This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, Bianca Marais (the bestselling author of 'The Witches of Moonshyne Manor') interviews authors, agents, editors and just about anyone and everyone who's involved in bringing a book to market. She's joined by her cohosts, literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra from P.S. Literary Agency, who read and critique query letters as well as opening page ...
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📚 A publishing podcast for writers looking to learn about the industry. 🖋️ Featuring authors, agents, editors and more... 🎙️ Extended & ad-free episodes on Patreon ❤️
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"Writing It! The Podcast About Academics & Writing" dives deep into the world of academic writing and publishing. Join us for conversations with academics and editors as we discuss challenges, strategies, and insights from our writing lives. As we share our experiences and helpful hacks, we make the process of writing and getting published a bit more transparent and a bit less overwhelming.
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You'll love Off The Shelf! Here you'll find all things storytelling! That's from books to stage plays to motion pictures. That's not all! We offer in-depth feature author interviews! 411 on book conferences, book festivals and book club events. Get your dose of real literary advice, book tips and hard-to-find 411 from professional book writers, editors, literary agents and bestselling book publishers! And at Off The Shelf Book Radio, we answer your questions LIVE on the air! You may be surpr ...
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Book collectors and literary enthusiasts unite in first-of-it’s-kind podcast. Goldsboro Book’s Managing Director and Co-Founder, David Headley an award-winning bookseller and renowned literary agent, explores all aspects of publishing and book collecting, interviewing bestselling and upcoming authors, whilst sharing his own insights on book investing and the most inspiring reads to add to your collection.
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A year-round conference in the arts.Symposium features seminars and panels on screenwriting, filmmaking, publishing, and beyond, plus Town Hall discussions that expose the hard truths of The Arts. RealTalk™ and honest advice. Rip off the veneer and join the conversation ...
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Hosts OutWest Shop’s Bobbi Jean Bell and Jim Bell chat LIVE with creators of the written word including authors, songwriters, and poets. Unscripted. Entertaining. Informative. Tune in to enjoy live conversation with their guests about their latest project and their creative process. Supporters of the wordsmith are included too like literary agents, publicists, publishers and more. To inquire about appearing on the broadcast: bobbijeanbell@gmail.com
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Listen to Confessions of a Debut Novelist, hosted by author Chloe Timms, to hear from new and up-and-coming writers about their debut novel. We talk writing journeys, tips and advice and what it's like to be new to the world of publishing. Each episode features a writer about to have their debut novel published, covering adult, YA and children's in a range of genres. We'll hear about rejections and setbacks, how writers signed with their agent and whether their book deal was with an indie pu ...
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A monthly conversation about books and ideas on NTS Radio hosted by friends Carrie Plitt, a literary agent, and Octavia Bright, a writer and academic. Each show features an author interview, book recommendations, lively discussion and a little music too, all built around a related theme - anything from the novella to race to masculinity. Listen live on NTS Radio www.nts.live
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Stay abreast of our summer workshops in Fiction, Nonfiction and Memoir by following to hear panels, and craft talks from esteemed agents and editors. Later in the year we will be adding selected craft talks from previous summers. Year-round, we also host Bibliocracy Radio , a weekly half-hour books discussion and interview program hosted by Santa Monica Review editor Andrew Tonkovich featuring writers of literary fiction and nonfiction, poetry, memoir and cultural criticism.
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Lit Cit explores the multi-faceted life of a writer in today’s literary community through insightful interviews with authors, editors, agents, and all of the people who help make writing happen. The podcast is produced and run by members of Antioch Los Angeles’ MFA Creative Writing program.
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News, stories and insider accounts from the perspective of literary agents, writers and publishers about books, literature and culture.
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A literary agent and her friends dish about writing and publishing books for children and young adults.
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All things about aviation and the Flight Attendant life. Hosted by a flight attendant from a major US airline, we will talk about true everyday stories and events with questions and answers to anything our guests and listeners want to ask. Most podcasts will be 10-20 minutes in length. From funny to heartwarming to enlightening, we never run out of things to talk about. (And of course, we may use some literary license for entertainment purposes ) Join us for great conversations with other fl ...
