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Thank you to everyone who took the time to listen to From Spark to Shelf this year! I’ll be back in the new year to continue season 2, but in the meantime feel free to leave a comment or email with suggestions! Rate/review, subscribe, and check out the backlog over the holidays if you want!
Happy holidays!
Jenna
Looking for something to distract you from the mentee announcement tonight (ahh!!), or just looking for inspiration during ? Check out my latest episode on .fm and wherever you get your podcasts!
Season 2, episode 2 is out now! Since November is upon us (whaaaat??), in today’s episode I talk about ! What it is, how excited I am to finally be able to participate this year, and some things you can do if you’re participating or thinking about participating!
The episode is available on , podcasts, , and .fm. Please subscribe, and leave a review if you like the show!
If you’re interested in having your Twitter pitch or query letter critiqued on the show (anonymously, of course!), email it to me @ [email protected]!
https://anchor.fm/fromsparktoshelf/episodes/S2--Episode-2-NaNoWriMo-e19mkl6
Episode 2 is here! Thanks for waiting ♥️
Today I talk about every writer's favorite (or most dreaded?) month of the year: National Novel Writing Month! Formed by Chris Baty in 1999, National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo) "is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes in the transformational power of creativity. We provide the structure, comm...
No new episode tomorrow! I’ll get one out next Tuesday to make up for it ♥️
Have you listened to episode 1 of season 2 yet? In this clip, I discuss Twitter pitch contests and how much they’ve blown up recently. Hint: it’s totally okay if your pitches don’t get much traction ♥️
Welcome back to From Spark to Shelf! I’m so excited to bring you this season after a long hiatus. Season 2, episode 1 is available now wherever you get your podcasts!
Good morning everyone, and happy Tuesday! I'm so excited to announce that FSTS is BACK after an unintentionally extended hiatus. There's been some changes in the format, as I'm moving away from interviews (at least right now), but I hope you enjoy :)
Today I talk about the annual writing mentorship contest PitchWars! PitchWars was launched by Brenda Drake in 2012 (boy, was I off with my guess of 2014 in the episode!), and has since grown into the biggest writing contest around. And now that we're in the midst of the waiting period for those who....
Just in time for Spooky Season, this podcast is rising from the grave! I hope you check out the first episode of season 2 tomorrow 😄
Hello everyone! 👋
I'm currently planning season 2, and I want to hear from you! What do you want to see from the show? It can be discussion topics, guests, anything you want!
I'm still considering keeping the interview format, but I might shake it up 🤫
Have you listened to episode 6 yet? In this clip, Morgan Hazelwood: Author Page talks about setting realistic monthly writing goals to avoid burnout!
All episodes are available via the link in my bio. Just a reminder that the podcast is on summer hiatus right now, but you can catch up on all 6 episodes now on your podcast provider of choice, or directly on Anchor!
Hi everyone! 👋🏻
Little bit of an announcement this morning. I’ve been considering it for a while now, but I’ve decided to take a little summer hiatus!
I’ll be back in August or September (I’ll let you know as it gets closer) with more fabulous interviews!
I may post a brief update on the podcast at our usual time Tuesday morning, but I wanted to let you know here first!
Episode 6 is out now! Check out my conversation with fantasy writer and PitchWarriors group admin Morgan Hazelwood: Author Page!
https://anchor.fm/fromsparktoshelf/episodes/Episode-6-Morgan-Hazelwood-e12pk37
Today I talk to querying fantasy writer Morgan Hazelwood! Morgan is known, especially in the YA community, for her community building through the PitchWars hopefuls Facebook groups. In this episode we discuss: *How she came to be an admin for the PitchWars groups on Facebook ("I like helping people"...
Are you ready for episode 6? Tomorrow’s chat is with Morgan Hazelwood: Author Page, moderator of the PitchWars support groups on Facebook, which have been so helpful in my personal writing journey!
Be sure to tune in tomorrow morning to listen!
Have you listened to episode 5 yet? In this clip, Dawn Husted talks about her strategy for leveling up her writing, using the Emotion Thesaurus and writing down cool lines by other authors as inspiration!
Episode 5 is out now! Check it out, and leave a review if you're enjoying the podcast :) Also make sure to subscribe on your podcast provider of choice so you always know when new episodes drop!
Today I talk to hybrid YA author Dawn Husted! Dawn is represented by Tabatha Pope of SBR Media, and recently went on submission for the first time! In this episode we discuss: *Her experience as a hybrid author (self-published and now agented and seeking traditional publication) *The wide range of g...
Episode 5 is out now! Check out my conversation with Dawn Husted, where we chat about her non traditional road to signing with her agent, and what it’s like to be a hybrid author!
(Link to all episodes in my bio)
Episode 5 comes out tomorrow! Check out my conversation with hybrid author Dawn Husted!
