Thriller 101
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What to Expect from Working with an Agent on Your Debut Novel with Author Elle Grawl
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!5 Minute WriterArticleElle's WebsiteConnect with Elle on TwitterConnect with David on Twitter3 BIG TAKEAWAYSAgent author r...
Prepare for the Query Process with Literary Agent Helen Lane
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!5 Minute WriterArticleThe Jordy Albert Literary AgencyConnect with Helen on TwitterConnect with David on Twitter3 BIG TAKEAWAYS...
BONUS: 3 Ways to Avoid Writer Burnout in 2023
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!5 Minute WriterCatherine McKenzie InterviewKatherine Ramsland InterviewGet the list of 125+ Literary Agents who rep Thriller, M...
How to Enjoy Your Writing Journey and Write Through Rejections with Bestselling Author Catherine McKenzie
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!5 Minute WriterArticleCatherine's WebsiteConnect with Catherine on TwitterConnect with David on Twitter3 BIG TAKEAWAYSGett...
Season 3 Preview & 2023 Resolutions
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Happy New Year! I know I've been sporadic about publishing during the last few months. So I wanted to explain WHY and then...
What To Do Now If You Want to Have a Successful Launch of Your Debut Novel
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!17 Things to Think About When Talking to an Agent/PublisherArticleJessica's WebsiteFirst Interview with JessicaInterview w...
Building a Following for Your Writing with Bryan Young
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!5 Minute WriterArticleConnect with Bryan on TwitterLast week on the interview series I talked to author, Katherine Ramsland. Sh...
BONUS: Using True Crime to Write Better Fiction: 5-Minute Writer Series
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Join the 5-Minute Writer Series!I'm sharing the 3 most important lessons I learned about storytelling while listening to a...
BONUS: Learning How to Write Compelling Characters by Studying Best-Selling Author Lisa Jewell
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!5 Minute WriterAuthor: Bianca Marais InterviewLiterary Agent: Kimberly Brower Interview Get the list of 125+ Literary Agents w...
How to Turn True Stories into Fiction with Forensic Psychologist and Author Katherine Ramsland
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!5 Minute WriterArticleConnect with Katherine via FacebookLast week on the interview series I talked to author, Emmy Nordstrom H...
Writing Diversity into Your Story: Emmy Nordstrom Higdon
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!5 Minute WriterArticleEmmy's Manuscript Wish ListConnect with Emmy on Twitter!Connect with David on TwitterLast week on th...
Rules for Writing Characters: Author Interview with Josh Stallings
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!5 Minute WriterArticleJosh's WebsiteConnect with Josh on Twitter!Connect with David on TwitterLast week on the interview s...
5 Minute Writer: Suspense
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!5 Minute WriterRob Hart Full InterviewLee Childs ArticleGet the list of 125+ Literary Agents who rep Thriller, Mystery, Suspens...
How to Perfect the Opening of Your Novel: Author Interview with Rob Hart
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!5 Minute WriterArticleRob Hart's WebsiteConnect with Rob on Twitter!Connect with David on TwitterLast week on the intervie...
Developing Unique Character Voices & Finding the Right Agent with Bianca Marais
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!5 Minute WriterArticleBianca Marais WebsiteConnect with Bianca on Twitter!The Shit No One Tells You About Writing PodcastConnec...
5 Minute Writer: Setting
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!5 Minute Writer Christopher Golden: Full InterviewDwyer Murphy's articleGet the list of 125+ Literary Agents who rep Thril...
Finding Your Perfect Literary Agent with Kimberly Brower of Brower Literary & Management
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!5 Minute Writer Newsletter (Grab Your 1st Edition Here)ArticleBrower Literary & Management Connect with Kimberly on Twitter...
Storytelling Lessons from Stranger Things: 5 Minute Writer
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Sign up to get the 5 Minute Writer Series sent straight to your inbox!Stranger Things became a national phenomenon this summer....
For Busy Writers: Writing with Persistence and Intension with Megan Clancy Book Coach
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!5 Minute Writer Newsletter (Grab Your 1st Edition Here)2 FREE Downloads: 6 Things to Think About When Hiring and Editor & D...
How to Edit Your Own Writing with Author & Editor Chantelle Aimée Osman
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!FREE 5 Minute Writer Newsletter (Grab Your 1st Edition Here)50 Editing Mistakes Authors MakeArticleChantelle's WebsiteConn...
Do You Need an Editor? Top 6 Things to Think About BEFORE Hiring an Editor or Book Coach & the Difference between Book Coaches and Editors
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Discover the Heart of Your Story to Unearth Your Story Point (FREE download from Golden May Editing!)6 Things to Think About Wh...
Here's What You Need to Know About Working with a Publisher: Annie Lisenby (Season 2 Ep. 6)
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!17 Things to Think About When Talking to an Agent/PublisherArticleAnnie's WebsiteConnect with Annie on TwitterConnect with...
How to Find the Right Agent & Develop a Writing Process with Author Jessica Payne (Season 2 Ep. 5)
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!17 Things to Think About When Talking to an Agent/PublisherArticleJessica's WebsiteConnect with Jessica on TwitterConnect ...
