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Writing Retellings and Reimaginings
Season 18 Episode 4
In today's Books with Hooks, Bianca, Carly and CeCe critique two listener query letters, one fantasy and one middle-grade fiction. During which, they…
2 years, 4 months ago
Bumper November Bonus Episode
Season 18
In today's Bumper November Bonus Episode, Emilie Sommer of East City Bookshop kicks us off with suggested comp titles.
After which, Bianca is joined …
2 years, 4 months ago
In Praise of the Essay
Season 18 Episode 3
In today's Books with Hooks, Bianca, Carly, and CeCe are joined by Nicole to discuss her query submission. They discuss the introduction of character…
2 years, 4 months ago
Writing Morally Ambiguous Characters
Season 17 Episode 2
In today's Books with Hooks, Bianca, Carly and CeCe critique two query letters. They discuss a good example of the concept of 'curiosity seeds'; the …
2 years, 4 months ago
Encouragement from NYT Bestselling Author, Jean Kwok
Season 18 Episode 1
In today's Books with Hooks, Bianca, Carly and CeCe are joined by guest agent, Dana Murphy. The four discuss the need for specificity in a query lett…
2 years, 5 months ago
Adapting a Novel into a Screenplay
Season 16 Episode 10
In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique two query letters. During which, they discuss how specificity can make your novel seem more real…
2 years, 5 months ago
Bumper October Bonus Episode
Season 16
In today's bumper October Bonus Episode, Emilie Sommer of East City Bookshop kicks us off with suggested comp titles.
After which, Jessica Knoll joins…
2 years, 5 months ago
Bumper October Bonus Episode
Season 17
In today's bumper October Bonus Episode, Emilie Sommer of East City Bookshop kicks us off with suggested comp titles.
After which, Jessica Knoll joins…
2 years, 5 months ago
Trusting in Yourself and the Process
Season 17 Episode 9
On today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe are joined by podcast listener, Johnny Hobson. While reviewing his query letter, they discuss avoiding a …
2 years, 5 months ago
Making Mindful Choices Regarding Characterization
Season 17 Episode 8
In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique three query letters. During the segment, they discuss the need for physicality of movement as we…
2 years, 5 months ago