 This week, I’m talking to Courtney Maum. Courtney is the author of the novels Costalegre, I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You, and Touch and the handbook Before and After the Book Deal: A Writerâ€™s Guide To Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book. Courtneyâ€™s writing has been published in New York Times, and O, the Oprah Magazine, among others. Courtney is the founder of the collaborative retreat program, The Cabins, and she also has a writing-advice newsletter, â€œGet Published, Stay Published.â€ Courtney and I discuss finding an agent, writing a proposal, dealing with impostor syndrome, becoming a better writer, and (not) reading reviews.       SHOW NOTES:Courtney’s Website + Instagram  Courtney’s Books Hysteria  Scorpionfish  Rock The Vote  Know Your Endo  One Part Plant Cookbook  The Cookbook Deal Podcast  ****** I sometimes receive affiliate commission from links I share.  

Episode 157: Before + After Getting A Book Deal (Finding An Agent, Writing A Proposal, Impostor Syndrome, and Reading Reviews) With Courtney Maum

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Is this the job I really want to be doing? 

Is there something more "me" out there? 

Should my job be changing the world? Or can I just get my check and go watch more TV.

Host Jessica Murnane also has these questions. And in this new limited series, you'll get to the bottom of them together. She'll be asking all the questions to all the people whose jobs we think we want. So we can figure out if we want them, too.

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Sabia and I talk about all the ins and outs of becoming a doula. Including the difference between a doula and midwife, what it means to be a “full spectrum” doula, training vs. self-educating, to certify or not to certify, insurance/liability, the different types of doulas (there are many!), finding your speciality/niche, pricing, knowing when you’re ready for your first client, and avoiding burnout. About Sabia: Sabia Wade is a revolutionary full-spectrum doula, educator, and the founder of Birthing Advocacy Doulas and For The Village Doula Services. She works to elevate the voices and experiences of marginalized communities and embraces her role as a liberator of self by birthing new and hidden aspects of individuals…while nurturing the spaces within them that have never known love. All with the goal of autonomy, justice, and equity for all. Show Notes: Sabia’s WEBSITE + INSTAGRAM Birthing Advocacy Courses + INSTAGRAM For The Village Website + Instagram Erika Davis at Whole Body Pregnancy  My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Check out the original CLOUD COMFORTER and my favorite WIGGLE PILLOW.  And Red Clay Hot Sauce! Use code ONEPART for $25% off your order. Check out their Gift Sets and my favorite Spicy Everything Salt.

Season Finale! Should I Be A Doula? with Sabia Wade

Bari and I talk about all the ins and outs of being a ceramicist. Including going to school vs. being self-trained, building your brand and attracting clients, pricing, trade shows, the difference between fine art, collectible design, and open edition works, knowing when/how to build your team, and how sometimes things are ruined by being monetized aka maybe it’s ok to keep your art as a hobby. About Bari: Bari Ziperstein is the founder of BZIPPY, a brand known for its experimentation and innovation with ceramics. Their clients include some of the most prominent interior designers working today, and BZIPPY’s work can be found in private homes, public venues around the world, and the pages of magazines. Outside of BZIPPY, Bari’s unique designs, were seen most recently in a one-person exhibition at Charles Moffett Gallery in New York City Show Notes: BZIPPY WEBSITE + INSTAGRAM Bari’s WEBSITE + INSTAGRAM JULIA HAFT-CANDELL SEAN GERSTLEY  LUAM MELAKE RUBY NERI  My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Check out the original CLOUD COMFORTER and my favorite WIGGLE PILLOW.  And Good Food Cooking School! Save $20 on ANY COURSE OR BUNDLE with code ONEPART.

Should I Be A Ceramicist? with Bari Ziperstein

Amber and I talk about all the ins and outs of being on a reality show. Including applying/auditioning, what producers are looking for, taking psychological tests/evaluations, seeing yourself on television, styling yourself (hair, makeup, clothes), the pay, and the non-monetary gains. About Amber: Amber is the founder and creative director of Damask Love, a popular DIY lifestyle blog where she shares her doable DIY approach to crafting. Amber hosted Disney Family Sundays, a family crafting show on Disney+, and was also a finalist in Season One of NBC’s popular crafting competition show, Making It, hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. Amber has been featured on the cover of Parent’s Magazine and has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family. Show Notes: Amber Kemp-Gerstel’s WEBSITE + Instagram yayday PAPER CO. Debbie Matenopoulos Making It Website + Instagram  My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Check out the new Nook Pillow and my favorite WIGGLE PILLOW.  And Jack + Annie’s! Check out where you can find Jack + Annie’s near you.

Should I Be On A Reality Show? With Amber Kemp-Gerstel Of Making It

Ashely P. and I talk about the difference between a librarian and library specialist, getting your Master's in Library and Information Science (MLIS), building a collection and cataloging, the pay, the different roles/jobs at a library, and learning to assert and protect yourself as a librarian. About Ashley: Ashley (also known as The Library Bae) resides in Virginia and works as a Youth Services Librarian with the Fairfax County Library System. After falling in love with her local library and its contributions to the community, she obtained her MLIS (Master of Library and Information Science) from Valdosta State University and has worked in public libraries for almost 10 years. Ashley enjoys working with youth from birth to teens, talking to and teaching others about youth literacy, STEM and STEAM, and promoting diversity, inclusion and equity in libraries. Show Notes: The Library Bae WEBSITE + SHOP The Library Bae on INSTAGRAM HARRY POTTER HOUSE QUIZ  FAVORITE LIBRARIAN My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Some of my favorites: WIGGLE PILLOW, PUFFER BLANKET, HEMP LINEN DUVET COVER  And GOOD FOOD COOKING SCHOOL! Use code ONEPART for $20 off any course or recipe bundle.

Should I Be A Librarian? With Ashley P, The Library Bae

This week, I’m talking to Kathryn Budig. Kathryn and I talk about the difference between a yoga teacher and an instructor, finding a mentor, completing your teacher training, applying/auditioning to teach at a studio, teaching private clients, making a living as a yoga teacher, honoring the traditions of yoga, and her biggest tip on feeling ready to teach. About Kathryn Budig: Kathryn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher, author (The Women’s Health Big Book of Yoga and the best-selling Aim True), and co-host of the Free Cookies podcast. Kathryn is also the founder of Haus of Phoenix (on Union Fit) and The Inky Phoenix (a book club for lovers of magic and story). Show Notes: Haus Of Phoenix Kathryn Budig ON INSTAGRAM Inky PhoenixKathryn’s books: The Women’s Health Big Book of Yoga and Aim TrueSeane Corn Carolina Gelen Gina Caputo Kathryn x Kira Grace (yoga collection) My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Some of my favorites: Buffy Cloud Comforter, WIGGLE PILLOW, PUFFER BLANKET

Episode 157: Before + After Getting A Book Deal (Finding An Agent, Writing A Proposal, Impostor Syndrome, and Reading Reviews) With Courtney Maum

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