"Write Whatever You Want" with J. Courtney Sullivan, New York Times bestselling author

My guest today is J. Courtney Sullivan, a New York Times bestselling author whose books have not only been Reese Witherspoon book picks twice, but have also been optioned by Reese's production company.Today we talk about:* how to know when an idea is "right"* doing research, and writing stories in layers* ignoring genre categories and instead, writing whatever you want* the most important guiding principle to hold onto in a creative career* the coolest, most unexpected things that have happened to Courtney in her writing career, and so much moreCourtney was so fun and easy to talk to. I hope you enjoy the show!✍🏼 And don’t forget about our $1,000 Scholarships for Aspiring Writers (more info here). 🟨 Full video version available free at CreativeInspiredHappy.com, along with $1,000 & $2,500 Scholarships for Aspiring Writers, a Book Club for Writers & Curious Readers, behind-the-scenes insights into a bestselling authors' life, mini-creativity challenges, and more.Want more of Courtney?Her latest novel, The Cliffs, is available everywhere. You can also find Courtney on Instagram and X. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.creativeinspiredhappy.com/subscribe

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Interviews with brilliant, fun authors--and others in the book world--about what made them fall in love with stories, why they write, their biggest successes and disappointments, and of course, their latest books. Hosted by New York Times Bestselling author Evelyn Skye. www.creativeinspiredhappy.com