Jennifer Keishin Armstrong: Believing In Yourself

Andrew sits down with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. Jennifer writes books on pop culture history and her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Billboard, and more. You'll hear Jennifer share how she generates new ideas, her creative process, and how to promote your work while staying humble. This conversation will help you make the most of important projects in your life. 

Show highlights:
1:40 - Jennifer's interest in being a writer at a young age
2:31 - Andrew's chronicling of 1993 Mets season with aspirations to be a journalist
3:37 - Experiences writing as a kid
5:10 - Getting her first "dream job" at Entertainment Weekly
8:01 - Behind the scenes covering Hollywood
8:30 - Seizing career opportunities when they arise
10:52 - Writing her first book
13:01 - Going fulltime as a writer
14:17 - Combining skillsets and experiences
16:39 - Looking for the "story in a story"
17:21 - Creative process and writing environment
18:59 - Life as a freelance creative
22:51 - Being confident in your own work
23:27 - Overcoming roadblocks and doubt
25:15 - How to promote your own work while staying humble
26:28 - "Nobody cares about your project more than you"

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