Queries, Qualms, & Quirks asks published authors to share their successful query letter and discuss their journey from first spark to day of publication. Author Sarah Nicolas interviews authors of all genres about how they got started writing, their writing process, getting their book deal, and their experiences with publication.
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A podcast to help writers get published, hosted by editor and author Blair Thornburgh. Each episode takes a deep dive on a query letter (or two) and diagnoses its strengths and weaknesses so that authors can put their best foot forward into the world of agents and editors.
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In these usually-bite-sized episodes, we explore the nuances of writing and publishing from the perspective of authors, agents, editors, and those who haven’t quite yet broken in—and how, at the end of the day, it’s the art of storytelling that’ll save us (or obliterate our sanity into dust … it’s a coin flip). Hosted by Pipeline Artists' Ciara Duggan, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and Matthew Joseph Misetich.
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From drafts to dollars: learn the secrets to writing, editing, publishing, and marketing to turn your fiction writing into a profitable business. Are you a fiction writer? Does having to write, edit, do cover design, keep up on market trends, research, get reviews, etc leave you feeling overwhelmed? Is marketing your book so confusing that you feel like you’re just throwing money into a shredder to make confetti? Are you a great writer but struggle with grammar, long and winding sentences, c ...
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New episodes every Friday! On Page One - The Writer's Podcast, we talk to writers of all descriptions (authors, screenwriters, comic writers and more) about their writing process and how they craft their next great works. We also explore their career, including how their first big break happened, and discuss the ups and downs along the way. We learn something new every episode, and we hope you do as well. Page One is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. ...
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This podcast will delve into the trials and tribulations of writing urban fantasy, from topics on character development myths and monsters!
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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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Words of Prey is an original podcast from Pipeline Artists. Host Chantelle Aimée Osman (editor of Agora Books, writer of random things, former Hollywood Person) sits down to talk business, writing, life and all of the things in between with a variety of guests with a variety of backgrounds. So, dear listener, grab an adult beverage, sit back, and learn from our mistakes.
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Query Letter Tips: Revealing Endings ... and Random Spillover Contest Advice
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After a long week of heat wave exhaustion, Ciara and Jeanne weigh in on whether or not to include the story ending in your query letter. Pros and cons were tossed about, as well as tips for writing contests. Sure, we rambled, but it's all writerly stuff. Well, most of it. You'll have to listen to hear the ending ... see what we did there? If you ha…
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Ep 46 Rapid Fire Q & A: Crafting Compelling Characters, Pricing Your Books & Getting More Book Reviews!
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Ep 46 Rapid Fire Q & A: Crafting Compelling Characters, Pricing Your Books & Getting More Book Reviews! 🎙️ Welcome back to another electrifying episode of "Pen to Profit Podcast," where we unsnarl the knotty world of writing with the swift slice of wit! Today's episode is like a literary Swiss Army knife—packed with tips and insights as refreshing …
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Insights into the Audiobook World with Actor and Narrator Megan Tusing
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Ciara and Jeanne dive into audiobook production with actor and professional book narrator Megan Tusing. Megan shares everything you never knew about the audiobook world, including working with publishers, indie authors, and what an author should ask for when selling their audiobooks. One thing shouldn't surprise you though ... the need for research…
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Ep 45: The Top 5 Reasons Why Your Book Isn't Selling!
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Hey there, word wizards and book enthusiasts! I'm Ray Evans, your host on the "Pen to Profit: Fiction Writing Tips" podcast, where we're tackling the mysteries of book sales with a dash of wit and candor. 🎙️📚 In today's episode, "The 5 Reasons Why Your Book Isn't Selling," we're uncovering the top issues and their solutions: Ineffective Marketing a…
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Ep. 199 - Deborah Harkness on accidentally becoming a best-selling author
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Deborah Harkness is the best-selling author of numerous novels. Her debut, A Discovery of Witches, was an immediate best-seller, hitting #2 on the New York Times list, and was also a bestseller in the UK, France and Germany. The initial trilogy in the All Souls series has been translated into 37 languages. Her latest book in the series, The Black B…
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Ep. 198 - Mark Lawrence on writing fantasy epics without any planning
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Mark Lawrence is a best-selling fantasy author. His first trilogy, THE BROKEN EMPIRE, has been universally acclaimed as a ground-breaking work of fantasy. Following The Broken Empire is the related RED QUEEN’S WAR trilogy. THE BOOK OF THE ANCESTOR trilogy is set on a different world and is followed by the related BOOK OF THE ICE trilogy. There is a…
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Ep. 197 - Dan Malakin on honing his craft on short stories and how he constantly changes his writing process
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Dan Malakin is a crime/thriller writer and data security consultant. His short stories have been widely published both in print and online, and he has twice been shortlisted for the Bridport prize. He holds an MA in Creative Writing from Brunel University, and his debut novel, THE REGRET, was published by Bloodhound Books in Summer 2019. His next t…
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Ep 44 Email Secrets for Indie Authors with Carla King!
