The Fiction Lounge

Hannah Magness, Jessica Collins
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Welcome to the Fiction Lounge, a podcast started by two writing besties with a passion to demystify the writing process together. Join us every Tuesday as we talk all things fiction writing, publishing, and all the possible topics in between.

  1. Episode 1

    Reading Like A Writer

    Jess and Hannah discuss what it means to read like a writer, why it's important for ALL writers to find time to read this way, how to do it, and things you should pay attention to when reading closely. Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know. If you've heard us talk about Scrivener on the pod and you're ready to commit, use this link to get 20% off! Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website! SHOW NOTES How to Read Like a Writer | Mike Bunn Six Tips for Reading Like a Writer | Mark Beaver, Writer's Digest Literary Analysis | Texas A&M University Writing Center

  2. Episode 2

    Anthropological Thrillers with Michelle Cullen

    Hannah and Jess speak with author Michelle Cullen about her newest release, explore the difference between detective mysteries and anthropological mysteries, and how sometimes, reader data can be used to impact authorial decisions. Michelle L. Cullen has lived and traveled all over the world: from working as a (decent if powered by enough espresso) bilingual secretary in Paris to backpacking around Europe, Central America, and Southern Africa, to helping to rebuild communities after war throughout Africa, East Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific. She studied anthropology at Melbourne University in Australia and sociology at the London School of Economics in England. She currently lives in Annapolis, Maryland, where she’s busy doing yoga or plotting murder. She’s a proud member of SinC, ITW, MWA, and The Authors Guild. Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know. If you've heard us talk about Scrivener on the pod and you're ready to commit, use this link to get 20% off! Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website! SHOW NOTES: A Field Guide to Death and Deceit by Michelle Cullen A Field Guide to Murder by Michelle Cullen (book one) Michelle's Instagram Michelle's Facebook

  3. Episode 3

    Demystifying the Publishing Industry with Literary Agent Sheyla Knigge

    Literary agent Sheyla Knigge of Highline Literary talks to Hannah and Jess about pressing industry questions, things to consider when working with an agent, and why the publishing industry and authors are at odds when it comes to prologues. This episode is full of practical, real-time wisdom from an industry professional, and it's one you will want to listen to twice, even take notes! After several years spent sleuthing through the submissions in Victoria Marini’s query inbox, Sheyla Knigge (SHAY-luh KUH-nig-gee) is now actively using the skills she sharpened in that capacity to build her own dynamic bookshelf filled with the talented authors she currently represents. Sheyla is an expert at discovering fresh voices and relentlessly advocating for the successful publication of the stories she loves. Her unwavering enthusiasm for her authors is contagious, and she possesses an unrivaled ability to match authors with ideal homes for their books. When she’s not working, you can find Sheyla tucked away writing, getting more tattoos, or spending time with her family in the Appalachian Mountains. Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know. If you've heard us talk about Scrivener on the pod and you're ready to commit, use this link to get 20% off! Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website! SHOW NOTES Highline Literary Website Sheyla's Manuscript Wish List Sheyla's Instagram

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Welcome to the Fiction Lounge, a podcast started by two writing besties with a passion to demystify the writing process together. Join us every Tuesday as we talk all things fiction writing, publishing, and all the possible topics in between.

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  • Creator
    Hannah Magness, Jessica Collins
  • Episodes
    98
  • Seasons
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit

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