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
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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
September 21, 2026
Shooting The Shit About The AI Creativity Loop And Book Emergencies
Literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra discuss the hidden work of agents and the impact of AI on storytelling in this interview.
September 17, 2026
Writing Insights From the Greats: Isabelle Allende and Jodi Picoult
Literary agent CeCe Lyra interviews bestselling author Isabel Allende about storytelling, creativity, and the writing life, offering insights into discipline and the creative process.
September 14, 2026
Shooting the Shit About The End of Nonfiction And Immersive Trends In Fiction
Literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra discuss evolving publishing trends, including immersive fiction and the decline of nonfiction, offering insights for authors and the industry.
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[…] She sent me a galley of this book because I was commenting on her Instagram about how it looked great. And then I started this one, and this one's great. So it is called Artificial Intimacy, Who We Become When We Talk to Machines by MIT professor Sherry Turkle. It is so good. I missed the cover again. Very nice cover. Yeah. Oh, nice. Because I was at the spa, I didn't have my pen or pencil with me to underline passages. So I was like dog earring different sections. But I actually, I got back to my desk and I highlighted a few things that I will share because this book is so good. So it doesn't come out for a couple more weeks, but definitely pre-order this if you're interested in this type of thing. […]
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