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THE BIBLIO FILE is a podcast about "the book," and an inquiry into the wider world of book culture. Hosted by Nigel Beale it features wide ranging, long-form conversations with authors, poets, book publishers, booksellers, book editors, book collectors, book makers, book scholars, book critics, book designers, book publicists, literary agents and many others inside the book trade and out - from writer to reader.
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Author Sara Zarr reads between the lines of the writing life in interview episodes as well as solo minisodes, with a focus on the practical and psychological aspects of writing and publishing, the creative process, and the strange landscape where art meets commerce. Past guests include filmmaker Scott Derrickson, author Malinda Lo, and literary agent Michael Bourret.
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Authors Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid iron out the wrinkles in writing, publishing, and everything in between . . . One podcast at a time. Writers With Wrinkles is the go-to podcast for aspiring authors, and those in the trenches, who want to successfully publish a novel...or ten! Join us each week as we dive deep into writing and the publishing industry, providing expert interviews, insightful discussions, and practical tips. With our engaging and informative format, you'll get the guidance ...
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Literary Speaking connects writers with the publishing industry by featuring conversations with best selling authors, literary agents, publishers and publicity firms. How do I establish a writing practice? Find an agent? Get published? Build a platform? Discover tips and tricks to build your writing practice and release your story out into the world. Join me as I interview expert guests as they share their experiences as published authors and industry professionals to inspire and infuse your ...
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Join Bridget Smith of Dunham Literary Inc. and Jennifer Udden of Barry Goldblatt Literary LLC as we discuss books, publishing, writing, fandom, and more!
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Sir Herbert Sneakies & pals like DJ Lady Twizzelton makes story time fun! 🤸♀️ 🛴 🎡 "Are you ready to laugh out loud with your kids?" Twizzelton shares her favorite childhood stories and some brand new cool ones. Kids are head over heels in love with her fantastic readings with sizzle and pop! Sponsor a show ;)🎠 $$ https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/anonymouscontent 😻We appreciate your generous donations. $$ 💝 $🥰$💖 $$Paypal friends and family send to: petcarebuddies@gmail.comListen to go on fan ...
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Each edition Literary Agent, Babz Bitela of Silver Bitela Agency*WGA talks soup to nuts about screenwriting.
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Join RO literary agents Sandra O'Donnell and Laura Rothschild as we dish on the crazy world of publishing and share an insider's view on how to get an agent, what it takes to stand out in a query pile and what we're reading, and eating, on any given day.
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How To Date is your ultimate guide to navigating the highs, lows and everything in between of modern dating. Hosted by broadcaster and author Elizabeth Day and the ever-insightful relationship expert Mel Schilling, this podclass (podcast masterclass) unpacks the complexities of finding connection in today’s world. From building confidence and breaking old patterns to decoding dating apps and finding love that is worthy of you, Elizabeth and Mel tackle it all with humour, honesty, and expert ...
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Write Now is a podcast brought to you by the Broadleaf Writers Association. Join us as we welcome author, literary agents, editors, and publishing professionals for a nuts-and-bolts approach to writing and publishing. You can find us at: https://broadleafwriters.com/. Our mission is to enrich and advance the craft of writing for all writers through education, inspiration and community. Diversity is our goal. We continue to seek ways to improve the diversity of our attendees and speakers, and ...
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Always Take Notes is a fortnightly podcast from London for and about writers and writing. Hosts Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd speak to a diverse range of people in the industry on a variety of topics, from the mysteries of slush piles and per-word rates, to how data are changing the ways newspapers do business and how to pitch a book. patreon.com/alwaystakenotes
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Featuring deep-dive interviews and lectures from Academy Award-winning screenwriters, TV show-runners, producers, literary managers, agents, studio executives, and leading educators.
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Motivation and inspiration for emerging writers, helping them pave their own pathway to publishing success.
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Comedy and Sci-Fi writer Phillip Carter sometimes invites guests to his weekly outbursts of philosophy and weirdness. Tune in to meet bestselling authors, TV producers, actresses, alien abductees, professional psychics, some more time travellers, painters, literary agents, time travellers, and scientists. The goal? To make you laugh, and hopefully to teach you something new and weird along the way.
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Elevating working class voices.
