Episodes
First Page Action (vs. Peak Action), Characters, Comps and High Conce…
We talk about how two agents can have completely …
Worldbuilding, Tension, and A Healthy Editorial Relationship with Lan…
This week we speak with author and teacher Lani F…
Allyship, Resources, and Talented Authors To Support Right Now
Black Lives Matter. A note from Jessica:Here a…
Live Agent Q&A: Queries, Secret Agent Meetings, and Advice for Graphi…
In this very special episode—our first live-strea…
Comp Titles, Platform, and How To Do Your Research with Simon & Schus…
This week’s episode is all about comparative and …
Acquisitions, "The Numbers," and How Editors Make Them Work, with Mac…
In this episode, Macmillan editor Rachel Diebel w…
Marathon, Not A Sprint: How Author Molly McCaffery Signed With Agent …
In this uplifting, inspiring episode, we talk abo…
Voice In A Manuscript with Agent Stephanie Winter
We are so happy to bring you this conversation wi…
Agent Lauren Spieller on Book Scouting, Building Tension, and What Yo…
We talk with writer-turned-agent Lauren Spieller …
Subjectivity In Publishing (And Why It's Good For Your Book) With Age…
We talk with Kayla Lightner, agent at Ayesha Pand…
Sales, Production, and Husband and Wife Macmillan Editors Kate Meltze…
Welcome to a #MSWL podcast first--a married publi…
How To Pitch When Publishing Is In Quarantine with Agent Amy Elizabet…
We talk about how to submit during quarantine (Sh…
MFA's, Community & Identity with Editor Vivian Lee
We are so pleased to speak with writer and editor…
Stand-up Comedy, Agenting, and Rage Push-Ups with Agent Barbara Poelle
We speak with agent, author, and stand-up comedia…
Tom Lutz, Professor, Writer & Founder of The Los Angeles Review of Bo…
We are so happy to talk with Tom Lutz. By day, he…
#TenQueries with Literary Agent Stephanie Winter
Join us for a look inside a literary agent's inbo…
Procrastination, Deadlines & The Editorial Process with #1 NYT Bestse…
We are so excited to welcome internationally best…
The First Three Chapters with Simon & Schuster Editor Hannah VanVels
We talk with editor-turned-agent Hannah VanVels a…
Publicists, DIY Book Publicity + Tips for Introverts with Dana Kaye P…
We loved talking with Dana Kaye, a publicist who …
Writing This Decade: A Pep Talk From Julie
Happy New Year! Julie's checking to see how you…
Holiday Party 2019! LIVE-Recorded Workshop And Happy Hour
This is a very special episode—our LIVE-recorded …
First Page Podcast with Anna Conathan PLUS Holiday Party!
We are so pleased to invite Anna Conathan, of Ann…
PitchWars, Agenting, and Both Sides of the Desk with Heather Cashman
You likely know Heather Cashman as Brenda Drake's…
Kensington Editor Norma Perez-Hernandez on First Paragraphs, Rom Coms…
We love Norma Perez-Hernandez (editor at Kensingt…