Writing in Real Life
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga (I HUNT KILLERS) and publishing communications executive Morgan Baden discuss a range of related issues, from writing to parenthood.
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Episode 108: The One with Two White Chicks on a Beach
September 19, 2019 14:57 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWe had an AWESOME launch party! Jennifer Beals encounters Morgan’s aunt. Morgan and Barry visit an actual bookstore to see their book in the wild. Big transitions for Leia and Luke mean Barry and Morgan have more time with the kids…and less time with the keyboards. Links: Writing in Real Life — Episode 106: The One You Can Preorder Survey: Reading Before Bed Has Major Sleep, Health, and Lifestyle Benefits | Real Simple Morgan is Reading: The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo | Amazon | BN.com ...
Bonus Episode: The One that's Really Short
September 03, 2019 19:00 - 7.53 MBIt’s Pub Day for The Hive, Barry and Morgan’s book baby! #HasCassieSurfacedYet? Links: The Best Books of Fall 2019 | PEOPLE.com Order The Hive: Amazon | BN.com | Indiebound The Hive Launch Party Rate us on iTunes
Episode 107: The One with a Two-Book Deal
August 28, 2019 21:30 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBMorgan gets good news. Morgan gets good news. A cross-country trip with a 4-year-old! Barry does something he’s never done before and feels less bad about it than you’d imagine. Mmm; dried mango. Links: Preorder The Hive: Amazon | BN.com | Indiebound Barry tweets about his writing process Rate us on iTunes
Episode 106: The One You Can Preorder
August 15, 2019 23:09 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBAn update on Morgan’s leap of faith and work(s) in progress. Writers with day jobs and the world’s opinions of such. Barry takes on the preorder system. Also: Meet the sensational character find of 2019, the villainous…TweetStorm! Links: Preorder The Hive: Amazon | BN.com | Indiebound Morgan’s Agent: Kathleen Anderson (@KAndersonbird) / Twitter The Flash: Crossover Crisis: Green Arrow’s Perfect Shot: | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound Barry discusses Tobias Buckell and Patreon: Wri...
Episode 105: The One where Morgan is Preternaturally Chill
August 01, 2019 14:57 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBUpdates on marriage and the kids. Luke figures out the Apple Watch at age 2. Is it possible to become a successful author nowadays without using or being good at social media? “Be adequate!” Remember when Twitter was fun? What’s more important: talent or networking? Links: Jamie Attenberg Twitter thread on book releases 1-Star Reviews for The Hive Life Is Short and Then You Die: Mystery Writers of America Presents First Encounters with Murder | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound Teen...
Episode 104: The One with the Book-Shaming
July 17, 2019 13:32 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBUpdates on marriage and the kids. Luke figures out the Apple Watch at age 2. Is it possible to become a successful author nowadays without using or being good at social media? “Be adequate!” Remember when Twitter was fun? What’s more important: talent or networking? Links: Space Unicorn - Parry Gripp and Brianne Drouhard - YouTube Barry Lyga (barrylyga) on Myspace Study Finds Artists Become Famous Thanks to Networking He’s Writing 365 Children’s Books in 365 Days, While Holding Down a D...
Episode 103: The One without a Flaming Pile of Dung
July 05, 2019 02:14 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBMorgan finishes a book! How it feels to finish a book and turn it in: Satisfaction, doubt, joy, panic, all of it. Barry tries to convince his publisher not to publish his book. Listening to music while writing: Good idea or best idea? And Barry’s feelings on reviews. Links: Barry is Reading: Equations of Life by Simon Morden | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound Morgan is Reading: The Art of Breaking Things by Laura Sibson | Amazon | BN.com | Indiebound Morgan is Also Reading: Fleishma...
Episode 102: The One where They Swear They’re Back
June 19, 2019 23:59 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBCatching up on the last year: Morgan quits her job. They have their first signing. Barry can’t run around in his underwear any more. Why is the dishwasher always running? Links: The Upside Where Storytelling and Pop Culture Collide - BookCon 2019 Talking about The Hive: Writing in Real Life — Episode 101: The One where They Wrote a Book Together Preorder The Hive: Amazon | BN.com | Indiebound Morgan is a Cancer Barry is a Virgo Exclusive first look: The Flash joins forces with the Gr...
Episode 101: The One where They Wrote a Book Together
June 29, 2018 18:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBBarry and Morgan are happy to finally be able to talk about their book together, THE HIVE. Plus: What does Jennifer Beals have to do with this?
