In this episode, Sandra talks with authors Sarah Blanger and Kamara Bowling Davis about their new book, North Alabama Beer: An Intoxicating History. Sarah and Kamara share research tips, the importance of preparing a proposal and how they plan

Line-Editing vs. Copy-Editing? Why You Must Edit Your Work Before Querying Agents.

Nov 2nd, 2016 33m 54s

Line-editing versus copy-editing, what is the difference? How do you know when you need an editor, and what questions should you ask when you are considering hiring one? Join Laura Rothschild, literary agent and co-founder of RO Literary as she

Tools of the Trade-Writing Tools, Story Tools, Tracking Your Submissions to Agents

Sep 23rd, 2016 32m 52s

On this episode, we discuss tools of the trade. We share our favorite tools for writing, organization, tracking submissions and craft. We apologize for less than stellar audio. We are working on improving our future podcasts. If you like our po

Query Love 2: RO agents analyze query letters and discuss word counts.

Aug 20th, 2016 40m 56s

It's query month at RO Literary, and in this episode Laura and Sandra read three query letters and discuss what caught their attention and what didn't. They also talk about word counts and why you should follow submission guidelines.

What is the role of an editor and book coach? How can they help you write your book?

Jul 5th, 2016 59m 53s

On this episode, we talk about various types of editors, when and how to hire an editor, and the many ways an editor can help you write your book. Joining us is Suzanne Kingsbury-award-winning author, editor, book shaman and writing coach.Suz

Book Promotion, Publicity, Social Media and Platform. What Every Writer Needs To Know!

Jun 11th, 2016 58m 12s

On this episode of The Literary Lunch Podcast, we speak to Sandy Smith of Smith Publicity. www.smithpublicity.comSmith Publicity is one of the most experienced book marketing and book promotion agencies in the industry. Since 1997, they have

Recapping Book Expo America - All things writing, publishing, blogging, and of course books

May 13th, 2016 39m 44s

Laura and Sandra recap their three days at Book Expo America in Chicago. BEA is the largest publishing event of the year in North America.

Query Love - analyzing query letters to help writers succeed with agents

Apr 23rd, 2016 45m 54s

Join Laura and Sandra from RO Literary as they go through actual query letters sent to the agency, and discuss what to do, and what to avoid, when querying agents. Send in your questions and topics you would like to hear them discuss on future

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