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LABYRINTH is a social conversation podcast, art & literary platform that discusses life, the woman, society, and the determinants of mental health & illness via various mediums. labyrinth uses various mediums such as parables, non-fiction in it's naked form and conversations with experts in relevant fields, arts & literature, victims and free agents to discuss the mazes, spirals and myriads associated with life, de-stigmatise by creating awareness, provide practical solutions and coping mech ...
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John Stamp and Jeff Circle host the best Writer hang in the podverse. Come join us. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerstuff/support
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Dr. Chip Bennett reveals some of the amazing hidden themes of the Bible. We say “hidden” because most people today don’t know about them. But the early church fathers, taking cues from Jesus and Paul, discovered that the scriptures are an integrated tapestry that has common themes spread throughout. Not only will you look at the Bible differently, but you’ll also see another reason why the Bible— written by about 40 authors over 1,500 years— must have a Divine Mind behind it.
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The Manuscript Academy brings you conversations with agents, editors, and writers who can help you on your publishing journey.
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Conversation-focused audio from wherever we intersect. Interviews, technology, art, compilations - pretty much whatever catches enough attention to make it worth talking about at the time.
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At Crow Reads, Rayanne Haines interviews intersectional writers, publishers, agents and editors in Canada. Crow Reads is recorded on Treaty 6 territory the traditional home of the Metis, Inuit and First Nations people. Crow Reads focuses on Alberta representation and tackles questions around social movements, cultural trends, feminism, #CanLit, and inclusion / representation. And, at the end of the day, celebrates the people who are making things happen in the literary world. The podcast is ...
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In today’s publishing landscape, you can reach fans all over the world. Query letters are a thing of the past. You don’t even need a literary agent. There is nothing standing in the way of making a living from writing. Join the two bestselling fantasy authors, Autumn and Jesper, every Monday, as they explore the writing craft, provides tips on publishing, and insights on how to market your books.
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They're back! The Two Guys From Hollywood podcast returns for Season Two. A weekly podcast from Hollywood literary agent Alan Nevins and his co-host Joey Santos, a columnist and celebrity chef. Continuing with their unique brand of humor for this grab-bag pop culture podcast, this duo has cultivated a friendship over 30 years that has culminated in a banter that has entertained their large circle of friends and is now captured in this podcast for a broader audience. Beyond their own experien ...
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Hello! My name is Will Dean and I’m a full-time author living in a remote Swedish forest. In this podcast I share my experiences and thoughts on how to write a novel, how to find a literary agent, to get published, how to become a bestseller. Also: some chat about forest life. Thanks for listening!
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An interview podcast about working in publishing, featuring professionals across a wide array of roles, in both junior and senior positions, from independent and corporate publishers, in academic and trade, as well as literary agents and founders of innovative start-ups. They tell us about their career path, the latest trends in the book industry, and they give advice for jobseekers and book recommendations for all of us book lovers. Cover portrait by Ellie Beadle. Website: www.publishing-in ...
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The Writing Gym podcast is a writer's go-to source for quality information about how to finish, publish, and market writing in all genres. Not only does it give you the implementable steps you need, it's fun. No snorefest here. You'll laugh at the Quirk O' the week and enjoy hard-hitting advice from top agents, best-selling authors, and publishers. Visit iTunes or www.writing-gym.com/podcast to hear these guests and more: --Top NYC literary agent Eric Reuben. He's represented dozens of best- ...
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In essence, Beyond the Pen is your gateway to the fascinating world hidden within the pages of an author's book. Think of it as a deep dive into the intricate tapestry of literary works, where we unravel the profound themes and complicated messages interwoven within the text. Our podcast is a literary journey that leads you through the imaginative minds of some of today's most captivating yet undiscovered authors. Every week, we're joined by a new guest for an intimate one-on-one interview, ...
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In “You're A Better Artist Than You Think,” host Chris Oatley (Disney, DreamWorks, Sony Pictures Animation) explores the mindset, strategies and practices of professional artists from a wide range of creative fields. Whether you're a total beginner or seasoned pro, this podcast provides actionable insights to enhance your creative skills and advance your artistic career. Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and personalized career guidance at MagicBoxAcademy.com
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The Published Author Podcast will teach you how to write a book so that you can grow your business. Entrepreneur, author, and speaker Josh Steimle reveals how entrepreneurs can create exciting opportunities by writing a book and creating a thought leadership system. Enjoy interviews with authors and book publishing professionals, including literary agents, editors, ghostwriters, cover designers, publishers, PR experts, and marketers. Josh Steimle is founder and CEO of the 7 Systems of Influe ...
