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Seize the Day and Write the Book!
Season 8 Episode 13
In today’s Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique two queries each, in the process discussing extraordinarily long query letters; why it’s tricky …
3 years, 3 months ago
Using Emotional Memories in Writing & Our End-of-Year Wrap Up
Season 13 Episode 7
In today’s Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique two queries each, in the process discussing putting your own spin on a classic trope; writing ph…
3 years, 3 months ago
Writing Tightly on a Scene Level & Keeping Your Characters in Motion
Season 13 Episode 6
In today’s Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique two queries each, in the process discussing the pros and cons of epistolary novels; the #ownvoic…
3 years, 3 months ago
A Podcast Listener's Success Story
Season 13 Episode 5
In today’s Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe each look at two query letters, and in the process discuss making sure interiority adds up—showing not ju…
3 years, 3 months ago
December Bonus Episode: We Answer Your Questions & Give You Comp Titles
Season 13
In today's Bonus Episode, Carly and CeCe answer all your burning questions, in the process discussing whether agents ever ask for full manuscripts ri…
3 years, 3 months ago
When All the Rejections Become Resounding Yeses!
Season 13 Episode 4
In today's Books with Hooks, Jessica and Kate join Carly and CeCe who critique their work, in the process discussing the important difference betwe…
3 years, 4 months ago
The Importance of Surprising the Reader From the First Chapter
Season 13 Episode 3
In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe each critique two query letters, in the process discussing WWII fatigue in the industry; the importance o…
3 years, 4 months ago
Writing Strong Character Arcs That Are Tied to Character Wants
Season 13 Episode 2
In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe analyze two query letters each, and in the process discuss what constitutes a long query, in respect of w…
3 years, 4 months ago
Jeffrey Archer's 14-Draft Process & Writing Plots Twists vs Reveals
Season 13 Episode 1
In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe are left unsupervised as they critique two query letters each, in the process discussing the best way to …
3 years, 4 months ago
The Importance of Having No Ego When Receiving Critique
Season 12 Episode 9
In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe are joined by two authors, Melissa and Elizabeth, whose work they critique. In the process, they discuss …
3 years, 5 months ago