Listen "Ep 118: Jordan Roter on her Journey From TV Writer to Novelist"
Episode Synopsis
Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Have you ever sat through a back-to-school night and thought, Wow, this could be a novel? Jordan Roter did—and then she actually wrote it. Moms Like Us (coming May 2025 from Little A) hilariously unpacks the cutthroat social hierarchy of LA moms, complete with all the messy, cringey, and oh-so-relatable moments of motherhood and friendship.In this laugh-out-loud episode, we chatted about:🔥 Jordan’s career hops from YA author to TV writer (American Housewife, The Watchful Eye) and back to novel writing. 🔥 The painfully awkward school event that sparked her book idea. 🔥 Why juggling multiple POVs is like hosting a dinner party where everyone wants to talk at once. 🔥 Hollywood vs. publishing: one’s a chaotic circus, the other’s...slightly less chaotic 🔥 Writing the real (sometimes dark, often hilarious) thoughts moms have but rarely admit 🔥 The shift toward "radical truth-telling" in motherhood writing (because perfection is overrated) 🔥 And also...how she ended up with an Amy Poehler blurb Buckle up, because this episode is a good one.Visit publishaprofitablebook.com or find Elizabeth on Instagram (@elizabethlyREADY TO FINALLY BE IN THAT "CAN'T STOP WRITING" FLOW?Grab the free nonfiction or memoir kickstart that's helped hundreds of authors get out of their heads and into the flow: 👉 PublishAProfitableBook.com/chapterone WANT TO SELL MORE BOOKS (WITHOUT THE SELF-PROMO CRINGE)?The Author Visibility Bundle gives you 200+ done-for-you email templates, social media graphics, and other book promo tools designed to help authors build buzz and drive sales, without feeling pushy. 👉 PublishAProfitableBook.com/bookvisibility WONDERING EXACTLY HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH SO YOU CAN STOP GUESSING?Grab the action plan and finally feel confident you’re doing this the right way.👉 PublishAProfitableBook.com/actionplan CURIOUS ABOUT AMAZON ADS AS AN INDIE AUTHOR?Snag the small but mighty tweaks that help your book actually sell before you ever spend a dime on Amazon ads.👉 PublishAProfitableBook.com/trialSupport the show****** Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry. Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth
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