Episode 100: The One that Came after Episode 99
May 10, 2018 15:16 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBWe hit episode 100 and invites special guests Carolyn Mackler, Jon Skovron, Maggie Lehrman, and more!
Episode 99: The One where Barry Plans to Kill Half the Universe
April 20, 2018 14:10 - 28 minutes - 26 MBBarry FINALLY gets to talk about his super-secret mystery project: THANOS! How on earth does he live with himself writing Marvel AND DC? Who is “Brick Charles?” Babysitting in the modern age. Morgan marvels at The Secret History of Twin Peaks. And an update on the I HUNT KILLERS prequel.<p> Links: • Thanos Is Getting a Book [CORRECTED] • Flash Book Series: Amazon.com • Access (Character) - Comic Vine • DC vs. Marvel - Wikipedia • Avengers Infinity Wars Eyes Record Box Office Opening With $...
Episode 98: The One with Sex
April 06, 2018 12:55 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB<p>A man stupidly claims we don’t need women authors because he can write women just fine. (Dude…) Where is all the good sex in YA these days and why did it go away? Plus: Luke gives your hosts one hell of a scare and Barry has read a bunch of books for a change.<p> <strong><p>Links:</p></strong> <ul> <li><a href=“https://twitter.com/barrylyga/status/978643701743439873”>Barry's tweet about <em>Unedited</em></a></li> <li><a href="http://barrylyga.com/tag/the-book-that-will-kill-me/...
Episode 97: The One that’s Lucky
March 22, 2018 17:10 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThe pleasures and pains of returning to old projects. What do surfing and writing have in common? We’re gonna tell you! Plus: micro-progress is real progress, and believe it or not…Barry’s reading a book!
Episode 96: The One with a Bunch of Topics
March 12, 2018 12:53 - 33 minutes - 31 MBBarry says farewell to a wonderful librarian who left us too soon. Should publishing give huge advances to former Trump Administration officials? Why do readers feel betrayed when they learn a book is part of a series? Then we talk about our collaboration and rant about the five-star rating system. Links: 2018 Teen Book Fest Stephanie Squicciarini Obituary - Irondequoit, New York | Legacy.com Publishers already contacting Hicks about book deal: report | TheHill Hope Hicks Modeled for Gos...
Episode 95: The One where Morgan Finally Cares about Back Pain
February 22, 2018 00:36 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB<p>The literal pain of parenthood. Morgan still hates The Princess Bride. Act single for a better marriage. Barry talks on the phone — a lot. Do graphic novels deserve their own bestseller list? Barry explains his insane schedule. Plus: #metoo comes to kidlit.<p> <strong><p>Links:</p></strong> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.writinginreallife.com/episodes/2015/1/21/episode-1-the-one-that-came-first?rq=episode%201">Writing in Real Life — Episode 1: The One that Came First</a></li> <li...
Episode 94: The One During the Super Bowl
February 06, 2018 20:25 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWe’re back! Again! Our reach is more global than we thought. Lyga’s Law of Publishing rears its ugly head again. Editors who are also writers: Threat or menace? The benefits and drawbacks of working a day job while writing. Cool new imprints! The books Morgan’s body shuts down. Plus: Luke turns one! Links: A listener wishes Barry good health The birth of Lyga’s Law of Publishing: Writing in Real Life — Episode 29: The One where Morgan Makes a Comic Book Reference Your Book Editor Just Sna...
Episode 93: The One with Harsh Words, Guys
November 26, 2017 02:59 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBBarry thanks the listeners for their compassion. We know you like Morgan more than Barry, but guess who likes YOU? How much baby room monitoring is too much baby room monitoring? Plus: Something is wrong with the Internet. And it’s not just us saying that. Links: Tori Amos - Streets of Philadelphia (Bruce Springsteen cover) @ Beacon Theatre, NYC1 2017 - YouTube Miami Book Fair 2017 National Book Awards “Reading for All!” Dick Robinson receives Literarian of the Year Award from President ...
Episode 92: The One with Tantrums
October 27, 2017 23:11 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBWhy they’ve been AWOL. Yes, we talk about American Heart. Sorry. Also: We’re sick of Twitter. Links: The Flash: Hocus Pocus | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound Navigating the choppy waters of life with a ‘threenager’ - The Washington Post We talk about The Black Witch: Writing in Real Life — Episode 88: The One where It’s All about One Thing, Really AMERICAN HEART by Laura Moriarty | Kirkus Reviews Kirkus withdraws starred review after criticism. American Heart Review: Kirkus Edito...
