AM I WRITE?
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AM I WRITE?
54. From Academic Papers to Creative Fiction: Nothing You Write is Wasted | Amy S Kaufman
What happens when a medieval scholar trades academic papers for storytelling?
In this episode, Am I Write? Host Sheridan Sharp sits down with Amy S. Kaufman to talk about her bold leap from teaching medieval history to writing fiction. Amy shares how her background shaped her reimagining of Robin Hood—and why no word you write is ever wasted. If you’ve ever felt like it’s too late to chase your dream or worried your first draft isn’t “the one,” this episode will remind you: every story, sentence, and struggle matters.
Resources
Amy’s Official Website: amyskaufman.com
Substack Newsletter: Amy S. Kaufman on Substack
Instagram: @as_kaufman
Bluesky: @askaufman.bsky.social
About Amy
Amy S. Kaufman is the author of THE TRAITOR OF SHERWOOD FOREST, a Robin Hood retelling based on the medieval ballads (Penguin Books, 2025). Amy holds a PhD in medieval literature and has written about the Middle Ages for both academic journals and popular venues, including The Washington Post. She is co-author of The Devil’s Historians: How Modern Extremists Abuse the Medieval Past (University of Toronto Press, 2020).