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Sarah J. Schmitt

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Sarah J. Schmitt joined me today to talk about her new book, Where There's A Whisk. We talked about school visits for authors with teens, how to get their attention, and how to keep it. Also covered - writing in the pandemic, reality television, and the efficacy (or not) of social media  Read the Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook Sarah's Links: Tik Tok Twitter   Ad Links: One Day University - Use Code WriterWriter for 1/2 off! Hidden Compass

Sarah J. Schmitt joined me today to talk about her new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/3jwUmFo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Where There's A Whisk</a>. We talked about school visits for authors with teens, how to get their attention, and how to keep it. Also covered - writing in the pandemic, reality television, and the efficacy (or not) of social media  <a href="http://www.mindymcginnis.com/podcast/sarah-j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the Transcript</a> <a href="https://www.mindymcginnis.com/support-the-blog-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WriterWriterPantsOnFire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow on Facebook</a> Sarah's Links: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahj.schmitt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tik Tok</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sjschmitt?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Ad Links: <a href="https://www.onedayu.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Day University - Use Code WriterWriter for 1/2 off!</a> <a href="https://hiddencompass.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hidden Compass</a>

Sarah J. Schmitt on Successful School Visits for Authors

My friend, Sarah J. Schmitt, and I discuss her path to publishing IT’S A WONDERFUL DEATH her newest novel, WHERE THERE’S A WHISK, and why you should never give anyone else power over your art. She shares how she found her editor on Twitter, how she secured her literary agent, and how she survived the collapse of her publisher. We also chat about author income fluctuations due to the pandemic, discussing hybrid publishing with your literary agent, writing fast first drafts, being active in the local writing community, telling a story from outside your own perspective, WATERSHIP DOWN, visions of the afterlife, and so much more.Sarah J. Schmitt is a K-8 school librarian and Youth Service Professional for Teens at a public library who, in addition to planning a variety of events, enjoys opening up the world of books to reluctant readers. She runs a teen writing program that combines Skype visits from well-known authors and screenwriters and critique group style feedback.Prior to immersing herself in the world of the written word, Sarah earned her Masters of Science in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs from Indiana University where she worked with first year college students as they acclimated to college life. Sarah lives outside of Indianapolis with her husband, two kidlets and a cat who might actually be a secret agent. She is an active member of SCBWI, ALA and the Indiana Library Federation and is a regular participant at the Midwest Writer's Workshop.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middle-grade-ninja/support

My friend, Sarah J. Schmitt, and I discuss her path to publishing IT’S A WONDERFUL DEATH her newest novel, WHERE THERE’S A WHISK, and why you should never give anyone else power over your art. She shares how she found her editor on Twitter, how she secured her literary agent, and how she survived the collapse of her publisher. We also chat about author income fluctuations due to the pandemic, discussing hybrid publishing with your literary agent, writing fast first drafts, being active in the local writing community, telling a story from outside your own perspective, WATERSHIP DOWN, visions of the afterlife, and so much more. Sarah J. Schmitt is a K-8 school librarian and Youth Service Professional for Teens at a public library who, in addition to planning a variety of events, enjoys opening up the world of books to reluctant readers. She runs a teen writing program that combines Skype visits from well-known authors and screenwriters and critique group style feedback. Prior to immersing herself in the world of the written word, Sarah earned her Masters of Science in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs from Indiana University where she worked with first year college students as they acclimated to college life. Sarah lives outside of Indianapolis with her husband, two kidlets and a cat who might actually be a secret agent. She is an active member of SCBWI, ALA and the Indiana Library Federation and is a regular participant at the Midwest Writer's Workshop. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middle-grade-ninja/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middle-grade-ninja/support</a>

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Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to compete in a reality TV show? Sarah J. Schmitt's new release, Where There's a Whisk, introduces readers to Peyton Sinclaire, a young waitress who gets the opportunity of a lifetime when she becomes a competitor of a teen reality TV show. If Peyton wants to win a scholarship to her dream culinary school, she'll need to navigate through harsh judges, aggressive competitors — and even a love triangle. Sarah J. Schmitt joins Chelsea Regan and takes us behind the scenes of Where There's a Whisk. Purchase Where There's a Whisk This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm. Buy audiobooks while supporting your local bookstore. Libro.fm has a special offer for Bookstacked readers. Get TWO audiobooks for the price of one with your first month of membership when using the code Bookstacked. Click here to get started. Get in touch … Let your voice be heard! There are several ways you can get in touch with us and interact with the show. Your messages might be included in the next episode!  Record and send us a voice message! Follow and talk to us through Twitter! Send us an old-fashioned email!  Follow the guest and host …  Sarah J. Schmitt: SarahJSchmitt.com, @sarahjschmitt (Instagram), @SJSchmitt (Twitter) Chelsea Regan: @pluckybookmark (Instagram), @chelsearegan17 (Twitter)

Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to compete in a reality TV show? Sarah J. Schmitt's new release, Where There's a Whisk, introduces readers to Peyton Sinclaire, a young waitress who gets the opportunity of a lifetime when she becomes a competitor of a teen reality TV show. If Peyton wants to win a scholarship to her dream culinary school, she'll need to navigate through harsh judges, aggressive competitors — and even a love triangle. Sarah J. Schmitt joins Chelsea Regan and takes us behind the scenes of Where There's a Whisk. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/13690/9780762496815" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Purchase Where There's a Whisk</a> This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://Libro.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Libro.fm</a>. Buy audiobooks while supporting your local bookstore. <a href="http://Libro.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Libro.fm</a> has a special offer for Bookstacked readers. Get TWO audiobooks for the price of one with your first month of membership when using the code Bookstacked. <a href="https://bookstacked.com/librofm" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get started</a><a href="https://bookstacked.com/librofm" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">.</a> Get in touch … Let your voice be heard! There are several ways you can get in touch with us and interact with the show. Your messages might be included in the next episode! <ul> <li><a href="https://anchor.fm/bookmarked/message" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Record and send us a voice message!</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/bookmarkedya" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Follow and talk to us through Twitter!</a></li> <li><a href="https://bookstacked.com/podcast-feedback/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Send us an old-fashioned email!</a></li> </ul> Follow the guest and host … <ul> <li>Sarah J. Schmitt: <a href="https://www.sarahjschmitt.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SarahJSchmitt.com</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahjschmitt/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@sarahjschmitt</a> (Instagram), <a href="https://twitter.com/SJSchmitt" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@SJSchmitt</a> (Twitter)</li> <li>Chelsea Regan: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pluckybookmark/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@pluckybookmark</a> (Instagram), <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaRegan17" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@chelsearegan17</a> (Twitter)</li></ul>

Bringing reality TV to YA with Sarah J. Schmitt ('Where There's a Whisk')