Shipping & Handling
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 79: Sort By Kudos
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
or: Now Kiss! In which Bridget and Jen talk about Bridget's return to fandom after a decade away, and also have a full meltdown about how long this po...
Episode 78: Fling it Into the Void
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen take you through the submission process, talk about publishers decentralizing from NYC post-pandemic, and discuss why...
Episode 77: Vibes Only
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Bridget & Jen critique twitter pitches, discuss Jen's weird hate for movie comps, talk about Ea Nasir's historical perfidious copper s...
Episode 76: Do you remember second locations?
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded Tuesday, May 18. It's been 84 years dot gif. In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss Jen's new career move, favorite pandemic reads, how de...
Episode 75: Omegaverse is in the New York Times
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In which Bridget and Jen discuss copyright law, plagiarism, and why published authors won't read your fic, for legal reasons. Also! Cookbook photograp...
Episode 74: In Plague-Adjusted Terms
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Bridget and Jen talk *waves vaguely* the State Of Things, UK vs ANZ vs US, and how many clients is too many! **ANNOUNCEMENT!!** We'l...
Episode 73: The Book Equivalent of a Weighted Blanket
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episodes, Bridget and Jen talk bad contracts, manuscript requests, how to avoid brown-nosing and more! Thanks to our editor, Cheyna Roth, fo...
Episode 72: I Would Marry These Potatoes In A House Of God
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Bridget and Jen discuss *waves vaguely* The Situation, the Simon & Schuster sale, living with our parents, and cheaply priced Texas ci...
Episode 71 - I'm In This Picture And I Don't Like It
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss career planning or the occasional impossibility thereof, catch up on thanking donors, and generally continue ...
Episode 70 - It's Been A Long, Long Time
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, recorded on Jan. 22 after a *coughcough* three month involuntary hiatus, Bridget and Jen discuss realistic expectations, the American...
Episode 69: Nice :)
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, recorded back in *coughcough* November, Bridget and Jen do an all-questions-all-the-time deep dive into our Tumblr inbox. Among other...
Episode 68: A Simple Village Goose
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss self-care for authors (and agents,) burnout, and give a shoutout to nanowrimo! Thank you to John, this week...
Episode 67: Inappropriate Seasons
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which Bridget and Jen discuss the seasons of love er, publishing, query length, POV and tense, and more! Thank you to this week's donors, Kristin...
Episode 66: Money Talks
28 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss That Article, money in publishing, and asking questions. Thank you to this week's donors, John, Jen, and La...
Episode 65: Parental Warnings for Swears
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss trigger warnings, author responsibilities, and rapid release scheduling, among other things. Thank you to t...
Episode 64: Incitement & Stakes
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss inciting incidents, raising the stakes, word count, comp titles, and more! This episode's topic was suggested...
Episode 63: The Slow Realization That Nothing Makes Sense
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss world building- how to do it, what not to do, and examples of when it's done right. Also, typos, covers, and ...
Episode 62: Cool For The Summer
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Bridget & Jen discuss what the F happens in publishing during the summer (spoiler alert: the same thing that happens every other time ...
Episode 61: The belt says "I Love Them"
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss author self-advocacy, navigating cliques, and general author survivalship. Special thanks to our donors this ...
Episode 60: U Up?
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss what the heck happened midway through episode 59, what happens when an agent moves agencies, contingency plan...
Episode 59: Things That Matter Except When They Don't
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss awards nominations, six figure deals, how much we love fake dating, Jen's sputtering rage and fascination abo...
Episode 58: Pitch Contests, How Does It Work?
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss the merits, drawbacks, and etiquette of twitter pitch contests, talk about when to leave your agent (again??)...
Episode 57: Dig Two Graves
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jen and Bridget discuss SurveyGate, finding the right agenting fit as an author, and more! Thank you to this week's donor, Caroline!...
Episode 56: Summarize This
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss synopses, writing on proposal, and how freaking cold it is outside. Like the podcast? Support us by buying on...
Episode 55: Stacks Of Cash
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss New Years' Resolutions, Jen's intense desire for compliments, throwing away all your books, and the authors we aren't allow...
Episode 54: Now Kiss!
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Bridget & Jen discuss shipping, the Tumblrpocalypse, and face mites. Happy New Year! Thank you to our donor for this episode, Randee...
Episode 53: "Damn You, Elon Musk"
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, an update on the nationwide Bevi shortage, Queries & How We Do Them, and a grab bag of questions from across the internet! No new don...
Episode 52: R&R&R
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget & Jen talk career longevity, branding, R&Rs, and mental health disclosure. Thank you to this week's donors: Marty, Carrie, ...
Episode 51: Worldbuilding (Go You Huskies)
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss world building likes/dislikes, DM etiquette, and what it means to be tall. Thank you to this week's donors ...
