Writer, Writer, Pants On Fire

Hosted ByMindy McGinnis

Writers talk craft, agent hunt, query trenches, publishing industry, and more. Hosted by Mindy McGinnis.


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Isabel Sterling on Changing Agents, Writer Burnout, and Avoiding Shame

Today’s guest is Isabel Sterling, author of The Coldest Touch and host of the Author Burnout Coach Podcast. Isabel joined me today to talk about her path to publication, changing agents, writing under a pen name, how to know you’re in burnout, and wh…

Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson on Co-Authoring, Writing Mysteries, and Plotting vs. Pantsing

Today’s guests are Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson, co-author’s of The Agatha’s. Kathleen and Liz joined me today to talk about secret projects, writing for the joy of it, co-authoring, and plotting a mystery while still leaving room for flexibility….

Mary Robinette Kowal On Writing Disabilities & Book Marketing Outside of the Box

Today’s guest is Mary Robinette Kowal, author of The Spare Man, the Lady Astronaut series and historical fantasy novels, The Glamourist Histories series and Ghost Talkers. Mary Robinette joined me today to talk about what to do when your book marketi…

Non-Fiction Writer Stacy Ennis On Writing to Make Money

Today’s guest is Stacy Ennis, a number-one best-selling author and book coach, as well as founder of Nonfiction Book School. Stacy joined me today to talk about how being a writer doesn’t necessarily mean you have to follow the path of a starving art…

Jessi Honard & Marie Parks on Co-Authoring, Pacing a Fantasy, and Responsibly Writing A Diverse Cast

Today’s guest are Jessi Honard and Marie Parks, co-authors of Unrelenting, a fantasy novel that is paced like a thriller, and features a diverse cast of LGBTQ+ characters. The authors joined me today to talk about bringing a business mindset to the p…

NYT Bestseller Karen McManus On Pacing In Murder Mysteries & Bowing Out of Social Media

Today’s guest is Karen McManus, NYT Bestselling author of multiple YA murder mysteries, including her newest release, Nothing More to Tell. Karen joined me to talk about pacing, plot and motive in murder mysteries, as well as knowing when social medi…

David Crow On Keeping Memoir Honest, Even When It’s Ugly

Today’s guest is David Crow, author The Pale-Faced Lie, the story of his childhood with a violent felon as a father, and a mentally ill mother. David joined me today to talk about catharsis, forgiving yourself, and keeping your writing honest, even w…

Lorie Langdon On The Long Haul & Hard Grind of A Writing Career

Today’s guest is Lorie Langdon, author of the Happily Never After series from Disney. Lorie joined me today to talk about ups and downs of a career, finding non-traditional routes to income, and how social media creates the illusion of success… eve…

Dr. Tara T. Green On Black Women As Activists, Performers, and Women With Desires

Today’s guest is Dr. Tara T. Green author of Love, Activism, and the Respectable Life of Alice Dunbar-Nelson as well as See Me Naked:Black Women Defining Pleasure During the Interwar Era. Dr. Green joined me today to talk about black women throughout…

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