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Episode Summary In this episode of Writers With Wrinkles, Beth and Lisa sit down with award-winning children's book author, publisher, and attorney Michele McAvoy, the powerhouse behind The Little Press. Michele shares her journey from self-publish…
In this episode of Writers with Wrinkles, Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid welcome Meg Gaertner, managing editor at North Star Editions. Meg shares expert insights on the middle grade and young adult publishing landscape, the acquisitions process, and …
Episode Summary In this Ask Beth & Lisa episode of Writers with Wrinkles, the hosts tackle one of the biggest challenges writers face—getting out of a creative rut. They share personal experiences, actionable strategies, and insights on how critiqu…
Episode SummaryIn this episode of Writers With Wrinkles, hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid sit down with Adria Goetz, a Senior Literary Agent at KT Literary, to discuss the secrets to crafting a standout query, navigating industry challenges, and …
In this Ask Beth & Lisa episode, the hosts dive into the complexities of writing and publishing, addressing listener questions about rejections, crafting commercial hooks, and setting meaningful goals. They also highlight the importance of community…
In this episode of Writers With Wrinkles, Beth and Lisa welcome Ivan Taurisano, Associate Editor at Abrams Books, to discuss the intricacies of children’s publishing. Ivan provides invaluable advice on creating standout submissions, navigating acqui…
Episode SummaryIn this episode of Writers With Wrinkles, co-hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid sit down with literary agent Kaitlyn Sanchez to discuss the intricacies of the publishing industry. Kaitlyn shares practical advice on querying agents, c…
In this special Ask Beth & Lisa episode, co-hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid tackle two burning listener questions: the need for illustrations when querying a manuscript and navigating the fallout of poor book sales. They share candid insights, r…
Episode SummaryIn this slightly unhinged episode, Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid explore the challenges of completing a novel, with Lisa sharing her current struggles with wrapping up her book’s final chapter. The duo offers practical strategies to o…
Episode Summary In this insightful episode of Writers with Wrinkles, Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid explore the challenges of being "orphaned" in publishing when an author’s editor leaves mid-project. They share practi…
In this inspiring episode of Writers with Wrinkles, co-hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid speak with teenage literacy advocate E-Train, founder of E-Train Talks Inc., about his mission to bring books and reading joy to underserved communi…
Mastering the Query Process: Insider Tips from Literary Agent Amy Nielsen Are you stuck in the querying trenches, feeling the weight of rejections (or as Amy Nielsen calls them, "passes") piling up? Fear not! In this episode of Writers With Wrinkle…
In episode 37 of Writers With Wrinkles, co-hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid answer listener questions about writing, with a focus on the differences between beta readers and critique partners, how to find critique partners, and advice on book com…
In this episode of Writers With Wrinkles, hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid chat with Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong, literary agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. Cathie discusses her journey in the publishing world, offering insightful tips on queryi…
In this special episode of Writers with Wrinkles, Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid dive into the challenges facing middle-grade publishing, including declining sales and shifting industry trends. They offer practical advice for aspiring authors on how …
In this listener Q&A episode of Writers with Wrinkles, co-hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid answer a question about juggling multiple writing projects and staying focused. They share personal approaches to managing ideas and offer advice on how to…
In this episode of Writers With Wrinkles, Beth and Lisa chat with Ann Rose, a literary agent at Tobias Literary Agency and an author writing under the pen name A.M. Rose. They dive into the current state of the publishing market, discuss Ann's upcom…
In this episode of Writers with Wrinkles, co-hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid introduce a new segment called "Ask Beth and Lisa." They dive into the challenges of surviving the query trenches, offering practical advice on managing the emotional…
Episode Summary In this episode of "Writers With Wrinkles," hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid sit down with Rachel Stark, an editor at Disney Hyperion, to discuss the evolving landscape of middle-grade and graphic novels. Rachel provides invaluab…
In this episode, cohosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmidt interview Alonzo Fuller, a marketing specialist for children's books at Andrews McMeel Publishing. They discuss marketing strategies, advice for introverted authors, and the importance of authe…
Episode Summary In this episode, co-hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid discuss their summer activities and key takeaways from the ALA conference. They highlight the current trends in middle-grade fiction and announce changes to the podcast format.…
Episode Summary: Hannah Kimber, associate editor at Andrews McMeel Publishing, shares insights on making book submissions stand out and the detailed acquisitions process. She emphasizes the importance of sensitivity readers, understanding ma…
We are are happy to bring you our conversation with Mychal Threets, former Supervising Librarian for Solano County Library, and current PBS Kids collaborator, from Season 2. Mychal's journey with libraries began early, receiving his fir…
Hannah McKinnon's latest novel, The Summer Club, hits shelves July 23rd. Pre-order your copy today! And now....on to the episode! Hannah McKinnon is an award-winning author known for her captivating women's fiction and beach read novels. W…