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Episode title: Email List Secrets for Indie Authors with Carla King! Welcome back! Today, we're diving into the depths of authorship and self-publishing with Carla King. Whether you're a rookie writer or a seasoned scribe, this episode packs a punch with actionable insights and expert advice to catapult your writing career to new heights. 🌟 Why You…
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Ep. 196 - Conn Iggulden on why he loves his characters and how his approach to historical fiction has changed
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Conn Iggulden is one of the most successful authors of historical fiction writing today, with bestselling series on Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan and the Wars of the Roses, as well as two stand-alone novels: Dunstan, set in the red-blooded world of tenth-century England, and The Falcon of Sparta, in which Iggulden returns to the Ancient World. Both i…
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Ep 43: Query Letter Success: Your Guide to Getting Noticed with Literary Agent Sarah Bullen!
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🖋️ Query Letter Success: Your Guide to Getting Noticed with Literary Agent Sarah Bullen In today's episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast," we dive into the art of getting published, and the role of a literary agent with the extraordinary Sarah Bullen. Broadcasting from a tiny, picturesque Greek island, Sarah brings us insider tips directly from her…
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Ep. 195 - Ilaria Bernardini on writing in both Italian and English and the difference in novel and screenwriting
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Ilaria Bernardini is one of Italy’s leading novelists, now writing novels in the English language, and an exciting emerging screenwriter. She has film and television projects in development and in production with Lorenzo Mieli's The Apartment, Andy Harries’ Left Bank Pictures, The Russo Brothers/Amazon Studios, Francesco Melzi D’Eril's (SUSPIRIA, B…
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Ep 42: From Journalism to Monster Romance? A Conversation with Kel Bruem!
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Welcome back again, you lovely Hemingway hopefuls and aspiring Austins! 🎙️ In today’s rip-roaring episode of the Pen to Profit Podcast, I chat with the fascinating Kel Bruem, a Bay Area-based indie author who spins tales of monster romance with a twist. Kel's works include titles like What’s Luck Got to Do with It and Every Bite You Take, and her u…
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Ep. 194 - Bloody Scotland Festival Director Bob McDevitt on organising literary festivals and the thorny subject of funding
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Watch this episode as a full video interview on our YouTube channel Bob McDevitt is festival director for Scotland's premier crime writing festival, Bloody Scotland, and programmer for Glasgow's Aye Write literature festival. He has also worked in both sales and commissioning roles at Headline. We had a fun chat with Bob, hearing about how he found…
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Ep 41: Indie Publishing Deep Dive: From Start to Finish with Carisa Andrews
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Episode Summary In this riveting episode of the Pen to Profit Podcast, we dive deep into the realm of indie publishing with the illustrious Carissa Andrews. A guru in the field, Carissa enlightens us with her vast experience and innovative approaches to self-publishing, from leveraging AI in book design to mastering the art of book promotion. Wheth…
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Ep. 193 - Gollancz Deputy publisher Gillian Redfearn on what catches her eye as an editor
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Watch this episode as a full video interview on our YouTube channel Gillian Redfearn is deputy publisher at Gollancz, publishing authors from Joe Abercrombie to Brandon Sanderson. We had a great chat with Gillian, hearing how she broke into the publishing industry, what. the day-to-day of an editor involves, and what sort of stories catch her eye w…
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Ep 40: Judith Starkston: On Writing, Research, and Inspiration
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Judith Starkston: On Writing, Research, and Inspiration 🎙️ Welcome to another fascinating episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast"! In today's episode, we're diving into the Bronze Age with historical fantasy author, Judith Starkston. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone enchanted by ancient civilizations and the weaving of fantasy into the gr…
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EP 39: Overcoming Procrastination: Unlock Your Writing Potential with Rochelle Melander
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Welcome back, my friends! 🖋️ In today's episode, we delve deep with Rochelle Melander, a renowned speaker, certified professional coach, and author of 12 books including the acclaimed "Write Your Book This Year." Whether you're battling writer's block, struggling with procrastination, or just looking to jazz up your writing routine, this episode pa…
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Ep. 192 - Literary Agents of the Year Becky Brown and Norah Perkins on why authors should think about their wills
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Watch this episode as a full video interview on our YouTube channel Becky Brown and Norah Perkins are both literary agents with a twist - they founded and head up Curtis Brown's Heritage section, meaning that they represent the estates of authors such as AA Milne, Iris Murdoch and many more. They also recently won Literary Agent of the Year at the …
