The Gatecrashers Podcast
STORM THE GATES OF PUBLISHING with VP and literary agent Amanda Luedeke and novelist Charis Crowe.
Teaming up to talk about both sides of publishing (self-publishing and traditional), Amanda and Charis share their combined twenty years of experience in the industry from both sides of the desk. They offer a glimpse behind the "gates" as they share the realities, opportunities, and difficulties of the publishing world.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor and Luedeke. In her 10+ year career she's done business with top-tier publishers and independent houses. www.macgregorandluedeke.com
Charis Crowe is a marketer, speaker, freelance editor, and longtime aspiring author who for years stood at the gates of traditional publishing only to choose the self-publishing path.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2022
136 First Page Review, Vol. 4
The Gatecrashers read first-page submissions and offer comments and critiques.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.
Charis C…
135 Press Releases for a Book
Yes, authors can write and pitch their own press releases. The Gatecrashers discuss how.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.
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134 Create Your Story Bible
Create your very own story bible! Free story bible templates found here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yq5ncpjcevpjfleuwcwfd/h?dl=0&rlkey=cjfh2b3bmkmelqav2qu02213b
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent …
133 First Page Review Vol 3
The Gatecrashers read first-page submissions and offer comments and critiques.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.
Charis C…
132 Getting Your Book Translated -
The Gatecrashers share a tip on an easy way to get your book translated.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.
Charis Crowe is…
131 First Page Review Volume 2
The Gatecrashers read first-page submissions and offer comments and critiques.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.
Charis C…
130 Newsletter Tips for Authors
What content should you put into your author newsletter? The Gatecrashers have some tips.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.…
129 First Page Review, Vol. 1
The Gatecrashers read first-page submissions and comment on the craft.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.
Charis Crowe is …
128 Atomic Habits for Writers
The Gatecrashers discuss James Clear's Atomic Habits and how it can help writers.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.
Charis …
127 Quick Self-Pub Tip
The Gatecrashers discuss a simple omnibus tip to generate sales.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.
Charis Crowe is a market…
126 Let's Talk Crypto
The Gatecrashers chat about their favorite cryptocurrency.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.
Charis Crowe is a marketer and…
125 How to Have a Successful Writers Conference Experience
Conference season is upon us! The Gatecrashers give four tips for a successful conference experience.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented…
124 Free First Page Review
The Gatecrashers want to see your first pages!
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.
Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer…
123 Agents Uncensored, Volume 5
Ever wondered what literary agents REALLY think? The Gatecrashers offer a glimpse into their uncensored thoughts.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she…
122 Brandon Sanderson Is Disrupting Book Publishing
Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson has raised over $23M in 4 days on Kickstarter. The Gatecrashers discuss how this move is disrupting the book industry.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice P…
121 Agents Uncensored Volume 4
Ever wondered what literary agents REALLY think? The Gatecrashers offer a glimpse into their uncensored thoughts.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she…
120 Agents Uncensored Part 3 - Fiction Edition
Ever wondered what literary agents REALLY think? The Gatecrashers offer a glimpse into their uncensored thoughts.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she…
119 When Authors Are Stuck in Creator Mode
Most authors think they are marketing when they are actually creating. Listen in as the Gatecrashers unpack the dangers of creating more things.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at…
118 Building a Community as an Author
Forget followers. Authors need to build communities. The Gatecrashers dive into what this means and how to do it.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she…
117 Agents Uncensored Volume 2
Ever wondered what literary agents REALLY think? The Gatecrashers offer a glimpse into their uncensored thoughts.
Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she…