Best Crystal Lee Quibell Podcasts (2024)

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Season 4 - Episode 1 - The Art of the Anthology with Michele Filgate 42:00

4+ y ago42:00

42:00

Michele Filgate shares how she pitched, placed and edited her anthology - What My Mother & I Don't Talk About. We discuss everything from how she pitched the project, the essay that started it all and how she edited the pieces to fit for publication. Michele also shares how to handle rejection when submitting essays to popular publications and her …

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Publishing Feminist Banshees: Writing Sexy Feminist Books with Rachel Dewoskin 55:00

5y ago55:00

55:00

Writing about Sex and Feminism.Can you publish each book with a different publisher? How do you develop your characters as a feminist writer? Rachel Dewoskin, author of BANSHEE discusses how she teaches her students to write characters that are complex and multi-dimensional as well as how she's published each book with a different publisher. A rich…

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Hiring a Book Publicist with Cameron Dezen Hammon 47:00

5y ago47:00

47:00

Book publicist and author Cameron Dezen Hammon discusses the work of a book publicist, which social media avenues to explore and which ones not to waste money on. She also shares the value of Bookstagrammers and what it's like working with a book publicist to market your book. Cameron believes good publicity is about finding what’s newsworthy about…

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On Being Human & A Writer with Jen Pastiloff 58:00

5y ago58:00

58:00

We're only human and we all struggle to quiet the IA - our inner asshole - as Jen Pastiloff coined it. In this episode Jen shares how her agent found her, what it's like building a large social platform and using a street team based on community sharing to promote her book, On Being Human: A Memoir of Waking Up, Living Real & Listening Hard. We als…

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The Weekend Book Proposal with Kirsten Ott Palladino 34:00

5y ago34:00

34:00

Kirsten Ott Palladino, co-founder of Equally Wed.com the digital leader for gay, lesbian, transgender, queer and bisexual weddings, penned the perfect book proposal in just one weekend! Listen in as she shares her experience writing a book proposal in 48 hours, which books she recommends and how she wrote, pitched and published her non-fiction book…

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Writing Hybrid Memoir & Literary Community Building with T Kira Madden 52:00

5+ y ago52:00

52:00

Author T Kira Madden discusses how she wrote her book, Long Live The Tribe of Fatherless Girls using elements of fiction writing, hybrid formats not typically seen in memoir and the importance of building a solid literary community with kindness. T Kira Madden is a lesbian APIA writer, photographer, and amateur magician living in New York City. She…

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Poetic Memoir with Nastashia Minto 35:00

5+ y ago35:00

35:00

Nastashia Minto author and poet of the memoir NAKED: The rhythm and groove of it. The length and depth to it. discusses how she published her work, set up readings and marketed her memoir. Nastashia Minto is an African American woman who was born in South Georgia and raised there by her grandparents. She grew up in poverty and around drugs, alcohol…

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Writing & Promoting Your Memoir with Nicole Chung 57:00

5+ y ago57:00

57:00

Nicole Chung discusses life as an editor in chief for Catapult Magazine and writing her memoir All You Can Ever Know. She shares how long it took to write the proposal and the book as well as navigating book tours, writing about adoption as a transracial adoptee. Packed full of writing and editing tips Nicole also shares what she's looking for as t…

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Ask an Agent with Eric Smith of P.S. Literary 47:00

5+ y ago47:00

47:00

Book Agent Eric Smith of P.S. Literary discusses life as a Literary Agent and MFA Professor. What platform really means to book agents, queries that grab his attention, a typical day in the life of a literary agent and forthcoming works by his clients. Eric Smith is a Literary Agent with P.S. Literary, Author of The Geek’s Guide to Dating, He has a…

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Renegade Writing, Book Touring & Ranch Living with Author Pam Houston 1:06:00

5+ y ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Award Winning Author Pam Houston discusses her memoir, Deep Creek Finding Hope In The High Country. Listen in as she shares her writing and editing process, the moment when her editor read the first draft and said it wasn't the book she was expecting and how Pam manages life as a writer, teacher and mentor while raising a family of animals on her b…

