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Send me a Text Message!Check this out to find out more about what the 2nd Season of the Writerly Lifestyle podcast is all about!Get the list of 125+ Literary Agents who rep Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, and Crime Fiction Study the Opening Paragraphs of the Top Authors Writing Thrillers Right Now

Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticleTobie's Twitter, Instagram & Tik-TokKelly's Twitter & InstagramConnect with David on Twitter3 BIG TAKEAWAYSBuilding a focused community is importantStruggling to stay motivated is commonRemembering your ‘why’ you started writingEPISODE INFO:Last time on the interview series I talked to writer and editor Chantelle Aimée Osman about finding a team for your writing and rethinking rejection.BIO:Tobie Carter is a fiction writer living in TX with her husband and two children. She writes adult suspense and contemporary romance and also co-hosts the bi-weekly #ThrillsandChills chat with Kelly Malacko on Twitter. She fell in love with reading in seventh grade when her teacher made her read And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Her love of writing didn’t appear until a story popped into her head while rocking her daughter to sleep, and since then, she’s written four stories and has no plan on stopping.Kelly Malacko has a background in Journalism and Communications but focuses on writing fiction now. A boxing coach during the day, she balances writing at a computer with push-ups and sprawls in the gym and hopes her words hit as hard as her left hook. She is the mother of two girls and a six-month-old Airedale Terrier and is married to a police officer who barely flinches when she plots crimes and asks for his input. Get the list of 125+ Literary Agents who rep Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, and Crime Fiction Study the Opening Paragraphs of the Top Authors Writing Thrillers Right Now

Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticleChantelle's WebsiteConnect with Chantelle on Twitter!Polis BooksConnect with David on Twitter3 BIG TAKEAWAYSFind a team for your writing by finding people who appreciate your workRethink your ideas about rejectionWhat to look for in an agentEPISODE INFO:Last time on the interview series I talked to debut author, Allison Buccola. It was so fun to talk to her about what it was like to be a debut author. Definitely check that out if you haven't already!Chantelle's business mindset really reminded me of my interview with Bianca Marais. So if you liked that interview, you’re really going to like this one.BIO:Chantelle is the editor of Agora Books. Agora focuses on "socially and culturally unique crime fiction and horror from award-winning publisher Polis Books."She was named to Publisher's Weekly Rising Star honoree list in 2020. She's been a freelance editor for over 10 years. She is an instructor at the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing, Authors at Large and LitReactor. She is the author of  The Quick and Dirty Guides To…, which is a non-fiction series on writing that I recommend checking out.Chantelle hosts Words of Prey podcast through the Pipeline Artists Network. Get the list of 125+ Literary Agents who rep Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, and Crime Fiction Study the Opening Paragraphs of the Top Authors Writing Thrillers Right Now

Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free Newsletter5 Minute Writer - Sometimes all you have is 5 minutes, but it might be all you need!SEE INTERVIEW DETAILS:Interview articleHOW TO FIND ALLISON!WebsiteInstagramTwitterHANG OUT WITH DAVID!Twitter3 BIG TAKEAWAYSMake small progress every dayEdit by re-typingFind a critique groupEPISODE INFO:If you're an aspiring author, you'll love hearing about how Allison managed to develop her story while managing two kids. Her goal-setting and managing plan is something I plan to emulate. You'll see why!Plus, she shared an editing tip that I am OBSESSED with. I can't wait for you to hear it!We talk about: How to get started on MediumThe biggest mistakes new writers makeTop tips for writers who want to make moneyHow to think of your writing like a businessLearning to hook readersAND MORE! Get the list of 125+ Literary Agents who rep Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, and Crime Fiction Study the Opening Paragraphs of the Top Authors Writing Thrillers Right Now

Send me a Text Message!If you listened to my interview with Sinem Günel last week, you'll know I'm taking Medium seriously this month. However, I'm also still working on my own manuscript. In this episode, I share the books I read and how they might help you with your story! I hope you enjoy!Get Started on Medium!Writerly Lifestyle Free Newsletter5 Minute Writer - Sometimes all you have is 5 minutes...but it might be all you need!HANG OUT WITH ME!Follow me on MediumConnect with me on TwitterNote: I sometimes use affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I may receive compensation for promoting this content. I ONLY promote products and services I have direct experience with. In this instance, I am a Medium user and highly recommend the platformGet the list of 125+ Literary Agents who rep Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, and Crime Fiction Study the Opening Paragraphs of the Top Authors Writing Thrillers Right Now

