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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

Bianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra
Writing
Query Letters
Character Development
Publishing
Publishing Industry
The Social Worker
Conflict In Storytelling
Police Procedural Genre
Middle Grade Fiction
Writing Contests
Partition Of India
Love Stories
Acts Of Forgiveness
Women's Fiction
Literary Agents
Harvey
Voice In Writing
Middle Grade Fantasy
The Night Diary
Reparations

This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, Bianca Marais (the bestselling author of 'The Witches of Moonshyne Manor') interviews authors, agents, editors and just about anyone and everyone who's involved in bringing a book to market. She's joined by her cohosts, literary agents Carly Watters and ... more

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In this episode of Books with Hooks, hosts Bianca, Carly and CeCe welcome special guest, literary agent, Lauren Spieller to discuss query letters in romance and fantasy genres. The hosts discuss the distinctions between Young Adult and Adult Fantasy,... more

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In this insightful segment that will make you laugh out loud, Bianca interviews New York Times best-selling writer, Lamda Literary Award finalist and Shearling Fellowship recipient, Kristen Arnett, the author of 'Stop Me If ... more

In this episode of Books with Hooks, hosts Bianca, Carly, and CeCe dive into the intricacies of middle grade fantasy submissions. They discuss a query about a fantasy novel featuring a cat protagonist, exploring themes of family, sacrifice, and the s... more

In this engaging conversation, Bianca, interviews New York Times bestselling author Gillian McAllister. The author’s explore Gillian’s writing process, narrative techniques, and character development. Bianca and Gillian chat about the challenges of w... more

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Recent Guests

Gillian McAllister
New York Times bestselling author of Reese's book club pick, 'Wrong Place, Wrong Time', and other novels.
Episode: Those Aha Moments That Arrive at the 80 000-Word Mark
Charlotte Wood
Author of 'Stone Yard Devotional', winner of the Stellar Prize in Australia
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Episode: February Bonus Episode
Sarah Chihaya
Critic and essayist, recipient of a 2023 Whiting Creative Non-Fiction Grant.
Episode: The Stories We Tell Ourselves to Make Them More Palatable
Karissa Chen
A Fulbright Fellow and author whose work has appeared in several notable publications including The Atlantic and NBC News Think. Currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief at Hyphen Magazine.
Episode: Exploring How a Single Choice Can Define an Entire Life
Kate Fagan
Emmy Award-winning journalist and bestselling author of What Made Maddie Run
Episode: Playing to Your Strengths as a Writer
Jessica Waite
Author of 'The Widow's Guide to Dead Bastards' and recipient of the John Waite Memorial Essay Award
Simon & Schuster
Episode: Techniques for Fully Dramatizing Scenes or Bringing Memories to Life
Sarah Hawley
Author known for her whimsical love stories and titles like 'A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon'
Independent Author
Episode: All Things Fantasy and Romantasy
Emilie Sommer
Guest from East City Book Shop
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Episode: October Comp Title Bonus Episode
Leigh Ann Henion
New York Times bestselling author of "Phenomenal, A Hesitant Adventurer's Search for Wonder in the Natural World."
Episode: Dramatizing a Scene so That It Comes to Life on the Page

Hosts

Bianca Marais
Host and bestselling author of 'The Witches of Moonshyne Manor', known for insightful interviews with authors and industry professionals, focusing on the writing and publishing landscape.
Carly Watters
Co-host and literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency, providing critical insights into query letters and the publishing process.
CeCe Lyra
Co-host and literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency, focusing on query letters and providing guidance to aspiring writers.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • A Must Listen Podcast for Writers

    The advice and insights that Bianca, Carly, and CeCe provide in this podcast are invaluable to beginning and seasoned writers alike. Add it to your must-listen playlist! And if you want more writing advice, check out their upcoming Deep Dive Virtual Retreat in February 2025. #dds2025excited

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KendreaKim
    United States2 months ago
  • Awesome for new writers!!!!!!

    I am a teen writer and this is one of my favorite podcast to help with writing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nothing -_-
    United States4 months ago
  • So helpful

    This is such a gem of a podcast for current and aspiring novel writers. It offers such practical advice for navigating the publishing industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Angel14
    United States5 months ago
  • Great show!

    Just one quibble - the sound quality isn’t always audible or consistent.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    flipperofpages
    Canada6 months ago
  • Great learning resource for writers

    My favorite podcast. Any books with books episodes are especially helpful for those learning to write query letters.

    Audible
    5
    ld
    United States6 months ago

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Some listeners have noted occasional sound quality issues during episodes, but they still regard the content as very useful.
Listeners express gratitude for the hosts' humor and genuine passion for helping aspiring writers.
Many find the critique segments incredibly helpful for understanding how to improve their own writing.
Listeners appreciate the practical advice and engaging insights provided by the hosts and their guests.
Overall, feedback highlights the podcast as a valuable resource for understanding the publishing industry.

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Those Aha Moments That Arrive at the 80 000-Word Mark
Q: Did you have to reach out to a hostage negotiator? Did you have to sit with them, go through their day, interview them?
Yes, she did speak to a hostage negotiator to gain authentic insight for her character Niall.
Those Aha Moments That Arrive at the 80 000-Word Mark
Q: Could you take us through that first, please?
Gillian describes experiencing eureka moments around 80,000 words, prompting significant rewrites in her novels.
The Stories We Tell Ourselves to Make Them More Palatable
Q: How did you curb your academic writing style when writing a memoir?
Sarah expresses that she never fit well into academic writing and had to overcome self-imposed pressures to create a narrative that felt authentic.
The Stories We Tell Ourselves to Make Them More Palatable
Q: Can you take us a bit through when you decided to write this book?
Sarah discusses her struggle in narrowing down the stories that meant the most to her and how writing this book involved deciding which narratives to prioritize.
Exploring How a Single Choice Can Define an Entire Life
Q: Was there a bidding war for your book?
Putnam offered a preempt and I didn't engage in conversations with other editors, as I felt a great connection with my editor at Putnam.

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2. Charlotte Wood
3. Sarah Chihaya
4. Karissa Chen
5. Kate Fagan
6. Jessica Waite
7. Sarah Hawley
8. Emilie Sommer

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