309 Episodes

  1. Working with a Writing Coach

    Published: 4/01/2024

  2. Finding Your Voice

    Published: 28/12/2023

  3. December Bonus Episode

    Published: 25/12/2023

  4. What to do When a Scene is Falling Flat

    Published: 21/12/2023

  5. Writing with Respect and Authenticity

    Published: 14/12/2023

  6. How Writing Interiority is Like Squeezing an Orange

    Published: 7/12/2023

  7. Writing Retellings and Reimaginings

    Published: 30/11/2023

  8. Bumper November Bonus Episode

    Published: 27/11/2023

  9. In Praise of the Essay

    Published: 23/11/2023

  10. Writing Morally Ambiguous Characters

    Published: 16/11/2023

  11. Encouragement from NYT Bestselling Author, Jean Kwok

    Published: 9/11/2023

  12. Adapting a Novel into a Screenplay

    Published: 2/11/2023

  13. Bumper October Bonus Episode

    Published: 30/10/2023

  14. Bumper October Bonus Episode

    Published: 30/10/2023

  15. Trusting in Yourself and the Process

    Published: 26/10/2023

  16. Making Mindful Choices Regarding Characterization

    Published: 19/10/2023

  17. Writing an Opening Chapter That Ticks All the Boxes

    Published: 12/10/2023

  18. Getting Published Without an Agent

    Published: 5/10/2023

  19. Choosing an A Plot

    Published: 28/09/2023

  20. September Bonus Episode

    Published: 25/09/2023

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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 way.

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