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S08 E01 The Black List: The new publishing shortcut for aspiring novelists
We're back for Season 8! Mary talks about a newcomer to publishing—The Black List—and shares costs, benefits, and how it could potentially save you months (or even years) in your publishing journey. If you dream of publication but dread the long, uncertain querying process, this episode is for you.
Show Notes:
In this episode, I cover:· What is The Black List? Learn how this groundbreaking platform, originally created for Hollywood screenwriters, works—and why it’s now disrupting the world of fiction publishing.
· How it works for novelists: I’ll break down how you can use The Black List to host your manuscript, receive professional evaluations, and get noticed by literary agents and publishers.
· Is it worth the investment? I’ll share costs, benefits, and why I think it could save you months (or even years!) in your publishing journey.
Why I was skeptical—and why I changed my mind: My honest take on whether publishing needed a tool like this and why it might be a game-changer for early adopters. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the slow query process or wondered how to get professional feedback on your manuscript without waiting months, this episode has the answers you’ve been looking for.
Resources Mentioned:
The Black List Fiction Submissions: https://blcklst.com/fiction
The Author’s Guild Membership: https://authorsguild.org/membership/
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Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@maryadkins
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By By Mary Adkins | Author & Book Writing Coach
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We're back for Season 8! Mary talks about a newcomer to publishing—The Black List—and shares costs, benefits, and how it could potentially save you months (or even years) in your publishing journey. If you dream of publication but dread the long, uncertain querying process, this episode is for you.
Show Notes:
In this episode, I cover:· What is The Black List? Learn how this groundbreaking platform, originally created for Hollywood screenwriters, works—and why it’s now disrupting the world of fiction publishing.
· How it works for novelists: I’ll break down how you can use The Black List to host your manuscript, receive professional evaluations, and get noticed by literary agents and publishers.
· Is it worth the investment? I’ll share costs, benefits, and why I think it could save you months (or even years!) in your publishing journey.
Why I was skeptical—and why I changed my mind: My honest take on whether publishing needed a tool like this and why it might be a game-changer for early adopters. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the slow query process or wondered how to get professional feedback on your manuscript without waiting months, this episode has the answers you’ve been looking for.
Resources Mentioned:
The Black List Fiction Submissions: https://blcklst.com/fiction
The Author’s Guild Membership: https://authorsguild.org/membership/
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Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@maryadkins
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