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The BookMachine Podcast: Conversations in Publishing shines a light on the unsung heroes of the publishing industry, sharing the career journeys of inspiring people across all departments. Hosts Gavin and Gemma will guide you as we speak with brilliant guests and explore topics of interest to publishing professionals, industry hopefuls and anyone interested in what goes on behind the pages.
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Jay Sherer wants to learn everything about storytelling. He interviews screenwriters, novelists, directors, literary agents, producers, and anyone else who knows about the business of storytelling. Plus he studies screenwriting, prose, writing, and the business models driving film, television, and novels. Learn along side Jay about How Stories Work--not just how to write them, but also how to sell them and get them made. Join the network of storytellers trying to improve, grow, and make valu ...
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Worlds of Adventure is a weekly improv audio drama series from WLPP-LP 102.9 FM, Palenville NY, powered by DramaSystem. Host Susan Davis and a cast of four main characters create a world and a story each season, starting from a blank sheet of paper and a single sentence. Nothing is scripted or canned; the story emerges on the fly as we record it. Every Monday, we release a new half-hour full cast original audio drama episode. Each season is its own self-contained story. The story might be sc ...
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The Life and Times of a Literary Agent: The power of relationships and the passion for stories with Abi Fellows and Julia Silk
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The life of an agent is full of long lunches and torrid tales of schmoozing publishers on behalf of celebrity authors. Or is it? There are many misconceptions around what agents do and, with daily tasks changing significantly from even 10 years ago, we wanted to lift the veil on the role. In this episode, we speak to experienced agents Abi Fellows …
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The Author's Checklist with Literary Agent Elizabeth Kracht
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Elizabeth K. Kracht is a literary agent with Kimberley Cameron & Associates and a freelance editor. She often participates in writers’ conferences nationally and internationally and lives in Tiburon, California. The Author’s Checklist: An Agent’s Guide to Developing and Editing Your Manuscript An Indispensable Guide for All Writers in All Genres Th…
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#203: Clare Alexander, literary agent, Aitken Alexander Associates
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Rachel and Simon speak with the literary agent Clare Alexander. For the first portion of her career she worked in publishing, starting out in 1973 in the rights department at Penguin; after stints at Hamish Hamilton and Viking she became editor-in-chief of Macmillan and Picador. Clare published first novels by Helen Dunmore, Alex Garland, Amitav Gh…
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The Writer's Block : What is a Literary Agent?
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Heidi and I talk with Mike from On Point Publishing about his role as a literary agent and what it means to work with one as a writer seeking to get your work publishing.
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#119 Guest Authors Richard Prosch, John D. Nesbitt, Nancy McCabe and Jim Jones
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WHAT DO TOM MCCLURE AND OWEN, NANNITA DAISEY, AND JOHN AND REBECCA HAVE IN COMMON?All are major characters in three of the engaging short stories in the critically acclaimed new anthology THROUGH WESTERN STORMS. Curated by award-winning editor, RICHARD PROSCH, this collection features 13 tales of perseverance, grit, and courage set against the "sto…
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Episode 4.01 Catherine Airey - Confessions
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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Catherine Airey about her contemporary novel Confessions. We discuss how she found the soul of her family saga by experimenting with different perspectives depending on her narrator, the challenge of writing about controversial topics such as 9/11 and when it came to finding an agen…
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In this Books with Hooks segment, hosts Bianca, Carly and CeCe delve into two query letters from aspiring authors. The hosts discuss how negotiation can leak tension in storytelling; why character relationships should drive the narrative; how world-building should enhance character development; why queries for retellings need to focus on unique sto…
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The Debut Year in Review with picture book author Kirsten Ealand
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In this episode of 'The Book Deal Podcast,' host Tina Strachan interviews picture book author Kirsten Ealand, discussing her debut book 'Like a Gannet,' her writing journey, and the challenges and surprises of her debut year. Kirsten shares invaluable advice for aspiring authors, emphasizing patience, perseverance, and the strategic benefit of 'qui…
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K K Weakley was born and reared in Wexford Ireland. Now living in Cashmere Washington with her husband, kids and 3 dogs. She has written 11 books and plays for stage. K K loves to read historical fiction, fast moving, and a good love story kind of book. “I love that people enjoy my stories, and I hope to never disappoint. That is not to say my firs…
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Chuck Rosenthal on Awake For Ever in a Sweet Unrest
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I host novelist and memoirist Chuck Rosenthal, author of the Loop trilogy and Never Let Me Go, among many books. His latest, Awake For Ever in a Sweet Unrest, is what writer Michael Ventura calls a “gentle phantasm,” a short book which imagines the role of the reader right into the writing, and into the lives of the writer and characters…here, the …
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#204: Michael Lewis, journalist and author
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Simon and Rachel speak with journalist and author Michael Lewis. Michael grew up in New Orleans and in the 1980s he worked on Wall Street. His first book "Liar's Poker" (1989) relates his experience at the investment bank Salomon Brothers. His subsequent books include "Moneyball" (2003), ostensibly about baseball but also about the way markets valu…
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Writing, Publishing & Authorship : 1-8-25
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First session of 2025, we talked about new projects and goals for the year.
