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Basic Pitches

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★★★★★
5
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50 episodes
Language
English
Date created
2020/11/18
Latest episode
2022/06/28
Average duration
58 min.
Release period
10 days

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Anna and Emily offer angst, tips, and laughter for your writing journey.

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49: Q&A with Emily Thiede
2022/06/28
Anna chats with Emily about her debut book THIS VICIOUS GRACE. Out now and available for purchase wherever books are sold! Emily Thiede Linktree THIS VICIOUS GRACE
48: Building in Breaks with Tracy Badua
2022/06/21
Anna chats with Tracy Badua, author FREDDIE vs. THE FAMILY CURSE, about studying comedy, how to keep MG (and all audiences) turning the page, as well as how to use emotions to dive deep into character. Plus, she gives excellent advice on how to build in time for yourself when schedules get hectic! Tracy Badua Linktree Buy Freddie vs. The Family Curse
47: 5 Writing Myths Debunked
2022/05/31
Write every day! Kill your darlings! Don't you dare think about a sequel! Anna and Emily debunk these writing myths and so much more. Also, they talk about zombies and serotonin. THIS VICIOUS GRACE SIGNED PRE-ORDER
46: An Evolving Process with Sonora Reyes
2022/05/24
Anna chats with Sonora Reyes, debut author of THE LESBIANA'S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL, about how our writing process evolves for the better, how to make scenes irreplaceable, how there's power in finding people who believe in YOU, and how revision is truthfully the key to unlocking a book's true potential. Sora Reyes Website THE LESBIANA'S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL Info on #QPOCChat
45: Taking Chances with Maggie Giles
2022/05/17
Anna chats with Maggie Giles, debut author of THE THINGS WE LOST. They discuss women's fiction, taking chances on independent presses, and the importance of a supportive community. Maggie Giles Website THE THINGS WE LOST on Barnes and Noble
44: Using Character to Create Plot with Catherine Bakewell
2022/05/03
Anna chats with Catherine Bakewell, debut author of WE ARE THE SONG. Together they chat about coping with a long writing journey, using character arcs as a method for plotting, how musicals are perfect examples of character beats, and... garlic bread with god. Buy WE ARE THE SONG now Catherine Bakewell's Website Catherine Bakewell on Instagram
43: Q&A with Emily and Anna
2022/04/26
Anna and Emily answer listener questions about whether to think about sequels, how to move onto another project when you're querying, and... why we are so cute???? Basic Pitches on Twitter Basic Pitches on Instagram Basic Pitches on Anchor
42: Updating Retellings for a Modern World with Lillie Lainoff
2022/04/19
Anna chats with debut author Lillie Lainoff about bringing modern themes to retellings, changing up the pacing of novels to represent chronic illness, and the importance of research! Lillie Lainoff's Website ONE FOR ALL on Goodreads
41: Memoirs with Taylor Harris
2022/04/05
Emily has an insightful chat with Taylor Harris about memoirs, the crossover of fiction to non-fiction writing, and the power of telling personal stories. Taylor Harris Website
40: The Power of Beat Sheets
2022/03/29
Anna and Emily discuss how beat sheets can really help when you're stuck-- especially if you draw from all different types of beat sheets!
39: When to Let Go with Alexandria Rogers
2022/03/22
Anna sits down with Alexandria Rogers to talk about her MG debut THE WITCH, THE SWORD, AND THE CURSED KNIGHTS as well as how to use worldbuilding as more than a backdrop and when to let go of a project that doesn't resonate anymore. Alexandria on Twitter Alexandria on LinkTree Buy THE WITCH, THE SWORD, AND THE CURSED KNIGHTS
38: Pitch Wars Wrap Up and Catching Up
2022/03/15
Anna and Emily spend time talking about Pitch Wars and their latest projects. Info About Pitch Decks Anna's Instagram -- For Writerly Tips Basic Pitches on Twitter Basic Pitches on Instagram

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5 out of 5
37 reviews
★★★★★
allyallyallybug 2021/12/02
Must listen!
Basic pitches is my absolute favorite podcast. Anna and Emily are so genuine, enthusiastic, and just plain fun. Every week, they share thoughts on wri...
★★★★★
Allnamestaken15 2021/10/12
What a great podcast!
Fun, informative, and a great time, like hanging out with writing friends!
★★★★★
Duh pinning 2021/09/30
Currently getting caught up
I’ve seen tweets from Emily and Anna and found their content helpful. The podcast is even better! Their content is helpful for writers and is so easy ...
★★★★★
jellopants1821 2021/08/29
Love this
It’s the perfect blend of craft knowledge and listening to two friends having fun with each other. They’ve covered a ton of really great topics and ap...
★★★★★
lima*bean 2021/05/16
Awesome podcast!
Anna and Emily are filling a void in my podcast list with such cheer and heart. Love this pod.
★★★★★
meinzert 2021/04/19
Favorite Podcast Ever
I love this podcast so much. Listening to it is like hanging with friends. Emily and Anna are hilarious. They also give such good advice. I save episo...
★★★★★
Momunculus 2021/03/23
Inspiring!
I love this podcast, I’m always excited to write after listening to an episode
★★★★★
M_T23 2021/02/17
Incredibly relatable
Love the name, love the content, love the personalities! Cannot recommend this enough!
★★★★★
balomus 2021/02/08
So down to earth!
Anna and Emily are two genuine personalities that you instantly relate to. What they are building with this podcast is going to be an amazing and beau...
★★★★★
LSmittyWrites 2021/01/22
Candid, humorous, and helpful advice!
Love this podcast. Emily and Anna are the right balance of close enough to the query trenches to remember exactly what it’s like (without rose-colored...
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