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Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid

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Writers With Wrinkles

Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid

Writers With Wrinkles

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Send us a Text Message.ENCORE EDITION! (One of our favs from season 2!)Erinn Pascal is the Senior Editor for Kids Books and Licensing at Andrews McMeel Universal. She has previously held editorial positions at Scholastic, Disney, and Simon & Sc
Send us a Text Message.ENCORE EDITION!(PLEASE NOTE: All comments and opinions in this podcast are strictly Sara's own.)In the latest episode of Writers with Wrinkles, we're thrilled to host Sara Schonfeld, an  editor at HarperCollins, specializ
Send us a Text Message.Key Discussion Points:1. Summer Slump in Writing: Beth and Lisa discuss how summer activities can lead to a writing slump and share personal experiences and tips for overcoming it.2. Character Development: Lisa shares her
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we welcome Joshua Pruett, a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, and Emmy Award winner. Pruett has  written for both Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Doctor Who. He is currently a writer for the
Send us a Text Message.This episode features co-host Lisa Schmid discussing her upcoming middle-grade novel "Hart & Souls." The focus is on the challenges of writing a second novel, known as the sophomore slump, and the unique pressures and exp
Send us a Text Message.Lindy Ryan, anthologist and horror author, discusses her debut horror novel Bless Your Heart, which explores themes of family, loss, and confronting monsters. She also discusses the intricacies of bringing an anthology to
Send us a Text Message.Hosts: Beth McMullen and Lisa SchmidTheme: The 31-Day Platform ChallengeFor: Aspiring authors looking for practical advice on building and enhancing their author platform.Key Discussion Points:Overview of the 31-Day Chall
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we interview Bitsy Kemper, a prolific author of children's books and a passionate advocate for authors navigating the publishing industry.The theme of this episode revolves around the resilience required
Send us a Text Message.Hosts: - Beth McMullen- Lisa SchmidTheme:  The importance of secondary characters in storytelling.Key Discussion Points:  - Secondary characters add depth, complexity, and enrich the narrative.- They contribute to the wor
Send us a Text Message.Hosts: Beth McMullen and Lisa SchmidTheme: Writer Resilience, SuccessKey Discussion Points:Matt Eicheldinger's Background:Transition from childhood interests to writing.Teaching career and its role in storytelling.Path to
Send us a Text Message.Coping with imposter syndrome as a writer.Key Discussion Points: - We delve into the concept of imposter syndrome, defined as doubting one's abilities and feeling like a fraud despite success.- Discussion of the commonali
Send us a Text Message.Hosts:Beth McMullenLisa SchmidThemes:Exploring the nuances of writing rhyming picture books with guest Lisa Riddiough, a Northern California based writer and author of the newly released picture book, Pie-rats.Key Discuss
Send us a Text Message.Season 3, Episode 13 - Embracing Rejection and Failure in Your Writing Journey Hosts: Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid Episode Theme: Navigating Failure and Rejection in Writing Key Discussion Points:1. Personal Experience w
Send us a Text Message.(PLEASE NOTE: All comments and opinions in this podcast are strictly Sara's own.)In the latest episode of Writers with Wrinkles, we're thrilled to host Sara Schonfeld, an  editor at HarperCollins, specializing in middle g
Send us a Text Message.What is Pacing?More about rhythm than speedReader engagement is key - avoid sections that feel like a slogDifferent genres have different pacing expectations (e.g., thrillers vs. literary fiction)Crafting PacingSentence L
Send us a Text Message.Writers With Wrinkles: Patience Bloom on Romance WritingPatience Bloom, a freelance book editor with 26 years of experience in romance publishing, joins Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid on the podcast Writers With Wrinkles.K
Send us a Text Message.Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid tackle the art of writing flashbacks, offering insight into integrating them effectively into your narrative. The episode focuses on making flashbacks seamless and impactful, avoiding common
Send us a Text Message.Join Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid  as they welcome Andrew Auseon, a talented author and video game writer. Dive into Andrew's  journey across the realms of video games and kids books, exploring the creative synergy betwe
Send us a Text Message.This week we dived deep into the picture book publishing process. Whether you're at the beginning of your journey, stuck in the middle, or just looking for that extra nudge, we've covered everything you need to know to na
Send us a Text Message.In the latest episode of Writers With Wrinkles, join hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid as they talk with  Kaitlyn Sanchez, a figure who has rapidly become a beacon in the world of children's literature. Kaitlyn, a liter
Send us a Text Message.Mastering the Art of the Synopsis Season 3, Episode 5Hello, aspiring authors! It's Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid, your trusty navigators on the sea of publishing. In our latest episode,we dive deep into a territory that e
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Beth and Lisa welcome Ben Fox, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Shepherd.com, an innovative platform aiming to revolutionize online book discoverability. As avid readers and critics of Goodreads,
Send us a Text Message. In Season 3, Episode 3, Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid, the co-hosts of Writers with Wrinkles, continue their Big Picture series. They delve into the process of writing and trying to sell a picture book, sharing their jou
Send us a Text Message.Season 3  launches with Kathleen Schmidt, an accomplished vet in the book publishing world. This episode, rich with insights from Kathleen's extensive background as a publicist, literary agent, acquisitions editor, and gh
Send us a Text Message.Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of Young Adult (YA) publishing with literary agent and author, Eric Smith. In this must-listen for aspiring authors and YA enthusiasts, Eric sheds light on why horror is making a
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