Jon Slangerup

Anna chats with debut middle grade author Erik Jon Slangerup about nostalgic settings, the helpful necessity of genre, and... dare we say, author age in publishing?! It's heartwarming and funny just like MOLLY AND THE MACHINE, his new 80s adventure middle grade book.  Erik Jon Slangerup Website Buy Molly and the Machine  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Anna chats with debut middle grade author Erik Jon Slangerup about nostalgic settings, the helpful necessity of genre, and... dare we say, author age in publishing?! It's heartwarming and funny just like MOLLY AND THE MACHINE, his new 80s adventure middle grade book. <a href="https://www.erikjonslangerup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erik Jon Slangerup Website</a> <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Molly-and-the-Machine/Erik-Jon-Slangerup/Far-Flung-Falls/9781534497993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy Molly and the Machine</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

Author Interview: Nostalgic Settings with Erik Jon Slangerup

Anna and and Lyssa Mia Smith continue their exploration of the balance between mental health and writing by looking at things in the publishing industry that try to steal your happiness: comparison, doubt, guilt, and more!  Lyssa Mia Smith Website Mary Oliver Quote BIG MAGIC by Elizabeth Gilbert THE PRACTICE by Seth Godin  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Anna and and Lyssa Mia Smith continue their exploration of the balance between mental health and writing by looking at things in the publishing industry that try to steal your happiness: comparison, doubt, guilt, and more! <a href="https://www.lyssamiasmith.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lyssa Mia Smith Website</a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/8009293-it-is-six-a-m-and-i-am-working-i-am" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary Oliver Quote</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BIG MAGIC by Elizabeth Gilbert</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Shipping-Creative-Work/dp/0593328973/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+practice+shipping+creative+work&amp;qid=1657588822&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=The+Practice+shipping%2Cstripbooks%2C262&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE PRACTICE by Seth Godin</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

51: FINDING THE JOY: Joy Thieves

While Emily is away doing debut events with THIS VICIOUS GRACE, Anna chats with future-debut author and podcast veteran Lyssa Smith. This episode marks the start of their special segment: Finding the Joy. Today, they chat all about deliberate practice, how to make the most out of every ounce of feedback, and how to study the pros in the most effective ways. **REMEMBER** Leave a review for THIS VICIOUS GRACE on GoodReads or Amazon!  Emily Thiede Linktree Lyssa Smith Website REVELLE on GoodReads Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

While Emily is away doing debut events with THIS VICIOUS GRACE, Anna chats with future-debut author and podcast veteran Lyssa Smith. This episode marks the start of their special segment: Finding the Joy. Today, they chat all about deliberate practice, how to make the most out of every ounce of feedback, and how to study the pros in the most effective ways. **REMEMBER** Leave a review for THIS VICIOUS GRACE on GoodReads or Amazon! <a href="https://linktr.ee/EmilyThiede" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Thiede Linktree</a> <a href="https://www.lyssamiasmith.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lyssa Smith Website</a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59580983-revelle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">REVELLE on GoodReads</a> Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

50: FINDING THE JOY: Deliberate Practice

Anna chats with Emily about her debut book THIS VICIOUS GRACE. Out now and available for purchase wherever books are sold!  Emily Thiede Linktree THIS VICIOUS GRACE  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Anna chats with Emily about her debut book THIS VICIOUS GRACE. Out now and available for purchase wherever books are sold! <a href="https://linktr.ee/EmilyThiede" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Thiede Linktree</a> <a href="https://www.bluebirdbookstop.com/product-page/pre-order-a-signed-copy-of-this-vicious-grace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS VICIOUS GRACE</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

49: Q&A with Emily Thiede

Tracy Badua

Anna chats with Tracy Badua, author FREDDIE vs. THE FAMILY CURSE, about studying comedy, how to keep MG (and all audiences) turning the page, as well as how to use emotions to dive deep into character. Plus, she gives excellent advice on how to build in time for yourself when schedules get hectic!  Tracy Badua Linktree Buy Freddie vs. The Family Curse  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Anna chats with Tracy Badua, author FREDDIE vs. THE FAMILY CURSE, about studying comedy, how to keep MG (and all audiences) turning the page, as well as how to use emotions to dive deep into character. Plus, she gives excellent advice on how to build in time for yourself when schedules get hectic! <a href="https://linktr.ee/Tracybwrites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracy Badua Linktree</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/Tracybwrites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy Freddie vs. The Family Curse</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

48: Building in Breaks with Tracy Badua

Write every day! Kill your darlings! Don't you dare think about a sequel! Anna and Emily debunk these writing myths and so much more. Also, they talk about zombies and serotonin.  THIS VICIOUS GRACE SIGNED PRE-ORDER  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Write every day! Kill your darlings! Don't you dare think about a sequel! Anna and Emily debunk these writing myths and so much more. Also, they talk about zombies and serotonin. <a href="https://www.bluebirdbookstop.com/product-page/pre-order-a-signed-copy-of-this-vicious-grace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS VICIOUS GRACE SIGNED PRE-ORDER</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

