks in your logic bucket. When it…

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  • Research for Worldbuilding with Kate J. Armstrong

    May 8, 2023 · 28 min

    I started writing an episode to answer a question about worldbuilding and research—and then I realised that I already have the perfect resource for you. All of you know by now that my lovely producer Kate is also Kate J. Armstrong, author…

  • Character Descriptions

    May 1, 2023 · 12 min

    The way a character narrating a book—or even just a character whose point of view we share—is going to describe someone they see every day is going to be really different to the way they describe a newcomer. Let's break down some of…

  • Creating a Map

    April 24, 2023 · 12 min

    I LOVE maps: I think they really add something to a world—when done well, everything from the style in which the map is drawn, to what's included can contribute to the story. Today I'm going to give you my three best tips for creating one…

  • Creating Romantic Tension

    April 17, 2023 · 12 min

    All my books are romances. I love them: the yearning, the will-they-won't-they, and sometimes just the how-on-earth-can-they of it. Whether it's a tortured, star-crossed love affair or a cosy romance set somewhere sweet, I'm here for it…

  • Writing the End of the World with London Shah (Season 3, Bonus Episode 2)

    December 5, 2022 · 11 min

    When I got a question about writing apocalyptic worlds, I knew that London should be the one to answer it. She has so much wisdom on this subject to share. Find out more about London at her website. You will find a transcript of this…

  • Writing Ensemble Casts with M.K. England (Season 3, Bonus Episode 1)

    October 24, 2022 · 9 min

    When I recieved a question on how to create a compelling cast of characters, I knew M.K. England was the person to answer it. M.K. is a pro at building a dynamic ensemble cast, and this episode is jam-packed with their practical advice on…

  • Co-Authoring Disagreements

    May 9, 2022 · 17 min

    I get a lot of questions about co-authoring, and so I'm dedicating the last three episodes of the season to answering them. This week's question is by far the most frequently asked question I get about co-authoring. What to do when you and…

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About the show

New York Times and internationally bestselling author Amie Kaufman answers one question each week about writing craft. Full of practical tips and an exercise each week, this is a show for writers, for readers who want a backstage look at how their favourite authors craft their stories, or for creative writing classrooms.