Send me a Text Message!Get Started on Medium! Writerly Lifestyle Free Newsletter5 Minute Writer - Sometimes all you have is 5 minutes...but it might be all you need!SEE INTERVIEW DETAILS:Interview article HANG OUT WITH SINEM!Sinem Günel's Website- Medium Writing Academy Sinem's FREE Medium Writing Advice!Follow Sinem on MediumHANG OUT WITH DAVID!Follow David on MediumConnect with David on Twitter3 BIG TAKEAWAYSTreat your writing like a businessGive readers what they wantSell your next sentenceEPISODE INFO:Last time on the interview series I talked to Christopher Golden, award winning author of books and comics.Sinem is a Top Medium Writer in more than 15 categories, making more than $5,000 a month solely through her writing on Medium. She reaches hundreds of thousands of readers every month. She also runs an 8,000 person Facebook group. As well as a Medium Writing Academy where she teaches writers how to have success on the platform. Note: I sometimes use affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I may receive compensation for promoting this content. I ONLY promote products and services I have direct experience with. In this instance, I am a Medium user and highly recommend the platform Get the list of 125+ Literary Agents who rep Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, and Crime Fiction Study the Opening Paragraphs of the Top Authors Writing Thrillers Right Now

Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticleChristopher's WebsiteConnect with David on Twitter3 BIG TAKEAWAYSConnect with a communityStudy genre texts and read voraciouslyDon’t be afraid to explore and take from mediums and genres outside your comfort zoneEPISODE INFO:Last time on the interview series I talked to Chantelle Aimée Osman, editor at Agora Books. Christopher Golden is the New York Times bestselling, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of such novels as Road of Bones, Ararat, Snowblind, and Red Hands. With Mike Mignola, he is the co-creator of the Outerverse comic book universe, including such series as Baltimore, Joe Golem: Occult Detective, and Lady Baltimore.As an editor, he has worked on the short story anthologies Seize the Night, Dark Cities, and The New Dead, among others, and he has also written and co-written comic books, video games, screenplays, and a network television pilot.His work has been nominated for the British Fantasy Award, the Eisner Award, and multiple Shirley Jackson Awards. For the Bram Stoker Awards, Golden has been nominated ten times in eight different categories, and won twice. His original novels have been published in more than fifteen languages in countries around the world. Get the list of 125+ Literary Agents who rep Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, and Crime Fiction Study the Opening Paragraphs of the Top Authors Writing Thrillers Right Now

Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticleChantelle's WebsiteConnect with Chantelle on Twitter!Article Chantelle Referenced: How Amina Akhtar Changed Her Life at 40Polis BooksConnect with David on Twitter3 BIG TAKEAWAYSThere's no 'right' or 'wrong' way to start a creative careerWhy Chantelle decided to start AgoraHow to “Level-Up” your craftEPISODE INFO:Last time on the interview series I talked to Emma Dhesi, writer and podcaster. She's been shared some awesome content for writers in our interview so definitely check that out if you haven't already.Chantelle's business mindset really reminded me of my interview with Bianca Marais. So if you liked that interview, you’re really going to like this one.Chantelle is the editor of Agora Books. Agora focuses on "socially and culturally unique crime fiction and horror from award-winning publisher Polis Books."She was named to Publisher's Weekly Rising Star honoree list in 2020. She's been a freelance editor for over 10 years. She is an instructor at the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing, Authors at Large and LitReactor. She is the author of  The Quick and Dirty Guides To…, which is a non-fiction series on writing that I recommend checking out.Chantelle hosts Words of Prey podcast through the Pipeline Artists Network. Get the list of 125+ Literary Agents who rep Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, and Crime Fiction Study the Opening Paragraphs of the Top Authors Writing Thrillers Right Now

Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterUse this quick tip to make sure readers stay engaged with your writing!Link to the YouTube Video for this recording.If you're looking to keep readers reading, try this technique I uncovered while comparing unpublished beta reads to more polished best-selling novels. Plus, added bonus if you have some nostalgia for the days of JJ Abrams Lost!Get the list of 125+ Literary Agents who rep Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, and Crime Fiction Study the Opening Paragraphs of the Top Authors Writing Thrillers Right Now

Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticleEmma's WebsiteBe a Bestseller 3.0Turning Readers into Writers PodcastConnect with David on Twitter3 BIG TAKEAWAYS You CAN make a living with your writing - but you need to learn howWrite for the joy of it and do the best work you canLearn from othersBIOEmma Dhesi is a book coach who specializes in helping beginner authors write their first novel. She helps you improve your craft, provides feedback on your written work and navigates you through the emotional rollercoaster of finishing a novel. For more hands-off assistance, Emma hosts a Facebook group and podcast, both called Turning Readers Into Writers.  Get the list of 125+ Literary Agents who rep Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, and Crime Fiction Study the Opening Paragraphs of the Top Authors Writing Thrillers Right Now