Write About Now
By Jonathan Small
When Jonathan Small began interviewing bestselling writers for his podcast Write About Now, he didn't anticipate how moved and inspired he'd be hearing their origin stories. He wasn't alone, as listeners wrote to tell him it was their favorite part of the show. Now, at the beginning of each episode, Small asks his guests how they got started-and the result has been a treasure trove of revealing backstories.
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In Write About Now, Small has curated these revelations into a book of surprising and insightful conversations with a mind-boggling list of the best of the best in journalism, fiction, non-fiction, and more, including:
- Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z author Max Brooks on overcoming dyslexia
- Killers of the Flower Moon author David Grann on flunking high school
- NYT-bestselling author Joyce Maynard on surviving a MeToo affair with J.D. Salinger
- The Nightingale author Kristin Hannah on quitting law to write books
- The Martian author Andy Weir on self-publishing a smash hit
Write About Now also includes interviews with science writer Mary Roach, Secret Life of Bees author Sue Monk Kidd, designer Betsey Johnson, Pulitzer Prize-winner Matt Richtel and so much more.Â
In all, Write About Now is much more than stories from A-list creatives. It's a masterclass in the art of beginning.
Author Bio
Jonathan Small is an award-winning author, journalist, producer, and podcast host. For 25 years, he has worked as a sought-after storyteller for such top media companies as The New York Times, Hearst, and Condé Nast. He has held executive roles at Entrepreneur, Glamour, Fitness, and contributes to TV Guide, Cosmo, Details, Maxim, and Good Housekeeping. He is the former “Jake” advice columnist for Glamour magazine and the “Guy Guru” at Cosmo. His podcast Write About Now offers a glimpse into the lives and stories of successful writers—how they got there, what they've learned, and what you need to succeed.
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A stimulating group meditation on the grungy yet joyous craft of wordsmithing.
ISBNs:
- 978-1964377193 (Hardcover)Â
- 978-1964377186 (Paperback)
Genre:
- Memoir
- Writing & Creativity
- Media
- Entrepreneurship
- Pop Culture
- InspirationÂ
Themes:
- Storytelling (the craft of shaping narratives that resonate)
- Reinvention (pivoting careers and adapting to change)
- Media Culture (navigating journalism, publishing and podcasts)
- Ambition (building something from scratch in a competitive industry)
- Vulnerability (sharing behind-the-scenes failures and lessons)
- Legacy (creating meaningful work that lasts)Â
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Q: What is Write About Now about?
A: Write About Now is Jonathan Small’s memoir about life as a writer and media entrepreneur, exploring the challenges of building a career through storytelling while reinventing himself in a rapidly changing media landscape.
Q: Who is Jonathan Small?
A: Jonathan Small is a journalist, editor and founder of Write About Now Media, whose work spans major publications and innovative platforms dedicated to telling authentic stories.
Q: What makes this memoir different from other books about writing?
A: Rather than offering only how-to advice, Write About Now combines raw personal experiences, lessons from the front lines of journalism and candid insights into what it really takes to succeed in media.
Q: Who would enjoy reading Write About Now?
A: Writers, journalists, podcast listeners, entrepreneurs and anyone drawn to resilience, creativity and the evolving world of storytelling will find it especially compelling.
