The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
The Shit About Writing Team, Carly Watters, Bianca Marais, Cecilia LyraA twice weekly newsletter chock-full of guidance and support from publishing industry insiders. Expect author interviews, guest blogs, giveaways, and more!
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Happy Wednesday, writing BFFs!
Today, CeCe is coming in 🔥 with a question: have you noticed how many book deals feature authors who have or have had publishing jobs?
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Happy Tuesday, writing friends!
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Happy Friday, writing friends!
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We’ve got it all, this week. And you don’t want to miss any of it!
Happy Tuesday, fabulously talented authors!
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Happy Friday, future bestsellers!
In this week’s 📕Books with Hooks🪝, CeCe and Bianca are joined by Elizabeth Hitti Musicant, an acquiring editor at Dial Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House. They discuss a romantic fantasy query and...
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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing is produced by author Bianca Marais, and literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra. If you're a writer, we're your people!
Senior Literary Agent at P.S. Literary; and The Shit No One Tells You About Writing podcast co-host
Bestselling author, podcast host, creative writing instructor.
Literary Agent; Co-host of The Shit No One Tells You About Writing podcast
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