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Anna and Emily offer angst, tips, and laughter for your writing journey.

  1. 11/08/2022

    Author Interview: Twisting Rom-Com Tropes with Meredith Schorr

    Anna chats with rom-com writer Meredith Schorr, AS SEEN ON TV, about twisting rom-com tropes, dealing with feedback when a book hits the shelves, and... GASP sex scenes. Somehow, Anna stays entirely mature through most of it. Meredith Schorr's Website AS SEEN ON TV

  2. 26/07/2022

    53: FINDING THE JOY: When the Words Won't Flow

    So you've stopped comparing yourself to others, you've made healthy goals, and you're ready to write. Except... the words aren't flowing! What do you do? Anna and Lyssa chat about reasons why the writing isn't happening plus ways to help encourage them to start! Lyssa Mia Smith Website

  3. 21/07/2022

    Author Interview: The Journey with Susan Crispell

    Anna chats with Susan Bishop Crispell about the winding journey to publication, the necessity of following your heart, and ways to keep yourself going with the going gets tough. Susan Bishop Crispell Website THE HOLLOWAY GIRLS

  4. 19/07/2022

    52: FINDING THE JOY: Broken Goals

    Today, Anna and Lyssa dive deep into one main joy thief: broken goals. They discuss the differences between goals and dreams and why it's important to distinguish the two for a long, healthy, and happy writing career. "Broken Goals" blog post by Lyssa Mia Smith Jessica Lewis Query REVELLE on GoodReads

  5. 14/07/2022

    Author Interview: Nostalgic Settings with Erik Jon Slangerup

    Anna chats with debut middle grade author Erik Jon Slangerup about nostalgic settings, the helpful necessity of genre, and... dare we say, author age in publishing?! It's heartwarming and funny just like MOLLY AND THE MACHINE, his new 80s adventure middle grade book. Erik Jon Slangerup Website Buy Molly and the Machine

  6. 11/07/2022

    51: FINDING THE JOY: Joy Thieves

    Anna and and Lyssa Mia Smith continue their exploration of the balance between mental health and writing by looking at things in the publishing industry that try to steal your happiness: comparison, doubt, guilt, and more! Lyssa Mia Smith Website Mary Oliver Quote BIG MAGIC by Elizabeth Gilbert THE PRACTICE by Seth Godin

  7. 05/07/2022

    50: FINDING THE JOY: Deliberate Practice

    While Emily is away doing debut events with THIS VICIOUS GRACE, Anna chats with future-debut author and podcast veteran Lyssa Smith. This episode marks the start of their special segment: Finding the Joy. Today, they chat all about deliberate practice, how to make the most out of every ounce of feedback, and how to study the pros in the most effective ways. **REMEMBER** Leave a review for THIS VICIOUS GRACE on GoodReads or Amazon! Emily Thiede Linktree Lyssa Smith Website REVELLE on GoodReads

  8. 28/06/2022

    49: Q&A with Emily Thiede

    Anna chats with Emily about her debut book THIS VICIOUS GRACE. Out now and available for purchase wherever books are sold! Emily Thiede Linktree THIS VICIOUS GRACE

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Anna and Emily offer angst, tips, and laughter for your writing journey.

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  • Creator
    Anna Mercier and Emily Thiede
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Anna Mercier and Emily Thiede
  • Show Website
    Basic Pitches