#125: Novel Writing Pitfalls: Don't Make Thes...

How do you fix a plot hole in your novel? What if your beta readers figure out your big plot twist too early? And how are you supposed to find time to write when life keeps getting in the way?In today's episode, I'm doing something a little different! Five listeners sent in quest ...  Show more

If you’ve stepped away from your novel for a few weeks, or even a few months, getting back into writing can feel a lot harder than it should.Maybe you open your draft, scroll through a few pages, and wonder where you were even going with the story. Maybe you feel like you need to ...  Show more

Want to "make it" as a writer? In this episode, seven best-selling authors share the writing advice that helped them collectively write and publish 70 books and 28 bestsellers. Listen for over 100 years of writing experience boiled into bite-sized lessons that'll help you blas ...

In today’s Books with Hooks segment, the hosts, Bianca, Carly and CeCe, analyze two query letters submitted by aspiring authors, one of which is a memoir and the other a YA steampunk query. They provide detailed feedback on the structure, content, and emotional depth of the lette ...  Show more

In this episode of Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe break down a speculative query that juggles multiple timelines and POVs. They explore the craft challenges of pitching complex narratives, from maintaining clarity to grounding readers in emotional depth. The discussion digs int ...  Show more