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From Novel to Netflix with Yangsze Choo 1:03:00

5+ y ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Yangsze Choo discusses how she wrote her second book, The Night Tiger after the success of her first novel, The Ghost Bride. What did it take to get back into writing and how different was the publishing process the second time around? She'll share how to navigate book auctions, connecting with book sellers and working with her agent, Jenny Bent to…

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The Unconventional Memoir with Reema Zaman 1:30:00

5+ y ago1:30:00

1:30:00

Award-winning author Reema Zaman shares her experience writing, pitching and publishing her memoir, I Am Yours. I Am Yours is the first English-language memoir written by a Bangladeshi woman that explores the intersection of personal and political with such clarity and power. Reema's story of resilience and radical self-love is a call to action for…

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The Introvert's Guide To Writing & Publishing Your Book with Susan Henderson 53:00

5+ y ago53:00

53:00

Author Susan Henderson shares her experience in writing, publishing and promoting her recent novel, The Flicker of Old Dreams. She'll share how she navigates the social scene as an introvert and how to network authentically without stepping a foot outside of your door. We'll discuss which avenues worked best to promote her novels and attract new re…

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Rock Your Book Tour with Tabitha Blankenbiller 48:00

5+ y ago48:00

48:00

Hosting your own book tour with author Tabitha Blankenbiller discusses the unique ways in which you can connect with book stores, local businesses and publications to promote your book. Tabitha toured with her debut memoir, Eats of Eden to rave reviews. Here she'll share her successes and tips she learned along the way.…

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Perseverance in Publishing with Caroline Leavitt 55:00

5+ y ago55:00

55:00

Best-selling Author Caroline Leavitt discusses her latest best-selling book, Cruel Beautiful World as well as her journey through writing and publishing over 9 novels. We'll discuss topics such as, how do you know your literary agent is a match? Should you hire a publicist to promote your book? We'll also review the benefits of what a wonderful pub…

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Fathers, Food & Memoir: How to Write & Market a Food Memoir 26:00

8y ago26:00

26:00

Fathers, Food & Memoir with Dawn Lerman & Crystal-lee Quibell discusses how to write a memoir that includes recipes and family memories. Dawn also shares how she began writing for the New York Times as a food columnist & secured her literary agent. Dawn Lerman is the author of My Fat Dad. A certified nutrition expert and contributor to the New York…

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Publishing A Cookbook: Food Blogger To Published Author 25:00

8y ago25:00

25:00

Publishing a Cookbook with Allison Day and Crystal-Lee Quibell discusses how to write, pitch and publish your cookbook. Using her popular food blog as a growing platform to submit recipes to popular publications, Allison shares how she grew her audience, found her agent and published two vegetarian cookbooks. Allison Day is the cookbook author of W…

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French Food & Memoir: Writing a Foodoir with Elizabeth Bard 26:00

8y ago26:00

26:00

French Food & Memoir with Elizabeth Bard and Crystal-Lee Quibell discuss the delicious details of a writer’s life in France, writing about world travel, food and falling in love. Learn how to write a food memoir by interweaving recipes with personal stories. Elizabeth Bard is the author of, LUNCH IN PARIS: A Love Story with Recipes a New York Times…

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Finding Your Narrative Voice: Writing Your Memoir with Zoe Zolbrod 24:00

8y ago24:00

24:00

Finding Your Narrative voice with Zoe Zolbrod and Crystal-Lee Quibell discusses how to find your unique voice as a writer, the difference between writing fiction and memoir and what she’s learned as both a writer and editor for, The Rumpus. Zoe Zolbrod is the author of the memoir The Telling and the novel Currency. Her essays have appeared in Salon…

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Green-light Your Book: Indie Authors Guide To Publishing 28:00

8y ago28:00

28:00

Green-light Your Book with Brooke Warner and Crystal-Lee Quibell discusses how to navigate the publishing world as an indie author. How should you approach booksellers, wholesalers and retailers and, promote your work? Learn how to succeed in the new era of book publishing without breaking the bank. Brooke Warner is the publisher of She Writes Pres…

