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Calling all romance enthusiasts! In this episode of Writers With Wrinkles, Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid chat with romance book editing extraordinaire, Patience Bloom. With 26 years under her belt, Patience has witnessed the evolution of the genr…

In the latest episode of Writers With Wrinkles, co-hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid dive deep into the craft of writing effective flashbacks. Season three, episode nine, doesn't just explore flashbacks; it offers a treasure trove of advice to e…

In this latest episode, the co-hosts of Writers with Wrinkles, Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid, talk to  guest Andrew Auseon, an author and video game writer. Auseon shares his journey from being a passionate gamer and writer to creating impactfu…

Everyone wants to write a picture book!! In the latest episode of Writers with Wrinkles, co-hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid dive into the world of picture book publishing, sharing their personal experiences and a treasure trove of resources for…

Hi fellow writers and book enthusiasts. It's Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid here from Writers with Wrinkles. In our latest episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Kaitlyn Sanchez – a dynamic force in the literary world. Introducing Kait…

Mastering the Art of the Synopsis Season 3, Episode 5 Hello, aspiring authors! It's Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid, your trusty navigators on the sea of publishing. In our latest episode,we dive deep into a territory that even the bravest writers of…

In the latest episode of 'Writers with Wrinkles,' hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid engage in a fascinating conversation with Ben Fox, the visionary behind Shepherd.com. This innovative platform is poised to redefine the landscape of online book d…

This is the query letter we created to send to publishers. REMEMBER to check the submission specifics for each publisher. They are ALL slightly different. Listen to The Big Picture, part 2: where we edit and submit a picture book for publication fo…

Welcome to a World Where Libraries and Joy Intertwine In episode 24 of 'Writers With Wrinkles,' we had the pleasure of talking to Mychal Threets, a supervising librarian for Solano County Library. Mychal's journey from a library enthusiast to a key…

In the ever-evolving world of book publishing, authors and industry insiders alike are constantly searching for effective marketing strategies that won't break the bank. In a recent podcast episode, Kathleen Schmidt of Kathleen Schmidt Public Relati…