Best Writingcommunity Podcasts (2023)

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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Keeping the Plot Moving Forward 1:08:16

40m ago1:08:16

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In today's Books with Hooks segment, Bianca, Carly, and CeCe discuss keeping names in a query to a minimum; an 'excellent' query with opening pages that have almost no notes; the importance of having movement in opening pages; a three POV query letter; CeCe meets a prologue that she likes; using a third person bio; and the effective use of weather …

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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Bumper Edition March Bonus Episode 2:22:39

2h ago2:22:39

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In today's bumper Bonus Episode, Bianca chats with Amy Tector, author of three novels which have all been released in the last year, including Speak for the Dead, now available this month. They discuss finding and prioritizing writing time; rewarding ourselves for hitting our goals; working on Scrivener; respecting your work as a writer (and having…

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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara

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Episode 362: Svati Kirsten Narula 1:05:02

2h ago1:05:02

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Svati Kirsten Narula (@svatikirsten) is an editor and journalist whose "A Mountain Called Her Home" is a wonderful feature that ran in Outside Magazine about the life and death of Nanda Devi Unsoeld. Show notes: brendanomeara.com Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Social: @CNFPod Substack: rageagainstthealgorithm.substack.com…

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Stop Writing Alone

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Is ChatGPT AI A Writer's Friend or Foe? 1:09:25

10h ago1:09:25

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AI is here, do you think ChatGPT is a writer’s friend or foe? This week Nicole sits down with three writers who have dove in to use tools like ChatGPT and Jasper to ask them about their experiences. Jackie Dana, Heather Huffman and Susie Taylor share how they have used these tools in their fiction, content creation, research and more. Tune in to he…

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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How to Know When You Need a Prologue 59:30

12m ago59:30

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In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe discuss the line between YA and adult historical fiction; category mashups; plausibility of plot points; mentioning side characters in query letters; considerations when writing for younger kids; and the importance of emotionality in the pages rather than the query letter. After which, Carly chats with he…

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James and Ashley Stay at Home

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75 | How to manage creative anxiety with psychologist Sanchana Venkatesh 40:30

8h ago40:30

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Does anxiety go hand-in-hand with creative ambition Psychologist Sanchana Venkatesh joins Ashley and James to discuss the positives of creativity for mental wellbeing and the common problem of creative anxiety. An emerging writer herself, she's familiar with the types of anxiety common to creatives. She delves into why we often can't just sit down …

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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara

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Episode 361: Ari Shapiro 1:06:40

5d ago1:06:40

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Ari Shapiro (@arishapiro) is the host of NPR's All Things Considered and the author of the memoir The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening (HarperCollins). Social: @CNFPod Substack: rageagainstthealgorithm.substack.com Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes: brendanomeara.com N/A Beer Discount: athleticbrewing.com, use B…

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Spun Today with Tony Ortiz

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#229 – Chris Rocks Comedy Special (Selective Outrage), Marlon Wayan’s Comedy Special (God Loves Me) 41:51

1d ago41:51

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In this episode I speak about watching two stand-up comedy specials: Chris Rocks’ Selective Outrage and Marlon Wayans’ God Loves Me. My reaction + some of my favorite bits. The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl. Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram…

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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How to Ensure Your Characters Aren’t Just Puppets Being Manipulated Through a Plot 1:23:29

6d ago1:23:29

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In today's Books with Hooks segment, Dongwon Song, an agent at Howard Morhaim Literary Agency who specializes in the sci-fi and fantasy genres, joins Bianca to look at four query letters. The two discuss the difference between sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction; the very specific sub-genre of magical realism; the length of queries in sci-fi/f…

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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara

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Episode 360: Elizabeth Gonzalez James 1:02:59

12d ago1:02:59

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Elizabeth Gonzalez James is a novelist and essayist whose chapbook Five Conversations About Peter Sellers (Texas Review Press) puts the creative in creative nonfiction. Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show Notes: Brendanomeara.com Substack: rageagainstthealgorithm.substack.comBy Brendan O'Meara

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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Rebecca Makkai's Writing Insights 56:59

7d ago56:59

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In today’s Books With Hooks, Carly and Cece co-critique two queries, discussing showing how the protagonist is propelled on their journey; dealing with major dramatic questions and stakes; dense query letters for well-worn tropes; surprises and predictability in the opening pages; line edits and synopsis-like queries; reactive protagonists vs givin…

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James and Ashley Stay at Home

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Upcoming events! A mess of a bonus episode 5:58

