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First Chapters: Atomic Habits (with Barbara Boyd)
Abigail is joined by nonfiction book coach expert, Barbara Boyd, to analyze James Clear's nonfiction book (a personal growth book) phenomenon, ATOMIC HABITS. What makes this deep dive particularly interesting is that...
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First Chapters: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (with Savannah Gilbo)
A special episode that shares a part of Abigail and Savannah's latest Book Notes conversation!Â
In this episode, Abigail and book coach companion Savannah Gilbo share a piece of their latest Book Notes Book Club...
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Howard Yoon ON: The Core Components of a Book Proposal, Reveals and Results of the DOJ-PRH Antitrust Trial, and How Publishing Merges Art and Commerce
Abigail sits down with Howard Yoon, a literary agent and principal of the Ross Yoon Agency. Howard specializes in narrative nonfiction, history, memoir, science, current events, politics, and popular culture.
In this...
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Dani Abernathy ON: The Enneagram Personality Test and Why it Might Be a Writer's Next Favorite Tool
Abigail sits down with book coach and fantasy writer, Dani Abernathy, to discuss a unique tool that Dani uses with her clients: the Enneagram Personality Test.
Many writers love personality tests (Abigail included),...
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Maria Vicente ON: WTF is a Literary Agent, How She Supports Her Clients, and First Chapters that Hook
Abigail sits down for an insightful conversation about agenting and craft with Senior Literary Agent, Maria Vicente, of P.S. Literary Agency.Â
While Maria has a love for and strong list of children’s books and graphic...
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Gail (Gigla) Hayes ON: How Words and Music Inspire Change (a Tribute to Her Joy and Life)
This week's episode deviates from the normal Lit Match episode structure in order to honor the life of Abigail's aunt, Gail Hayes, who was a talented writer, devoted mother and wife, and active fundraiser—some of her...
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First Chapters: Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover (with Savannah Gilbo)
This week, book coach and developmental editor Savannah Gilbo joins Abigail for a first chapter deep dive analysis of a Colleen Hoover mega-hit, UGLY LOVE. This is also a particularly special episode because it pulls...
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First Chapters: Lessons in Chemistry (with Sarah Dickinson)
Today, Abigail brings on a guest who is an avid reader and professional book reviewer—and popular podcast host!—Sarah Dickinson. Together, they take a first chapter deep dive analysis of one of 2022’s most popular...
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Andrea DeWerd ON: The Writing Community's Mass Departure from Twitter and Book Marketing Strategies that Work for Authors
Abigail sits down with book marketing expert (with 13 years Big 5 publishing experience), Andrea DeWerd, to discuss the writing community's mass departure from Twitter. Â
In this conversation, Andrea explains what's...
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First Chapters: The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory (with Book Coach Rona Gofstein)
Come join Abigail and certified book coach, Rona Gofstein, as they analyze the first chapter of bestselling author Jasmine Guillory’s USA Today bestselling novel, THE WEDDING DATE. Â
Abigail and Rona explore many of...
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CeCe Lyra ON: Layered Stories that Exemplify Good Writing, Why Publishing is so Competitive, and the Importance of Persistence over Insistence
Join Abigail as she interviews CeCe Lyra, Associate Literary Agent at P.S. Literary Agency and the brilliant co-host of the popular writing podcast, The Shit No One Tells You About Writing. Abigail’s said it in more...
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First Chapters: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (with Bestselling Author Jennifer Klepper)
Come join Abigail and USA Today bestselling author, Jennifer Klepper, as they perform a first chapter deep dive analysis of Celeste Ng’s bestselling masterpiece, LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE.
Abigail and Jennifer agree,...
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