Battling Out of the Slush Pile with Writer and Literary Agent Paula Munier of Talcott Notch (Season 2 Ep. 4)
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!FREE 5 Minute Writer Weekly NewsletterArticlePaula's WebsiteConnect with Paula on TwitterConnect with David on Twitter3 BI...
What is Gentle Productivity and Why Do Writers Need It? Freelance Writer, Author, Writing Coach Paulette Perhach Explains (Season 2 Episode 3)
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticlePaulette's WebsiteConnect with Paulette on TwitterConnect with David on Twitter3 ...
How to Edit Your First Draft with Professional Editor Ericka Baldwin (Season 2 Ep. 2)
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticleEricka's WebsiteConnect with David on Twitter3 BIG TAKEAWAYSBefore looking for an...
Building a Platform FOR Your Writing WITH Your Writing: Ep. 15 with Zulie Rane
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Season Two Trailer
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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+ L...
Ep. 14 Importance of Building a Writing Community with Tobie Carter and Kelly Malacko
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticleTobie's Twitter, Instagram & Tik-TokKelly's Twitter & InstagramConne...
Ep 13. Rethinking Rejection & How to Form a Team for Your Work with Chantelle Aimée Osman
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticleChantelle's WebsiteConnect with Chantelle on Twitter!Polis BooksConnect with Davi...
Ep. 12 Debut Thriller Author - Allison Buccola - Shares Her Secret to Publication Amidst a Busy Schedule
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 INTER...
What YOU Can Learn from the Books I Read This Month
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. Howe...
Why You Should Write on Medium with One of Medium's Top Writers - Ep. 11: Sinem Günel
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Ep. 10 Christopher Golden Interview Series: All things writing and publishing!
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticleChristopher's WebsiteConnect with David on Twitter3 BIG TAKEAWAYSConnect with a c...
Ep. 9 Chantelle Aimée Osman Interview Series: An Editor's Advice for Writers
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticleChantelle's WebsiteConnect with Chantelle on Twitter!Article Chantelle Referenced...
Make Your Writing Irresistible to Readers
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Vi...
Ep. 8 Emma Dhesi Interview Series
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticleEmma's WebsiteBe a Bestseller 3.0Turning Readers into Writers PodcastConnect with...
What Can Basketball Teach Us About Writing?
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterLink to full articleGet the list of 125+ Literary Agents who rep Thriller, Mystery, Suspense,...
Ep. 7 Interview Series Bianca Marais
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticleBianca Marais' WebsiteConnect with Bianca on Twitter!The Shit No One Tells You Ab...
Ep. 6 Interview Series Nicki Krawczyk
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticle and Full TranscriptFree Copywriting Training!Nicki Krawczyk BioWhat is copywriting?Fi...
Ep. 5 Interview Series SA Sidor
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticle & Get SA Sidor's Recommended Books!Connect with SA Sidor on Twitter3 BIG TAK...
Finding time to write with David Metzger - Nurse Papa Part 2
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticle and Full TranscriptNurse Papa WebsiteConnect with David on Twitter3 BIG TAKEAWAYS Ke...
How to write and publish nonfiction with David Metzger - Nurse Papa Part 1
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Writerly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticle and Full TranscriptNurse Papa WebsiteConnect with David on Twitter3 BIG TAKEAWAYS Ke...
On Becoming a Writer: Grady Hendrix Part 2
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!LINKSWriterly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticle and Full TranscriptGrady Hendrix's WebsiteConnect with him on Twitter3 BIG ...
Trying to Turn Books into Movies and Other Horrors: Grady Hendrix Part 1
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!LINKSWriterly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticle and Full TranscriptGrady Hendrix's WebsiteConnect with him on TwitterBIOGra...
How do Agents Decide What to Represent? And more! Amy Elizabeth Bishop Part 2
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Welcome to the second and final part of this interview with Amy Elizabeth Bishop.LINKSWriterly Lifestyle Free NewsletterArticle...
Using Your Perceived Weaknesses as Strengths & Remember It's All About Story: Bennett Pellington Part 2
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Bennett Pellington is an award winning filmmaker who is hard at work at Part 2 of his award winning short film. He and I talk a...
The State of Publishing: A Conversation with DG&B Literary Agent Amy Elizabeth Bishop Part 1
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Welcome to part 1 of this 2 part interview. Today, I'll be talking to Amy Elizabeth Bishop.LINKSWriterly Lifestyle Free Ne...
Want to Write Great Scenes? Discussing Master Texts and Film Making Tips: Bennett Pellington Part 3
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Bennett Pellington is an award winning filmmaker who is hard at work at Part 2 of his award winning short film. He and I talk a...
How to Know When Your Story Needs More Work: Bennett Pellington Part 1
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Bennett Pellington is an award winning filmmaker who is hard at work at Part 2 of his award winning short film. He and I talk a...
Writerly Lifestyle: Introduction to the Podcast: Episode 000
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message!Hey friends, my name is Dave and on the Writerly Lifestyle Podcast, we're going to explore the strategies and tools that h...