6d ago5:58

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In this poorly planned mess of a bonus episode, James and Ashley each share some upcoming events. Stick around to hear the punchline to James' favourite joke. Ashley's events: Thursday 9 March, 6.30pm, Readings Carlton, Melbourne launch with Lyn Yeowart Wednesday 15 March, 8pm: online event with Better Reading, join on Facebook Live Wednesday 29 Ma…

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Stop Writing Alone

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Writing Fitness With Friends 27:44

28d ago27:44

27:44

The debate over writing prompts continues on, but is there a different way to look at prompts when you choose to do them IN community? I think so! This week I discuss why I think this “Writing Fitness with Friends” activity is something all writers should consider adding to their practice. Find the complete show notes for this episode and SUBSCRIBE…

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Spun Today with Tony Ortiz

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#228 – John Hughes' body of work, You People, The Bear and GOATs doing GOAT $hit (the Jay-Z D’usse deal) 48:33

16d ago48:33

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In this episode I speak about the prolific body of work and legacy of John Hughes, watching the movie You People on Netflix and the FX show, The Bear on Hulu. The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl. Time Stamps: (02:48) - John Hughes' body of work (20:39) - You People (27:24) - The B…

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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Writing About Trauma 1:01:40

7d ago1:01:40

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In today’s Books With Hooks, which is our 100th segment, Carly and CeCe each critique two queries, discussing comps; clear and compelling inciting incidents; plausibility; interiority and emotionality; the beginning, middle and end of memoirs; balancing tension and the mundane in a memoir; including social media handles with signatures; YA vs Adult…

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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara

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Episode 359: Shannon McCaffrey 1:10:49

21d ago1:10:49

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Shannon McCaffrey (@shannonajc1) is the author and reporter behind "Sanctuary," a love story of sorts, for this month's issue of The Atavist. We also hear from Atavist editor-in-chief Seyward Darby (@seywarddarby). Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes: brendanomeara.com Substack: rageagainstthealgorithm.substack.com Beer discount:…

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James and Ashley Stay at Home

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74 | Launching 'Dark Mode' with author Ashley Kalagian Blunt – mini-ep #4 12:47

20d ago12:47

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A garden shop owner goes out for her morning run and discovers the body of a woman who looks just like her. As more murders shake the city, she fears her past is catching up with her. A riveting psychological thriller drawn from true events, Ashley's debut novel 'Dark Mode' delves into the terrifying reality of the dark web, and the price we pay fo…

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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Jam-packed February Bonus Episode 1:53:28

23d ago1:53:28

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In today's jam-packed Bonus Episode, Bianca, Carly, and CeCe answer questions about whether dark novels and WWII novels have a place in the current market; when it's okay to pitch an unfinished book; how to evaluate comps through number of reviews; about liking your own comps; submitting through query tracker; writing outside of genre conventions; …

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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara

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Episode 358: Erica J. Berry 1:07:38

26d ago1:07:38

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Erica J. Berry (@ericajberry) is back, this time to talk about her book Wolfish: Wolf, Self, and the Stories We Tell About Fear (Flatiron Books). Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.com Beer discount: athleticbrewing.com, enter BRENDANO20 at checkout for a discount.…

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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Being Intentional With Setting 1:09:50

15d ago1:09:50

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In today's Books with Hooks, Bianca speaks to guest agent, Emmy Nordstrom-Higdon, about five submissions including middle grade queries, a rom-com, and a graphic novel script. They discuss the best way to personalize your query letter to your specific agent; balancing narrative dialogue and action in a scene; content warnings; non-fiction book prop…

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The Lonely Pipette : helping scientists do better science

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TLP #21 : Find your own way - Ana-Maria Lennon-Dumenil 1:18:25

16d ago1:18:25

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This week, Ana-Maria Lennon-Dumenil tells us about her passion for science interfacing with physics and her journey from Santiago to Paris Ana-Maria was inspired from a very young age by her namesake Ana-Maria Lenon She quickly left genetics because ‘DNA doesn't move enough’ She stresses that every Principal Investigator needs to find their own way…

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James and Ashley Stay at Home

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73 | Getting an agent and a publishing deal – 'Dark Mode' mini-ep #3 10:40

16d ago10:40

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Keen for insights into how to get an agent and a book publisher? This is the ep for you! This is one of four weekly mini-episodes in celebration of the March 1st Australian release day! A riveting psychological thriller drawn from true events, Ashley's debut novel Dark Mode delves into the terrifying reality of the dark web, and the price we pay fo…

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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara

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Episode 357: Adam Popescu 1:16:04

1M ago1:16:04

1:16:04

Adam Popescu (@adampopescu) is a Los Angeles-based journalist and writer and he recently wrote about his trip to Congo and the first national park to mine for Bitcoin. Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Social: @CNFPod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.com Athletic Brewing discount, enter BRENDANO20 at checkout.…