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EP 38: Karen Anne Coccioli: An LGBTQ Writer's Tale of Overcoming and Owning Her Story
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Welcome back, aspiring Austins and Hemingway hopefuls! In this enthralling episode of Pen to Profit, I, Ray Evans, dive deep with Karen Anne Coccioli, a fascinating figure with roots as rich as a compost heap at an Italian vineyard. Born in the bustling diversity of Jersey City, Karen has channeled her multicultural upbringing and personal challeng…
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Ep. 191 - Literary agent Julie Crisp on the red flags she sees in query letters and more
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Watch this episode as a full video interview on our YouTube channel Julie Crisp is a literary agent and editor with over fifteen years’ experience working for three major houses across a broad spectrum of commercial titles within fiction, non-fiction and children’s. This also included three years spent working in the Australian publishing industry.…
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Picture Book Author Jocelyn Rish and the Simon Cowell of Publishing
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Picture Book Author Jocelyn Rish joins Queries, Qualms, & Quirks this week to discuss her journey to publication. Jocelyn Rish is a writer and filmmaker who loves researching weird and wonderful animals and sharing what she learns. Her first book was Battle of the Butts, about ten animals that do weird things with their butts. Her next book moved t…
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Ep 37: Finding Your Voice: Empowering Black and Brown Moms with Coach Josee Smith!
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🎤 Welcome back, wordsmiths and plot weavers! It's your host Ray Evans on the ever-entertaining "Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips." Today we're cozying up with Josie Smith, a beacon of inspiration for black and brown working moms and indie author extraordinaire of the "Hemlock Inn Mysteries" series. 📚✨ Why Tune In? 🎧 Empowerment: Josie's …
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Ep. 190 - Literary agent John Baker on why he likes to take big swings as an agent
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Watch this episode as a full video interview on our YouTube channel John Baker is a literary agent for Bell Lomax Moreton, focused on sci fi, fantasy and horror. He is the Secretary of the Association of Author's Agents and is co-chair of the AAA Bridge Committee. He also serves on the Kingston University MA Publishing Advisory Board. He is buildin…
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Ep 36: Crafting Stories that Matter: Mental Health, Authorship & Marketing with Tyler Wittkofsky
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🎙️ Title: Crafting Stories that Matter: Mental Health, Authorship & Marketing with Tyler Wittkofsky! 👨💻 Host: Ray Evans - Proofreader, Copy Editor, Writing Consultant 👤 Guest: Tyler Wittkofsky - Multi-genre author, podcaster, and publisher Why This Episode Matters: Are you a budding author wrestling with the behemoth of self-publishing, or maybe a…
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The Dreaded Yet Liberating Yet Still Kind of Unkind DNF (Did Not Finish)
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What makes a reader stop reading a book? As always, it depends. Pipeline's Matt Joseph Misetich and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman explore what leads them to DNF (Do Not Finish) when reading material. In fact, we coined a new phrase: "DNF Guilt." It's real. We have it. You might, too. But the best way to combat guilt is with honesty. You can always coun…
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Episode 117: Themes in Fiction - Justice & The Found Family
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Come have a drink & listen as Sherry & Taylor talk about themes in fiction and urban fantasy writing. In this episode, they discuss justice and the found family. Justice, a universal pursuit, drives characters to seek fairness, right wrongs, and fight for equality. It fuels narratives of redemption and challenges the status quo. Meanwhile, the them…
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Ep. 189 - Literary agent Jonny Geller on the importance of query letters and the role of an agent
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Watch this episode as a full video interview on our YouTube channel Jonny Geller joined Curtis Brown in 1993 as an assistant after a short career as an actor. He became a literary agent in 1995 after discovering a novel on the unsolicited pile which went on to sell rights around the world. After taking part in a Management Buyout in 2001, he became…
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Ep 35: Overcoming Boundaries: Win Charles' Strategies on Writing and Changing the Narrative on Disability
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Episode Summary: In this power-packed episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast," your host, Ray Evans, sits down with the awe-inspiring Win Charles. Born with cerebral palsy, Win has shattered barriers as an author, motivational speaker, and CEO. She shares her journey from using speech dictation technology to write books to competing in triathlons an…
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Ep. 188 - Literary agent Francesca Riccardi on how to hook an agent - and what to avoid!
