"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