Episode 50: Fifty and Fabulous
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Like the podcast? Support us by leaving a review, rating us on iTunes, or by using our affiliate links to purchase one of the books you've heard us ta...
Episode 49: Fraud! Or, Good Old Fashioned Clownery
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss the closing of Lupine Grove Literary and best practices for when your agent turns out to be toxic. NB: Next...
Episode 48: We Should Totally Stab Caesar
01 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jen and Bridget discuss art under The Circumstances, the relative futility of the high road, and comfort viewing. Quote: "the smoking ...
Episode 47: Just Walk Away, Renee (Or: CONTRACTS!)
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss which hills to die on, the dangers of handshake deals, and our (least) favorite contract clauses, as well as general contra...
Episode 46: An Avalanche of Subtweeting (Or: YA vs Adult)
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jen and Bridget discuss the differences between YA and adult, sex and violence, and Infinity War. Spoilers for Infinity War abound - s...
Episode 45: A Day In The Life Or, Go For The Bronze
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In which Jen and Bridget discuss their Perfect Days, the nitty gritty of processes, and drink the eight dollarest bottle of wine. Listen to the epis...
Episode 44: Revision! Or, Resting Villain Face
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jen & Bridget talk about the revision and editing process and the best way to get to "A Faster No." Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of th...
Episode 43: Bees! Or, the Submissions Process 101
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jen and Bridget take you through the confusing and splendiferous world of taking a book on submission to editors. Like the podcast? Support us by ...
Episode 42: Description (Don't do it wrong)
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Talkin' bout description, having your characters do things, and the difficulties of imagination. Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the b...
Episode 41: Which Is The Best Twirly Bit
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In which Jen and Bridget attempt to compare writing to being an olympic figure skater and fail, mostly because neither of them know anything about fig...
Episode 40: Professional Jealousy
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In which Jen and Bridget discuss professional jealousy, zero-sum agenting, and Jen's feelings about the actor Adam Driver. NEWS: We are starting to ...
Episode 39: If You Don't Care What You Call Fine
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss voice, point of view, the seasons of publishing, and answering how we're doing in "Trump-Adjusted Terms," and discover tha...
#SHBookClub Episode 7: Ethan of Athos
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Ethan, you weird sweet goober." Listen to the episode here. In this episode of the Shipping & Handling Book Club (#SHBookClub) we talk about Eth...
Episode 38: Nebulastravaganza
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen speak to a whole crowd of awesome folks at the 2017 Nebula Awards Weekend, held in June in Pittsburgh, PA. "Come eat ...
Episode 37 - Our Real Feelings
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The all-singing, all-dancing, all-questions episode of Shipping & Handling. We discuss sensitivity readers, "write what you know," revision, pitching...
#SHBookClub Episode 6 - Cetaganda
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss Cetaganda by Lois McMaster Bujold. Mild spoilers about THE RAVEN BOYS by Maggie Stiefvater also contained therein. (I kno...
#SHBookClub Episode 5 - The Vor Game
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget & Jen read THE VOR GAME by Lois McMaster Bujold as part of the Vorkosigan Saga #shbookclub!
Episode 36: Sometimes You're Just Gonna Go To Alaska
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the merits and drawbacks of Having A Plan as a writer. Quote of the episode: Jen: "I wonder what my thing is [that I dis...
Episode 35: Red-blooded patriotic watersports
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss social media-ing while anxious, the current political climate, amazing rumors, and That Book Deal.
Episode 34: The Terrorists Are Calling From Inside The House
31 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Well, some shit's happened. In this episode, recorded December 5, 2016, Bridget and Jen discuss Recent Events, election-related depression, cheer-up m...
#SHBookClub Episode 4: The Warrior's Apprentice
31 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Notes for this episode: We realized midway through recording the regular episode that Bridget's mic was turned around, so if she sound tinny that's wh...
Episode 33 - Back to Basics
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (recorded before the election, ahahah) Bridget and Jen discuss the basics of vetting agents, critique partners, and career moves.
Episode 32: FANTITLEMENT
07 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget snd Jen discuss the thinning boundaries between fans and creators, when your ship becomes a hassle, and what to do if you mee...
#SHBookClub 3 - Barrayar
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is 90% shrieking "CORDELIA!!!" and 10% feudal nonsense. TW for abortion, child murder, ableism. You can listen to the episode here. ...
Episode 31 - The Raven Cycle
09 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILERS FOR THE RAVEN CYCLE FROM 17:57 ONWARD "Magic! History! Fast Cars! Crushing Poverty! Gayness!" In which Jen and Bridget talk about Maggie St...
Episode 30 - Special Guest Mika Kasuga!
26 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to special guest Mika Kasuga, Associate Editor at Random House, about nonfiction, what platform actually means, and more! Fa...
#SHBookClub Episode 2 - Shards of Honor
30 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In which Bridget and Jen basically just doodle little hearts that say ARAL + CORDELIA 4 EVA
Episode 29: Captain America - Civil War
16 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In which Jen, Bridget, and special guest Connor Goldsmith of Fuse Literary talk Captain America: Civil War, romance novelist pseudonyms, and the Best ...
