How Writing Interiority is Like Squeezing an Orange

In today's Books with Hooks , Bianca, Carly , and CeCe are joined by guest, Ronnie Alvarado , a senior editor at Simon Element. They discuss two queries, one of which includes a resubmission. The four discuss why agents might pass on a resubmission despite changes having been made; how info-dumping can keep readers from connecting with characters; why writing interiority is like squeezing an orange; typos in query letters; when adverbs are useful; and a prologue that works. After which, Bianca interviews Anise Vance , debut novelist of Hush Harbor . They discuss being intentional with your beginnings; Anise's inspiration and journey to publication; being open to R&Rs, particularly for the right agent; the worldbuilding required for dystopian novels based in real places; techniques to avoid too much telling when it comes to worldbuilding. Find us on our socials: Twitter: @TSNOTYAW @BiancaM_author @carlywatters @ceciliaclyra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_shit_about_writing/ https://www.instagram.com/biancamarais_author/ https://www.instagram.com/carlywatters/ https://www.instagram.com/cece_lyra_agent/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSNOTYAW Websites: www.theshitaboutwriting.com , www.biancamarais.com , www.carlywatters.com and www.cecilialyra.com Bookshop.org affiliate page: https://bookshop.org/shop/theshitnoonetellsyouaboutwriting More information about Anise can be found at: https://www.anisevance.com/ He is also on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/anisevance/?next=%2Fdrip.store.italia%2F Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands