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Writing About Trauma
Season 14 Episode 6
In today’s Books With Hooks, which is our 100th segment, Carly and CeCe each critique two queries, discussing comps; clear and compelling inciting in…
3 years, 1 month ago
Jam-packed February Bonus Episode
In today's jam-packed Bonus Episode, Bianca, Carly, and CeCe answer questions about whether dark novels and WWII novels have a place in the current m…
3 years, 1 month ago
Being Intentional With Setting
Season 13 Episode 5
In today's Books with Hooks, Bianca speaks to guest agent, Emmy Nordstrom-Higdon, about five submissions including middle grade queries, a rom-com, a…
3 years, 1 month ago
Grady Hendrix’s Insights on Writing
Season 14 Episode 4
In the latest Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe each critique two queries and discuss pitching only one genre; having a solid reason that a story take…
3 years, 1 month ago
Books That Get a Lot of Buzz
Season 14 Episode 3
In today's Books with Hooks, Carly, CeCe, and Bianca are joined by listeners Marnie and Karisa. In the process, they discuss the importance of stakes…
3 years, 2 months ago
Welcoming Critique & Using the Hank 'Tuck' Method
Season 14 Episode 2
In today’s Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique two queries each, discussing strong hooks; coincidences; describing a character indirectly; grie…
3 years, 2 months ago
The Different Routes to Publication
Season 14 Episode 1
In today’s Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique two queries each, discussing catchy titles; voice-y and specific details in queries; using line …
3 years, 2 months ago
Writing About Grief & We Answer Your Questions & We Give You Comp Titles
Season 13 Episode 11
In today’s jampacked Bonus Episode, Carly and CeCe answer all your questions, tackling the difference between trade and academic publishing; using a …
3 years, 2 months ago
Finding Mentors in Your Writing Journey
Season 13 Episode 10
In today’s Books with Hooks, Carly, CeCe and Bianca look at two queries, in the process discussing a metafiction query letter; the idea of having cha…
3 years, 2 months ago
Pitching a Book Before You Write It
Season 13 Episode 9
In today’s Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique two queries each, in the process discussing the concept of a protagonist knowing their fate or p…
3 years, 2 months ago