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Hosted by Maria and Suzanne · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 26 episodes
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Welcome to Publishing Pals Podcast, a podcast where two pals talk about publishing. For nearly a decade, we have tried, failed, and sometimes succeeded at being traditionally published. Come along with us as we share everything we've learned in this oddly gatekept, confusing, but incredibly fun and rewarding industry.
Maria and Suzanne hosts Publishing Pals, a arts show with 26 episodes published.
Hello! In this episode we’re talking about what to put into your art portfolio! Here are some of the authors, artists, and other things we brought up during the episode. Just a disclaimer - please do not take our word as
Hello! In this episode we’re interviewing Illustrator Lavanya Naidu and Author Debra Shumaker! We talk about their publishing journey, as well as their collaboration on their forthcoming picture book, Sunday Scaries! Pre
Hello! In this episode we’re talking about notes from the SCBWI mid-atlantic 2026 conference, as well as a few notes from past conferences. Here are some of the authors, artists, and other things we brought up during the
Hello! In this episode we’re talking about Procreate brushes! Our favorites, some basic Procreate tips, and packs and edits we’d recommend. Here are some of the authors, artists, and other things we brought up during the
Hello! In this episode we’re talking about the state of the publishing industry, going over a talk and an article on some of the recent imprint closures and changes expected in the coming months. Here are some of the aut
Hello! In this episode we’re interviewing author Dana Swift! Dana Swift is a YA fantasy author repped by Kelly Dyksterhouse of Tobias Literary. She is the author of the Cast in Firelight duology, as well as the forthcomi
Hello! In this episode we’re talking about author and illustrator websites. When to make one, what to put on it, and where to find resources for those things. Here are some of the authors, artists, and other things we br
Hello! In this episode we’re talking about money: How writers make it, how payments are broken down, and how to deduct things for taxes. Here are some of the authors, artists, and other things we brought up during the ep
Hello! In this episode we’re talking about reads and recs of 2025 - what we read this past year, what we loved, and what we’d recommend. Here are some of the authors, artists, and other things we brought up during the ep
Hello! In this episode we’re interviewing Raissa Figueroa Raissa Figueroa is a self-taught artist of both digital and traditional media repped by Natascha Morris of Tobias Literary. She has illustrated nearly 30 books fo
Hello! In this episode we’re talking about R&Rs (revise and resubmits). What they are, how to handle them, and our experience with them. Here are some of the authors, artists, and other things we brought up during the ep
Hello! In this episode we’re talking about critique groups! How to find one, what to expect, and how to have a healthy relationship with yours. Here are some of the authors, artists, and other things we brought up during
Hello! In this episode we’re talking about comp titles! What they are, how to use them, and why they’re important. Here are some of the authors, artists, and other things we brought up during the episode. Just a disclaim
Hello! In this episode we’re interviewing Erica Wood, the regional advisor for SCBWI. Erica Wood is a middle grade, YA, and poetry writer, long time member of SCBWI, and since 2020 has been the regional advisor for SCBWI
Hello! In this episode we discuss blurbs: what they are, why you need one, and how to write one for your book! Here are some of the authors, artists, and other things we brought up during the episode. Just a disclaimer -
Hello! In this episode we’re talking all about the future of publishing, from word counts to what genres publishers are looking for, and summarizing some webinars, stats, etc. we’ve seen lately. Here are some of the auth
Hello! In this episode we’re talking all about A.I. - how it’s used, whether it’s ethical, and how to approach it. Here are some of the authors, artists, and other things we brought up during the episode. Just a disclaim
Hello! We are so excited for this episode to interview Kelly Dyksterhouse, an agent at Tobias Literary Agency. Kelly is an agented writer as well as an agent at The Tobias Literary Agency, a boutique agency that stresses
Hello! In this episode we talk about writer conferences. What they are, why you should go or not, and which ones are worth the investment. Here are some of the authors, artists, and other things we brought up during the
Hello! In this episode we talk all about loglines! What they are, how to write one, and what to pay attention to. Here are some of the things we brought up during the episode. Please do not take our word as fact. The pub
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