Hosted by Cait & Jenna · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 28 episodes
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Two writer friends wrap up their writing session, pour a drink, and let the conversation flow, processing "the craft", the chaos, and everything in between.
Cait & Jenna hosts Margs & Manuscripts, a arts show with 28 episodes published.
A conversation about publishing quickly turned into something bigger. After discussing author scams, we sat down with Bitty Balducci to talk about indie publishing, traditional publishing, BookTok, gatekeeping, and why s
What happens when the scam emails stop looking like scams? This week we're joined by author Bitty Balducci to talk about the increasingly sophisticated scams targeting indie authors. From fake HarperCollins editors and f
What happens when your characters know the story before you do? This week, we sit down with romance author Lauren Okie to talk about discovery writing, outlining, second drafts, and learning to trust your creative instin
What happens when a five-year situationship finally ends and leaves you wondering what comes next? For author Alissa DeRogatis, the answer was writing the book she couldn't find on the shelf. In this episode, we chat wit
Episode Summary What started as an Instagram friendship turned into a podcast, a publishing journey, and now a live book launch celebration. In this special first-ever live recording of Margs & Manuscripts, Jenna sits do
Romance author Sara Ney joins us for one of the funniest and most unfiltered conversations we’ve had on the podcast yet. From writing 50+ romance novels and navigating BookTok-driven publishing trends to hockey romance,
Mom influencers. Midwest family dynamics. Wisconsin supper clubs. Postpartum anxiety. Parenting pressure. Somehow, Claire Swinarski wrapped all of it into one of the most emotionally honest books we’ve read this year. In
What if the story we’ve been told about the American Revolution is only half the picture? In this episode, we sit down with bestselling authors Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray—the powerhouse duo behind America’s First Da
What happens when a group chat turns into a published fantasy series? This week, we’re joined by E.B. Asher—aka Bridget Morrissey, Emily Wibberley, and Austin Siegemund-Broka—the trio behind one of the most fun, chaotic,
AI in publishing is getting loud—and not always helpful Everyone has an opinion about AI right now, especially in the publishing and writing world. But instead of thoughtful conversations, what we’re seeing is a lot of n
Let’s just say it: writing sex scenes is weird… until it’s not. In this episode of Margs & Manuscripts, we sit down with author Susan Ferber to talk about how to write sex scenes , why they matter in storytelling, and wh
What happens when you finally finish your book… and then immediately spiral? In this episode, we sit down with Meg Rosenthal to talk about the very real anxiety that comes with putting your work into the world. From 2am
What happens when a nightmare turns into a full-blown thriller novel? This week on Margs & Manuscripts, we’re joined by Calvin Naraghi, indie author of House Rules, to talk all things thriller writing, horror inspiration
In Part 2 of our conversation with author Jourdana Webber, we go deeper into the reality of building an author career from the ground up—no gatekeeping, no shortcuts, just figuring it out as you go. We talk about what it
In this episode, we’re raising a glass (literally) to indie author success with bestselling author Jourdana Webber , whose debut novel Unconventionally, Elle has taken the indie publishing world by storm. Jourdana joins
What is it actually like to be a literary agent? In this special collaboration episode, we’re joined by Tali and Lauren from The Prose Pros for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about agenting, publishing, queryi
In this engaging conversation, Jess Taylor shares her journey of opening an online bookstore dedicated to young adult literature and her role as a literary agent. The discussion explores the evolution of YA fiction, the
In this episode of Margs & Manuscripts, we’re joined by Alyssa K. Burns—journalist, author, MBA, elder emo, and one of the most supportive humans in the writing community. Alyssa’s debut novel releases April 1, and she’s
We got put in Instagram jail… then spiraled into a Galentine’s deep dive on FMCs: agency, tropes, and ACOTAR takes. We got put in Instagram jail (for extremely writer reasons)… and then pivoted into a Galentine’s Day epi
Four authors sit down to say the quiet part out loud: marketing yourself as an author is exhausting. We talk social media pressure, algorithm burnout, batching content, comparison spirals, and how to promote your book wh
Jenna
Head of Futures · Blueberry Creative
1 appearance on this show
Claire Swinarski
bestselling author
1 appearance on this show
Emily Wibberley
1 appearance on this show
Lauren
clinical animal behaviourist · Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar
1 appearance on this show
Tali
Grammy-nominated musician and producer · The Prose Pros
1 appearance on this show
Jess Taylor
literary agent and owner · Reading Chamber
1 appearance on this show
Crystal
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt · Midwestern Career College
1 appearance on this show
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