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Resilience, Rejections, and Rediscovering Joy in Writing
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Send us a text In this Ask Beth & Lisa episode, the hosts tackle listener questions about navigating the challenges of writing and publishing, including understanding agent rejections and crafting strong hooks. They also discuss personal writing goals and the importance of building supportive writer communities. Key Discussion Points New Year's Wri…
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Best-selling fantasy romance author, Helen Scheuerer is here to chat about her latest novel, moving into hybrid publication and her approach to creating a fantastical universe! 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things w…
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Mystery Behind the Book - Will End in Fire
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Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award writing nominee, Nicole Bokat, explores family dynamics, plot, characterization and rich mystery. Listen to Nicole's feature Off The Shelf Books Podcast interview right here! Get book marketing, editing and story development tips. Discover what's behind the makings of Will End in Fire, The Happiness Thief and Nicole's…
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#118 Guest Authors Marjorie Mathison Hance & Darrell J. Pedersen
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT MINNESOTA'S LAKES, MYSTERIES, AND MEMORIES THAT LEAD TO GREAT STORIES?It's a Blue Cottage Agency Rendezvous with two Minnesota based writers! Hosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell welcome authors MARJORIE MATHISON HANCE and DARRELL J. PEDERSON. Marjorie Mathison Hance is the author of the North Lakes Murder Mystery Series, including M…
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Exploring How a Single Choice Can Define an Entire Life
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In this engaging author interview, Bianca chats with Karissa Chen about her debut novel, Homeseeking. During the conversation, they explore the inspiration behind the story, the extensive research that was required before Karissa could begin writing, and the challenges of navigating language and cultural identity in literature. Karissa shares her j…
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The Debut Year in review with YA crime author Troy Hunter
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In this episode of the Book Deal podcast, YA author Troy Hunter discusses the creation and publication journey of his novel 'Gus and the Missing Boy', which was released in February 2024. Troy shares insights into the idea that sparked his book, the lengthy process it took to write and transform it from an adult crime novel to a young adult thrille…
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David L. Ulin on Thirteen Question Method
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I host editor, anthologist, book reviewer, and essayist David L. Ulin, who has written about Los Angeles and Southern California for decades, assembling the defining Joan Didion collection for the Library of America, reviewing books and assigning articles and reviews of and about our literary region, and offering his own original short stories and …
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Duane Swierczynski is the New York Times bestselling and two-time Edgar-nominated author of fifteen novels including Expiration Date, Canary and the forthcoming California Bear, as well as the graphic novels Breakneck and Redhead. Along with James Patterson, Duane co-created the Audible Original The Guilty, starring John Lithgow and Bryce Dallas Ho…
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Writer's Block Workshop 6 : Beta Readers & Beta Listeners
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Heidi and I lead a discussion on how to get people to read or listen to your work in advance of publishing, how to source those opportunities and what to do with the feedback
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We’re speaking with Distinguished Professor James Goodman, of Rutgers University, Newark, where he teaches history and creative writing. Our conversation focuses on what Goodman teaches his graduate students about writing, and how these lessons about form, voice, and pacing are rooted in his own writing experiences. Goodman has received fellowships…
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International best-selling fiction and non-fiction author Amanda Prowse is on the podcast this week to chat about all her novels, keeping up a writing schedule of two books a year and how personal tragedy lead to a life-changing non-fiction book. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen On…
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Exposing Tangled Lies and Justice for Emerson
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Our special Off The Shelf guest this morning is Karen Osborne. Karen has been an avid lover of “stories” since she was a kid. She started writing when she was 12-years-old. However, her career in academia and being a wife and mom, not to mention operating The Osborne Consulting and Training firm, saw writing take backstage. She was traveling when s…
