Basic Pitches

Anna and Emily destroy their friendship... Wait. No. They ALMOST destroy their friendship while talking about writing resources that have helped them explore their craft.

Scrivener

Plottr

Helping Writers Become Authors

Structuring Your Novel by K.M. Weiland

Jami Gold Worksheets

Anna and Emily chat with author Jessica James about surviving the querying trenches, navigating the winding round of publishing, and turning your professional jealousy (yes, we all have it) into something good for everyone!

Jessica James on Twitter

Basic Pitches on Twitter

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Between giggle fits and "pew pew pew" attacks, Anna and Emily share their thoughts, tips, and perspectives on worldbuilding for all genres.

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Anna and Emily chat with Lyndsay Ely about balancing work, life, and all the side hustles and pressures that come with being a writer. Plus, you get to hear some behind the scenes info about her new book OVERWATCH DEADLOCK REBELS out June 1st, 2021!

Lyndsay Ely's Website

DEADLOCK REBELS preorder

THE LAST FINESTRA on GoodReads

Uh, oh. Anna and Emily have their first Happy Hour episode. They talk about finding the right agent as well as red flags to be aware of when searching for someone to query. Also, they laugh... A lot... About pasta.

THE LAST FINESTRA on GoodReads.

Basic Pitches on Twitter.

Anna and Emily chat with KL Burd about his writing journey, his positive spin to the querying process, and the new podcast he's apart of.

KL Burd on Twitter

The Afronauts Podcast on Twitter

The Snowflake Method by Randy Ingermason

Story Grid

OPPOSITE OF ALWAYS by Justin A. Reynolds

THE COST OF KNOWING by Brittney Morris

Anna and Emily answer a reader question about how to achieve narrative closeness.

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BOOKS MENTIONED:

THIS SAVAGE SONG by V.E. Schwab

THROWAWAY GIRLS by Andrea Contos

GUNSLINGER GIRL by Lyndsay Ely

RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE by Casey McQuinston

Anna and Emily talk with special guest Jade Loren about ways to start new projects!

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After discussing the new SHADOW AND BONE trailer, Anna and Emily discuss some clever ways to craft memorable character arcs.

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Anna explains how there's no episode this week, and she encourages you all to hydrate and support good books.

THE LAST FINESTRA by Emily Thiede (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53241038-the-last-finestra)

BEASTS OF PREY by Ayana Gray (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673322/beasts-of-prey-by-ayana-gray/)

WE ARE THE FIRE by Sam Taylor (https://www.samtaylorwrites.com/preorder-we-are-the-fire)