Mark Sarvas on Writing Novels That Can't Be Ignored
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Mark Sarvas on Writing Novels That Can't Be Ignored
2:23:10
When a Miracle Slides Into Your DMs: On Agents, Advances, and Anxiety
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When a Miracle Slides Into Your DMs: On Agents, Advances, and Anxiety
1:00:48
Paper Prototypes and Publishing: Vicki Tan's Non-Traditional Book Deal
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Paper Prototypes and Publishing: Vicki Tan's Non-Traditional Book Deal
56:53
"Never Save the World": JT Ellison on 30 Books, Citrine Magic, and Writing Through the Darkness
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"Never Save the World": JT Ellison on 30 Books, Citrine Magic, and Writing Through the Darkness
2:23:10
The Capricorn and the Libra: Our Year in Review
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The Capricorn and the Libra: Our Year in Review
50:33
Writing Through December Chaos
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Writing Through December Chaos
50:07
Coming Soon: Writing Through December Chaos
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Coming Soon: Writing Through December Chaos
0:44
Ali Gordon hated the querying process (we all do)
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Ali Gordon hated the querying process (we all do)
2:24
Stop Tap Dancing in Your Query Letter: Ali Gordon's Path to Publication
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Stop Tap Dancing in Your Query Letter: Ali Gordon's Path to Publication
2:23:10
Gratitude and Writing: Weekly Check-In Conversation
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Gratitude and Writing: Weekly Check-In Conversation
55:09
"Couch to Running Across America": Emily Halnon's Writing Process
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"Couch to Running Across America": Emily Halnon's Writing Process
1:48
Emily Halnon: Think of Your Book Proposal Like a Pitch Deck
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Emily Halnon: Think of Your Book Proposal Like a Pitch Deck
1:06
"There's Already Wild": The Absurd Reason Publishers Rejected Emily Halnon's Book
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"There's Already Wild": The Absurd Reason Publishers Rejected Emily Halnon's Book
1:23
Emily Halnon's Couch-to-Marathon for Writers: From Proposal to Bestseller
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Emily Halnon's Couch-to-Marathon for Writers: From Proposal to Bestseller
57:40
We're tired but we keep going
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We're tired but we keep going
1:19
Writing through the Doldrums
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Writing through the Doldrums
47:41
The unstoppable Olivia Muenter
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The unstoppable Olivia Muenter
0:32
Even with two book deals...is imposter syndrome incurable?
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Even with two book deals...is imposter syndrome incurable?
0:18
Olivia Muenter on Book Deals, Big Five Rejections, and Why Success Doesn't Cure Imposter Syndrome
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Olivia Muenter on Book Deals, Big Five Rejections, and Why Success Doesn't Cure Imposter Syndrome
58:45
Writing Like Feral Cats
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Writing Like Feral Cats
1:30
A Corpse Walks Into a Bar  Intriguing Short Story Elements
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A Corpse Walks Into a Bar Intriguing Short Story Elements
1:36
Lesley Bannatyne Reads from Lake Song
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Lesley Bannatyne Reads from Lake Song
2:16
Ghost Stories and Good Luck: Lesley Bannatyne on Contests, Craft, and the Spirit of Halloween
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Ghost Stories and Good Luck: Lesley Bannatyne on Contests, Craft, and the Spirit of Halloween
2:23:10
Chelsea Hodson on Tumblr Fame, Cold Emails, and Writing at 2:30 AM
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Chelsea Hodson on Tumblr Fame, Cold Emails, and Writing at 2:30 AM
2:23:10
Keep Fishing: How to Build Confidence as a Writer
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Keep Fishing: How to Build Confidence as a Writer
47:55
Season 2 Episode 3: Finding Your Voice (And Other Terrifying Feedback)
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Season 2 Episode 3: Finding Your Voice (And Other Terrifying Feedback)
54:38
Season 2 Episode 2: Speaking Success Into Existence (Plus Actual Magic)
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Season 2 Episode 2: Speaking Success Into Existence (Plus Actual Magic)
48:27
S2 Episode 1: The Autumn Novel Theory (And Other Excuses)
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S2 Episode 1: The Autumn Novel Theory (And Other Excuses)
49:00
John Irving on How to Write an Ending #WritingTips #JohnIrving #StorytellingSecrets #writingadvice
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John Irving on How to Write an Ending #WritingTips #JohnIrving #StorytellingSecrets #writingadvice
1:09
Why You Shouldn't Query Agents in Summer ☀️📚  #PublishingTips #QueryTips
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Why You Shouldn't Query Agents in Summer ☀️📚 #PublishingTips #QueryTips
1:53
I Cried Every Chapter Reading This Book 😭: To the Gorge by Emily Halnon #BookRec #BooksthatMadeMeCry
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I Cried Every Chapter Reading This Book 😭: To the Gorge by Emily Halnon #BookRec #BooksthatMadeMeCry
1:29
Episode 18: The Final Chapter: Season One Finale
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Episode 18: The Final Chapter: Season One Finale
51:22
Don’t Hijack My Story With a WTF Ending #WritingTips #Storytelling #BookTok #CreativeWriting
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Don’t Hijack My Story With a WTF Ending #WritingTips #Storytelling #BookTok #CreativeWriting
0:54
I Thought I'd Query 10 Agents... Then I Saw the Stats #PublishingTips #AgentQuery #WritingJourney
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I Thought I'd Query 10 Agents... Then I Saw the Stats #PublishingTips #AgentQuery #WritingJourney
1:25
Why Being a Novelist Isn't My Dream Job #WritingReality #AuthorLife #WritingTruth #WritingAdvice
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Why Being a Novelist Isn't My Dream Job #WritingReality #AuthorLife #WritingTruth #WritingAdvice
1:32
Episode 17:  How to Get a Literary Agent (Kind Of, Maybe)
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Episode 17: How to Get a Literary Agent (Kind Of, Maybe)
56:22
The Bathroom Test: NK Jemisin's Worldbuilding Secret #authorproblems #WritingTips #NKJemisin
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The Bathroom Test: NK Jemisin's Worldbuilding Secret #authorproblems #WritingTips #NKJemisin
1:33
Episode 16: The Fool, the Villain, and the Wedgie: A Guide to Better Characters
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Episode 16: The Fool, the Villain, and the Wedgie: A Guide to Better Characters
53:07
Episode 15: AI Is the Devil (And Other Light Topics)
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Episode 15: AI Is the Devil (And Other Light Topics)
53:34
Episode 13: Embracing your weird & finding your readers
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Episode 13: Embracing your weird & finding your readers
56:35
Episode 14: Books That Raised Us (And Broke Us)
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Episode 14: Books That Raised Us (And Broke Us)
56:47
Episode 12: Book Battles - Genres, Trends, and IP Theft
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Episode 12: Book Battles - Genres, Trends, and IP Theft
57:55
When your agent steals your book
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When your agent steals your book
2:26
Are You a Little Bad?