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2025 is shaping up to be a phenomenal year for storytelling. From heart-pounding thrillers to thought-provoking literary fiction and immersive fantasy worlds, the year ahead promises a stellar lineup of must-read titles. In the kickoff to series four, David shares a sneak peak of 25 of the most anticipated releases of 2025.…
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Today, a reading by a favorite writer, Gary Amdahl, author of Visigoth, I Am Death, The Intimidator Still Lives in Our Hearts and, out now, The Creative Writers: A Burlesque of the Imagination on Totalitarian Themes in the Manner of Émile Cohl and Les Arts Incohérents Harry Everett Smith, and Hanna-Barbera.…
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Hard Truths: Book Writing Competitions
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Writing contests provide an opportunity for writers to get recognition for their work, win monetary prizes, and even have their work pitched to literary agents. Understanding how contests actually work and what types of projects typically resonate is essential to any writer looking to compete—the story idea, the quality of the writing sample, the v…
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Andres M. Zervigon on Illustrated Magazines
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I first came across Andrés Mario Zervigón’s (Cuban) name while researching a magazine that filled me with awe the first time I saw it. AIZ, the Arbeiter-Illustrierte-Zeitung (Workers Illustrated Magazine) is an illustrated, mass circulation German periodical that was published in Berlin during the 1920s and 1930s (in Prague after 1933). It contains…
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A Query That Ticks all of CeCe’s Psychological Acuity Boxes
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In this Books with Hooks segment, hosts Bianca, Carly and CeCe welcome listeners to a new year of writing while they reflect on their critiquing journey over the past four years. They dive into the critique of two query letters, focusing on the importance of connection, character motivations, and cinematic elements in storytelling. The conversation…
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The Debut Year in review with Mark Mupotsa-Russell and Kyra Geddes
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In this episode of the Book Deal podcast, hosts Madeliene Cleary and Tina Strachan talk with Australian debut authors Kyra Geddes and Mark Mupotsa-Russell about their experiences writing, publishing, and promoting their first novels. Kyra discusses her historical fiction, 'The Story Thief,' and the long journey of research and rewriting, while Mark…
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https://Linktr.ee/ChrisOatley The Jim Henson Company Archives’ Director and Historian Karen Falk offers insights into Jim’s creative process, his collaborative style of leadership and the evolution of his characters. If you’re listening on one of the audio-only platforms like Apple Podcasts or Spotify, I do want to encourage you to check out the vi…
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Cracking the Publishing Code: Expert Tips from Editor Ivan Taurisano
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Send us a text **Please Note: Guest Adria Gaetz episode will drop on February 3rd, not January 20th.** In the premier episode of Season 4, Beth and Lisa chat with Ivan Taurisano, Associate Editor at Abrams, who specializes in children's literature and intellectual properties. Ivan shares insider tips on creating standout submissions, navigating the…
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Literary agent and UK Managing Director of Literary, Anna Dixon joins us for the first episode of 2025! Listen in for some great insights into the publishing industry as well as Anna's day to day approach to agenting, looking at query letters and working with authors. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and…
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MAD DOGS, VAMPIRES, WEREWOLVES, AND MERMAIDS, OH MY! Hosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell welcome Weird Western author JULIE JONES. Meet GINNY SUTTON, and her creator, author JULIE JONES.BLOOD FOLLOWS BLOOD: THE LEGEND OF GINNY SUTTON is the first book in a new series - an epic journey across the West. Hold onto your hat, take a deep breath and follo…
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In today’s episode, Bianca interviews Emmy award-winning journalist and bestselling author, Kate Fagan, about her debut novel, The Three Lives of Cate Kay. Kate shares how she originally came to listen to the podcast, as well as the details of her journey to publication (which included querying podcast host, Carly Watters). Bianca and Kate go on to…
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Send us a text This one is about a cute little critter who went on a holiday adventure on a red eye flight. You cant make this stuff up.By Jet Gypsy