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Navigating Book Auctions: An Authors Bidding War Experience 25:00

8y ago25:00

25:00

Navigating Book Auctions, Katy Simpson Smith and Crystal-Lee Quibell discuss Katy’s experience as a best-selling author going into a book auction, how to navigate the negotiation process and what to expect when more than one publisher is interested in your work. Katy Simpson Smith is the author of We Have Raised All of You: Motherhood in the South,…

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The Ten Year Novel: An Immersion of Fiction with Sari Wilson 26:00

8y ago26:00

26:00

The Ten Year Novel with Sari Wilson and Crystal-Lee Quibell discuss how Sari’s debut novel Girl Through Glass took ten years to write, how she incorporated a new character years later to create the perfect story and what she’s learned about writing fiction. Sari Wilson is a New York-based fiction writer. She has received a Wallace Stegner Fellowshi…

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The Successful Freelancer with Edie Weinstein 25:00

8+ y ago25:00

25:00

The Successful Freelancer with Edie Weinstein and Crystal-Lee Quibell discuss how to build a long-term career as a successful freelancer; interviewing the Dali Lama, how to submit articles to popular online magazines and what Edie’s learned from publishing her best-selling book. Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW is a colourfully creative journalist, dynamic…

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The Truth of Memoir: Writing With Integrity with Memoirist, Kerry Cohen 26:00

8+ y ago26:00

26:00

Kerry Cohen and Crystal-Lee Quibell discuss The Truth About Memoir, how to write about yourself, and others, with honesty and integrity while honouring your own truth. What to expect from friends, family and the media when your memoir is published and how to navigate writing emotional scenes. Kerry Cohen is a psychotherapist, writing faculty at The…

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Mothers, Monsters & Memoir with Beth Schulman 24:00

8+ y ago24:00

24:00

Beth Schulman and host, Crystal-lee Quibell discuss Mothers, Monsters & Memoir, writing about childhood trauma, coming to a place of empathy for those that have hurt us, and the power of sharing your story with the world. Beth Schulman McGonagle is a teacher and writer. Beth has devoted her life’s work to creating supportive, creative and literacy …

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J.D. Salinger & Me with Joanna Rakoff 27:00

8+ y ago27:00

27:00

J.D. Salinger & Me with Joanna Rakoff and host, Crystal-lee Quibell discuss what it was like to work for the infamous literary agency, sharing how she answered fan mail for J.D. Salinger and, how working in a literary agency can help develop your career as an author. Joanna Rakoff is the author of the novel A Fortunate Age, as well as the memoir My…

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Inside The Publishing Mind with Bill Gladstone 28:00

8+ y ago28:00

28:00

Get a look Inside the Publishing Mind with founder of one of the largest literary agencies in north America, Bill Gladstone. Bill and host Crystal-Lee Quibell discuss what makes a book a best-seller, what your publisher expects from it’s authors and whether or not the six figure book deal is really a good thing for your long-term career as an autho…

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From Memoir into Film: Documenting Your Memoir with Marie-Rose Phan-Le 25:00

8+ y ago25:00

25:00

Marie-Rose Phan-Le discusses from memoir to film, documenting her memoir, Talking Story: One Woman’s Quest to Preserve Ancient Spiritual and Healing Traditions. She’ll share how she travelled the world to document ancient traditions and what she learned as a filmmaker and a writer as she discovered and embraced her creative calling. Marie-Rose Phan…

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Love vs. Faith with Brad Harper 27:00

8+ y ago27:00

27:00

Author, Theologian & Speaker Brad Harper discuss Love vs. Faith, how he learned to love his gay son unconditionally and how that love both challenged and expanded his faith as a teacher and father. Brad co-authored the book, Space At The Table, inviting people to the conversation between Christianity and the LGBTQ community. Brad Harper is an autho…

