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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
Bianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra

This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing... more

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Episodes

Choosing an A Plot

In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe are joined by listener, Jessica, while they critique and discuss her query... more

28 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
September Bonus Episode

In today's bumper September Bonus Episode, Emilie Sommer of East City Bookshop kicks us off with suggested comp titles.After which,... more

25 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
The Method Writing Technique

In today’s Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique three submissions, in the process discussing intentionality with regards to timelines; how novels with certain types of... more

21 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
The Hero's Journey in Memoir

In today's episode, Carly and CeCe are joined by Maya Golden, author of The Return Trip. During the episode, they... more

14 Sep 2023 · 52 minutes
The Layering Method of Writing

In today’s Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe critique three submissions and cover topics like having escalating plot in the plot paragraphs; having only one... more

07 Sep 2023 · 51 minutes
How POV Choice Lends Itself to Emotionality

In today's episode, Carly and CeCe are joined by Kelly S. Thompson, author of the memoir Still, I Cannot Save... more

31 Aug 2023 · 56 minutes
August Bonus with Emma Donoghue and Lisa Jewell, plus Q & A and Comp Title Segments

In today's bumper August Episode, we have two amazing author interviews as well as a Q & A and Comp... more

28 Aug 2023 · 2 hours, 10 minutes
Using Peripheral Characters Effectively

In today’s episode, Fiona Davis joins Bianca, Carly, and CeCe to critique Books with Hooks submissions while also talking about her latest novel, The Spectacular. During the episode,... more

24 Aug 2023 · 51 minutes
The Importance of Plausibility in Storytelling

Today's episode is sponsored by June's Journey. Find the link to the glamorous hidden object game here: https://www.wooga.com/games/junes-journeyToday, Bianca, Carly, and... more

17 Aug 2023 · 52 minutes
Striking the Right Tone

Today's episode is sponsored by June's Journey. Find the link to the glamorous hidden object game here: https://www.wooga.com/games/junes-journeyIn today's episode,... more

10 Aug 2023 · 42 minutes
Writing Pages That Will Make You Competitive in the Marketplace

In today’s episode, Byron Lane joins Bianca, Carly, and CeCe to critique Books with Hooks submissions while also talking about Big Gay Wedding. During the episode, they discuss... more

03 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
July Bonus Episode With Ann Patchett, Booktalk, etc. & Ramona Ausubel

In today's bumper Bonus July Episode, we have three amazing interviews!Bianca first chats with bestselling and award-winning author, Ann Patchett,... more

31 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
How to Elevate Your Descriptions

Today's episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm. Using the promo code TSNOTYAW offers you a 15% discount on all individual plans!... more

27 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
When Breaking the Rules Works

This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh. Go to www.hellofresh.com/tsnotyaw50 and use the code tsnotyaw50 for 50% off plus free shipping!In... more

20 Jul 2023 · 50 minutes
The Short Story vs The Novel

Today's episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm. Using the promo code TSNOTYAW offers you a 15% discount on all individual plans!... more

13 Jul 2023 · 53 minutes
Referencing the Pandemic in Your WIP

Today's episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm. Using the promo code TSNOTYAW offers you a 15% discount on all individual plans!... more

06 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Setting Up Your Social Media Platform

Today's episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm. Using the promo code TSNOTYAW offers you a 15% discount on all individual plans!... more

29 Jun 2023 · 48 minutes
June Bonus Episode with Julie Carrick Dalton and Kerryn Mayne

Today's episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm. Using the promo code TSNOTYAW offers you a 15% discount on all individual plans!... more

26 Jun 2023 · 51 minutes
How to Make Readers Connect With Your Characters

Today's episode is sponsored by HelloFresh. Go to www.hellofrresh.com/tsnotyaw16 and use the code tsnotyaw16 for 16 free meals plus free... more

22 Jun 2023 · 48 minutes
When to Begin With ‘The Big Terrible Thing’

Today's episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm. Using the promo code TSNOTYAW offers you a 15% discount on all individual plans!... more

