The Gatecrashers Podcast

What if my publisher wakes up one day and realizes he made a mistake? Many authors are afraid that their publisher will cancel the deal at the first sign of trouble. But that's simply not the case. Contract cancellations are rare, and when they do happen, they happen for a reason.

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.

Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.

You think no one cares what you say on your private social media? Think again. What you say online can make or break your author career. 

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.

Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.

Listen in as the Gatecrashers rapid-fire the best tips to ensure self-publishing success.

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.

Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.

For some, self-publishing is the best decision they ever made. For others, it feels like giving up on their dreams. But there are key indicators that self-publishing may be the best option for you. You just have to learn how to spot them.

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.

Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.

If you're an author, you need a website. Even if you're a beginner. Even if you don't have any books to your name. You need a website. The Gatecrashers discuss why.

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.

Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.

Tips and tricks to get a book agent to like you ... and maybe even sign you on as a client. 

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.

Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.

Sometimes agents don't respond to queries at all. And other times, they'll respond only to go silent soon after. Why does this happen? The Gatecrashers talk about why agents go dark.

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.

Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.

Will Wight is a bestselling self-published author who focuses on craft over marketing strategies. Listen in as the Gatecrashers unpack his unique success story.

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.

Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.

Bestselling fiction author Wesley Chu shares his journey from answering an open submission callout from a small press to landing a major deal with Del Rey.

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.

Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.

Author Heather Thompson Day shares how she went from 5000 followers to 150,000 followers in less than two years.

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.

Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.