I am so excited to share this podcast interview with Sue Shapiro. Sue is the author/co-author of 17 books and is a writing teacher. Her unique teaching method unites her students and their work directly with agents and editors. The agents and editors she invites to class are hungrily looking for content on particular genres. In this podcast interview, Sue describes these unique classes that she runs throughout the year and how they work. In many cases, students sell their work to the editors and make money that more than pays for the class! As well, other student’s ideas of essays turn into published books. One of her classes, a five week pitching editor’s class titled, New Instant Gratification Takes Too Long, starts on September 11. You can reach out to Sue directly at her email [email protected].

Sue’s excitement and authenticity is contagious. She shares why she continues to teach even after becoming an author several times over and why she loves writers. Listen in to learn examples of creative ways to tap into the publishing world. Another theme that you’ll notice that runs throughout the interview is the importance of authors remaining flexible. Sue shares her journey of trying many genres of writing before landing on her speciality - she has a new co-authored book releasing soon titled “American Shield.” The lesson of staying flexible and considering your written material in new and interesting ways is a valuable one. You can find Sue at her website and also on Instagram at @Profsue123.

Sue is the Author of The Book Bible: How To Sell Your Manuscript - No Matter What Genre - Without Going Broke Or Insane and The Byline Bible: Get Published in Five Years. I am excited to read on them, report on them, and invite her back to chat with me on the Podcast about them. Sue’s experience in writing in several genres, she believes, has made a difference in her ability to help her writer-students. I can’t wait to read the examples in her books.

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