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Writing & Pitching Freelance Articles with Jessica Strawser 27:00

8+ y ago27:00

27:00

Jessica Strawser, editor of Writer’s Digest, and Crystal-Lee Quibell will discuss writing and pitching your freelance articles to popular publications. Jessica shares tips on how to approach an editor, what you need to know before submitting your article for review, and how to secure a long-term freelance position with them. Jessica Strawser is the…

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Kickstarting Your Memoir with Drew Harper 26:00

8+ y ago26:00

26:00

Drew Harper & Crystal-Lee Quibell discuss Kickstarting Your Memoir, how he crowd-funded his co-authored book Space At The Table. Drew Stafford Harper is a freelance journalist and actor who splits his time between Portland, New York, and Cairo. Space at the Table: Conversations Between an Evangelical Theologian and His Gay Son, coauthored with his …

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Why We Write About Ourselves with Meredith Maran 24:00

8+ y ago24:00

24:00

Meredith Maran & Crystal-Lee Quibell discuss why we write about ourselves, as well as the risks and rewards of memoir. Meredith Maran is the author of a dozen nonfiction books and an acclaimed novel, Meredith is a member of the National Book Critics Circle and the MacDowell Fellows West. She writes features, essays, and book reviews for People, Sal…

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Writing Out Of The Closet with Laura Leigh Abby 21:00

8+ y ago21:00

21:00

Laura Leigh Abby & Crystal-Lee Quibell discuss Writing Out Of the Closet, how to write with authenticity and handle rejection. Laura Leigh’s work has appeared in such publications as Cosmopolitan, Vice, Salon, BuzzFeed, Refinery29, Dame Magazine, The Huffington post, The Billfold, Xo Jane, Modern Loss and others. She is the creator of 2Brides2Be, a…

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Why You Need A Literary Agent with Carly Watters 27:00

8+ y ago27:00

27:00

Literary Agent Carly Watters of P.S. Literary divulges why you need a literary agent, what she typically looks for in queries and how an agent can help you secure a book deal and build your author brand. Carly Watters is a VP and Senior Literary Agent with the P.S. Literary Agency. She is a hands-on agent who develops proposals and manuscripts with…

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Healing Generational Trauma Through Writing with Judy Batalion 29:00

8+ y ago29:00

29:00

Julie Batalion discusses the dynamic between mothers and daughters healing generational trauma through the power of writing. Judy Batalion grew up in Montreal. She studied the history of science at Harvard before moving ?to London, where she did a PhD at the Courtauld Institute of Art and worked as a curator by day and a comedian by night. She is n…

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Why You Need An Editor with Kelly Notaras 28:00

8+ y ago28:00

28:00

What a book editor does and why you need them with Kelly Notaras of KN Literary & Crystal-Lee Quibell. How many passes of editing should your book go through before it's published? Why do you need an editor? What types of editing are available and why. After starting her career in New York City—working as an editor for HarperCollins, Penguin USA an…

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How My Dog Saved Me From Myself with Julie Barton 28:00

8+ y ago28:00

28:00

Julie Barton discusses how a rescue dog saved her from debilitating depression when no one else could and her pet memoir, Dog Medicine. Julie also shares how she handled rejection and pursued her path to getting her book published. Julie Barton is a New York Times bestselling author who has been published in Brain Child Magazine, The South Carolina…

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Living On The Verge of Death with Lene Fogelberg 26:00

8+ y ago26:00

26:00

Lene Fogelberg discusses surviving two emergency open-heart surgeries after being misdiagnosed and the writing of her memoir. Lene is the author of the award winning memoir, Beautiful Affliction. A national gold medalist in the 2016 Independent Publisher Book Awards. Crystal-Lee Quibell is the host of Literary Speaking, a weekly podcast dedicated t…

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Awakening The Writer Within with Albert Flynn DeSilver 27:00

8+ y ago27:00

27:00

Author Albert Flynn DeSilver discusses how to awaken the writer within and the benefits of attending writer retreats. Albert Flynn DeSilver is an internationally published poet, writer, speaker, and workshop leader. Albert served as Marin County’s very first Poet Laureate from 2008-2010. His work has appeared in more than 100 literary journals worl…

