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Hosted by Demi Michelle Schwartz · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 93 episodes
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Welcome to Literary Blend: A Publishing Podcast, hosted by Demi Michelle Schwartz. Tune into new chapters every other Sunday to hear insightful conversations with authors, agents, editors, and other publishing industry professionals. There’s no perfect recipe for chasing a dream in publishing, but Demi hopes this show gives you the ingredients to bake yours into reality.
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I’m so honored to bring you chapter eighty-eight of Literary Blend with Chaylee McCleese about pursuing publishing as a chronically ill author. Chaylee really opened up during our conversation, sharing what writing means
Chapter eighty-six of Literary Blend is truly one for the books! Literary agent Matthew Valdez sat down with me to talk about the humanity of publishing, from the magic of falling in love with a story to the challenges t
Would you like to build up your publishing credits while querying? I hope so! Racquel Sims joined me for chapter eighty-five of Literary Blend to chat all about the personal and professional benefits of growing a publish
Are you looking for ways to bring deeper authenticity to your young adult manuscripts? If so, chapter eighty-three of Literary Blend is for you. Avery Timmons joined me on the show to chat about writing personal teen exp
Have you ever noticed how your writing can be affected by your emotions? If so, this is totally normal. For chapter eighty-two of Literary Blend, Lexi Heathermoor sat down with me to chat about emotional shifts and the c
If you’re pursuing traditional publishing, waiting is an unavoidable part of every step in the process. For chapter eighty-one of Literary Blend, one of my author friends, Z. T. Fairfax, joined me to chat about surviving
For authors who write horror and other dark genres, it’s important to handle difficult topics, like death and grief, in an accurate and respectful way. I couldn’t be more excited to share chapter eighty of Literary Blend
As authors, we find light and hope through writing, and Mickey Black joined me for chapter seventy-nine of Literary Blend to cover this relatable topic. From putting words on the page to process experiences and emotions
On the heels of World Poetry Day and with National Poetry Month coming in April, there’s no better time to cover poetry on Literary Blend. Alana Avellino joined me for chapter seventy-eight to pull back the poetry curtai
You want readers to discover your books, right? Sure you do! In chapter seventy-seven of Literary Blend, Leah Paulos joined me to cover book publicity in today’s media landscape. No matter what path to publication you’re
Are you ready to go back in time and solve a mystery? Sure you are! I’m delighted to share chapter seventy-six of Literary Blend with Norman Woolworth all about writing historical mystery. During our fabulous chat, we ta
Happy almost Valentine’s Day! There’s no better time to talk about romance, so I’m super excited to share chapter seventy-five of the show with Thea Landen all about romance reader expectations. From the craft to marketi
Do you like writing more than one genre? Are you interested in both traditional and self-publishing? Well, you’re in luck, because Rebecca Minelga sat down with me for chapter seventy-four to cover being a multi-genre an
Step aside, hero’s journey, Emily Rozmus joined me for chapter seventy-three to shine the spotlight on the heroine’s journey. During our chat, we covered the differences between the hero’s journey and heroine’s journey,
Are you ready to plunge into the story inspiration pool? I hope so, because I’m kicking off this year’s Literary Blend chapters with my fabulous author friend, Adele Liles, for chapter seventy-two all about inspiration.
Surprise! I’ve decided to end 2025 with another interlude, and let me just say you are in for a very fun ride with this one. Michelle Sanchez and Z. T. Fairfax joined me on the show to chat about choosing between story i
Snow flurries and love are in the air, because chapter seventy-one of the show with S.R. Hartley is all about penning Christmas romance. From tips for writing this genre to the unique aspect of marketing holiday books, S
Are you ready to step outside your comfort zone? I hope so, because Michelle Sanchez, a loyal listener of Literary Blend and one of my author friends, joined me for chapter seventy to chat all about writing unexpected ge
Dear Diary, what is it like being a new literary agent? A.J. Van Belle joined me for chapter sixty-nine of the show to chat all about being a new agent. From doing an internship and networking with editors to finding per
Are you ready for some time traveling? Well, not literally, but historical fiction comes close enough. USA Today bestselling author Alyson Richman joined me for chapter sixty-eight of Literary Blend to chat about craftin
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Vicky Weber
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