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Spun Today with Tony Ortiz

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#227 – Growing up Dominican 2:19:08

1M ago2:19:08

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In this episode I sit down to chop it up with four of my oldest friends. We share stories about growing up Dominican! Join us for discussions on having immigrant parents, mental health, raising children, gender roles within our culture, favorite Dominican foods, traditions and much more! The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writi…

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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Grady Hendrix’s Insights on Writing 1:04:03

1M ago1:04:03

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In the latest Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe each critique two queries and discuss pitching only one genre; having a solid reason that a story takes place in near-history; POV changes within a single chapter; when a query sounds more like a synopsis; opening with a daydream; sucking the agent in with curiosity and tension; needing to be the best …

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James and Ashley Stay at Home

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72 | Insights into the novel writing process – 'Dark Mode' mini-ep #2 13:55

1M ago13:55

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Ashley wrote 40,000 words into the first draft of Dark Mode before scrapping most of it and restarting. Then she ploughed through to the end of a clunky draft in order to create a scene-by-scene outline of the plot mechanics. The outline became the blueprint for the next major revision – the one that landed her an agent. In this ep, Ashley also tal…

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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara

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Episode 356: Siku Allooloo 1:02:18

1M ago1:02:18

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Siku Allooloo (@discobou on IG) is a writer, poet, and filmmaker and we talk about her essays "Caribou People" and "Living Death." Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Newsletter/show notes: brendanomeara.comBy Brendan O'Meara

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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Books That Get a Lot of Buzz 1:10:17

1M ago1:10:17

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In today's Books with Hooks, Carly, CeCe, and Bianca are joined by listeners Marnie and Karisa. In the process, they discuss the importance of stakes in a query letter, even if it's literary; immersing yourself in place; the concept of 'historical' YA; the difference between YA and coming of age; how to set a scene; connecting specific plot points …

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James and Ashley Stay at Home

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71 | Where the ideas came from – 'Dark Mode' mini-ep #1 14:06

1M ago14:06

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A riveting psychological thriller drawn from true events, Ashley's debut novel Dark Mode delves into the terrifying reality of the dark web, and the price we pay for surrendering our privacy one click at a time. But it didn't start there! Ashley began the manuscript while recovering from a major rejection, and envisioned it as Black Mirror inspired…

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The Lonely Pipette : helping scientists do better science

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TLP #20 : Have you tried multi-plexing ? - George Church 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

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In this episode, we talk to George Church about his successful career in DNA repair and his entrepreneurial adventures translating research findings into biotech companies George proudly describes himself as a biologist-engineer He ponders whether his dyslexia may have helped him by making him realize he was different from others when he was growin…

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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara

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Episode 355: Flinder Boyd 1:14:00

2M ago1:14:00

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Flinder Boyd (@FlinderBoyd) is a freelance journalist whose piece "20 Minutes in Rucker Park" turns ten this year. He's also a filmmaker and a former professional basketball player. Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.com Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpodBy Brendan O'Meara

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Spun Today with Tony Ortiz

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#226 – Free-Writing Session (Short Stories, Pro Writing Aid, Fat Joe's Memoir and MORE!) 47:44

2M ago47:44

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In this episode I share my Writing stats for December of 2022 & January of 2023. I give you an update on my first anthology of short stories (coming soon). I share a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about what I’ve been reading. Lastly, I read and reflect on a free-writing piece, which MIGHT be found at: spuntoday.com/freew…

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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Welcoming Critique & Using the Hank 'Tuck' Method 59:03

2M ago59:03

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In today’s Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique two queries each, discussing strong hooks; coincidences; describing a character indirectly; grief, day-to-day, and voicey-ness in the pages; submitting polished queries, character observations tying in with their story-forward intentions, characterization, covering a long time period in a story, …

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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara

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Episode 354: Nile Cappello 1:05:28

2M ago1:05:28

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Nile Cappello (@liketheriver_) returns to talk about her Atavist piece for Feb. 2023. Social: @CNFPod Show notes/Newsletter: brendanomeara.com Support: Patreon.com/cnfpodBy Brendan O'Meara

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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara

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Episode 353: Isaac Fitzgerald 1:12:47

2M ago1:12:47

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Isaac Fitzgerald is the author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confession (Bloomsbury) and a frequent contributor to The Today Show. Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Social: @CNFPod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.comBy Brendan O'Meara

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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The Different Routes to Publication 1:02:02

2M ago1:02:02

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In today’s Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique two queries each, discussing catchy titles; voice-y and specific details in queries; using line breaks; grounding readers in the scene; using opportunities for interiority; the emotional entryway technique for any genre; ensuring a unique hook to make your story stand out in a sea of similar stor…

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