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Season 5 Episode 5
In today's Books with Hooks segment, Carly and CeCe discuss quiet plots; using the #MeToo hashtag; deciding what kind of author you want to be; plaus…
4 years, 9 months ago
From the Archives: The Biggest Mistake Writers Make: Lisa Cron
Season 5
Bianca Marais, chats with Lisa Cron, author of Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You W…
4 years, 9 months ago
Focusing on Tension Rather Than Plot - Emily Henry
Season 5 Episode 4
In today's Books with Hooks segment, Carly and CeCe discuss prioritizing plot and character over voice in a query letter; giving an old trope a fresh…
4 years, 9 months ago
Director's Cut Bonus Episode: 3 Agents Explain Book Adaptation for Film and TV
Season 5
In this BONUS episode, Carly is joined by Dana Murphy, an agent from The Book Group, and Addison Duffy, an agent from UTA, to talk about all things r…
4 years, 9 months ago
Writing Those Tricky Unlikeable Characters - May Cobb
Season 5 Episode 3
In today's Books with Hooks segment, Carly and CeCe discuss the difference between urban fantasy and magical realism; using a scalpel in writing surg…
4 years, 9 months ago
The Importance of Finding Your People
Season 5 Episode 2
In today's Books with Hooks segment, Carly and CeCe discuss making it clear what's at stake, and what the hook is, in your query letter; how importan…
4 years, 9 months ago
Plotting, Outlining and Structuring Your Novel - Hannah Mary McKinnon
Season 5 Episode 1
In today's Books with Hooks segment, Carly and CeCe discuss the heartbreak of the querying process; the power imbalance between agents and authors; g…
4 years, 9 months ago
Genre Tropes and Conventions - Uzma Jalaluddin
Season 4 Episode 10
In today's Books with Hooks segment, Carly and CeCe discuss leaning into unlikable characters but how to make them relatable; avoiding info dumps, es…
4 years, 10 months ago
What Goes Into Overnight Success & Mastering Pacing
Season 4 Episode 9
In today's Books with Hooks segment, Carly and CeCe discuss being more explicit about genre and tone; establishing emotionality in your main characte…
4 years, 10 months ago
Bonus Episode - Taking All Your Questions
Season 4
In today's bonus content episode, Bianca, Carly and CeCe take all your questions about agents' and publishers' contracts; finding a reputable agent;…
4 years, 10 months ago