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Toltec Wisdom For Writing with don Miguel Ruiz Jr., 27:00

8+ y ago27:00

27:00

don Miguel Ruiz Jr., shares how to apply Toltec wisdom to your writing practice, why he decided to follow in his fathers footsteps as an author and all about his new book, The Mastery of Self. don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. is a Naguel, a Toltec Master of Transformation. He is a direct descendant of the Toltecs of the Eagle Knight lineage and is the son of d…

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Comedy, Tragedy & Celebrity with Lisa Goich 28:00

8+ y ago28:00

28:00

Author Lisa Goich discusses writing about her mothers last 14 days with empathy and comedy. A heartfelt story of a mother and daughters love during hospice care. When Lisa traveled home to visit her parents in December 2011, she never expected the three-day weekend to turn into a 14-day celebration of her mother’s life – and ultimately – death. 14 …

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From Author to Publisher with Jeff Brown 28:00

8+ y ago28:00

28:00

Author & Publisher at Enrealment Press, Jeff Brown discusses his new book and the journey from author to publisher. A former criminal lawyer and psychotherapist, Jeff Brown is the author of Soulshaping: A Journey of Self-Creation and Ascending with Both Feet on the Ground. Producer and key journeyer in the award winning spiritual documentary–Karmag…

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Editing a Tragedy with Christa Parravani 28:00

8+ y ago28:00

28:00

Crystal-Lee Quibell speaks with author, Christa Parravani on how she wrote her memoir, Her: A Memoir. A story of survival after a twins death and how she finished writing the book her twin sister had begun. Christa Parravani is the author of the bestselling Her: A Memoir. Her was named an Amazon Debut Spotlight Pick, best book of the month and name…

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Which End Is Up? with Chris Cole 25:00

8+ y ago25:00

25:00

Author Chris Cole discusses overcoming his battle with bi-polar disorder and addiction in his memoir, The Body of Chris. Chris Cole is a life coach for folks in recovery from any number of mood, addiction, or behavioral issues. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Contemplative Psychology from Naropa University and is a certified Strategic Intervention C…

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Writing a Debut Best-Selling Novel with Yangsze Choo 25:00

8+ y ago25:00

25:00

Crystal-Lee Quibell speaks with author, Yangsze Choo on how her debut novel, The Ghost Bride, became a NYT best seller. Malaysian author Yangsze Choo’s 2013 debut novel, The Ghost Bride, was Oprah.com’s Book of the Week and a New York Times bestseller. Set in 1890s colonial Malaya and the elaborate Chinese afterlife, with its ghost cities and burne…

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Literary Agents 101 with Chuck Sambuchino 27:00

8+ y ago27:00

27:00

Chuck Sambuchino shares his advice for querying writers. Discussing his book How To Get A Literary Agent & his new humour book, When Clowns Attack, A Survival Guide. Chuck Sambuchino of Writer’s Digest Books edits the annual Guide to Literary Agents and Children’s Writer’s & Illustrator’s Market. His Guide to Literary Agents blog is one of the most…

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From News Article To Best-Selling Memoir with Aspen Matis 25:00

9y ago25:00

25:00

Aspen Matis shares how writing about her most traumatic experience for the New York Times Modern Love column led to a book deal and her best selling memoir – Girl In The Woods. Aspen Matis is the best-selling author of the memoir – Girl In The Woods. After being raped on her second night at college, Aspen Matis dropped out. Trekking into the desert…

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From Memoir Into Fiction with Susan Shapiro 27:00

9y ago27:00

27:00

Crystal-Lee Quibell will welcomes New York Times best selling author and professor at The New School, Susan Shapiro to discuss the benefits of turning memoir into fiction and why she chose to make What’s Never Said a fiction novel. Susan Shapiro, an award-winning writing professor, freelances for The New York Times, New York Magazine, Wall Street J…

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