or: Now Kiss! In which Bridget and Jen talk about Bridget’s return to fandom after a decade away, and also have a full meltdown about how long this podcast has been going on. Spoilers for The Magicians from 12:21 onwards Note: Jen’s audio is a little off in this because she used airpods like a dumb dumb, so our apologies for that. You can listen to the episode here. Thank you to everyone who has ever donated on Ko-Fi! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscrib...
Sep 28, 2021•56 min
In this episode, Bridget and Jen take you through the submission process, talk about publishers decentralizing from NYC post-pandemic, and discuss why that second book is just such a pain in the a** to write. Note: Jen’s audio is a little off in this because she used airpods like a dumb dumb, so our apologies for that. Thank you to everyone who has ever donated on Ko-Fi! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Did...
Aug 04, 2021•45 min
In this episode Bridget & Jen critique twitter pitches, discuss Jen’s weird hate for movie comps, talk about Ea Nasir’s historical perfidious copper sales, and more! Please enjoy the moment at 36:53 where we lose our damn minds. Question topics include New Adult, the essential worker’s trauma, and the looming Godzilla vs. Kong situation of the Big 4 vs the Big 5! Special thanks to Angeline for the generous donation on KoFi! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , b...
Jun 03, 2021•39 min
Recorded Tuesday, May 18. It’s been 84 years dot gif. In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss Jen’s new career move, favorite pandemic reads, how deeply weird socializing is going to be post-panorama, and more! Question topics include getting to narrate your own audiobooks, how many rejections are enough to give up on a manuscript, unreliable narrators, our thoughts on a certain very late author, and more! Special thanks to everyone who has donated to KoFi ever, but especially to the folks who ...
May 20, 2021•46 min
In which Bridget and Jen discuss copyright law, plagiarism, and why published authors won’t read your fic, for legal reasons. Also! Cookbook photography, dead parents in YA, and more! Thanks to this week’s donors: Lorna, Lauren, Jared, and MH! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed in this episode: Copy/Paste Cris A Feud in Wolf-King Erotica Raises A Deep Legal Question by Alexandra Alter Arkady Martine...
Jun 10, 2020•37 min
In this episode Bridget and Jen talk *waves vaguely* the State Of Things, UK vs ANZ vs US, and how many clients is too many! **ANNOUNCEMENT!!** We'll be answering your questions on a very special Instagram Live session on Thursday, May 7 at 7pm EST! Thanks to this week's donors, Sue, Joy, and Michael! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed in this episode: bookshop.org Tamsin Muir - Gideon the Ninth Ken...
May 01, 2020•53 min
In this episodes, Bridget and Jen talk bad contracts, manuscript requests, how to avoid brown-nosing and more! Thanks to our editor, Cheyna Roth, for her help with this episode! A VERY SPECIAL THANKS to our donor Jessica!!!!! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed in this episode: Margot Rabb - Kissing In America Frances Mary Hendry - Quest for a Maid Nancy Atherton - Aunt Dimity’s Death...
Apr 23, 2020•37 min
In this episode Bridget and Jen discuss *waves vaguely* The Situation, the Simon & Schuster sale, living with our parents, and cheaply priced Texas ciders. (Hit us up, Austin EastCider!) Thanks to our editor, Cheyna Roth, for her help with this episode! A VERY SPECIAL THANKS to our donors Awesome Shades Anon and March! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed in this episode: Simon & Schuster is U...
Mar 27, 2020•46 min
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss career planning or the occasional impossibility thereof, catch up on thanking donors, and generally continue the discussion from Episode 70! A VERY SPECIAL THANKS to our wonderful backlog of donors! Jenn, Andrew, Lana, Kristen, Joy, Teresa, MH, Cool Shades Anon, Ruth, and Hamilton! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review...
Mar 06, 2020•41 min
In this episode, recorded on Jan. 22 after a *coughcough* three month involuntary hiatus, Bridget and Jen discuss realistic expectations, the American Dirt fiasco, the RWA fiasco, and picking up the can. Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed in this episode: Amanda J. Sellet - By The Book People are calling out “American Dirt” with this meme How To Push Past The Bullshit and Write That Goddamn Novel: A...
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, recorded back in *coughcough* November, Bridget and Jen do an all-questions-all-the-time deep dive into our Tumblr inbox. Among other things we discuss sex in YA, the relative value of an MFA, and disclosure of advances. This episode is so outdated that the RWA is barely an organization anymore and one of the agents mentioned is no longer agenting! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed...
Feb 27, 2020•41 min
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss self-care for authors (and agents,) burnout, and give a shoutout to nanowrimo! Thank you to John, this week’s donor! Hope you’re enjoying IN THE WOODS. CW: In this episode there is a frank discussion of health issues. Please do not send us advice, however well-intentioned! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! RIP Sabrina Chin 1981-2019 Discussed in this episode: NaNoWriM...
Nov 08, 2019•43 min
In which Bridget and Jen discuss the seasons of love er, publishing, query length, POV and tense, and more! Thank you to this week's donors, Kristin and Joy! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! We’re doing a survey to figure out the future of Shipping & Handling - please take a minute to fill it out! Discussed in this episode: Discussed in this episode: Publishing is Hard by Dongwon Song Susannah Clarke - ...
Oct 16, 2019•41 min
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss That Article, money in publishing, and asking questions. Thank you to this week’s donors, John, Jen, and Lana! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! We’re doing a survey to figure out the future of Shipping & Handling - please take a minute to fill it out! Discussed in this episode: How To Lose a Third of a Million Dollars Without Really Trying by Heather Demetrios Li...
