Cruel Summer Book Club

Jillian Anthony
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Cruel Summer Book Club Podcast

Cruel Summer Book Club is a podcast about making space for your art and yourself. Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) discusses prioritizing creativity and joy in our lives and shares the ups and downs of her experiences as a freelancer and business owner.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    My Tech Stack for Writers: How I Get Sh*t Done

    It's Get Sh*t Done September! Host Jillian Anthony has been a writer for 13 years, and she's gathered a lot of tools and resources along the way. In this episode, she shares her ultimate tech stack, aka all the apps, programs, online communities, financial tools, and more that she uses to stay productive, get her work done, and create her art. Plus, she shares her Sunday routine that helps her organize her weekly tasks, fight off the Sunday Scaries, and get eyes on just how much she accomplishes every week. Resources mentioned: Jillian's free list of 101 Tools and Resources for Freelancers CSBC newsletter posts: Get Sh*t Done September My writer's tech stack and how I actually get sh*t done Creative Mornings Focused Space Slash LanguageTool Otter Descript Study Hall Novo Financial Gym Amber Petty Cody Cook-Parrot Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla

    26 min

  2. AUG 8

    Embracing August and Freelance Freedom

    It's August, our annual reminder to stop and smell the wildflowers. Host Jillian Anthony (freelance writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) takes that literally. This is her third summer taking a monthlong sojourn away from her home base of Austin and spending August with friends, family, and nature. Jillian discusses how she has intentionally made August a month to say no to work and yes to travel, beauty, and connection — and how her life as a freelancer made that possible, year after year. This month, her only goal is to exist within the essence of August, the most fleeting month. Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla

    28 min

  3. JUL 25

    Gamifying Rejection with Zach Zimmerman

    Comedian Zach Zimmerman knows a lot about success, and even more about rejection. The author of the essay collection Is It Hot in Here (or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth)? shares how he cold-pitched his way into the New Yorker and how he handles unruly audience members as a standup comedian. He and host Jillian Anthony (freelancer writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) talk about accepting rejection as part of making your art, dealing with difficulty family members, and how they both got broken up with on flights back from Europe. Plus, Zach shares a simple pep talk for pursuing your creative dreams: Nowhere is it written that you can't do it. Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow guest Zach Zimmerman: Book: Is It Hot in Here (or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth)? Instagram: @zzdoublezz TikTok: @zzdoublezz Website: zach-zimmerman.com Tour: zach-zimmerman.com/tour Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla Resources mentioned: Zach’s appearance on After Midnight Zach’s New Yorker articles  Derry Girls on Netflix My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante On Writing by Stephen King Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott The Bee Sting by Paul Murray "Dead Eyes" podcast by Connor Ratliff Focusmate.com Speechify

    1h 2m

  4. JUL 18

    Tarot 101: Finding Yourself in the Cards

    A friend gifted host Jillian Anthony (freelance writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) her first Tarot deck when she was 31 — and it changed her life. Today, it’s her most nourishing personal and creative habit. She shares how Tarot helped her move through heartbreak, get to know her highest self, and tap into her intuition. She explains the basics of Tarot, shares some beginner spreads, and discusses how to start exploring Tarot as a way to connect with yourself and your creativity. Jillian’s favorite part of Tarot is that there is no magic in the deck — the magic is in you. Are you ready to embrace it?  Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review — this really helps me reach more listeners!  Submit your question on art, life, and love to the Dear Jilla advice column. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla Resources mentioned: Rider-Waite Tarot deck Mystic Mondays Tarot deck BiddyTarot.com Modern Witch Tarot deck Cat Tarot deck OK Tarot: The Simple Deck for Everyone by Adam J.K. Chani Nicholas astrology app

    26 min

  5. JUL 11

    Dear Jilla: I’m Afraid of Cringe

    On the first edition of Dear Jilla, an advice column about art, life, and love, host Jillian Anthony (freelance writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) answers a reader’s question about overcoming her fear of Cringe. Jillian talks through her own experiences with pushing past Cringe and offers concrete ways to get to know your deepest fears, befriend them, and eventually use them as powerful tools in your creative process. Cringe is about taking risks, embracing who you really are, and reaching your full potential. The Cringe in me sees the Cringe in you. Follow/subscribe to Cruel Summer Book Club now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review — this really helps me reach more listeners! Submit your questions on art, life, and love to the Dear Jilla advice column. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla Resources mentioned: Kyle Prue’s self-tape The annoying act of telling people what you do by Cody Cook-Parrot A Thing or Two: CringeSubmit your question to Dear Jilla