15 Jun 2023 · 52 minutes
Doing Everything Wrong in Your First Draft

Today's episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm. Using the promo code TSNOTYAW offers you a 15% discount on all individual plans!... more

08 Jun 2023 · 48 minutes
Creating Conflict For Your Characters

Today's episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm. Using the promo code TSNOTYAW offers you a 15% discount on all individual plans!... more

01 Jun 2023 · 46 minutes
May Bonus Episode: All the Romance & We Answer Your Questions & Give You Comps

Today's episode is sponsored by HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh dot com slash tsnotyaw16 and use code tsnotyaw16 for 16 free... more

29 May 2023 · 2 hours, 17 minutes
Writing Dream Sequences That Work

Today's episode is sponsored by HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh dot com slash tsnotyaw16 and use code tsnotyaw16 for 16 free... more

25 May 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
When Not to Give Up!

Today's episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm. Using the promo code TSNOTYAW offers you a 15% discount on all individual plans!... more

18 May 2023 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
Special Episode: Her Name is Coceka Lubobo

In this short bonus episode, Bianca pays tribute to the bravery of Coceka Lubobo, a young woman who ended a... more

15 May 2023 · 14 minutes
Being Intentional With Your POV Characters

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/WRITING and get on your way... more

11 May 2023 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
Insights from Caroline Kepnes, Author of the ‘You’ Series

In today’s Books with Hooks segment, Bianca and guest agent, Rachel McMillan, discuss the importance of social media presence; tailoring... more

04 May 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
How Setting Informs Plot and Character

In today’s Books with Hooks segment, Carly and CeCe discuss descriptive specificity; comping to famous writers; sensitivity when describing mental... more

27 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Bumper Edition: April Bonus Episode

In today's bumper Bonus Episode, in an incredibly emotional interview, Bianca talks with Carol Major, author of the memoir The... more

24 Apr 2023 · 2 hours, 36 minutes
Two Authors Review Your Work While Discussing Their Own

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/WRITING and get on your way... more

20 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
Insights from Bonnie Garmus, Internationally Bestselling Author of Lessons in Chemistry

In today’s Books With Hooks segment, Carly and Cece each critique two submissions, discussing tongue twister titles; putting a fresh... more

13 Apr 2023 · 57 minutes
Using Curiosity Seeds in a Dual Timeline Narrative

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/WRITING and get on your way... more

06 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Keeping the Plot Moving Forward

In today's Books with Hooks segment, Bianca, Carly, and CeCe discuss keeping names in a query to a minimum; an... more

30 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Bumper Edition March Bonus Episode

In today's bumper Bonus Episode, Bianca chats with Amy Tector, author of three novels which have all been released in... more

27 Mar 2023 · 2 hours, 22 minutes
How to Know When You Need a Prologue

In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe discuss the line between YA and adult historical fiction; category mashups; plausibility... more

23 Mar 2023 · 59 minutes
How to Ensure Your Characters Aren’t Just Puppets Being Manipulated Through a Plot

In today's Books with Hooks segment, Dongwon Song, an agent at Howard Morhaim Literary Agency who specializes in the sci-fi... more

16 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
Rebecca Makkai's Writing Insights

In today’s Books With Hooks, Carly and Cece co-critique two queries, discussing showing how the protagonist is propelled on their journey; dealing with major dramatic... more

09 Mar 2023 · 56 minutes
Writing About Trauma

In today’s Books With Hooks, which is our 100th segment, Carly and CeCe each critique two queries, discussing comps; clear... more

02 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Jam-packed February Bonus Episode

In today's jam-packed Bonus Episode, Bianca, Carly, and CeCe answer questions about whether dark novels and WWII novels have a place in the... more

27 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 53 minutes
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In today’s Books With Hooks, which is our 100th segment, Carly and CeCe each critique two queries, discussing comps; clear and compelling... more