Dawn is currently on sub with a YA sci-fi alien romance that I need yesterday!!
I just finished a great chat with hybrid author Dawn Husted! Dawn recently signed with an agent, and is currently on submission with a YA sci-fi (alien romance! 👽) that sounds AWESOME.
Episode 5 will release tomorrow morning, so stay tuned!
Have you listened to episode 4 yet? In this clip, Megan Reyes, Author discusses That Moment when she connected with her editor Liesa Abrams to sign her first book deal!
“[Liesa] liked it! I couldn’t believe it!”
https://anchor.fm/fromsparktoshelf/episodes/Episode-4-Megan-Reyes-e113cif
Here’s a link to the latest episode! I hope you enjoy, and stay tuned for episode 5 on June 1!
Today I talk to middle grade author Megan Reyes! Megan is represented by Joanna Volpe of New Leaf Literary, and recently announced her first book deal! Megan's debut middle grade, HEROES OF HAVENSONG, will be released by Labyrinth Road (PRH) in Fall 2022. In this episode we discuss: *Our mutual resp...
Episode 4 is out now! Check out my conversation with Megan Reyes, Author, where we chat about her journey to signing with her agent and her first book deal!
(Link to all episodes in my bio)
Episode 4 is coming next Tuesday, May 18! I chat with the awesome Megan Reyes, Author about her path to publication, from her years in the query trenches, to her signing with her rockstar agent Joanna Volpe, to her first book deal!
Megan’s debut MG novel, HEROES OF HAVENSONG, will be released in Fall 2022 with Labyrinth Road (PRH)!
You don’t want to miss this conversation, so stay tuned!
Have you listened to episode 3 yet? In this clip, Christopher Mannino discusses his advice for querying writers feeling discouraged.
“Know when to pivot...”
Episode 3 is out now! Check out my conversation with author Christopher Mannino for a brand new perspective on the writing journey, since Chris is agented and currently on submission with two projects!
(Link to all episodes in my bio)
We’re 5 days away from episode 3, an interview with author Christopher Mannino! I can’t wait to dive into this conversation, and discuss a different perspective, since Christopher is agented and currently on submission!
Looking for a great way to kick off the weekend? Check out the latest episode of From Spark to Shelf with Amanda J. Winter!
In this clip, Amanda discusses her drafting style: “I’m trying to be a plotter... it’s not really working.”
Episode 2 is here! I hope you enjoy this first interview-style episode. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, and stay tuned for episode 3 on May 4!
https://anchor.fm/fromsparktoshelf/episodes/Episode-2-Amanda-J--Winter-ev5jv7
Today I have my first special guest with me, Amanda J. Winter! In this episode we discuss: *Her writing/querying journey (2:43) *Her current WIP and the inspiration behind it (5:49) *Drafting vs. revising and plotting vs. pantsing (spoiler: Amanda loves revising and is a pantser! "I'm trying to be a...
Only one more day until episode 2 is released! I really enjoyed this discussion with , and I hope you do too!
Be sure to tune in tomorrow via your podcast provider of choice, and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you want to be notified whenever a new episode drops!
Episode 2 is coming next Tuesday, April 20! I’m so excited to share my conversation with writer Amanda J. Winter! Tune in next week to hear us talk about:
🌟 The black hole of Pinterest inspiration boards
🌟 Targeted querying
🌟 Drawing trees badly
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Have you listened to episode 1 of season 2 yet? In this clip, I discuss Twitter pitch contests and how much they’ve blown up recently. Hint: it’s totally okay if your pitches don’t get much traction ♥️
Just in time for Spooky Season, this podcast is rising from the grave! I hope you check out the first episode of season 2 tomorrow 😄
Have you listened to episode 6 yet? In this clip, Morgan Hazelwood: Author Page talks about setting realistic monthly writing goals to avoid burnout! All episodes are available via the link in my bio. Just a reminder that the podcast is on summer hiatus right now, but you can catch up on all 6 episodes now on your podcast provider of choice, or directly on Anchor!
Have you listened to episode 5 yet? In this clip, Dawn Husted talks about her strategy for leveling up her writing, using the Emotion Thesaurus and writing down cool lines by other authors as inspiration!
Have you listened to episode 4 yet? In this clip, Megan Reyes, Author discusses That Moment when she connected with her editor Liesa Abrams to sign her first book deal! “[Liesa] liked it! I couldn’t believe it!”
Have you listened to episode 3 yet? In this clip, Christopher Mannino discusses his advice for querying writers feeling discouraged. “Know when to pivot...”
Looking for a great way to kick off the weekend? Check out the latest episode of From Spark to Shelf with Amanda J. Winter! In this clip, Amanda discusses her drafting style: “I’m trying to be a plotter... it’s not really working.”
Have you listened to episode one yet? Here’s the part where I discuss wanting to be a Cool Young Author so much.. and it didn’t exactly work out 😂
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