HeyJaredWriterFest with Ami McConnell
WriterFest podcast celebrates writers of book, song, & film, the magical, mysterious minds who pen the books we read, the songs we sing, & the shows & films we binge. I’m Ami McConnell, publishing veteran, book doctor, & author.
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How to Build a Writing Career in Books, Film, and TV with Dominique Paul (opens the original)
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Most writers are told to pick one lane. Dominique Paul proves the smartest move is learning how to make your story travel anywhere. If you’re trying to turn a novel into a screenplay, or a screenplay into a book, this conversation gives you the map and hopefully the inspiration! Literary Agent Ami McConnell sits down with Dominique Paul to unpack the very real path from aspiring actor to working author, screenwriter, and true crime producer. Dominique shares how a book that sat in a drawer becam
Is Your Book ACTUALLY Ready to QUERY? ft Nationally Best Selling Writer and Editor Shannon Miller (opens the original)
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Shannon Miller joins the Writer Fest Podcast to talk book proposals, querying, beta readers, and how writers can balance creative vision with the publishing marketplace. She also shares advice for crafting a strong hook, using feedback well, and preparing to pitch a book.Want to hear her at WriterFest? Buy tickets now: https://www.writerfestnashville.com/
Healing through Writing | Talking Memoirs and Children's Books with Author Marianne Richmond (opens the original)
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Join Marianne Richmond and Ami McConnell through a conversation on the power of writing children's books, Marianne's newest memoir, writing workshops, and Dolly Parton's impact on children's literacy... Marianne Richmond has written picture books that speak to both children and the adults, from Be Brave Little One to If I Could Keep You Little and The World Is Awaiting You and so many more. Her roster of children's stories are now accompanied with her new memoir " IF YOU WERE MY DAUGHTER", which
Day in the Life of a Literary Agent: Querying Secrets, Author Advice & More with Ami McConnell (opens the original)
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Today, the WriterFest podcast welcomes Ami McConnell: She's a seasoned editor and founder of Ami McConnell Literary, with extensive experience working with bestselling authors, ghostwriters, and publishing houses. Her insider perspective bridges the gap between authors and publishers, making her your go-to guide for navigating the literary world. Ami talks about how to stand out during query submissions, the importance of being a good literary citizen, and how to build meaningful relationships t
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