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Tony Fekete is a book collector who for years specialized in collecting erotica. He's best known for the catalogue he produced for a Christie’s auction that took place in 2014 that featured highlights from his collection. More than 200 books, manuscripts, lithographs and erotic photographs went up for sale, including a first edition of My …
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Reckless Creatives: Live with Scott Myers
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Reckless Creatives podcast co-hosts, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and Sadie Dean, had a live conversation with the legendary Scott Myers about screenwriting, the life of an artist, his new book, The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling, and so much more. This episode was recorded on May 16, 2023, du…
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A decent year of reading, fiction-heavy, I would say, but there is a mix of other material in there as well. Also happy to note there are a good number of books in the mix from folks I know. As always, looking for recommendations and have plenty on my plate for the coming year already. I'll probably do alot less short stories and have a considerabl…
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The Night Before Christmas interpretation by Sir Herbert Sneakies. Get our new Christmas picture book at Amazon! The Santa Chronicles: Grumpy Santa 🎅 https://www.amazon.com/Grumpy-Santa-Sir-Herbert-Sneakies-ebook/dp/B0CFHWDBYRThank you for making us a top 1% global podcast! 💗 Support us by downloading the episodes, subscribin…
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Episode 40: Finding courage to write the broader story
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In this episode we talk with history professor Robin Judd of the Ohio State University about writing her most recent book, Between Two Worlds: Jewish War Brides After the Holocaust. Figuring out how to write up her research as a book appealing to a broader audience was a challenge that required new skills and a willingness to edit, while staying tr…
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Episode 6 - Goran Stolevski - Writer / Director
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FOLLOW US: Not a Rich Kid - Instagram - link In this Episode:Intersectionality, art and perseverance with Goran Stolevski: In this episode of 'Not A Rich Kid,' filmmaker Goran Stolevski, discusses the perks of his migrant experience on storytelling. We explore his acclaimed works including 'Of An Age' and 'Housekeeping for Beginners,' and the value…
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#116 Guests Authors Jane Coletti Perry and J.R. Sanders
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TWO ENGAGING READS Hosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell welcome authors JANE COLETTI PERRY and J.R. SANDERS. 2024 wraps with conversations with 2 award-winning authors! IN THE LIMELIGHT kicks off the show with JANE COLETTI PERRY, author of LILA'S JOURNEY. It’s 1866 on the Santa Fe Trail. Sixteen-year-old Lila Bonner is forced to make a life-changing …
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The Biggest Christmas Tree by Sir Herbert Sneakies. Get our new Christmas picture book at Amazon! The Santa Chronicles: Grumpy Santa 🎅 https://www.amazon.com/Grumpy-Santa-Sir-Herbert-Sneakies-ebook/dp/B0CFHWDBYRThank you for making us a top 1% global podcast! 💗 Support us by downloading the episodes, subscribing, or donating! 🥰…
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Can An Agent Picture a Movie Trailer After Reading Your Query Letter?
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In today’s Books with Hooks segment, hosts Bianca, Carly, and CeCe provide feedback on two query letters, one for historical fiction and the other for historical fantasy. They discuss the importance of character development, plot clarity, and the balance between world-building and emotional engagement. The conversation emphasizes the need for speci…
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#202: Philippe Sands, author and lawyer
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Simon and Rachel speak to the author and lawyer Philippe Sands. He is the author of books including "East West Street", which won the Baillie Gifford prize in 2016 and the British Book Awards Non-Fiction Book of the Year in 2017, and "The Ratline" in 2020. His latest book is "The Last Colony" (2022). Philippe's work has been translated into more th…
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Hard Truths: From Screenwriter to Graphic Novelist
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Pipeline Executives Roni Brown and Spike Scarberry join Thomas Krajewski—the co-creator of Primer (DC), a really rad graphic novel series, and a former Script Pipeline TV Winner (2014)—to discuss the intricacies of the comic world. You might even leave wanting to adapt your screenplay into a graphic novel! Watch the video of this session on Symposi…
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