Episode 91: The One where We Need a Dance Pope
September 22, 2017 16:15 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBA lot of parenting talk, including dance class, a quiz to determine if you’re ready for parenthood, and more. Barry goes viral. Sort of. Book doulas—yeah, they’re a thing. Why your first book has to be perfect. And how do you avoid the scourge of multitasking when you need to monotask (i.e., write)? Links: mother! (2017) - Rotten Tomatoes Are you ready for parenthood? A quiz for couples on the precipice. Barry goes “viral,” ‘90s style. (About halfway down the page, someone named “Ushgarak...
Episode 90: The One with Barry’s Deep, Dark Secret
September 08, 2017 01:31 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBDads apparently reduce childhood obesity by just…being dads? Trump is apparently killing publishing. Barry goes on a rant about spoilers and is called out for hypocrisy, then confesses a major children’s lit sin…and proceeds to diss a book you probably love. Sorry about that. Links: EWin Calling Series Ergonomic Computer Gaming Office Chair with Pillows - CLD - ewinracing Thrifter | Spend Where it Matters UCLA Ergonomics - Tips for Computer Users More playtime with dad linked to lower ob...
Episode 89: The One where Morgan Read a Dude
August 23, 2017 13:22 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBKids learn social media fails by watching their parents. Forget readers — how do you raise writers? The agony and the ecstasy of summer reading. Is sex the secret to getting boys to read? What you need to read in order to be a better writer. Plus: the collector mentality. Links: Parents’ social media habits are teaching children the wrong lessons - The Washington Post Dad recreates daughter's selfies | Daily Mail Online What Parents Can Do to Nurture Good Writers - The New York Times Wan...
Episode 88: The One where It’s All about One Thing, Really
August 11, 2017 01:12 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBYes, we discuss YA Twitter culture with regard to The Black Witch and that Vulture article. And then a brief parenting moment and some fun books to read as the world burns. Links: The Black Witch: An Epic Fantasy Novel (The Black Witch Chronicles) gone: Review: The Black Witch by Laurie Forest The Toxic Drama on YA Twitter Google manifesto spotlights hot-button issue of gender diversity Amazon.com: The Black Witch (The Black Witch Chronicles) (9780373212316): Laurie Forest: Books The B...
Episode 87: The One with Poopy in the Potty
July 26, 2017 19:02 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBWe swear this isn’t turning into a TV review podcast, but…we just have to spend some time on Younger and Friends from College. Is it OK for men to use female pseudonyms? What do you say to someone who is afraid to have kids? The economics of cookbooks. Plus: You knew it was coming: Potty training. Links: Younger | TVLAND.com Friends from College - Wikipedia Episode 3 · Friends From College · TV Review Friends From College takes on YA for some reason · TV Club · The A.V. Club Men Are Ap...
Episode 86: The One with Two Rants
July 11, 2017 00:38 - 37 minutes - 34 MBBarry is annoyed by Instagram without even being on it. And Barry is ready to lose it over Netflix…again. Morgan remains calm. Does financial success kill artistic risk? The new/old phenomenon of writers seeking patronage. Plus: Email from a new listener! Links: Barry's July ACLU fundraiser The squatter on Instagram Barry is the only Barry Lyga in the country Netflix to trial technology that hands control to viewers | Daily Mail Online Writing in Real Life — Episode 15: The One where Le...
Episode 85: The One where Barry is Aware that It’s the Wrong Flash
June 13, 2017 13:03 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBBarry is writing The Flash. ‘Nuff said! BookExpo and how it feels to be among the Book People. Barry and Morgan have a secret. The return of the million bad words and the madness of colored index cards. How do you raise a feminist son? (Spoiler alert: Books are involved.) Links: The Flash, Supergirl to get middle grade novels The Flash: Hocus Pocus preorder | Amazon Flashpoint (event) | Arrowverse Wiki LB School: Barry Lyga | Little Brown Library | Resources for Teachers & Librarians Th...
