We loved recording this episode. Amyra touches on the very most vital parts of creativity—and still manages, even after all her success as an artist, musician, activist, and more–to have the perfect advice for beginning writers on what matters most. She talks about how to value your work—even when you don’t have a lot of … Read more
We are so happy to join Kelly Thomas, agent at Serendipity Literary, to talk about what happens on the agent side of the desk—how agents get hired, how much determination is involved, and what it’s like to enter the industry at 40. Plus, as a writer herself, Kelly has extra insight into what goes through … Read more
Join us for a hybrid panel–both queries AND first pages!–with agent Kiana Nguyen. Submit your query, first page, or both for a chance at live feedback from Kiana and our panel–plus, of course, a publishing Q&A. This event is designed to be supportive, uplifting, encouraging–and 100% introvert-friendly. (Wear pajamas! We’ll never know.) A replay will … Read more
We are so happy to join Megan Barnard on a journey through her inbox. Listen as she describes ten real queries, her thoughts on each one, and what they mean for you in your querying process. Plus, hear about her tips, how she got into agenting, and her best practices for getting an agent’s attention. … Read more
We are so excited to share our 100th podcast episode! This was our very first Zoom event, our first live podcast recording with guests in the room with us–and we were thrilled to welcome more than 100 of you. We are so happy to welcome: Kayla Lightner, Ayesha Pande Literary … Read more
(Note: Apologies for Jessica’s sound! This is what happens when we try to use Bluetooth earbuds.) In this episode, we talk about the challenges and insights that come with being a writer/editor, the complexities of the submission process, and how the phrase “editors no longer edit” just isn’t true (but there’s plenty you can do … Read more
New in our series with literary agents and debut authors, we chat with Writer’s House agent Allie Levick, and her client Cameron Kelly Rosenblum, author of the Kirkus starred young adult novel, The Stepping Off Place. This novel is described by Booklist as, “Beautifully written examination not only of the sadness of grief, but the … Read more
We are so happy to bring you this episode with Jessica Watterson, agent at the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency. We talk about plotting, tension, and exercises for making sure that each chapter moves your work forward. We also discuss revise and resubmits (and what agents look for in your requested revision), how agents write pitch … Read more
Are you tired of Zoom happy hours? Missing real, creative, spontaneous connection? Us too. Author Kat Vellos is here to help! Kat says: Welcome, friend! If you know anything about me, you know that I’d rather be greeting you with a giant bear hug… in a cozy room full of artsy conversation-provoking installations…with a table … Read more
Join us for a LIVE podcast recording with agent Em Lysaght at 2:00 pm Eastern/11:00 am Pacific. Everything will magically appear in the Manuscript Academy (#MSWL’s educational sister company) Facebook group, which is free to join, and a great place to meet critique partners. We’ll answer questions live–both our normal podcast interview and questions from … Read more