Sep 28, 2019•54 min
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss trigger warnings, author responsibilities, and rapid release scheduling, among other things. Thank you to this week’s donors, Alice, Alison, and Alyssa! Thank you also for arranging your names alliteratively. Thank you to Michael for writing in with your great writers block tip! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! We’re doing a survey to figure out the future of Shippin...
Aug 30, 2019•57 min
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss inciting incidents, raising the stakes, word count, comp titles, and more! This episode’s topic was suggested by John Appel on twitter! Got suggestions for beating writer’s block? We’d love to hear them for our next episode! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Thank you to Sigrid and Daniel, our latest donors! Discussed in this episode: Lois McMaster Bujold - The Curse ...
Jul 28, 2019•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss world building- how to do it, what not to do, and examples of when it’s done right. Also, typos, covers, and more! This episode’s topic suggested by Elyse Martin on twitter. Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Thank you to Anonymous, our latest donor! Discussed in this episode: Sanderson’s First Law by Brandon Sanderson How Lord of the Rings Should Have Ended Charlie Ja...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 2 min
In this episode Bridget & Jen discuss what the F happens in publishing during the summer (spoiler alert: the same thing that happens every other time of the year, except it’s warmer), answer reader questions, and talk about HBO’s Chernobyl! Fun times! Thanks to Annaka, who donated this week! Discussed in this episode: Ellen Goodlett - Rise Megan Bannen - The Bird & The Blade Alan Higginbotham - Midnight In Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World’s Greatest Nuclear Disaster Svetlana Alex...
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss author self-advocacy, navigating cliques, and general author survivalship. Special thanks to our donors this week, L.T., Bridget, and Maria! Discussed in this episode: Lana Wood Johnson - Technically, You Started It Daniel Mallory Ortberg - Texts From Jane Eyre Blair Thornburgh - Ordinary Girls Megan Bannon - The Bird and the Blade Karen Thompson Walker - The Dreamers Cyril Hare - With A Bare Bodkin N.K. Jemisin - The Inheritance Trilogy Nick Hornby - Ten...
May 31, 2019•1 hr
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss what the heck happened midway through episode 59, what happens when an agent moves agencies, contingency plans for becoming George RR Martin famous, and more! Thanks to this week’s donors, Felicity and Debbie! Discussed in this episode: “Sometimes things that are expensive are worse.” Goon (Movie) Laura Sebastian - Ash Princess Ellen Goodlett - Rule Alex White - A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe Rory Power - Wilder Girls Jeff Vandermeer - Annihilatio...
May 06, 2019•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss awards nominations, six figure deals, how much we love fake dating, Jen’s sputtering rage and fascination about Theranos, and more! This is a bit of a silly episode, for reasons that we will be able to tell you about soon, so bear with us if we’re a little tipsier than usual towards the end. Thanks to Katie and an anonymous donor for your support this episode!
Apr 23, 2019•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss the merits, drawbacks, and etiquette of twitter pitch contests, talk about when to leave your agent (again??) and the relative usefulness of constant vigilance. Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed In This Episode: #...
Mar 19, 2019•1 hr 16 min
In this episode Jen and Bridget discuss SurveyGate, finding the right agenting fit as an author, and more! Thank you to this week's donor, Caroline! Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (Currently only Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review!...
Mar 07, 2019•51 min
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss synopses, writing on proposal, and how freaking cold it is outside. Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Thank you to Jim, our latest donor! Discussed In This Episode: Anna Todd – After Amazon | B&N | IndieBound Beth Reekl...
Jan 31, 2019•1 hr 6 min
In this episode we discuss New Years’ Resolutions, Jen’s intense desire for compliments, throwing away all your books, and the authors we aren’t allowed to discuss anymore. Thanks to our donors: John, March, and Anon!! Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed In This Epis...
Jan 18, 2019•1 hr 3 min
In this episode Bridget & Jen discuss shipping, the Tumblrpocalypse, and face mites. Happy New Year! Thank you to our donor for this episode, Randee!
Jan 01, 2019•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, an update on the nationwide Bevi shortage, Queries & How We Do Them, and a grab bag of questions from across the internet! No new donors at time of recording, but THANK YOU to everyone who has donated & all our listeners! Quote of the episode: “Your brain is an asshole, and you have to trick it” Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also suppo...
Nov 18, 2018•52 min
In this episode, Bridget & Jen talk career longevity, branding, R&Rs, and mental health disclosure. Thank you to this week’s donors: Marty, Carrie, Julia, and Katie! Listen to the episode here . Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi , by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed In This Episode: Why Did Marvel Fire Comics Writer Chuck Wendig? All Hail Gritty W.L. Goodwater – Breach Amazon | B&N | IndieBound Stephanie Garber – Caraval Am...
Nov 18, 2018•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss world building likes/dislikes, DM etiquette, and what it means to be tall. Thank you to this week’s donors – Martine, Claire, Will, Ally, and Julia! *at one point in this episode, Jen says Mansfield Park when she means Sense & Sensibility. Listen to the episode here. Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us thr...
Oct 17, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Like the podcast? Support us by leaving a review, rating us on iTunes, or by using our affiliate links to purchase one of the books you’ve heard us talk about. NB: Affiliate links not working this week, except for Indiebound. You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi . Thank you to this week’s donors! Discussed In This Episode: “Agent Danielle Smith’s Former Clients Speak Out” by Claire Kirch “Against Chill” by Alana Massey Tomi Adeyemi – Children of Blood & Bone Amazon | B&N |...
Aug 24, 2018•1 hr 29 min