Episode 84: The One where It Is Happening Again
June 01, 2017 01:33 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBBarry and Morgan talk about Twin Peaks. A lot. Especially since it just might explain EVERYTHING about Barry’s writing. Do readers today demand more closure in books, and if so, why? Plus: How cool superheroes are and why geekdom should be for everyone, regardless of race, sex, or planet of origin. Links: Why Is ‘Twin Peaks’ So Influential? - The Atlantic Twin Peaks - Official Series Site | SHOWTIME The West Wing Episode Guide "Endings to be useful must be inconclusive." - Samuel R. Dela...
Episode 83: The One with a Time-Out
May 17, 2017 12:48 - 32 minutes - 30 MBCelebrating Mothers Day — good idea or selling out? Has the time come for time-outs? How parenting is like being Batman. (Guess which one of us came up with that.) The scourge of “idea debt” for writers, and how to break out of it. Plus: Barry has a book on the list of the 50 Best YA Novels of all time! Links: The Inventor of Mother's Day Disowned the Holiday, and So Should We All - The Atlantic "You know, like Caine in Kung Fu" Janet Lansbury Time's Up for 'Timeout' - The Atlantic Amer...
Episode 82: The One where Morgan Isn’t Pregnant Anymore
May 02, 2017 19:45 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWe’re back! The tale of the birth of their superhuman son. The mantras that got them through the early months of Luke’s life. Morgan starts a new project that isn’t a baby. Barry’s tour for BANG and its aftermath. Links: The Good Sleeper by Janet Krone Kennedy | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks The New Science of Siblings - TIME New Y.A. Novels Tackle Crime and Its Consequences (The New York Times reviews Bang) 'Bang' by Barry Lyga: EW Review Barry’s favorite movie: White Hunter...
Episode 81: The One where Morgan’s Still Pregnant
January 10, 2017 15:33 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBA shout-out for Barry??? Moms being attached to newborns and the dads who have nothing to do. The meaning of #FUSS! Barry fundraises for the ACLU. Keeping a diary…or not. Does losing hurt more than winning feels good? Links: How publishing houses weigh a decision like giving Milo Yiannopoulos a book deal. The whole Leslie Jones Twitter feud, explained | Lifestyle News for College Students | USA TODAY College Turns out Milo plagiarized a lot of his "poetry" from Tori Amos. Defends...
Episode 80: The One Right Before the Holidays
December 21, 2016 03:12 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBFirst toddler holiday season. What do you get for the kid who has everything? #firstworldproblems Morgan still hasn’t given birth. What exactly do babies remember and for how long? Morgan can’t distinguish between herself and her twin. A discussion of YA’s obsession with teen romance. Links: Girls Write Now Traces of Time Lost - The Atlantic On Normalizing Teen Singlehood in YA Song without Words by Ann Packer | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound American Girls: Social...
Episode 79: The One in the Deeply Uncomfortable Phase of Pregnancy
November 30, 2016 19:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBFollow-up on ebooks: Are sales REALLY down? Errors in published books. Also, follow-up on writers taking breaks. Morgan discovers that she likes writing. Did the election kill reading? Morgan’s theory of needing other parents. Plus: Isn’t there a better term for graphic novels? Links: ISBN Joanna Penn on drop in ebook sales: http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2016/07/25/author-voice/ (Specifically 19:00 to 21:35) http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2016/06/06/facebook-advertising-mar...
Episode 78: The One where Morgan Struggles
November 23, 2016 14:35 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBBooks can keep you sane. What does the election mean for fiction, particularly YA? Maybe ebooks aren’t the big deal everyone thought they were. When is it permissible to slack off on your writing? Thanksgiving advice for non-Americans. Splitting focus between your kids. Clingy post-nap toddlers. Links: Adult Books Sales Fell in First Half of 2016 Amazon vs. Hachette Luke Cage Sweet Christmas! Lath and plaster Magda Gerber and the Creative Child | Janet Lansbury Ba...
Episode 77: The One after Trump Wins
November 16, 2016 14:07 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBA necessary discussion of the distinction between a political podcast and an apolitical podcast. Parenting in the age of Trump. The web reveals which writers Barry writes like. Why is platform-shaming a thing? Links: A kid asks for Jazz to save us on Twitter Barry’s blog about the election After the Red Rain by Barry Lyga with Peter Facinelli & Robert DeFranco | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks Facebook, in Cross Hairs After Election, Is Said to Question Its Influence - The New York ...
