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149 How to Write a Thriller that Gets Attention: Character and Plot Advice from Chevy Stevens

Send me a Text Message! New York Times bestselling author Chevy Stevens pulls back the curtain on what separates a good thriller from an unforgettable one.  And it might not be what you think.  In this episode, Chevy reveals her unconventional process for crafting antagonists that readers love to h…

#060 How to Create Play-Based Learning Experiences in Your Yoga Classes with Amy Nielson

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Amy Nielson from Planning Playtime as they talk about the vibrant world of play-based learning. Discover practical insights for teachers, parents, and caregivers looking to ignite a love for learning in children in classrooms and kids yoga cl…

Debut Writers Episode #2, Series 6: The Query That Gets a “Yes”–How to Catch a Literary Agent’s Attention with Amy Nielsen

Debut Writers Episode #2, Series 6: The Query That Gets a “Yes”–How to Catch a Literary Agent’s Attention with Amy NielsenIf you’ve ever sent a query letter into the void and wondered why it’s getting ignored—or only earning form rejections—this episode is for you. Anne sits down with literary agen…

Ep. 35 Being Energized by the Passes with Kate McKean

Passes are abundant in the publishing journey. But what if they could be energizing instead of defeating? In this episode, Kate McKean (Author/Agent) discusses what it means to be energized by the passes instead of defeated by them, and how she does this in her own journey. You, Me, and the Writin…

Ep. 36 Refilling the Writer and Editor Well with Sophie Schmidt

The possibilities of our creativity are endless, but our creativewell is not endless. In this episode, Sophie Schmidt (Harper Collins Editor/Author) talks about what it means to honor our creative capacities—and care for ourselves in the process. You, Me, and the Writing Journey (X, Instagram, an…

Ep. 37 Riding the Roller Coaster of the Querying Journey with Caroline J. Trussell

The publishing journey can feel like a massive roller coaster, especially when querying agents! In this episode, Caroline J. Trussell (Author) discusses her journey through querying, and what it means to ride the challenging roller coaster of querying, even with a background in agenting. You, Me, …

Ep. 38 The Self-Publishing Journey and Well-Being with K.T. Carlisle

Self-publishing is a meaningful path to publication--and one that is full of many challenging moments! In this episode, K.T. Carlisle (Author) discusses the self-publishing path and how to champion ourselves in our publishing journey, no matter what our route looks like. You, Me, and the Writing J…

Ep. 39 Navigating and Avoiding Burnout with S.Z. Estavillo

In the competitive publishing industry where deals move slowly and trends move fast, it can be easy to push ourselves to produce quickly. But producing at a rate that is not tailored to our needs can lead to burnout. In this episode, multi-published author S.Z. Estavillo discusses the importance of…

Ep. 40 The Negative Impacts of Ghosting (Especially From Your Agent) & Ways to Advocate for Yourself with Jenna Satterthwaite

One of the most challenging (and distressing) aspects of thepublishing journey is ghosting—especially if it is from an agent or editor who has signed us. In this episode, Agent/Author Jenna Satterthwaite talks about the negative impacts about ghosting and ways to advocate for ourselves amidst it. Y…

Ep. 41 Inclusive Publishing in a Book Banning Era

Book banning doesn't just impact readers. It also impacts creators who pour their hearts, souls, and their own experiences onto the pages. In this episode, Harper Collins Editor Carter Wilken and Host Danielle Render Turmaud discuss the impacts of book banning on the writing community--and ways to …