
Discover debut authors with Debutiful. In each episode, host Adam Vitcavage has an in-depth chat with a writer about why they write, how they write, and the path to publishing their debut book.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 317 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Natalie Adler, author of Waiting On A Friend, joined the podcast to discuss cultural conservatism, researching 1980s NYC, and being a dyke-about-town.
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Bobuq Sayed, author of No God But Us, joined the podcast to discuss their journey to publishing, finding viewpoints to tell the story, and how community organizing influences their writing.
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We open the vault and are re-airing our January 2021 episode with Torrey Peters discussing her debut novel, Detransition, Baby.
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Laura B. McGrath, author of Middlemen: Literary Agents and the Making of American Fiction, joined the podcast to discuss the history of literary agents, their role in the publishing industry, and just how many books are published in a single year. (T... more
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I love this host. Thinks deeply, humble, kind, generous. In one of the episodes he says he’s he’s like a lesbian from the 90’s. As a lesbian from the 90’s, I agree.
this has become one of my go-to literary podcasts! always interesting new authors and a chill, lowkey vibe, no pretensions. i get the feeling adam’s discovering new things along with the listener, like it’s an organic conversation, not overly rehearsed or static
I do really like this podcast and learning about new books, but there are a couple of issues with editing (sometimes the host stops talking and restarts something when he gets it wrong, rather than this being edited out) and also some carelessness with mistakes (spelling the name wrong of authors and places in episode descriptions) that makes it feel a bit amateur? There have also been times where part of an episode has gotten really corrupted and unlistenable with two voices talking at once. Wi... more
It’s always fun to see where these chats go. It’s so natural and even awkward at times. I love that it feels real and not scripted!
I have been loving how this podcast highlights debut authors. There are so many great questions about how the authors came to be published. AND SO MANY craft questions. 🤩
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This show spotlights debut authors and the publishing journey, offering in-depth conversations about why and how writers write, the editing and revision process, and the path to publication. Across episodes, guests discuss crafting a debut, working with editors and agents, strategies for breaking into publishing, and the interplay between personal experience, research, and storytelling. The format blends craft-focused questions with practical insights on submissions, timelines, and market realities, often highlighting memoirs, fiction, and literary nonfiction. A standout element is the emphasis on authentic voice, mentorship, and the evolving landscape of publishing for first-time authors, with guests layering personal anecdotes into broadl... more
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Recent guests on Debutiful include:
1. Boruq Sayed
2. Torrey Peters
3. Laura B. McGrath
4. Pemi Aguda
5. M Lin
6. Monika Ostrowska
7. Miranda Shulman
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