47: 5 Writing Myths Debunked

Sonora Reyes

Anna chats with Sonora Reyes, debut author of THE LESBIANA'S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL, about how our writing process evolves for the better, how to make scenes irreplaceable, how there's power in finding people who believe in YOU, and how revision is truthfully the key to unlocking a book's true potential.  Sora Reyes Website THE LESBIANA'S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL Info on #QPOCChat   ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Anna chats with Sonora Reyes, debut author of THE LESBIANA'S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL, about how our writing process evolves for the better, how to make scenes irreplaceable, how there's power in finding people who believe in YOU, and how revision is truthfully the key to unlocking a book's true potential. <a href="https://www.sonorareyes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sora Reyes Website</a> <a href="https://www.sonorareyes.com/lesbianas-guide-to-catholic-school" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE LESBIANA'S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL</a> <a href="https://www.sonorareyes.com/qpocchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Info on #QPOCChat</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

46: An Evolving Process with Sonora Reyes

Anna chats with Maggie Giles, debut author of THE THINGS WE LOST. They discuss women's fiction, taking chances on independent presses, and the importance of a supportive community. Maggie Giles Website THE THINGS WE LOST on Barnes and Noble--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Anna chats with Maggie Giles, debut author of THE THINGS WE LOST. They discuss women's fiction, taking chances on independent presses, and the importance of a supportive community. <a href="https://maggiegiles.com/the-things-we-lost/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maggie Giles Website</a> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-things-we-lost-maggie-giles/1141239554" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE THINGS WE LOST on Barnes and Noble</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

45: Taking Chances with Maggie Giles

Catherine Bakewell

Anna chats with Catherine Bakewell, debut author of WE ARE THE SONG. Together they chat about coping with a long writing journey, using character arcs as a method for plotting, how musicals are perfect examples of character beats, and... garlic bread with god.  Buy WE ARE THE SONG now Catherine Bakewell's Website Catherine Bakewell on Instagram  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Anna chats with Catherine Bakewell, debut author of WE ARE THE SONG. Together they chat about coping with a long writing journey, using character arcs as a method for plotting, how musicals are perfect examples of character beats, and... garlic bread with god. <a href="https://holidayhouse.com/book/we-are-the-song/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy WE ARE THE SONG now</a> <a href="https://www.catherinebakewell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catherine Bakewell's Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catbake/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catherine Bakewell on Instagram</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

44: Using Character to Create Plot with Catherine Bakewell

Anna and Emily answer listener questions about whether to think about sequels, how to move onto another project when you're querying, and... why we are so cute????  Basic Pitches on Twitter Basic Pitches on Instagram Basic Pitches on Anchor  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Anna and Emily answer listener questions about whether to think about sequels, how to move onto another project when you're querying, and... why we are so cute???? <a href="https://twitter.com/2basicpitches" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Basic Pitches on Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/2basicpitches/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Basic Pitches on Instagram</a> <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Basic Pitches on Anchor</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

43: Q&A with Emily and Anna

Anna and Emily offer angst, tips, and laughter for your writing journey.

Anna chats with debut author Lillie Lainoff about bringing modern themes to retellings, changing up the pacing of novels to represent chronic illness, and the importance of research!  Lillie Lainoff's Website ONE FOR ALL on Goodreads  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Anna chats with debut author Lillie Lainoff about bringing modern themes to retellings, changing up the pacing of novels to represent chronic illness, and the importance of research! <a href="http://www.lillielainoff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lillie Lainoff's Website</a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51238708-one-for-all" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ONE FOR ALL on Goodreads</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

42: Updating Retellings for a Modern World with Lillie Lainoff

Taylor Harris

Emily has an insightful chat with Taylor Harris about memoirs, the crossover of fiction to non-fiction writing, and the power of telling personal stories.  Taylor Harris Website  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Emily has an insightful chat with Taylor Harris about memoirs, the crossover of fiction to non-fiction writing, and the power of telling personal stories. <a href="https://www.tayloraharris.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taylor Harris Website</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

41: Memoirs with Taylor Harris

Anna and Emily discuss how beat sheets can really help when you're stuck-- especially if you draw from all different types of beat sheets!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Anna and Emily discuss how beat sheets can really help when you're stuck-- especially if you draw from all different types of beat sheets!--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

40: The Power of Beat Sheets

Anna sits down with Alexandria Rogers to talk about her MG debut THE WITCH, THE SWORD, AND THE CURSED KNIGHTS as well as how to use worldbuilding as more than a backdrop and when to let go of a project that doesn't resonate anymore.  Alexandria on Twitter Alexandria on LinkTree Buy THE WITCH, THE SWORD, AND THE CURSED KNIGHTS  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Anna sits down with Alexandria Rogers to talk about her MG debut THE WITCH, THE SWORD, AND THE CURSED KNIGHTS as well as how to use worldbuilding as more than a backdrop and when to let go of a project that doesn't resonate anymore. <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexandriaeR_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alexandria on Twitter</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/alexandriaer_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alexandria on LinkTree</a> <a href="https://www.lbyr.com/titles/alexandria-rogers/the-witch-the-sword-and-the-cursed-knights/9780759554573/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy THE WITCH, THE SWORD, AND THE CURSED KNIGHTS</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

