Thu, 27 February 2020
In this episode, recorded back in *coughcough* November, Bridget and Jen do an all-questions-all-the-time deep dive into our Tumblr inbox. Among other things we discuss sex in YA, the relative value of an MFA, and disclosure of advances. This episode is so outdated that the RWA is barely an organization anymore and one of the agents mentioned is no longer agenting! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed in this episode: Leigh Bardugo - The Ninth House |
Wed, 16 October 2019
In which Bridget and Jen discuss the seasons of love er, publishing, query length, POV and tense, and more! Thank you to this week's donors, Kristin and Joy! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed in this episode: Discussed in this episode: Publishing is Hard by Dongwon Song |
Sat, 28 September 2019
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss That Article, money in publishing, and asking questions. Thank you to this week’s donors, John, Jen, and Lana! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed in this episode: How To Lose a Third of a Million Dollars Without Really Trying by Heather Demetrios |
Fri, 30 August 2019
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss trigger warnings, author responsibilities, and rapid release scheduling, among other things. Thank you to this week’s donors, Alice, Alison, and Alyssa! Thank you also for arranging your names alliteratively. Thank you to Michael for writing in with your great writers block tip! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed in this episode: Leigh Bardugo - The Ninth House |
Sun, 28 July 2019
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss inciting incidents, raising the stakes, word count, comp titles, and more! This episode’s topic was suggested by John Appel on twitter! Got suggestions for beating writer’s block? We’d love to hear them for our next episode! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Thank you to Sigrid and Daniel, our latest donors! Discussed in this episode: Lois McMaster Bujold - The Curse of Chalon |
Fri, 31 May 2019
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss author self-advocacy, navigating cliques, and general author survivalship. Special thanks to our donors this week, L.T., Bridget, and Maria! Discussed in this episode: Lana Wood Johnson - Technically, You Started It Daniel Mallory Ortberg - Texts From Jane Eyre Blair Thornburgh - Ordinary Girls Megan Bannon - The Bird and the Blade Karen Thompson Walker - The Dreamers Cyril Hare - With A Bare Bodkin N.K. Jemisin - The Inheritance Trilogy Nick Hornby - Ten Years in the Tub Rebecca West - Black Lamb and Gray Falcon |
Mon, 6 May 2019
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss what the heck happened midway through episode 59, what happens when an agent moves agencies, contingency plans for becoming George RR Martin famous, and more! Thanks to this week’s donors, Felicity and Debbie!
Discussed in this episode: “Sometimes things that are expensive are worse.” Goon (Movie) Laura Sebastian - Ash Princess Ellen Goodlett - Rule Alex White - A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe Rory Power - Wilder Girls Jeff Vandermeer - Annihilation Jeff Vandermeer - Finch Connie Willis - To Say Nothing Of The Dog Connie Willis - Doomsday Book Victoria Dennault - Score L.A. Witt - Rebound |
Tue, 19 March 2019
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss the merits, drawbacks, and etiquette of twitter pitch contests, talk about when to leave your agent (again??) and the relative usefulness of constant vigilance. Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed In This Episode: #DVPit |
Thu, 31 January 2019
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss synopses, writing on proposal, and how freaking cold it is outside. Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Thank you to Jim, our latest donor! Discussed In This Episode: Anna Todd – After Amazon | B&N | IndieBound |
Thu, 17 January 2019
In this episode we discuss New Years’ Resolutions, Jen’s intense desire for compliments, throwing away all your books, and the authors we aren’t allowed to discuss anymore. Thanks to our donors: John, March, and Anon!! Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed In This Episode: Maureen Johnson – Truly Devious Amazon | B&N | IndieBound |
Sun, 18 November 2018
In this episode, an update on the nationwide Bevi shortage, Queries & How We Do Them, and a grab bag of questions from across the internet! No new donors at time of recording, but THANK YOU to everyone who has donated & all our listeners! Quote of the episode: “Your brain is an asshole, and you have to trick it” Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed In This Episode: Jaime Benn, Tyler Seguin, Alexander Radulov on Instagram |