#Shbookclub Episode 1 - The Vorkosigan Saga - Falling Free
13 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In which Bridget & Jen talk about Falling Free, the first (chronological) volume in Lois McMaster Bujold's long-running Vorkosigan saga. Covered in th...
Episode 28: Too Many Dukes
13 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen ask each other Why Do You Read That? regarding middle grade and romance and are terrified for a good five minutes by ...
Episode 27 - Vegas, Baby
04 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jen recounts magical tales of her travel to the nation's silliest city, the insanity of RT, and the details of the Shipping & Handling...
Episode 26 - Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
31 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen talk the unbridled joy of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, the utility of abandoning oneself to the frozen winds, an...
Episode 25 - Moving & Shaking
18 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In which Bridget and Jen discuss what happens when your agent moves agencies, failures to communicate, and get way drunker than we had planned. NB:...
Episode 24 - WFC with special guest Steve Saffel
16 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In which Bridget and Jen attend World Fantasy, define Barcon, and interview the delightful Steve Saffel, editor at Titan Books!
Episode 23: Hey Ladies!
29 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, recorded in the distant past, Bridget & Jen discuss what makes a strong character that happens to be female, awkward acronyms, and ju...
Episode 22 - Queries!
14 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Finally, the query episode! In this episode we critique the queries you sent in via email. Thanks so much to everyone who participated!
Episode 21 - Thorns & Responsibility
19 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen talk diversity, bigoted romance novels, how publishing is the worst, cowriting, and more. You can blame Jen for th...
Episode 20 - Reviews
05 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Bridget and Jen talk reviews, Goodreads, trunk novels, and portal fantasy.
Episode 19 - Agency
28 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss agency (not the place where we work,) active versus reactive characters, “good YA” and more! Also, Jen sa...
Episode 18 - Visceral & Emotional
05 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In which Bridget and Jen discuss Mad Max, Jurassic World, running in heels, how to be a writer-friend, how to forget the word “solstice,” and mu...
Episode 17 - Summer Reading
22 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Obviously the itle of this episode should be sung to the tune of Summer Lovin' from GREASE. In this episode, we discuss reading during the summer, ...
Episode 16- Puppies & Statues
07 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss the Hugo awards, Puppies, and whether it’s ever appropriate to do the bare minimum and call it a day.
Episode 15 - Questions of authenticity
08 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss youtube, authenticity, and how quickly we’d sell out if given the chance. (Very.) As always, any questions/feedback/t...
Episode 14 - Finding Time
01 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we talk time management, writing advice, and unsellable books. Feedback, questions, suggestions? Send them to us at shipppingandhandling...
Episode 13 - Hearts and Minds
14 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special romance-themed episode of Shipping & Handling, we discuss our favorite fictional relationships and the difficulties of writing th...
Episode 12: Insert Clever Title Here
01 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the upcoming meta project from Rainbow Rowell, how much comp could a comp title comp, and reading in and out of your genre....
Episode 11 - Determination & Desire
16 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In which Jen & Bridget talk about their reading plans for 2015, their query pile wish lists, and how low their tolerances have become after three week...
Episode 10 - Triumphant Return
31 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which Bridget and Jen count down their favorite reads of 2014 and look towards the future! As always, we welcome feedback, questions, and suggesti...
Episode 9 - Real People, Real Books
31 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we discuss RPF, monetizing fandom, and Jen Udden calls the Hugo awards. Recorded April 25, 2014. As always, we welcome questions, comments...
Episode 8 - Wheeling & Dealing
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we talk about revising your book into a beautiful butterfly of fanciness. First posted 3/26/2014
Episode 7 - Tired & Uninspired
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which 2014 comes in full of hope and promise only to give way to exhaustion and despair under the crushing weight of expectations (Or, reading book...
Episode 6 - Revelations & Resolutions
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we talk about our reading in 2013 and our resolutions for 2014. And how much we both really love Fangirl, which you all already knew. Posted ...
Episode 5 - Forms & Formats
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which we discuss genre breakdowns, what our pretend boyfriend might be reading, and why you might not need to make your book a dystopia. First post...
Episode 4 - Adapt & Survive
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week we had the marvelous Ryan Britt as our guest! Ryan is the former staff writer for Tor.Com and writes for many outlets. We talked about adapt...
Episode 3 - Singularity & Solidarity
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have a special guest in the form of Cici James, the amazing co-owner of the awesome bookstore Singularity & Company and the genius beh...
Episode 2 - Kiss & Tell
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bridget & Jen discuss love and romance, ships, slash, the pros and cons of starting your novel with a nameless woman being chased thr...
Episode 1 - Pros & Cons
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In which Jen & Bridget talk conferences, conventions, convocations, take your questions, and behave like consummate professionals. First posted 10/7/2...