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In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss awards nominations, six figure deals, how much we love fake dating, Jen’s sputtering rage and fascination about Theranos, and more!

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In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss the merits, drawbacks, and etiquette of twitter pitch contests, talk about when to leave your agent (again??) and the relative usefulness of constant vigilanc…

In this episode Jen and Bridget discuss SurveyGate, finding the right agenting fit as an author, and more! 

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In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss synopses, writing on proposal, and how freaking cold it is outside.

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In this episode we discuss New Years’ Resolutions, Jen’s intense desire for compliments, throwing away all your books, and the authors we aren’t allowed to discuss anymore.

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In this episode Bridget & Jen discuss shipping, the Tumblrpocalypse, and face mites. Happy New Year! 

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In this episode, an update on the nationwide Bevi shortage, Queries & How We Do Them, and a grab bag of questions from across the internet!

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In this episode, Bridget & Jen talk career longevity, branding, R&Rs, and mental health disclosure. 

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In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss world building likes/dislikes, DM etiquette, and what it means to be tall. 

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In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss the closing of Lupine Grove Literary and best practices for when your agent turns out to be toxic. 

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In this episode Jen and Bridget discuss art under The Circumstances, the relative futility of the high road, and comfort viewing.

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In this episode we discuss which hills to die on, the dangers of handshake deals, and our (least) favorite contract clauses, as well as general contract dos and don’ts. 

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In this episode Jen and Bridget discuss the differences between YA and adult, sex and violence, and Infinity War. Spoilers for Infinity War abound - see timestamp below if you want to avoid it. 

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In which Jen and Bridget discuss their Perfect Days, the nitty gritty of processes, and drink the eight dollarest bottle of wine. 

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Jen & Bridget talk about the revision and editing process and the best way to get to “A Faster No.” 

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Jen and Bridget take you through the confusing and splendiferous world of taking a book on submission to editors.  

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Talkin’ bout description, having your characters do things, and the difficulties of imagination. 

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In which Jen and Bridget attempt to compare writing to being an olympic figure skater and fail, mostly because neither of them know anything about figure skating (and because they don’t want to talk …

In which Jen and Bridget discuss professional jealousy, zero-sum agenting, and Jen’s feelings about the actor Adam Driver. 

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