Querying Literary Agents, Part 3: Writing Your Query Letter
In today’s episode of Writing Break, we’re dog-sitting, dodging deadlines, and diving deep into the dreaded query letter.🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics:The classic 3-part structure of a fiction query l...
17 Juli 202511min
Querying Literary Agents, Part 2: Where the Lit Agents Are and How to Find Yours
Today we’re (finally!) continuing our four-part series on querying literary agents. Whether you're writing fiction or nonfiction, querying without doing your homework is like picking a random person o...
10 Juli 202516min
Querying Literary Agents, Part 1: Big Five Dreams or Indie Vibes?
Welcome to the first installment of a four-part series on querying literary agents. In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of publishing with a Big Five publisher versus an independent press. W...
8 Apr 20259min
You Like Writing Tips? We Got Writing Tips (Clip Show #12)
It’s time for a heavy dose of writing wisdom, clipped and curated from recent episodes. Whether you’re plotting, editing, procrastinating or just looking for a creative nudge, this episode’s packed wi...
25 Mars 202540min
High-Concept vs. Low-Concept Stories
Is your story high-concept or low-concept? Understanding this difference can help you refine your pitch, strengthen your storytelling, and position your book effectively in the publishing industry.🛋️...
11 Mars 202512min
Navigating the Shifting Publishing Landscape
The publishing world is shifting fast, and as writers, we need to keep up. In this episode, I dive into some of the biggest changes happening in the industry right now, from how AI is reshaping publis...
25 Feb 202518min
The Reality of Traditional Publishing, a Cautionary Tale
We all dream of making it big with our writing, but what happens when that dream doesn’t unfold the way you expect? We’ll talk about how that dream didn’t quite come true for one author. Tune in for a...
11 Feb 202510min
Inspiration vs. Perspiration: Writing, Scams, and Creative Freedom
In this episode, we bring you the latest publishing news along with a discussion on finding a balance between inspiration and hard work. I'll let you know where to access tax tips for authors and wher...
28 Jan 20258min