Episode 76: The One with Veggie Burgers
November 10, 2016 14:06 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBMorgan is, like, the next Arthur Conan Doyle. What do authors wish they’d known when they first started their careers? The difference between institutional and commercial sales…and success. Letting your kids get bored can be good for them. The AAP revises its screen recommendations. (Whew!) Links: The Beast Burger | Beast Burgers | Beyond Meat - The Future of Protein™ Who Do You Write Like? Christa Desir's tweets Gordon Korman Resources for Infant Educarers Magda Gerb...
Episode 75: The One where Barry Talks A Lot
November 02, 2016 12:50 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBBarry has a book challenged; guess which one! After reading Bruce Springsteen’s memoir, Barry has an epiphany. Leia requests her favorite musician. Morgan plans and executes a toddler’s birthday party without any help. Links: Washington Parent Objects to Pixelated Genitals in Mangaman | Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Office for Intellectual Freedom | Offices of the American Library Association Banned Books Week | Celebrating the Freedom to Read: September 25- October 1, 2016 B...
Episode 74: The One not Sponsored by Sesame Place
September 30, 2016 01:18 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBA brief clarification from last week. Sesame Street vs. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse…to the death! Is a young writer more impressive than an old one? Who do you try to make happy when you write, and should it always be yourself? Practice vs. raw talent. Barry rants briefly about VOYA. Links: Sesame Place | Sesame Street Theme Park in Pennsylvania Mickey Mouse Clubhouse | Disney Junior Mickey Mouse Clubhouse - 'Hot Dog Dance' - Disney Official - YouTube Lora Kolodny's tweet about 30...
Episode 73: The One where They Saw Hamilton
September 22, 2016 00:16 - 33 minutes - 15.1 MBIs it all doom and gloom for publishing? Is there a secret room somewhere with the salvation of books? Should authors wish for salaries instead of royalties? What is the secret of Barry’s unpublished novel and its connection to Lin-Manuel Miranda? Plus: Morgan is writing again! Links: A Rough Six Months for Big Book Publishers Daniel Nayeri on Publishing Workman Publishing The origin of Knopf/Publishing as a gentleman’s industry Merritt Tierce on Publishing 'Love Me Back'...
Episode 72: The One with Cloudy Day Hermine
September 15, 2016 15:44 - 31 minutes - 14.2 MBMorgan abandons Barry. Leia’s vocabulary explodes…along with her temper. The mystery of children’s YouTube. Puppies vs. children. Is there such a thing as vacation with a kid? And is there really even such a thing as a YA novel? Links: Hurricane Hermine peters out An example of a YouTube video with 29 million views that Leia likes Scrubs on what it's like to have a baby Slice Literary Conference Panel: The Sex Talk Barry's quote on Twitter The Millions : There Is No S...
Episode 71: The One that’s Short
September 01, 2016 16:47 - 14 minutes - 6.69 MBEveryone is sick and Morgan doesn’t want to talk about it. She’s willing to talk about a new sale, though! Plus: New writing plans! Links: Motherwell – Telling all sides of the parenting story Morgan is Reading: You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound Barry is Reading: Uprooted by Naomi Novik | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound Rate us on iTunes
Episode 70: The One in which Morgan Bites the Bullet
August 25, 2016 13:49 - 34 minutes - 16 MBMorgan finally goes too far and insults The Princess Bride. What writers shouldn’t worry about (but do anyway). Do starred reviews matter? On-site daycare can be good for business. Bullet journaling: chicken soup for the soul? Links: The Princess Bride The Never-ending Story The Princess Bride by William Goldman | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound Barry's new book: The Secret Sea | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound Dahlia Adler's Twitter thread on what writers shoul...
Episode 69: The One where They’re Alone in the House
August 19, 2016 00:18 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBLeia discovers the curse of imagination. A lovely email from a friend. Working on spec: Should you? When? Why? “Money flows to the writer.” Find the mistake in The Secret Sea and win a prize! Morgan guests on another podcast — shock! Horror! Links: Pretend Play | What to Expect Separation Anxiety Why swearing is good for you — Quartz Rejection, Part 14 - News From MENews From ME Writer Beware®: The Blog: PublishAmerica Is Now America Star Books The Secret Sea | Amazon ...
Episode 68: The One where Leia Drops the F-Bomb
August 03, 2016 13:37 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBLeia burns up. Barry has a long talk with himself. Morgan asks the audience for advice. The power of positive thinking turns out to backfire. Do you lose yourself as a person when you become a parent? Cursing around your children: Great idea or greatest idea? Links: Watch President Barack Obama Full Speech At The DNC 2016 - YouTube Watch Hillary Clinton's full speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention - YouTube Thinking positive is a surprisingly risky manoeuvre | Aeon Ess...