39: When to Let Go with Alexandria Rogers

Anna and Emily spend time talking about Pitch Wars and their latest projects. Info About Pitch Decks Anna's Instagram &lt;-- For Writerly Tips Basic Pitches on Twitter Basic Pitches on Instagram--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Anna and Emily spend time talking about Pitch Wars and their latest projects. <a href="https://twitter.com/byrachelmoore/status/1438131755442216973?s=20&amp;t=PKqV6oQQu8gBF16YLdUJcQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Info About Pitch Decks</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annarmercier/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna's Instagram</a> &lt;-- For Writerly Tips <a href="https://twitter.com/2basicpitches" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Basic Pitches on Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/2basicpitches/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Basic Pitches on Instagram</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

38: Pitch Wars Wrap Up and Catching Up

Emily chats with debut middle grade author Katryn Bury about her book DREW LECLAIR GETS A CLUE, out March 1st!  Katryn Bury's Website Drew Leclair Gets a Clue on Goodreads   ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Emily chats with debut middle grade author Katryn Bury about her book DREW LECLAIR GETS A CLUE, out March 1st! <a href="https://www.katrynbury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katryn Bury's Website</a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56957154-drew-leclair-gets-a-clue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Leclair Gets a Clue on Goodreads</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

37: Middle Grade Mysteries with Katryn Bury

Welcome to season 2, Pitches! Anna and Emily sit down with Meg Long, debut author of COLD THE NIGHT, FAST THE WOLVES, and chat about sci-fi, adventure stories, and where ideas come from!  Meg Long LinkTree Meg Long on Instagram Emily Thiede LinkTree Anna Mercier on Instagram Basic Pitches on Twitter Basic Pitches on Instagram   ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Welcome to season 2, Pitches! Anna and Emily sit down with Meg Long, debut author of COLD THE NIGHT, FAST THE WOLVES, and chat about sci-fi, adventure stories, and where ideas come from! <a href="https://linktr.ee/heyitsmeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meg Long LinkTree</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heeeyitsmeg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meg Long on Instagram</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/EmilyThiede" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Thiede LinkTree</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annarmercier/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Mercier on Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/2basicpitches" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Basic Pitches on Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/2basicpitches/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Basic Pitches on Instagram</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

36: Sci-Fi with Meg Long

Anna and Emily wrap-up season one with reflections on the past, brainstorming for the future, and plenty of shout outs and thanks to listeners! We'd like to dedicate this episode to our friend K.L. Burd who will always be a member of this family.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

Anna and Emily wrap-up season one with reflections on the past, brainstorming for the future, and plenty of shout outs and thanks to listeners! We'd like to dedicate this episode to our friend K.L. Burd who will always be a member of this family.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

35: Season One Wrap-Up

While there weren't any interviews during the event, Anna sat down and chatted with several writers after YALLFest. There are plenty of great pieces of information throughout including advice from Lyssa Smith about not comparing yourself to others, finding joy in reader experience from Lauren Blackwood, information about a writing workshop from Jamye Smith, and do's and don'ts from fellow podcaster Jenna Devillier.  Writing with the Soul workshop by Adrienne Young Jamye Smith on Instragram From Spark to Shelf with Jenna Devillier REVELLE on Goodreads by Lyssa Smith Lauren Blackwood Linktree Emily Thiede Linktree  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

While there weren't any interviews during the event, Anna sat down and chatted with several writers after YALLFest. There are plenty of great pieces of information throughout including advice from Lyssa Smith about not comparing yourself to others, finding joy in reader experience from Lauren Blackwood, information about a writing workshop from Jamye Smith, and do's and don'ts from fellow podcaster Jenna Devillier. <a href="https://www.adrienneyoungbooks.com/writingwiththesoul" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Writing with the Soul workshop by Adrienne Young</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thejamyesmith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jamye Smith on Instragram</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-spark-to-shelf/id1561481752" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Spark to Shelf with Jenna Devillier</a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59580983-revelle-revelle?from_search=true&amp;from_srp=true&amp;qid=qTqa0H7zrV&amp;rank=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">REVELLE on Goodreads by Lyssa Smith</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/LaurenBlackwood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lauren Blackwood Linktree</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/EmilyThiede" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Thiede Linktree</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

34: YALLFest Wrap-Up

What's with these titles lately? Are Anna and Emily hungry? Stressed? Both?! Whatever the reason, they chat about ways to keep yourself motivated and going when things get tough.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message

What's with these titles lately? Are Anna and Emily hungry? Stressed? Both?! Whatever the reason, they chat about ways to keep yourself motivated and going when things get tough.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/basicpitches/message</a>

33: Writing Cookies

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