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…