Writers & Wonders
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<p>Two writers, 2000 kms apart, wonder about writing and publishing. Bi-weekly podcast.</p>
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3/10/2026
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May 5, 2026
Write What You Know or Not? Imagination vs Reality in Writing
<p>In this episode, we explore the age-old question of whether writers should stick to writing what they know or venture into unfamiliar territory. We share personal experiences, existing examples from literature, and practical insights on balancing imagination and authenticity in storytelling.</p><p></p><p>Keywords:</p><p>writing advice, write what you know, creativity, research, storytelling, author insights, literary inspiration</p><p></p><p>Key topics:</p><p>The debate on writing what you know versus imagination</p><p>How research enhances storytelling</p><p>Examples from Emily Brontë, Taylor Jenkins Reid and other authors</p><p>Balancing authenticity and creativity in fiction</p><p>The role of personal experience in character development</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Writing and Wondering</p><p>00:08 The Debate: Write What You Know or Not?</p><p>07:00 Personal Experiences in Writing</p><p>16:43 Criticism and Reader Expectations</p><p>24:57 Finding Balance in Writing</p><p>28:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p><p></p><p>Keep up with us: </p><p>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@writerswonderspodcast" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@writerswonderspodcast</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/writerswonderspodcast/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/writerswonderspodcast/</a> </p><p>YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@WritersWondersPodcast" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@WritersWondersPodcast</a> </p>
April 21, 2026
The Comp Games: May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor
<p>In this episode, we discuss the art and science of finding the perfect book comps for query letters. We share practical tips on genre research, reading strategies, and how to navigate the emotional and strategic aspects of comping.</p><p></p><p>Keywords:</p><p>querying, book comps, publishing, genre research, writing tips, author advice</p><p></p><p>Key topics:</p><p>Finding the right comps for your manuscript</p><p>Using Goodreads and social media for genre research</p><p>The importance of reading books fully for accurate comps</p><p>Timing and recentness of comps in querying</p><p>Creative resources like playlists and movie comparisons</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 The Querying Journey Begins</p><p>02:18 Finding the Right Comp Titles</p><p>04:45 The Role of Goodreads and Amazon</p><p>07:10 Reading for Comps: The Balance</p><p>09:45 The Importance of Recent Titles</p><p>12:08 Navigating Success and Popularity for Comps</p><p>14:50 Creative Comping: Beyond Books</p><p>17:05 The Art of Comping: Finding Your Fit</p><p>19:35 Final Thoughts on Comp Titles</p><p></p><p>Resources:</p><p>Goodreads - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com</a> </p><p>Reese's Book Club - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reesesbookclub.com" target="_blank">https://www.reesesbookclub.com</a> </p><p></p><p>Keep up with us: </p><p>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@writerswonderspodcast" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@writerswonderspodcast</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/writerswonderspodcast/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/writerswonderspodcast/</a> </p><p>YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@WritersWondersPodcast" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@WritersWondersPodcast</a> </p>
April 7, 2026
Querying: Mistakes, Pet Peeves & Wishes
<p>In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of querying agents, sharing personal experiences (including Yerim’s famous intern story), strategies we find good, and tips for navigating the whole querying process effectively. Petra also has a big favour to ask of literary agents at the end.</p><p></p><p>Key topics:</p><p></p><p>Querying process and strategies</p><p>Personal experiences with rejection and feedback</p><p>Resources and tools for finding agents</p><p>Personalization and customization of query letters</p><p>Understanding agent wishlists and preferences</p><p></p><p>Keywords:</p><p></p><p>writing, querying, agents, publishing, manuscript, submission, literary agents, writing tips, author journey, publishing process</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p></p><p>00:00 The Excitement of Querying</p><p>03:58 Strategizing the Querying Process</p><p>07:52 Navigating Feedback and Responses</p><p>11:33 Finding the Right Agents</p><p>15:37 Personalizing Your Query Letters</p><p>23:11 The Challenges of Querying</p><p>31:44 Looking Ahead in the Querying Journey</p><p></p><p>Resources:</p><p></p><p>Query Tracker - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://querytracker.net/" target="_blank">https://querytracker.net/</a></p><p>Manuscript Wishlist - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/" target="_blank">https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/</a></p>
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