Matt and Jeanne chat with middle-grade author and graphic novelist, Karina Evans about her writing routine, juggling genres, navigating writing advances ... oh, and the days when she was an intern for Pipeline!

Lots of great writing advice that we all need to hear.

Resources from this episode:
Karina's website
Karina on IG: @karinaewrites
Karina's Linktree

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Chantelle Aimée Osman shares advice on queries, editing, and the first 50 pages. And there's talk of upholstery. Just listen. You won't regret it.

Resources:

• Chantelle's Symposium "Beyond the Query: The First 50 Pages" (on Wednesday, July 23rd ... all registrants receive a copy of the recording)
• Chantelle's Symposium Host Page
• Chantelle's Website
• 22 Literary (for Chantelle's consulting services)

Chantelle on Socials:

• IG: @SuspenseSiren
• X: @SuspenseSiren
• BlueSky: @suspensesiren.bsky.social

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Matt and Jeanne chat with Clay Stafford—author, producer, actor, poet, and liver of life. Honestly, the list of his talents is longer than this episode.

Listen to Clay's story of breaking in, the importance of networking, the power of the hustle, and tips for writing in multiple mediums and working with mentors. The advice might just change your perspective on the craft of writing.

Check Clay’s site, and sign up for his Success Points newsletter. He also has an educational platform, The Balanced Writer.

Of course, mystery and thriller fans should check out Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference, and sign up for Killer Nashville Magazine (free)

Follow Clay on social media:
Facebook
X: @ClayStafford
IG: @claystafford

Enter a Book Pipeline Competition:
Book Pipeline (Unpublished and Adaptation)

Need critique?
Submit to Book Pipeline's Workshop

Join a Symposium session:
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@StoryWillSaveU
@CDugganBooks
@jeannevb
@SPMJM
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