This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, Bianca Marais (the bestselling author of 'The Witches of Moonshyne Manor') interviews authors, agents, editors and just about anyone and everyone who's involved in bringing a book to market. She's joined by her cohosts, literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra from P.S. Literary Agency, who read and critique query letters as well as opening pages in their Books with Hooks segment. Expect good advice, honest insights, and a few laughs along the way.
The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
Claim This Podcastby Bianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra
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This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, Bianca Marais (the bestselling author of 'The Witches of Moonshyne Manor') interviews authors, agents, editors and just about anyone and everyone who's involved in bringing a book to market. She's joined by her cohosts, literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra from P.S. Literary Agency, who read and critique query letters as well as opening pages in their Books with Hooks segment. Expect good advice, honest insights, and a few laughs along the way.
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
Beginning With The Three Cs
Literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra discuss manuscript critiques, focusing on emotional depth and reader engagement from the first page.
July 13, 2026
Shooting the Shit With Special Guest Alia Hanna Habib
Literary agent and author Alia Hanna Habib discusses her nonfiction writing career guide with host CeCe Lyra, sharing insights on book realities and publishing trends.
July 9, 2026
The First Guest on Books With Hooks is Publishing! & The Protagonist as an Outsider
Host Bianca Marais interviews debut author Ruth Newton about her publishing journey and the speculative fiction inspiration behind her novel 'The Carrier'.
419 total episodes available with 113 transcripts
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