The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Shooting the Shit About Winning Author Mindsets and Agent Submission Timelines
Nov 3, 2025
The hosts dive into the latest Q3 book sales, noting a decline in romance and thrillers. They unpack the mystery behind agent feedback, emphasizing its rarity and value. Discussions on when to submit manuscripts highlight strategic timing, while a debate on targeted versus broad submission lists prompts insight into author-editor dynamics. Rejection is normalized as part of the journey, with tips on perseverance. Plus, beware of AI scams that prey on authors looking for shortcuts!
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Travel Timing Banter
- CeCe jokes she's mad Carly will be in LA while CeCe is in Ottawa for a client event.
- The hosts use travel schedules to open the episode with light banter and event invites.
LA Trip For TV/Film Pitches
- Carly explains she's in LA for TV/film meetings and to pitch adaptations to agencies and Netflix.
- She mixes work meetings with client dinners and a hotel wellness stay while traveling for adaptation business.
Q3 Print Sales Snapshot
- Q3 print-book sales fell about 1% year-over-year, driven mainly by adult market declines.
- Romance and thrillers were hardest hit while children's nonfiction showed growth.
