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Write the story that scares you 😱
Today's guest is author Leodora Darlington
Jun 18
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This author landed a two-book deal. But then...🫤
Today's guest is author and editor Elayne Audrey Becker
Jun 4
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May 2026
My book deal did NOT go how I expected...😳
The surprises of working with an independent publishing house
May 28
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You can't write a great book alone 🤝
Today's guest is author George Jreije
May 21
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Are you making one of these plot mistakes? ❌
Plotting your novel doesn't have to be daunting — here's how to strip it down to the essentials.
May 15
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Stop waiting for the perfect writing day 🛑
Today's guest is USA Today bestselling author Halley Sutton
May 7
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April 2026
A literary agent's honest advice for debut authors ✍️
Today's guest is literary agent Gideon Pine
Apr 23
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Someone accuses you of using AI to write. Now what? 😡
Responding to the "AI witch hunts" discourse
Apr 16
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Alyssa Matesic
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Your publisher drops you. Now what? 😞
Today's guest is author Annelise Ryan
Apr 9
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March 2026
The #1 mistake authors make when querying 😬
Today's guest is Vice President and Executive Agent Brent Taylor
Mar 26
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How to make your book irresistible to agents 🔥
The beauty —and power — of high-concept books.
Mar 19
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Alyssa Matesic
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Think your draft is done? Think again 🤔
Today's guest is author Ahmad Saber
Mar 12
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Alyssa Matesic
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