Sun, 18 November 2018
In this episode, Bridget & Jen talk career longevity, branding, R&Rs, and mental health disclosure. Thank you to this week’s donors: Marty, Carrie, Julia, and Katie! Listen to the episode here. Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed In This Episode: Why Did Marvel Fire Comics Writer Chuck Wendig? |
Tue, 16 October 2018
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss world building likes/dislikes, DM etiquette, and what it means to be tall. Thank you to this week’s donors – Martine, Claire, Will, Ally, and Julia! *at one point in this episode, Jen says Mansfield Park when she means Sense & Sensibility. Listen to the episode here. Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed In This Episode: DitchDiggers (Hugo-Winning!) |
Thu, 23 August 2018
Like the podcast? Support us by leaving a review, rating us on iTunes, or by using our affiliate links to purchase one of the books you’ve heard us talk about. NB: Affiliate links not working this week, except for Indiebound. You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi. Thank you to this week’s donors! Discussed In This Episode: “Agent Danielle Smith’s Former Clients Speak Out” by Claire Kirch |
Wed, 1 August 2018
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss the closing of Lupine Grove Literary and best practices for when your agent turns out to be toxic. NB: Next episode will be our FIFTIETH EPISODE! We will be doing ALL QUESTIONS, ALL THE TIME for this episode, so be sure to get them in before THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 at 6pm. Listen to the episode here. Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) Thank you to this week’s donors! You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed In This Episode: Agent Danielle Smith Accused of Fraud, Lupine Grove Closes |
Sun, 1 July 2018
In this episode Jen and Bridget discuss art under The Circumstances, the relative futility of the high road, and comfort viewing. Quote: “the smoking rubble of what was once a functioning infrastructure” NB: We recorded this episode in Jen’s aunt’s apartment, and someone starts vacuuming in the apartment above at the 54-56 minute mark. Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Thank you SO MUCH to our supporters who donated reently: Michael, Julia, Persephanie, Anon, Kate, Isabel Yap, Leanne, Cool Shades Anon, & Keke! Discussed In This Episode: Angie Thomas - The Hate U Give Amazon | Indiebound |
Tue, 5 June 2018
In this episode we discuss which hills to die on, the dangers of handshake deals, and our (least) favorite contract clauses, as well as general contract dos and don’ts. NB: We realized midway through the episode that we had supporters this week, so the thanks come at the end! Our apologies for the omission. NBB: We’re nearly at 50 episodes! Got ideas for what we could do for the big 5-0? Leave ‘em in the ask box or let us know on email! Listen to the episode here. Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed in this episode: Twilight Zone – “Time Enough at Last” |
Thu, 24 May 2018
In this episode Jen and Bridget discuss the differences between YA and adult, sex and violence, and Infinity War. Spoilers for Infinity War abound - see timestamp below if you want to avoid it. Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review!
Discussed In This Episode: RF Kuang – The Poppy War Amazon | B&N | Indiebound |
Wed, 2 May 2018
In which Jen and Bridget discuss their Perfect Days, the nitty gritty of processes, and drink the eight dollarest bottle of wine. Listen to the episode here. Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed In This Episode:
Anne Leonard – Moth & Spark Amazon | B&N | IndieBound Emma Mills – First & Then Amazon | B&N | IndieBound
Mette Harrison – The Bishop’s Wife Amazon | B&N | IndieBound Tracy Townsend – The Nine Amazon | B&N | IndieBound Catherynne M. Valente – Space Opera Amazon | B&N | IndieBound Leigh Bardugo – Six Of Crows Amazon | B&N | Indiebound Leigh Bardugo – Crooked Kingdom Amazon | B&N | IndieBound Tomi Adeyemi – Children of Blood & Bone Amazon | IndieBound Justina Ireland – Dread Nation Amazon | B&N | IndieBound Dhonielle Clayton – The Belles Amazon | B&N | IndieBound William Goldman – Adventures in the Screenwriting Trade Amazon | B&N | IndieBound |
Thu, 12 April 2018
Jen & Bridget talk about the revision and editing process and the best way to get to “A Faster No.” Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review! Discussed in this episode: Mette Harrison – The Bishop’s Wife Amazon | B&N | IndieBound |
Wed, 28 March 2018
Jen and Bridget take you through the confusing and splendiferous world of taking a book on submission to editors. Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review!
