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 commu…
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…
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 insight…
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 s…
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 boo…
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 q…
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 …
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 hi…
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…
Guest Bio Erin Pascal is the Senior Editor for Kids Books and Licensing at Andrews McMeel Universal. Before her current role, she held editorial positions at Scholastic, Disney, and Simon & Schuster. Raised in Pembroke Pines, Florida, Eri…
Guest Bio Erin Pascal is the Senior Editor for Kids Books and Licensing at Andrews McMeel Universal. Before her current role, she held editorial positions at Scholastic, Disney, and Simon & Schuster. Raised in Pembroke Pines, Florida, Eri…
Episode Summary: In this episode, Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid discuss strategies to overcome the summer writing slump and introduce their 31-day platform-building challenge starting June 1st. They also share insights on character development and u…
In this episode, we welcome Joshua Pruett, a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, and Emmy Award winner. Pruett has written for both Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Doctor Who. He is currently a writer for the upc…
In this episode, the spotlight is on Lisa Schmid as she discusses her upcoming middle-grade novel, 'Hart & Souls'. The conversation revolves around the challenges of writing a second novel, often referred to as the "sophomore slump," and the uni…
