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Amanda Luedeke
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Choosing Cheer
Embracing Joy from Thanksgiving to Christmas ft. Amanda Luedeke
This special episode of Choosing Cheer features Amanda Luedeke, a seasoned book agent and author, discussing her latest devotional journey. Listen in to discover the power of gratitude and the holiday season’s unique spiritual richness. Amanda and Nicolet explore how being present in simple moments allows Christ’s peace and joy to flow into our lives. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation, designed to help you experience Advent in a whole new way. Socials: @thechoosingcheerpodcast Email: info@moorewestcenter.org Websit...
2024-11-07
31 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Things We Learned in 2022
The Gatecrashers reflect on lessons learned in 2022. Aaron Schlegel donation fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/schlegelfamilydonation Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-12-19
13 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
A Literary Agent Enters a Writing Contest, Part 2
Literary agent Amanda Luedeke entered a writing contest. Hear about what happened. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-12-12
18 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
A Literary Agent Enters a Writing Contest
Literary agent Amanda Luedeke entered a writing contest. Hear about what happened. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-12-05
20 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
153 Query Tips for Authors
Things to keep in mind when sending out book queries. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-11-28
15 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
152 Reshaping Your Daily Writing Goals (plus NaNoWriMo encouragement)
Writing goals are hard. The Gatecrashers discuss tips and tricks to make them less hard. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-11-21
17 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Final Verdict! Penguin Random House Anti-Trust Trial
The Gatecrashers discuss the final verdict of the Penguin Random House anti-trust trial. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-11-14
09 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Men in Publishing
Something's rotten in the state of publishing. Women make up most of the work force yet hold fewer high-level positions. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-11-07
07 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Charis Crowe Writing Update!
Charis gives an update on her indie author journey! Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-10-31
05 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
148 Will Robots Narrate Audiobooks?
As AI improve, authors and publishers are wondering when we can expect AI-narrated audiobooks. The Gatecrashers discuss. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-10-23
12 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
AI Book Covers
Can computers create good book covers? The Gatecrashers discuss this new technology. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-10-17
10 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
146 I Landed My Own Book Deal
Amanda shares how she landed her own book deal and what that process looked like. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-10-10
10 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Publishing Industry News!
Read all about it! The Gatecrashers discuss how recent publishing-related tech news affects authors. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-10-03
14 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
144 How Many Marketing Dollars Do Publishers Spend? Notes from the antitrust trial
How many marketing dollars per book do publishers spend? The Gatecrashers discuss this and more from the antitrust trial. Source: https://mailchi.mp/hotsheetpub/bn-backlist?e=d650b3b0a0 Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-09-26
15 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
143 Do Agents Only Care About Big Advances? Notes from the anti-trust trial
One takeaway from the big antitrust trial seems to be the thought that agents only care about getting big book advances, and that if they can do that, then they've done their job. Is this true? The Gatecrashers discuss. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-09-19
09 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Is it true that 50% of books sell 12 copies or less?
It was the tweet heard round the publishing world, but is it true? Do 50% of books sell 12 copies or fewer? The Gatecrashers weigh in. https://twitter.com/aprilhenrybooks/status/1566230658766503937 Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-09-12
13 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
141 Co-Authoring Tips with Sofia Lapuente and Jarrod Shusterman
New York Times bestselling authors Sofia Lapuente and Jarrod Shusterman give tips for a strong coauthoring relationship. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-08-29
23 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
The Art of Bookselling - Interview with Elisa Saphier
Why do bookstores choose to carry one book over another? Why do some books perform better in certain areas of the country? The Gatecrashers sit down with bookstore owner and literary agent Elisa Saphier to discuss the art of bookselling. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-08-08
34 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Bestselling Author Mel Todd
The Gatecrashers interview author Mel Todd, owner of Bad Ash Publishing. Mel is a Bestselling Amazon author in Urban Science Fiction and Urban Fantasy with over 30 titles to her name, plus stories in multiple anthologies. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career. The LLC resource we mention can be found here: https://www.llcuniversity.com/llc...
