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Amanda Montell

Writer, Linguist & Author of "Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language"

Writer, Linguist & Author of "Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language"

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Amanda Montell Biography

Amanda Montell is a writer, linguist, and podcast host living in Los Angeles. She is the author of two critically acclaimed nonfiction books, "Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism" (HarperWave, 2021) and "Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language" (HarperWave, 2019). She is also a creator and host of the hit podcast, "Sounds Like A Cult."

Montell's books have earned praise from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Kirkus Reviews, and more. "Cultish" was named a best book of 2021 by NPR, was shortlisted for several prizes including the Goodreads Choice Awards and getAbstract International Book Award, has been translated into seven different languages, and is currently in development for television with Loveless Media and Topic Studios. "Sounds Like A Cult" won Best Emerging Podcast at the 2023 iHeart Radio Podcast Awards and was named a best podcast of 2022 by Vulture, Esquire, Marie Claire, and more.

Montell is currently at work on her third book "The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality," to be published by OneSignal, an imprint of Atria and Simon & Schuster, in 2024. Her other writing has appeared in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, and Who What Wear, where she formerly served as the Features & Beauty Editor. Montell was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and holds a degree in linguistics from NYU.

Amanda Montell Videos

  • Could You Be Sucked Into a Cult? (Amanda Montell Interview)
    Amanda Montell, linguist, co-host of the podcast Sounds Like A Cult, and author of the book "Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism," joins David to...
  • Meet Pop Linguist and Author of Wordslut, Amanda Montell
    Amanda Montell is a pop linguist and a writer who lives in Los Angeles. Her name might look familiar thanks to staff jobs at Byrdie and WhoWhatWear...

Amanda Montell Books

  • The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality
    The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality
  • Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism
    Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism
  • Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language
    Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language

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Amanda Montell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Amanda Montell for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Amanda Montell generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Robin Morgan, Minna Salami, Sophia Amoruso, Fran Hauser and Rebecca Walker. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Amanda Montell for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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