Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFrom 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…
5 years 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…
5 years 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…
5 years 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…
5 years 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…
5 years, 1 month 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…
5 years, 1 month 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…
5 years, 1 month 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…
5 years, 1 month 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;…
5 years, 1 month ago
Hooking Your Reader & Keeping Them Turning Pages - Jeffery Deaver
Season 4 Episode 8
In today's Books with Hooks segment, Carly and CeCe discuss falling in love with a story before falling in love with an author; what constitutes a me…
5 years, 2 months ago