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Watch this episode as a full video interview on our YouTube channel Francesca Riccardi is a literary agent with Kate Nash Literary Agency who has over fifteen years of experience in the publishing industry, starting at RNIB where she transcribed books into accessible formats for blind and partially sighted readers. She has since worked in sales and…
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Ep 34: Lessons Learned from Writing A Book A Month with Brittany Plumeri
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Hey, literary lions and letter-loving legionnaires, saddle up your metaphors and mosey on down for another rip-roaring episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips." 🖊️🌟 I'm your host, Ray Evans, back again to grease the wheels of your creative wagons with insights so bright you'll need shades! Why You Should Tune In: Ever felt like …
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Book Pipeline execs Ciara Duggan and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman take you on the brutally honest ride of publishing ... and hold on. It's bumpy. But don't worry—the story will save you. In this inaugural episode, Ciara and Jeanne share what drew them to writing as well as how they are (or aren't) juggling writing and life. Resources from this episode…
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Ep. 187 - Kim Sherwood on having her dreams come true when being asked to write James Bond
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Kim Sherwood is an award-winning novelist and a Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Edinburgh. Her debut novel Testament (2018) won the Harper’s Bazaar Big Book of the Year Award and the Bath Novel Award, was shortlisted for the Author’s Club Best First Novel Award, and longlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize. In 2019, Kim was shortl…
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Young Adult Author Kristi McManus and Learning Patience
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Young Adult Author Kristi McManus joins Queries, Qualms, & Quirks this week to discuss her journey to publication. Kristi McManus is a Registered Nurse by trade, but avid reader and enthusiastic book lover all her life. Her debut novel, Our Vengeful Souls, was released Summer 2023 by CamCat Books. When she isn't writing, she enjoys photography, art…
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EP 33: Tips for Crafting and Refining Your Book Series with Bonnie KT Dillabough
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🚀 Welcome back, Hemingway Hopefuls and Aspiring Austens! Dive into another episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast" where we leap into the literary multiverse with the spectacular Bonnie KT Dillabough. Bonnie, a late bloomer who published her first book at 64, now boasts a sprawling series blending science fiction with fantasy—dragons meet robots, fo…
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Ep. 186 - Jasper Fforde on crafting unique worlds and daring himself to develop his ideas
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Jasper Fforde is the critically acclaimed author of The Last Dragonslayer series: THE LAST DRAGONSLAYER, THE SONG OF THE QUARKBEAST and THE EYE OF ZOLTAR, SHADES OF GREY, the Nursery Crime books: THE BIG OVER EASY and THE FOURTH BEAR and the Thursday Next novels: THE EYRE AFFAIR, LOST IN A GOOD BOOK, THE WELL OF LOST PLOTS, SOMETHING ROTTEN, FIRST …
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Ep 32: Worlds Beyond Words: Starting a Successful Writing Career After 64 (with Bonnie K.T. Dillabough)
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Summary: In this episode of Pen to Profit, Ray Evans, your guide in the literary wilderness, brings you the story of Bonnie Dillabough - a writer who infuses science fiction with the magic of fantasy. Bonnie, who began her writing journey post-retirement, shares insights from her series "The Dimensional Alliance," weaving dragons, robots, and multi…
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Ep. 185 - Eliza Chan on the differences between short and long-form storytelling, and hitting The Sunday Time No 1 slot with her debut novel
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Eliza Chan is a Scottish-born speculative fiction author. Her short fiction has been published in The Dark, Podcastle, Fantasy Magazine and The Best of British Fantasy. Her debut novel FATHOMFOLK — inspired by mythology, ESEAN cities and diaspora feels — was published by Orbit in Feb 2024 and hit number 1 on the Sunday Times bestseller list. We had…
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Episode 116: Themes & Symbols - Luck and Fate
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Have a drink & listen! Tune in to this captivating podcast episode as we delve into the intricate web of luck and fate in fiction writing. In this episode, we explore how luck and fate shape characters' journeys and narratives. Both luck and fate have been used in fiction as themes, and we talk about how to incorporate these into your novels with s…
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Picture Book Author Anna Lazowski and an Aggressively Vicious Business
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Picture Book Author Anna Lazowski joins Queries, Qualms, & Quirks this week to discuss her journey to publication. Anna Lazowski wrote her first picture book for a class assignment in the sixth grade and has been creating stories ever since. Now an award-winning radio producer, Anna has an MA (Journalism) from the University of Western Ontario and …
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Ep 31: Amplifying Female Voices in Writing: Moving Beyond Self-Doubt with Charlotte Chippperfield