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Wed, 7 March 2018
Talkin’ bout description, having your characters do things, and the difficulties of imagination. Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review!
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Fri, 23 February 2018
In which Jen and Bridget attempt to compare writing to being an olympic figure skater and fail, mostly because neither of them know anything about figure skating (and because they don’t want to talk about sexual harassment in publishing.) Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (on our website! Currently only Amazon, but B&N and IndieBound to follow.) You can also buy us a coffee and donate on ko-fi.
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Mon, 5 February 2018
In which Jen and Bridget discuss professional jealousy, zero-sum agenting, and Jen’s feelings about the actor Adam Driver. NEWS: We are starting to share affiliate links for the books we discuss on the podcast. Currently Amazon is the only one set up, but as B&N and Indiebound come online we’ll b e adding those links to the post. Please consider purchasing a book through these links to support the podcast! |
Thu, 3 August 2017
In this episode we discuss voice, point of view, the seasons of publishing, and answering how we’re doing in “Trump-Adjusted Terms,” and discover that Jen doesn’t know what to call the pluperfect tense (she calls it past-past).
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Thu, 3 August 2017
“Ethan, you weird sweet goober.” Listen to the episode here. In this episode of the Shipping & Handling Book Club (#SHBookClub) we talk about Ethan of Athos by Lois McMaster Bujold. Check out Jo Walton’s discussion of the book, “Quest for Ovaries” on tor.com. Next up: Brothers in Arms! |
Thu, 20 July 2017
In this episode, Bridget and Jen speak to a whole crowd of awesome folks at the 2017 Nebula Awards Weekend, held in June in Pittsburgh, PA. “Come eat things with us, because you are also people.” Guests include: Barry Goldblatt, literary agent
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Fri, 28 April 2017
The all-singing, all-dancing, all-questions episode of Shipping & Handling. We discuss sensitivity readers, “write what you know,” revision, pitching novels in “dead” genres, and much, much more. ANNOUNCMENT 1: We will be doing another query critique episode! Please email your query (your query ONLY) to shippingandhandlingpodcast@gmail.com by Friday, May 19th if you would like it to be considered for the episode. ANNOUNCEMENT 2: More of a request for more information. We had a cool shades anon write in on tumblr and ask a question about past involvement in fandom and its effect on future publication prospects - can you write in to us with more information so we can give better advice? You can email or do another anon ask, whichever works. Thank you! |
Fri, 28 April 2017
In this episode we discuss Cetaganda by Lois McMaster Bujold. Mild spoilers about THE RAVEN BOYS by Maggie Stiefvater also contained therein. (I know.) For next time, we’re reading Ethan of Athos! You can listen to the episode here. |
Tue, 4 April 2017
Bridget & Jen read THE VOR GAME by Lois McMaster Bujold as part of the Vorkosigan Saga #shbookclub! |
Thu, 30 March 2017
In this episode we discuss the merits and drawbacks of Having A Plan as a writer. Quote of the episode: Jen: “I wonder what my thing is [that I dislike], besides characters being happy.” |
Sat, 31 December 2016
Well, some shit’s happened. In this episode, recorded December 5, 2016, Bridget and Jen discuss Recent Events, election-related depression, cheer-up media, and listicles. |
Sat, 31 December 2016
Notes for this episode: We realized midway through recording the regular episode that Bridget’s mic was turned around, so if she sound tinny that’s why.
