Paper Trail

The one where we calculate how many months we can live off our advance money, discuss the process of having rights reverted back to us on past books, and rejoice in the way finding the right research materials can end writer’s block. Resources mentioned: Highlights Foundation Retreat Highlights Whole Novel Genre Course Writing In Italy Retreats for writers in all career stages-hosted by YA author...

The one where we ponder what exactly determines "good sales numbers," get comfortable with starting over, and realize that publishing is built on the compost pile of failure. Resources mentioned: National Education Association Read Across America Scholastic Book Fair  Tomes and Textiles: Tiktok A Crown for Corina Spanish Translation Claribel's Twitter Thread Jean Flynn Award Walter A...

The one where we discuss the pros and cons of festivals, examine why there are no BIPOC Romantasy phenoms, and critique the worst publishing advice we've ever received. Connect with Jennifer Chen online: ⁠⁠ Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Twitter⁠ ⁠⁠ Buy Jennifer's books⁠⁠ Connect with Candace Buford online: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bu...

The one where we talk about balancing writing with full time work and being gentle to ourselves so that we can be kind to our creativity. We also examine burnout and awards season highs and lows. Connect with Adrianna Cuevas online: ⁠ Website⁠ ⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠ Twitter ⁠ Buy Adrianna Cuevas' books⁠ Connect with Jamie Ofelia online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The one where we reflect on our highs and lows of 2023, our seasons of productivity, and our hopes for 2024. We also introduce a new segment in which we spill the publishing tea regarding a white author who targeted authors of color with one-star reviews. Resources mentioned: Teen Book Fest by the Bay TLA Conference Pacemaker.press Connect with S. Isabelle online: Website Instagram Twitter Buy S....

The one where we chat about our goals for the end of the year, post-debut slumps, and our querying journeys. Resources mentioned: #DVpit Query Shark Eric Smith query tips Latinx Pitch Connect with Laekan Zea Kemp online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Laekan's books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Register for Laekan's Debut Aut...

The one where we talk with literary agent Monica Rodriguez about the agent/author relationship, setting boundaries, and maintaining our mental health as authors. Resources mentioned: Margins Writing Conference Find a Lovely Life (Monica’s Blog)  Monica’s Manuscript Wish List  Pacemaker Planner #FinishUrBookFall NaNoWriMo Connect with Emily Inouye Huey online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠I...

The one where we embrace the chaos of publishing, dig into author finances and LLC structures, and talk school visits. Charity gives words of wisdom. Resources mentioned: The Best Kept Book Connect with Laekan Zea Kemp online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Buy Laekan's books⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Register for Laekan's Debut Author Boot Camp⁠⁠⁠⁠ 20% discount code: P...

The one where we talk about author branding and crossing genres. Resources mentioned: Tomes & Textiles breaks down Laekan's launch event ⁠Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott ⁠ Connect with Emily Inouye Huey online: ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Buy Emily's books⁠ Connect with Candace Buford online: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Buy Candace's books⁠ Connect with Jamie Ofelia onli...

The one where we introduce ourselves. Connect with Candace Buford online: ⁠Website⁠ Twitter⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Buy Candace's books⁠ Connect with Jamie Ofelia online: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Buy Jamie's books⁠ Connect with Charity Alyse online: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Buy Charity's books⁠ Connect with Laekan Zea Kemp online: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Buy Laek...