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Basic Pitches episodes
- Author Interview: Twisting Rom-Com Tropes with Meredith Schorr
Anna chats with rom-com writer Meredith Schorr, AS SEEN ON TV, about twisting rom-com tropes, dealing with feedback when a book hits the shelves, and... GASP sex scenes. Somehow, Anna stays entirely mature through most of it.
Meredith Schorr's Website
AS SEEN ON TV
59 min - 53: FINDING THE JOY: When the Words Won't Flow
So you've stopped comparing yourself to others, you've made healthy goals, and you're ready to write. Except... the words aren't flowing! What do you do? Anna and Lyssa chat about reasons why the writing isn't happening plus ways to help encourage them to start!
Lyssa Mia Smith Website
1 hr 8 min - Author Interview: The Journey with Susan Crispell
Anna chats with Susan Bishop Crispell about the winding journey to publication, the necessity of following your heart, and ways to keep yourself going with the going gets tough.
Susan Bishop Crispell Website
THE HOLLOWAY GIRLS
58 min - 52: FINDING THE JOY: Broken Goals
Today, Anna and Lyssa dive deep into one main joy thief: broken goals. They discuss the differences between goals and dreams and why it's important to distinguish the two for a long, healthy, and happy writing career.
"Broken Goals" blog post by Lyssa Mia Smith
Jessica Lewis Query
REVELLE on GoodReads
1 hr 15 min - Author Interview: Nostalgic Settings with Erik Jon Slangerup
Anna chats with debut middle grade author Erik Jon Slangerup about nostalgic settings, the helpful necessity of genre, and... dare we say, author age in publishing?! It's heartwarming and funny just like MOLLY AND THE MACHINE, his new 80s adventure middle grade book.
Erik Jon Slangerup Website
Buy Molly and the Machine
1 hr 2 min - 51: FINDING THE JOY: Joy Thieves
Anna and and Lyssa Mia Smith continue their exploration of the balance between mental health and writing by looking at things in the publishing industry that try to steal your happiness: comparison, doubt, guilt, and more!
Lyssa Mia Smith Website
Mary Oliver Quote
BIG MAGIC by Elizabeth Gilbert
THE PRACTICE by Seth Godin
1 hr 13 min - 50: FINDING THE JOY: Deliberate Practice
While Emily is away doing debut events with THIS VICIOUS GRACE, Anna chats with future-debut author and podcast veteran Lyssa Smith. This episode marks the start of their special segment: Finding the Joy. Today, they chat all about deliberate practice, how to make the most out of every ounce of feedback, and how to study the pros in the most effective ways.
**REMEMBER** Leave a review for THIS VICIOUS GRACE on GoodReads or Amazon!
Emily Thiede Linktree
Lyssa Smith Website
REVELLE on GoodReads
1 hr 8 min - 49: Q&A with Emily Thiede
Anna chats with Emily about her debut book THIS VICIOUS GRACE. Out now and available for purchase wherever books are sold!
Emily Thiede Linktree
THIS VICIOUS GRACE
41 min - 48: Building in Breaks with Tracy Badua
Anna chats with Tracy Badua, author FREDDIE vs. THE FAMILY CURSE, about studying comedy, how to keep MG (and all audiences) turning the page, as well as how to use emotions to dive deep into character. Plus, she gives excellent advice on how to build in time for yourself when schedules get hectic!
Tracy Badua Linktree
Buy Freddie vs. The Family Curse
58 min - 47: 5 Writing Myths Debunked
Write every day! Kill your darlings! Don't you dare think about a sequel! Anna and Emily debunk these writing myths and so much more. Also, they talk about zombies and serotonin.
THIS VICIOUS GRACE SIGNED PRE-ORDER
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Anna and Emily offer angst, tips, and laughter for your writing journey.