Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWriting Your Query Letter
Season 2 Episode 17
Hannah and Jess get specific about the key points of writing a query letter, what to include, what to exclude, and more!
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1 year, 5 months ago
Q&A Episode
Season 2 Episode 16
Hannah and Jess answer anonymously submitted questions about all parts of the writing process. Want your question to be featured next round? Don't fo…
1 year, 5 months ago
Loglines and Elevator Pitches
Season 2 Episode 15
Hannah and Jess navigate the tricky world of log lines and elevator pitches: what they are, what purpose they serve, and what best to include within …
1 year, 5 months ago
Hannah and Jess Get Interviewed!
Season 2 Episode 14
Guest interviewer Jordan asks Jess and Hannah about their writing journeys, spoiler-free synopses of their books, and even asks about the most unconv…
1 year, 5 months ago
Finding Your Authorial Voice
Season 2 Episode 13
Hannah and Jess explore the ever-elusive concept of authorial voice, bringing practical advice to an abstract conversation, and talking through real …
1 year, 5 months ago
Editing: How Do You Know When You're Done?
Season 2 Episode 12
Jess and Hannah discuss the signs they follow when deciding if the manuscript is truly finished, as well as different strategies to make sure you're …
1 year, 6 months ago
Editing: Feedback (Alpha Readers, Beta Readers, and Editors)
Season 2 Episode 11
Hannah and Jess discuss the importance of seeking feedback as well as taking it, spend a bit of time discussing sensitivity readers, give input on ho…
1 year, 6 months ago
Editing: The Second Pass (Reading Like a Writer)
Season 2 Episode 10
Jess and Hannah discuss the second pass of editing: how to edit at the line level, what to look for, and all that comes with a deeper dive into edits…
1 year, 6 months ago
Editing: The First Pass (Reading Like a Reader)
Season 2 Episode 9
Hannah and Jess discuss the first phase of editing, where you consider elements like story structure, world building (setting), character, and more. …
1 year, 6 months ago
Editing: How to Pre-Edit
Season 2 Episode 8
Hannah and Jess discuss how they each approach preparing their manuscripts to be edited. They also talk about the difference between different types …
1 year, 7 months ago