Planning or Pantsing? You've been asked this before, haven't you? Shelly and L dive into the benefits of each and explore what strategies and tools are available for those who plot and those who pants.

Spooky things are happening to the WritersXL. Shelly grabs Watty winner DawnKelli to discuss what haunts them as they both tackle the horror genre. 

Is honesty the best policy? If you can't say anything nice, should you say anything at all? In this episode, Shelly and L discuss the world of reviews and what to do when you're giving or receiving critiques. Best episode yet. Five stars.

Join us for an interview with Book Blogger Jasmine and learn how book bloggers can impact the way readers hear about baby books just emerging into the world. 

In this very special episode, L convinces brand strategist Benjamin Warsinske, CEO of BrandedWorld, Inc. to take the hot-seat as Shelly grills him about the difference between marketing and branding. Join us to discover how authors can use character archetypes to better brand themselves in a crowded marketplace.

In this episode, Shelly speaks to "podcasting Mama", writer, and promotion queen, LaShaunda. Step into our how-to guide for best practices on book promotion. 

In this episode, Shelly grills L on her sordid past. She shares the ups and downs that influenced her writing and created some of her favorite character quirks. Sh*t gets real weird this week. Brace yourselves. 

In this episode, Maggie Derrick (@star-powered) talks about the evolution of her career as awriter and artist by sharing how she's found a way to make her art work for her through Wattpad and Patreon. Join us!  

L is in the mire when it comes to pitching. She schools Shelly on the wonderful world of pitching using loglines, blurbs, and comp titles. Then the show dissolves into nonsense and we're not sorry. 

Shelly flies solo this episode and digs into independent publishing with Shane Bowen, founder of Out the Window Books. Join us as Shelly and Shane discuss the world of indie publishing if it's the right publishing journey for you.