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Bianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra
The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
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 CeCe Lyra from P.S. Literary Agency, who read and critique query letters as well as opening pages in their Books with Hooks segment. Expect good advice, honest insights, and a few laughs along the...
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4.8 stars from 847 ratings
Favorite writing podcast of all time!
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“Bianca, Carly and CeCe provide weekly engaging content and great tips for aspiring writers. Carly & CeCe’s query critiques are so interesting, and Bianca is a master interviewer, always asking smart, thoughtful questions of the authors who come on the show. Can’t recommend the podcast highly...”Read full review »
One Street Over via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
Love, but more nonfiction pls!
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“I wasn’t sure how I would like a “writing” podcast. Most of my info about publishing comes from articles, webinars, etc. But after one episode of this, I can’t get enough! It’s so helpful. I wish they would cover more memoir/CNF but otherwise, a great listen for writers!”
A in Spain via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
“I began listening to the podcast for the query letter reviews, which I find extremely valuable in my own querying journey, but I quickly realized the importance of the author interviews in improving my understanding of the publishing world overall. The entire podcast is a magnificent help in...”Read full review »
Writeheidiwrite via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/24
Recent Episodes
In today’s Book with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique two listener queries, a resubmission and a YA fantasy. They discuss the issue of starting with a protagonist that has a 'simple, stable' life; a great example of an inciting incident; ensuring your major dramatic question is strong enough; good...
Published 04/25/24
Published 04/25/24
In today's Books with Hooks, Bianca, Carly, and CeCe critique a children's picture book and a literary fiction query. They discuss avoiding vagueness, no matter the genre; using illustrator notes in a picture book pitch; the need for tension, even in a children's book; framing your novel in your...
Published 04/18/24
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