Episodes: 32
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Estimated listeners: < 100
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 60 subscribers
Instagram: 69 followers
Publicly listed emails
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Ami McConnell - Traditional Publishing Process; Role Of Literary Agents; Advances, Royalties, And Contracts; Evaluating Fit For Authors
Amy Nielsen - Query Letter Strategy; How Agents Read Submissions; Common Mistakes; Positioning And Comps
Annalisa Summea - Assembling An Author Support Team (editors, Agents, Coaches); Evaluating Fit; Red Flags; Developmental Vs Industry Support
The First Book: Navigating the Path to Publication with Debut Author Patricia Shanae Smith
September 08, 2026
What does it really take to go from aspiring writer to published author?In this episode of Debut Writers, host Anne Brooks sits down with debut author Patricia Shanae Smith to talk about the journey behind publishing her first book—the challenges, lessons, unexpected moments, and decisions that helped turn her manuscript into a published work.Patricia shares an inside look at what she learned while navigating the path to publication and offers encouragement for writers who are still working t...
From Editor to Bestselling Author; Jennifer Moorman on Traditional Publishing
September 01, 2026
What does it really take to turn writing into a successful publishing career?In this BONUS episode of Debut Writers, Anne Brooks sits down with USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Moorman, whose career has taken her from editor to independently published author to traditionally published bestseller.Drawing on her experience as a former senior editor at HarperCollins and now a full-time author, Jennifer pulls back the curtain on what writers need to know before pursuing publication. We talk ...
Debut Writers Episode #4, Series 6 The Future of Publishing: Understanding Publishing Paths with Morgan James Founder David Hancock
April 28, 2026
What’s the best way to publish your book in today’s market? 📚In this episode of Debut Writers, we sit down with David Hancock, founder of Morgan James Publishing and often called the father of hybrid publishing, to break down the three main publishing paths every writer should understand: traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing.We discuss the pros and cons of each route, why author ownership matters, how publishing has changed over the years, and what writers need to kn...
The Editor's Half Hour · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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The publicly listed email for Debut Writers: annbrooksauthor@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates Debut Writers reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Debut Writers typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional publishing industry experience (e.g., literary agent, editor, publishing coach) with teachable expertise in specific author-facing processes (querying, contracts, traditional publishing path, selecting collaborators). Common among recent guests: Track record working with authors through agenting/editing/publishing pipelines; Known for practical educational content (courses, coaching, books, workshops, or recurring client-facing expertise); Credibility in contracts/royalties or submission evaluation (where applicable). Recent guests include Ami McConnell, Amy Nielsen, and Annalisa Summea.
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
Recent episodes cover Publishing, Literary Agent, Query, Contracts, and Manuscript. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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