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Mon, 21 November 2016
In this episode (recorded before the election, ahahah) Bridget and Jen discuss the basics of vetting agents, critique partners, and career moves. |
Mon, 7 November 2016
In this episode, Bridget snd Jen discuss the thinning boundaries between fans and creators, when your ship becomes a hassle, and what to do if you meet an editor out in the wild. We also wrap up our discussion of Maggie Stiefvater's THE RAVEN CYCLE. |
Mon, 15 August 2016
This episode is 90% shrieking “CORDELIA!!!” and 10% feudal nonsense. TW for abortion, child murder, ableism. You can listen to the episode here. The next book in the series is THE WARRIOR’S APPRENTICE! |
Tue, 9 August 2016
SPOILERS FOR THE RAVEN CYCLE FROM 17:57 ONWARD “Magic! History! Fast Cars! Crushing Poverty! Gayness!” In which Jen and Bridget talk about Maggie Stiefvater’s four-book YA series THE RAVEN CYCLE.
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Thu, 30 June 2016
In which Bridget and Jen basically just doodle little hearts that say ARAL + CORDELIA 4 EVA |
Thu, 16 June 2016
In which Jen, Bridget, and special guest Connor Goldsmith of Fuse Literary talk Captain America: Civil War, romance novelist pseudonyms, and the Best Vegas Story of All Time. |
Fri, 13 May 2016
In which Bridget & Jen talk about Falling Free, the first (chronological) volume in Lois McMaster Bujold's long-running Vorkosigan saga. Covered in this episode are such topics as how weird it is to have four arms instead of two, the relative radness of a harpsichord in space, and whether or not engineering jokes are funny. |
Fri, 13 May 2016
In this episode, Bridget and Jen ask each other Why Do You Read That? regarding middle grade and romance and are terrified for a good five minutes by a creature that may or may not be coming to attack. |
Wed, 4 May 2016
In this episode Jen recounts magical tales of her travel to the nation’s silliest city, the insanity of RT, and the details of the Shipping & Handling Book Club, plus much more!
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Thu, 31 March 2016
In this episode, Bridget and Jen talk the unbridled joy of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, the utility of abandoning oneself to the frozen winds, and the Shipping & Handling book club! |
Thu, 17 March 2016
In which Bridget and Jen discuss what happens when your agent moves agencies, failures to communicate, and get way drunker than we had planned. NB: When we recorded this episode, it came out to two hours, because we had a bottle of wine each, and our answers to three or four questions were so rambly that they weren’t useful. So those questions will hopefully get addressed in a future episode, and here is your (hopefully) nonsense-free episode in the meantime! NBB: In this episode we talk about doing a read of Lois McMaster Bujold, which we will talk more about in the next episode now that we’ve worked out the logistics! |
Tue, 16 February 2016
In which Bridget and Jen attend World Fantasy, define Barcon, and interview the delightful Steve Saffel, editor at Titan Books! |
Fri, 29 January 2016
In this episode, recorded in the distant past, Bridget & Jen discuss what makes a strong character that happens to be female, awkward acronyms, and just how many people you should query at one time from the same agency. Quote of the episode: “Publishing is Mars. You are Mark Watney, and you will die if you don’t grow potatoes.” |
Wed, 14 October 2015
Finally, the query episode! In this episode we critique the queries you sent in via email. Thanks so much to everyone who participated! |
Tue, 18 August 2015
In this episode, Bridget and Jen talk diversity, bigoted romance novels, how publishing is the worst, cowriting, and more. You can blame Jen for the awful title. |
Tue, 4 August 2015
In this episode Bridget and Jen talk reviews, Goodreads, trunk novels, and portal fantasy. |
Mon, 27 July 2015
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss agency (not the place where we work,) active versus reactive characters, “good YA” and more! Also, Jen says “sort of” approximately 36,000 times. ANNOUNCEMENT: We will be doing a query feedback/critique in an episode in August. If you would like to have your query discussed in an episode, please send it to shippingandhandlingpodcast at gmail dot com with the subject line FOR QUERY SHOW. No attachments, please. We will remove names and titles for anonymity. We may not be able to discuss all queries on the air. |
Sun, 5 July 2015
In which Bridget and Jen discuss Mad Max, Jurassic World, running in heels, how to be a writer-friend, how to forget the word “solstice,” and much, much more! |
Mon, 22 June 2015
Obviously the itle of this episode should be sung to the tune of Summer Lovin' from GREASE. In this episode, we discuss reading during the summer, audience and genre, communcation, small presses, and more! |
Wed, 6 May 2015
In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss the Hugo awards, Puppies, and whether it’s ever appropriate to do the bare minimum and call it a day. |
Tue, 7 April 2015
In this episode, we discuss youtube, authenticity, and how quickly we’d sell out if given the chance. (Very.) As always, any questions/feedback/topic suggestions can be sent to shippingandhandlingpodcast@gmail.com, @shipandhandling, or via our ask box on tumblr! |
Sat, 28 February 2015
This episode we talk time management, writing advice, and unsellable books.