    26 min

  6. JUL 4

    Writing Into the Gush with Madeleine Dore

    Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) interviews author and podcast host Madeleine Dore about her many creative pursuits over the past decade. Dore takes us through the winding path of pursuing journalism, interviewing creatives for her newsletter, Extraordinary Routines, then writing her own book, I Didn’t Do the Thing Today. They discuss the tensions between productivity and creativity; the 10-year path to Dore’s first book (and her writing habits); and the importance of accepting your own creative process (and yourself). Plus, they talk about how personal projects can open important doors — even though they sometimes feel like a slog. Dore’s best advice? “Just take the next step, and make it a very small step.” Follow/subscribe to Cruel Summer Book Club now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review — this really helps reach more listeners! Submit your questions on art, life, and love to the Dear Jilla advice column. Follow guest Madeleine Dore: Newsletter: On Things Book: I Didn’t Do the Thing Today Podcast: A Social Life with Friends Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla Resources mentioned: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Milanote The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Written Into Being workshop with Giselle Buchanan

    53 min

  7. JUN 27

    Building My Freelance Life Brick by Brick

    The Cruel Summer Book Club podcast is BACK, baby!  Host Jillian Anthony talks about the evolution of her thinking around work, money, and success as she’s built a career as a freelance writer and editor since 2020. After reclaiming her creativity for four years, she’s ready to share what she’s learned so far. She discusses the new focus of CSBC — making space for your art and yourself — and what this podcast and the CSBC newsletter will look like moving forward. Plus, she talks about learning to decouple her self-worth from work, cultivating a sense of “enoughness,” and how she’s building her freelance business brick by brick — and reaching for some big artistic dreams. She’s figuring it out and invites you to join her. Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review — this really helps me reach more listeners!  Submit your question on art, life, and love to the Dear Jilla advice column. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla Resources: Web designer Ashleigh Keith The Monday Monday newsletter by Cody Cook-Parrot The annoying act of telling people what you do by Cody Cook-Parrot Standing in our values by Cody Cook-Parrot Success on Substack course on Skillshare by Cody Cook-Parrot On asking yourself what kind of artist you want to be by Fariha Róisín Creative coach Catherine LaSota

    41 min
  8. How to Welcome 2023 With Intention (And Say Goodbye to 2022)

    12/30/2022

    How to Welcome 2023 With Intention (And Say Goodbye to 2022)

    On this solo episode, host Jillian Anthony (writer, editor, and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) shares her favorite ways to intentionally usher in the new year. She shares her experience with Year Compass, the free workbook she fills out every January, and how it’s helped her make real change — and identify which things she fails to change year after year. She also shares some other New Year resources and talks about her favorite books of 2022. Happy new year! Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Instagram: @jillathrilla Twitter: @jillathrilla Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Time stamps 1:52 – Jillian’s favorite books of 2022 2:02 – A Heart That Works by Rob Delaney 2:49 – 4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman 4:48 – Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington 5:30 – Hear more of Jillian’s sobriety journey on Catherine Andrew’s podcast The Sunday Soother 5:47 – How to use Year Compass to welcome a new year 7:58 – Jillian’s big dreams for the year ahead at the start of 2021 10:32 – How many of those dreams came true 11:02 – Things Jillian hasn’t changed year after year 11:25 – And the things Jillian has changed 13:14 – Picking your word of the year (susannahconway.com) 14:00 – Align your priorities with the Four-Square Model (franhauser.com) 15:28 – Keep track of the best thing that happened during your week for a year 16:09 – Jillian’s bucket list dreams 16:42 – A special New Year’s message for you 17:35 – Where you can find Jillian

    18 min
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Cruel Summer Book Club is a podcast about making space for your art and yourself. Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) discusses prioritizing creativity and joy in our lives and shares the ups and downs of her experiences as a freelancer and business owner.

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  • Creator
    Jillian Anthony
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jillian Anthony
  • Show Website
    Cruel Summer Book Club

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