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Episode Summary: In this captivating episode of the Pen to Profit Podcast, Ray Evans sits down with the illustrious Charlotte Chipperfield, the visionary behind Her Narrative. With her unique blend of developmental editing prowess and life coaching certification, Charlotte is on a mission to empower female authors. We delve into the intricacies of …
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Ep. 184 - Gareth Brown on selling his huge debut hit, The Book of Doors, and why pragmatism and patience is so important as a writer
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Gareth Brown has been writing novels since he was a teenager. His first published novel - The Book of Doors - will be released in the UK (Bantam) and USA (William Morrow) in February 2024. Foreign language rights for The Book of Doors have also been sold to nearly twenty other territories including Germany. Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Hungary…
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Ep 30: Manifesting Success and Embracing AI in Your Writing Process with Carisa Andrews
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Introduction: Hey there, you grammatical gunslingers and syntactical sorcerers, welcome back to another episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips." I'm your host, Ray Evans, wielding the mighty pen to carve paths through the dense forest of fiction writing. In this episode, we're embarking on an expedition into the brave new world…
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Ep. 183 - Antony Johnston on the differences in writing for comics, books and video games
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Antony Johnston is one of the most versatile writers of the modern era, with a body of work spanning books, film, graphic novels, videogames, and non-fiction. An award-winning author and New York Times bestseller, his creations include Atomic Blonde, The Dog Sitter Detective, the Brigitte Sharp thrillers, and many more. We loved chatting with Anton…
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Come have a cocktail and listen as we talk about voice in your fiction - from authorial to character to narrative voice. Discover the key elements that make your voice your own! Sources: https://jerichowriters.com/voice-in-the-novel-or-finding-yours/ https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-find-your-writing-voice#4hNIe0nfEiPp tNp9VBYASN https:/…
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YA Author Jennifer Chen and Trying to Go Too Fast
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YA Author Jennifer Chen joins Queries, Qualms, & Quirks this week to discuss her journey to publication. Jennifer Chen is a freelance journalist who has written for Oprah Daily, Real Simple, and Today. Her debut YA rom-com book, Artifacts of an Ex, is out now. Jennifer: Query | Website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | Amazon | Bookshop | Libro FM Q…
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EP 29: Catherine Butterfield's Journey from Actress to Author!
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Welcome back, you literary alchemists and narrative necromancers, to the "Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips," where we slice through the Gordian knots of grammar, unbox the Pandora’s box of publishing, and occasionally take a detour through the catacombs of history. I’m Ray Evans, your harbinger of prose and profitability, armed with a qu…
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Ep. 182 - James Logan talks about his debut fantasy novel The Silverblood Promise
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James Logan (also known as James Long) has worked for years in the publishing industry, currently as Senior Commissioning Editor for Orbit. But for years, he harboured a secret - he really wanted to write his own fantasy epics instead of just editing them - and he has achieved that dream with his debut novel, THE SILVERBLOOD PROMISE, which is out i…
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Ep 28: An Author's Guide to Surviving Self-Publishing with A. M. Geever
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Ladies and gentlemen, writers of all genres, and enthusiasts of the undead, welcome to another riveting episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips." I'm Ray Evans, your sagacious guide through the wilderness of grammar, storytelling, and self-publishing success. Today, we're venturing into the shadowy realms of post-apocalyptic nar…
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YA Author Allison L. Bitz and the Character as Client
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YA Author Allison L. Bitz joins Queries, Qualms, & Quirks this week to discuss her journey to publication. Allison L. Bitz hails from Lincoln, NE, where she lives with her spouse, two kids, and various rescue pets. When she’s not writing a novel or a song, Dr. Bitz is helping clients in her private counseling practice, planning some form of politic…
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Ep 27: Solving the Mystery of Author Success with best-selling author Tom Fowler
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Introduction: Hey there, literary aficionados and scribblers of the night! Welcome back to the Pen to Profit Podcast, where we dive deep into the trenches of writing, editing, and publishing, all while keeping it lighter than a helium balloon at a comedy club. I'm your host, Ray Evans, coming to you live from the iconic Simpsons' residence (don't m…
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