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The Novel Writers Podcast

Brianna Labuskes, Meredith Hambrock

Booking Overview

This writer-focused craft and publishing podcast is primarily a co-hosted expert discussion, with occasional external guests such as literary agents who offer practical industry guidance. Suitable pitches include literary agents, acquiring editors, published novelists, developmental editors, and other publishing professionals with concrete expertise in writing, representation, or the book business; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 13

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

novelwriterspodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Brianna Labuskes - USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction and psychological thrillers.

Meredith Hambrock - Literary thriller writer, television writer, and small press editor.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working literary agents, editors, published novelists, and publishing professionals with direct expertise in writing craft, representation, editing, or the book industry.
Required Achievements:  
Professional publishing experience, Representation of authors, Publication of fiction, Editorial or small-press experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Abby Saul - Querying, Comparison Titles, The State Of Publishing, Common Query Mistakes, And Genre Trends.

Recent Topics

Novel Writing, Publishing, Literary Agents, Editing, Fiction

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Episode Thirteen: Dialogue

October 13, 2026

You know the famous first line, but did you also know Pride & Prejudice has a killer entire first chapter, which is almost entirely dialogue? Bri and Mer use Jane’s brilliance to chat about all the ways dialogue can be used to convey setting, stakes, personality and character dynamics when done well. They also give their hot take on eavesdropping at coffeeshops and dole out advice about when to use adverbs in dialogue tags. Come for Mer’s theatrical turn as Mrs. Bennett and stay to find o...

Episode Twelve: Stakes

September 29, 2026

Could these references be any more millennial? Bri and Mer chat about how to add stakes–low and high–to your manuscript, how to make zany set-ups feel important, and how knowing your characters makes it all so much easier. Come for the advice about creating ticking clocks in the plot and stay for us gushing over How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Books DiscussedRavenous by Sara Cooper The Oxford Guide to Scandal and Lies by Kate Westbury

Episode Eleven: Burnout

September 15, 2026

Can you still get burnout when you’re doing your dream job? Join Bri and Mer as they chat about *gasp* ambition, tapped creative wells and figuring out how to push yourself just the right amount. Come for the commiserating over the fact that writing is really, freaking hard and stay for the ladies’ new dream job that’s everything the movies say it is. Books MentionedDissection of a Murder by Jo MurrayRavenous by Sara Cooper

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Novel Writers Podcast?

The Novel Writers Podcast is hosted by Brianna Labuskes and Meredith Hambrock. Its publicly listed email is novelwriterspodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Novel Writers Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Novel Writers Podcast: novelwriterspodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Novel Writers Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Novel Writers Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Novel Writers Podcast?

The Novel Writers Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working literary agents, editors, published novelists, and publishing professionals with direct expertise in writing craft, representation, editing, or the book industry. Common among recent guests: Professional publishing experience; Representation of authors; Publication of fiction. Recent guests include Abby Saul.

How hard is it to get booked on The Novel Writers Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Novel Writers Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Novel Writing, Publishing, Literary Agents, Editing, and Fiction. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

novelwriterspodcast@gmail.com

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