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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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Latest Episodes

In this episode of Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe break down a speculative query that juggles multiple timelines and POVs. They explore the craft challenges of pitching complex narratives, from maintaining clarity to grounding readers in emotional ... more

It’s bonus episode time!  We’re thrilled to welcome back Emilie Sommer for her popular comps segment. But first, Bianca sits down with bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan to talk about her latest thriller, ‘All This Could Be Yours’. They dive into... more

Bestselling author Bianca Marais sits down with New York Times bestselling author of multiple novels, Marissa Stapley (writing as Julia McKay) to unwrap the magic behind her latest novel, ‘Christmas at the Ranch.’ From swoony romance and second chanc... more

Fresh off the People of Publishing Conference in NYC, Carly and CeCe spill all the tea! From why newsletters are hotter than ever, to the high-stakes drama of book auctions, to the buzz around the creator economy—they’ve got stories, laughs, and insi... more

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Recent Guests

Nina Simon
Author of Mother Daughter Murder Night
Episode: September Bonus Episode
Julia McKay
The pen name of Marissa Stapley, a New York Times best-selling author
Episode: Plausibility: Serendipity and Kismet vs. Coincidence
Danya Kukafka
Internationally best-selling author of 'Girl in Snow' and 'Notes on an Execution'.
Literary Agent, Trellis Literary Management
Episode: Intentionality! Intentionality! Intentionality!
Annie Hartnett
Author of 'Unlikely Animals' and 'Rabbit Cake'
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Episode: Writing a Voicey Novel
Jo Morey
Author with a BA in English Literature and French, and a debut novelist.
Episode: August Bonus Episode
Jessi Capotretto
Associate professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, author of A Body at Rest
University of Michigan
Episode: Exploring the Critical to Compassionate Spectrum
Karin Slaughter
One of the world's most popular storytellers, author of over 20 best-selling novels
Episode: Karin Slaughter and the Mystery of Character and Rachel Howzell Hall on Switching Genres
Rachel Howzell Hall
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-selling author known for writing across genres
Episode: Karin Slaughter and the Mystery of Character and Rachel Howzell Hall on Switching Genres
Melissa O'Connor
Author of 'The One and Only Vivian Stone', a freelancer and editor based in Buffalo, New York
Self-published author
Episode: From Books with Hooks to Published Author-How Writing is Rewriting

Host

Bianca Marais
Bestselling author and host specializing in guiding emerging writers through the intricacies of writing and publishing.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Almost Five Stars

    Lots to love about this podcast and would give TSNOTYAW five stars if the advertising was done better. The ads are often cut in really abruptly, almost mid-sentence, and sometimes the hosts will say they are going to an ad break, and then just skip the ad. Additionally, the ads themselves make me want to tear my hair out. Grateful for the fast forward button, but still! I don’t think Rosetta Stone intended to ensure that I will never ever buy their product? They are really long, really repetitiv... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    EFM970
    United States11 days ago
  • Treasure

    Discovering this podcast was like opening a treasure chest. It’s packed with everything from basic, practical info to inspirational suggestions, salted with plenty of laughs and surprises. I love the welcoming atmosphere paired with simple facts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    burtsiebert
    United States25 days ago
  • Production issues

    Love this show and all it does for the writing community. Bianca, Cece and Carly are brilliant. BUT please, please, please can the producer or audio editor put the midroll for the ads in the right place? It always lands mid-sentence, just when Cece, Bianca or Carly is saying something interesting.This show is otherwise perfect content-wise but sloppy audio editing does scream low production values…

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    4Jk.pe
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Informative, but terrible representation

    A podcast for emerging writers as long as you’re a woman, particularly a white woman.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Daedalus.Fly
    United States3 months ago
  • A treasure trove of knowledge

    This podcast is an absolute must-listen for new writers, or any writer struggling to get their work out into the world. The tips are invaluable, the author interviews are deeply insightful, and my TBR has grown exponentially thanks to their brilliant book recommendations.

    Thank you, Bianca, Carly, and CeCe! Please keep this podcast going until the end of time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paige Quinton
    Canada3 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the engaging and insightful content that provides practical advice for aspiring writers.
There is a recognized sense of community fostered among emerging writers who find camaraderie in shared experiences and challenges in the writing world.
Some criticism arises regarding audio quality and segments that may feel disconnected or less relevant to listeners' needs.
Critiques and feedback on query letters are particularly valued as they contribute to the growth and improvement of writing skills.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#25
United States/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#77
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#24
Canada/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#71
United Kingdom/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#77
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#219
United Kingdom/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

September Bonus Episode
Q: What are the dynamics around women in publishing?
There are more women being published, but awards still favor men, which raises questions about biases in the industry.
September Bonus Episode
Q: How can writers navigate the querying process effectively?
Writers should focus on targeting the right agents, crafting strong queries, and being open to feedback while understanding that it only takes one yes to succeed.
Intentionality! Intentionality! Intentionality!
Q: As an agent, are you very editorial? Do you struggle not to, you know, put too much of your voice into your client's work?
Kukafka loves being editorial and enjoys working closely with authors to realize their book's potential while maintaining their unique voice.
How to Find The Hook in Your Book
Q: How do you plan on enhancing the storyline to involve your character more actively?
Leslie is considering reworking her narrative to have Cam involved with the underground sooner and take more agency.
How to Find The Hook in Your Book
Q: What is the inciting incident in your plot?
Leslie explains that Cam is forced to get a government assigned job.

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1. Nina Simon
2. Julia McKay
3. Danya Kukafka
4. Annie Hartnett
5. Jo Morey
6. Jessi Capotretto
7. Karin Slaughter
8. Rachel Howzell Hall

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