Episode 67: The One with Another One on the Way
July 28, 2016 19:38 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBBarry and Morgan (and Leia!) survive their move! Barry surrenders to day care, with plenty of guilt. A rant about professionalism. Giving up on a manuscript. New projects for Morgan and Barry. Links: Eugene’s comment on Leia’s sleeping and baby nightmares Pregnancy Brain: Myth or Reality? On Being an Aging Children’s Writer - Just Thinking Morgan Recommends: The Diviners by Libba Bray | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound Morgan is Reading: Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray |...
Episode 66: The One Right Before the Move
June 15, 2016 22:35 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBThe Orlando shooting, bad conference experiences, home improvement woes, and a baby that won’t sleep. Also: Barry and Morgan each start working on new projects! Links: Orlando nightclub shooting: Read about the victims - Orlando Sentinel The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound WubbaNub | WubbaNub Infant Pacifiers Rate us on iTunes
Episode 65: The One with Melissa
June 08, 2016 18:05 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBSpecial guest Melissa Walker (UNBREAK MY HEART, LET’S PRETEND WE NEVER MET) fills in for Morgan! We discuss different ways of getting published, writing with more than one kid, and how writing a book doesn’t prepare you for the next one. Plus: On spec vs. proposal, and the horror of ranking. Links: Melissa’s website Carolyn Mackler Doug Stewart at Sterling Lord Sassy magazine Episode 20: The One where Leia Goes to a Bar Mitzvah (and we talk about the value of twenty minut...
Episode 64: The One where They’re Moving
June 01, 2016 23:22 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBFamiliarity breeds contempt…for your own book. Sensitivity readers. You can’t make everybody happy. Leia reverses her position on sleep. And a big announcement. Links: Barry’s tweet about hating his book Sensitivity Readers — Writing in the Margins 4 out of 5 dentists... Bizarro World Growing Pains Episode #150: "There Must Be a Pony" SCBWI New Jersey | 2016 June Conference Rate us on iTunes
Episode 63: The One with Sensible Screentime
May 25, 2016 01:05 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBMorgan damns Barry with faint praise. Mornings! Showers! Is the “limit your kid’s screentime” notion an anti-feminist plot? Barry’s theory that multiple TVs lead to divorce. Plus, Morgan preps for her first writing conference…and makes a soul-searching confession. Links: This Mom Is Extraordinarily Tired Of Making Dinner The debate over screen time is really about moms, not kids. Appliances and their impact: the ownership of domestic technology and time spent on household work Bi...
Episode 62: The One with Eight Followers, Maybe Twelve
May 17, 2016 17:43 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBMorgan is obsessed with Snapchat. Follow-up on programming your brain and baby paranoia. Leia climbs on a truck. Vacations are good. New ideas for stories! The scourge of outlining. Morgan publishes an essay. Pitching vs. blogging. The frustration of being ignored by editors and agents. Links: This 10-Minute Routine Will Increase Your Clarity And Creativity — Life Learning — Medium Melissa Walker Episode 61: The One without a Daddy Blogosphere Imperious Leader - Wikipedia, the...
Episode 61: The One without a Daddy Blogosphere
May 12, 2016 17:16 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBDoes a debut have to be big? Guess what: Your sales aren’t determined by the quality of your book. Are celebrity memoirs worth the massive cost? Morgan has opinions about Captain America: Civil War. The (missing) narrative of the Stay-At-Home Dad. Links: Debut novels: Why new authors are making millions | EW.com Mad Men - Don breaks up with Dr. Faye Miller over the phone - YouTube "I hope she knows you only like the beginnings of things." Captain America: Civil War Black Panth...
Episode 60: The One with Sylvia Plath on Zoloft
May 03, 2016 18:15 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBLeia visits the doctor three times in four days. Revisiting Lyga’s Law of Publishing: Barry signs a contract and explains why it takes so long. Science says: writers and psychotics are the same. (Morgan disagrees.) Don’t be a jerk on the internet. Morgan psyches out Barry. Barry goes nuts over a new book. Links: Writing in Real Life — Episode 33: The One with Royalties The Neurological Similarities Between Successful Writers And The Mentally Ill | Thought Catalog http://www.warren...