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Sat, 14 February 2015
In this very special romance-themed episode of Shipping & Handling, we discuss our favorite fictional relationships and the difficulties of writing therein, take none of your questions because no one sent them in, and talk about what we're reading this week You can subscribe to us on iTunes and send us questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions to @shipandhandling on twitter or to shippingandhandlingpodcast@gmail.com. |
Sat, 31 January 2015
In this episode we discuss the upcoming meta project from Rainbow Rowell, how much comp could a comp title comp, and reading in and out of your genre. As always, please send us your questions, comments, or topic suggestions via email at shippingandhandlingpodcast at gmail dot com, or via our ask box on our website, or via twitter @shipandhandling! |
Fri, 16 January 2015
In which Jen & Bridget talk about their reading plans for 2015, their query pile wish lists, and how low their tolerances have become after three weeks away. As always, please leave us questions in our ask box or in our email, or via twitter @ShipAndHandling! |
Wed, 31 December 2014
In which Bridget and Jen count down their favorite reads of 2014 and look towards the future! As always, we welcome feedback, questions, and suggestions in our tumblr ask box or at shippingandhandlingpodcast@gmail.com. Happy New Year! |
Wed, 31 December 2014
In which we discuss RPF, monetizing fandom, and Jen Udden calls the Hugo awards. Recorded April 25, 2014. As always, we welcome questions, comments, and suggestions in our tumblr ask box or via email at shippingandhandlingpodcast@gmail.com. |
Wed, 17 December 2014
In which we talk about revising your book into a beautiful butterfly of fanciness. First posted 3/26/2014 |
Wed, 17 December 2014
In which 2014 comes in full of hope and promise only to give way to exhaustion and despair under the crushing weight of expectations (Or, reading books all the time is hard, y’all). First posted 2/14/2014. |
Wed, 17 December 2014
In which we talk about our reading in 2013 and our resolutions for 2014. And how much we both really love Fangirl, which you all already knew. Posted 1/14/2014. |
Wed, 17 December 2014
In which we discuss genre breakdowns, what our pretend boyfriend might be reading, and why you might not need to make your book a dystopia. First posted 11/12/2013. |
Wed, 17 December 2014
This week we had the marvelous Ryan Britt as our guest! Ryan is the former staff writer for Tor.Com and writes for many outlets. We talked about adapting works into film and television, and somehow managed to miss talking about Game of Thrones. First posted 11/8/2013 |
Wed, 17 December 2014
This week, we have a special guest in the form of Cici James, the amazing co-owner of the awesome bookstore Singularity & Company and the genius behind Save the Scifi and Save the Adventure Kickstarter campaigns. Cici is a cosplayer, academic, bookseller, and fan, and it was a true delight to have her on the show! This episode contains minor spoilers for James S.A. Corey's EXPANSE series. First posted 10/28/2013 |
Wed, 17 December 2014
In this episode, Bridget & Jen discuss love and romance, ships, slash, the pros and cons of starting your novel with a nameless woman being chased through the woods, and how to break into publishing (kind of.) First posted 10/21/2013 |
Wed, 17 December 2014
In which Jen & Bridget talk conferences, conventions, convocations, take your questions, and behave like consummate professionals. First posted 10/7/2013. |