Bumper October Bonus Episode
In today's bumper October Bonus Episode, Emilie Sommer of East City Bookshop kicks us off with suggested comp titles.After which, Jessica Knoll joins Carly to talk about Bright Young Women. They also ...
30 Okt 20232h 8min
Trusting in Yourself and the Process
On today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe are joined by podcast listener, Johnny Hobson. While reviewing his query letter, they discuss avoiding a synopsis-heavy query; the importance of showing the...
26 Okt 202359min
Making Mindful Choices Regarding Characterization
In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique three query letters. During the segment, they discuss the need for physicality of movement as well as inner life in opening pages; 'wrong shoe theo...
19 Okt 20231h 3min
Writing an Opening Chapter That Ticks All the Boxes
In today’s Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique two submissions, discussing how to include enough of a hook in a query without spoiling the story; burying the lead; making it obvious how an autho...
12 Okt 202357min
Getting Published Without an Agent
In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique three query letters during which they discuss the 'hook, book, cook' method; the importance of layering emotionality and depth; writing a narrator ...
5 Okt 20231h 2min
Choosing an A Plot
In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe are joined by listener, Jessica, while they critique and discuss her query letter and pages. They discuss the need for the level of external plot to match t...
28 Sep 20231h 9min
September Bonus Episode
In today's bumper September Bonus Episode, Emilie Sommer of East City Bookshop kicks us off with suggested comp titles.After which, Bianca interviews Nina Simon, author of Mother-Daughter Murder Night...
25 Sep 20231h 26min
The Method Writing Technique
In today’s Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique three submissions, in the process discussing intentionality with regards to timelines; how novels with certain types of themes need to get 'messy';...
21 Sep 20231h 10min
