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Pub Dates

Amie Kaufman & Kate J. Armstrong

NYT bestseller Amie Kaufman and editor turned debut author Kate J. Armstrong take you behind the scenes on the path to publication of their novels, The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds (out now) and their sequels, The Heart of the World and Fyrebirds. Pub Dates is a podcast for readers and for writers that will follow two friends as their stories come to life.

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38:08

Sell It!

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2023/01/19

Let's talk about marketing, baby! How authors do it (and, specifically, how these authors do it) and the tools they use to reach readers who will love their books. Kate's pre-order campaign is here! Don't miss out on exclusive goodies and a signed copy of Nightbirds. You'll find all the details at Kate's website. You'll also find details about her U.S. book tour (stopping in Maryland, Massachucetts, and Missouri) there as well. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each

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01:01:33

Fun and Games

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2022/12/15

We asked you to give us some questions and challenges to end the year on, and you delivered! Feast your ears on this episode full of laughter and us reading never-before-heard passages from The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds. Travel with us into some of our books' more joyful moments, hilariously embarrassing interludes, and lushest settings (no spoilers, promise). There might even be a golden pheasant or two. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode

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50:53

Mapping a World

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2022/12/01

Let's talk about MAPS! We’re both huge map nerds, and we're taking you through how we created the geography for The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds, and how we worked with our incredibly talented artists to bring those maps to life. Or really, just watched in admiration as they did! You can still send us a challenge for our December holiday episode — name a page you’d like a quote from, ask us to choose which of our characters we’d like to kiss, marry or throw off a cliff… take your pick. There’s

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22:34

How To Support Authors

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2022/11/16

It's our birthdays! Want to get us (and yourself) a present? This episode is all about how to support your favorite authors. Some of them cost money, some are free, and ALL will help keep the writers you adore in business so they can tell you stories for years to come. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. To

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45:00

Who's Who in the Zoo

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2022/11/08

So much goes on behind the curtain at a publishing house. We authors don't even know the half of it! So let's chat with Gillian Levinson, a publishing whiz over at Random House, and join her deep within the workings of the publishing process to find out more about how books end up on your shelf.

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29:08

An Apple for the Teacher

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2022/10/20

We've just celebrated Teacher Appreciation Day! We want to take some time to celebrate the teachers in our lives who inspired and shaped us, as writers and as humans. We owe them so much. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. You can find out more about us and sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and

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50:15

Meet Amie's Editor

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2022/10/05

It's time to meet Amie's inimitable editor, Melanie Nolan! Amie and Mel sat down to talk about how she got into editing, what made her fall in love with The Isles of the Gods, and what launching a more established author in-house looks like. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. You can find out more about us

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35:02

Research: Building a World

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2022/09/14

We get a lot of questions about how we build our fantastical worlds. So let's talk about how we do research for our worldbuilding — from the big, ‘what’s the vibe of this place?’ stuff down to the small but vital details — and what sorts of real-world details worked their way into our books. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets and a comment section where you can

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44:47

A Cover Up

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2022/08/31

Join us for an interview with Kate's cover designer, Jess Jenkins, about how the cover for Nightbirds came to be, from conception to execution. They talked about how to find the right vibe for a particular book, choosing an artist, text placement and more. They also talked through how and when different groups within the publisher weigh in, and how Jess got into this line of work in the first place. We’ll be back in a future episode to talk about Amie’s cover — it’s still a work in progress, but

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01:23

Pub Dates Goes Adventuring

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2022/08/03

An update on our plans for August.

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58:19

Listener Q&A

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2022/07/20

We asked for your questions, and you all certainly delivered! Join us as we answer some of your burning queries, from how we name our characters and our favorite fictional fashions to drafting and grappling with comparison. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets: this newsletter, we'll be answering a couple of bonus questions we couldn't fit into the audio. You can

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35:07

Book Recommendations

Pub Dates ·

2022/07/06

We're taking a break from gushing about Nightbirds and Isles of the Gods so we can rave about some other books, all of which you can pick up right now. We hope you enjoy, and that your summer (or, if you're in the southern hemisphere, winter) reading is fruitful. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. You can

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56:37

Call My Agent

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2022/06/16

Join us as we chat with our wonderful agents, Josh and Tracey Adams, about everything from how they got into agenting and what an agent actually does to how WE signed with Adams Literary and how Josh and Tracey pitched our books to editors. We're getting ready to do our first Q&A episode and we'd love your questions! Leave us a voice message, email us at pubdates@gmail.com,or leave us a comment over on the newsletter. Everyone who asks us a question goes into a draw for a very special prize. Make

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46:01

A Day in the Life

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2022/06/03

What do authors do all day, you wonder? Let's find out. In this episode, we talk about what happens on our ideal writing days (and days that are...well, not), strategies from getting into the zone, and finding time to write when it's thin on the ground. We're getting ready to do our first Q&A episode and we'd love your questions! Leave your question in a voice message, email us at pubdates@gmail.com, or in a comment on the Pub Dates newsletter. Everyone who asks us something will be in the running

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47:55

Running with Scissors

Pub Dates ·

2022/05/18

In this episode, we talk all about editing — working with critique partners, how we approach different stages of editing, the techniques we used in editing Nightbirds and The Isles of the Gods, and how we know when we’re done. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. You can also add The Isles of the Gods and

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51:30

Meet Kate's Editor

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2022/05/05

Kate invited her editor, the incomparable Stacey Barney, onto the show to talk about editing, Nightbirds, and something called launch. What IS launch, exactly, and why does it matter? How did Stacey launch Nightbirds? What was it that made her want to buy the book in the first place? Listen on. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each week a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets and a comment section where you

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27:47

A Modest Proposal

Pub Dates ·

2022/04/13

This episode, we answer a listener question about how we sold our books, Kate on submission and Amie on proposal. What's the difference between the two approaches? Let's get into it. For more Pub Dates goodness, make sure to sign up for the complementary newsletter that publishes each week a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets - this week we share quotes from the novels for the very first time - listener perks, and a comment section where

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32:02

Questionable Characters

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2022/03/29

In this episode, we introduce you to some of our characters, describing their type and some of their quirks. We might even drop a few hints about what sorts of trouble they're going to get into. For more Pub Dates goodness, make sure to sign up for the complementary newsletter that publishes each week a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets, perks, and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. You can also add The Isles of the Gods

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46:50

What in the World

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2022/03/15

This episode is all about worldbuilding. We'll discuss why worldbuilding matters, dive into how we created the worlds where our stories are set, and reveal some of our favourite parts of those worlds. If you like our show, sign up for the complementary newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of things we discuss, behind-the-scenes snippets, and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. You can also add The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds on

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34:01

You Have No Idea

Pub Dates ·

2022/03/01

Welcome back! This episode we're going to talk about where our book ideas come from, and specifically about where these ideas came from. Get ready for tallship adventures and speakeasy sparkle... Add The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds on Goodreads, or follow Amie and Kate on Instagram. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates Newsletter, which goes out every time a new episode drops and includes some of the visuals we discussed on air, plus sneak peeks, contests, giveaways, and more.

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