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Are You a Little Bad?
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Smash or Pass: Books by Men
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Smash or Pass: Books by Men
0:50
Spicy Reads for Spicy Vacations 🌴✨
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Spicy Reads for Spicy Vacations 🌴✨
0:33
Episode 11: Smash or Pass: Literary Edition
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Episode 11: Smash or Pass: Literary Edition
59:25
Confessions of a Sarah J  Maas Superfan 📚
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Confessions of a Sarah J Maas Superfan 📚
1:16
Just Reject Me Already: When Rejection Letters Are Too Sweet
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Just Reject Me Already: When Rejection Letters Are Too Sweet
1:22
Word Documents Are a 'Nightmare' for Discovery Writers | Try This Instead
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Word Documents Are a 'Nightmare' for Discovery Writers | Try This Instead
1:18
Writers Debate TV's Most Iconic Kiss Scene | That New Girl Moment
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Writers Debate TV's Most Iconic Kiss Scene | That New Girl Moment
0:36
Writer Hits Herself in the Face... For Research
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Writer Hits Herself in the Face... For Research
0:35
Plot Twist: The Organized Friend Is Actually a Pantser Writer
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Plot Twist: The Organized Friend Is Actually a Pantser Writer
1:29
Episode 10: The Outliner vs. The Pantser
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Episode 10: The Outliner vs. The Pantser
46:12
From Tiny Ant to Empowered Writer: Finding Your Place in the Publishing World
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From Tiny Ant to Empowered Writer: Finding Your Place in the Publishing World
1:39
Hold Tight to Those Who Care About Your Dreams 🌟
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Hold Tight to Those Who Care About Your Dreams 🌟
1:26
Literary Pathways: AWP Bonus Episode
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Literary Pathways: AWP Bonus Episode
58:44
Online Trolls = Dealing with Toddlers
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Online Trolls = Dealing with Toddlers
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How to Know if a Writer is Rich
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How to Know if a Writer is Rich
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Episode 9: Slump City: Population You (And Every Other Writer)
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Episode 9: Slump City: Population You (And Every Other Writer)
1:01:58
The Subtle Art of Not Letting Self Doubt Stop You From Writing
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The Subtle Art of Not Letting Self Doubt Stop You From Writing
2:32
Episode 8: The Imposter's Guide to Writing Anyway
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Episode 8: The Imposter's Guide to Writing Anyway
53:16
The Publishing Secret Nobody Tells You: How to Hire Your Favorite Author's Editor
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The Publishing Secret Nobody Tells You: How to Hire Your Favorite Author's Editor
0:20
Why You Should Buy Your Friend's Book (Even If You Never Read It)
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Why You Should Buy Your Friend's Book (Even If You Never Read It)
0:47
The Real Cost of a High Salary: Is That 400K Job Worth Your Life?
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The Real Cost of a High Salary: Is That 400K Job Worth Your Life?
0:19
Episode 7: The Financial Reality of Writing Dreams
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Episode 7: The Financial Reality of Writing Dreams
53:39
Why Every Writer Needs Their Fellowship | Writing & Lord of the Rings Motivation
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Why Every Writer Needs Their Fellowship | Writing & Lord of the Rings Motivation
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Episode 6: The Frodo Principle: Why No Writer Makes the Journey Alone
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Episode 6: The Frodo Principle: Why No Writer Makes the Journey Alone
50:41
Episode 5: Literary Side Quests: When Distractions Derail Your Writing
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Episode 5: Literary Side Quests: When Distractions Derail Your Writing
59:15
Episode 4: The Assassin at the Dinner Table
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Episode 4: The Assassin at the Dinner Table
53:28
Episode 3: The Art of Taking a Punch
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Episode 3: The Art of Taking a Punch
41:28
Episode 2: Good Enough to Get Ghosted For a Year
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Episode 2: Good Enough to Get Ghosted For a Year
47:55
we're just jealous
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we're just jealous
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Episode 1: Be my Disappointed Dad
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Episode 1: Be my Disappointed Dad
57:47