In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the editing process with two expert guests: Sarah Rexford, a seasoned editor from a Manhattan publisher and John DeDakis, author, freelance editor, book coach and former CNN editor.

For our 50th episode, we’re turning the mic inward! Join Hope and Donna as they interview each other in a candid, no-holds-barred...

Lisa Montanaro is the author of the debut novel, Everything We Thought Was True , which released in January 2025, by Red Adept...

SUMMARY: In this episode of Authors Talking Bookish , we take a deep dive into The Handmaid’s Tale —not just as readers, but as writers....

In this episode, we explore how a simple journal can become a novelist’s most powerful tool. From unlocking character secrets to breaking...

Author Jenn Bouchard is a member of Grub Street and the Women Fiction Writers' Association, as well as a board member for her local...

In this episode, we dive deep into the best resources for writers at every stage of their journey. Whether you're plotting your first...

When writing a novel, it’s essential to develop complex, authentic characters that your readers come to care about in some way. In this...

Join us as we interview author J.D .Barker, renowned for his thrilling novels, including Forsaken , The Fourth Monkey , and Dracul...

Writers craft thousands of words to create a novel, so why is it so difficult to write a summary and pitch for books? We’ll delve into...

Each year some of the top industry publications predict trends in publishing for the upcoming year. In today’s episode, we’ll share some...

Sarahlyn Bruck writes contemporary, book club fiction—slice-of-life stories with heart and humor centered on friendships and family. She...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of book reviews and blurbs. These essential elements serve as crucial communication tools...

To kick off the new year, we’re talking about our top reads of 2024 and what we’re most looking forward to in 2025. What’s on your TBR...

This episode speaks to marketing techniques to help you make the most of the holidays as a vehicle to sell more books. Learn how to...

Curious about how to get traction for your book before it’s released or after? Today, we are joined by three bookstagrammers who will...

In this episode, we'll dive into the fundamentals of advertising on Facebook and Amazon for authors. We’ll explore whether ads are the...

Blogs and newsletters are excellent ways for you to connect with readers. Have you ever wondered whether you should do one over the other...

Today we are interviewing two publicists, Michelle Glogovac and Lilian Sue, to help you leverage a successful career through public...

Join us in conversation with Libby McNamee, author of award-winning upper middle grade novels