2022-07-18
28 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
138 Tell the Story You Want to Tell - Interview with Piper Huguley
The Gatecrashers sit down with award-winning novelist Piper Huguley and discuss the importance of fighting to tell the story that you want to tell. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-06-27
33 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Updates and Announcements on Our Publishing Journeys
The Gatecrashers share updates and announcements about their publishing journeys! Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-06-13
20 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
First Page Review, Vol. 4
The Gatecrashers read first-page submissions and offer comments and critiques. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-06-06
09 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Press Releases for a Book
Yes, authors can write and pitch their own press releases. The Gatecrashers discuss how. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-05-30
16 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Create Your Story Bible
Create your very own story bible! Free story bible templates found here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yq5ncpjcevpjfleuwcwfd/h?dl=0&rlkey=cjfh2b3bmkmelqav2qu02213b Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-05-23
13 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
First Page Review Vol 3
The Gatecrashers read first-page submissions and offer comments and critiques. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-05-16
14 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Getting Your Book Translated -
The Gatecrashers share a tip on an easy way to get your book translated. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-05-09
10 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
First Page Review Volume 2
The Gatecrashers read first-page submissions and offer comments and critiques. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-05-02
16 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Newsletter Tips for Authors
What content should you put into your author newsletter? The Gatecrashers have some tips. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-04-25
18 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
First Page Review, Vol. 1
The Gatecrashers read first-page submissions and comment on the craft. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-04-18
18 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
128 Atomic Habits for Writers
The Gatecrashers discuss James Clear's Atomic Habits and how it can help writers. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-04-11
14 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
127 Quick Self-Pub Tip
The Gatecrashers discuss a simple omnibus tip to generate sales. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-04-04
08 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Let's Talk Crypto
The Gatecrashers chat about their favorite cryptocurrency. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-04-01
05 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
How to Have a Successful Writers Conference Experience
Conference season is upon us! The Gatecrashers give four tips for a successful conference experience. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-03-28
11 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Free First Page Review
The Gatecrashers want to see your first pages! Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-03-21
21 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
123 Agents Uncensored, Volume 5
Ever wondered what literary agents REALLY think? The Gatecrashers offer a glimpse into their uncensored thoughts. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-03-14
12 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
122 Brandon Sanderson Is Disrupting Book Publishing
Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson has raised over $23M in 4 days on Kickstarter. The Gatecrashers discuss how this move is disrupting the book industry. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-03-07
17 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Agents Uncensored Volume 4
Ever wondered what literary agents REALLY think? The Gatecrashers offer a glimpse into their uncensored thoughts. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-02-28
10 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
120 Agents Uncensored Part 3 - Fiction Edition
Ever wondered what literary agents REALLY think? The Gatecrashers offer a glimpse into their uncensored thoughts. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-02-21
16 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
When Authors Are Stuck in Creator Mode
Most authors think they are marketing when they are actually creating. Listen in as the Gatecrashers unpack the dangers of creating more things. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-02-14
08 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
118 Building a Community as an Author
Forget followers. Authors need to build communities. The Gatecrashers dive into what this means and how to do it. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-02-07
15 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
117 Agents Uncensored Volume 2
Ever wondered what literary agents REALLY think? The Gatecrashers offer a glimpse into their uncensored thoughts. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-01-31
12 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
116 Agents Uncensored Volume 1
Ever wondered what literary agents REALLY think? The Gatecrashers offer a glimpse into their uncensored thoughts. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-01-24
12 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
How Authors Can Use Tiktok to Sell Books and Grow a Platform
From #booktok to #authortok, the Gatecrashers talk about how authors can use TikTok to their advantage. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-01-17
18 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
TikTok Best Practices for Authors
What are the rules of thumb when trying to grow a platform on TikTok? The Gatecrashers give a few tips. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-01-10
14 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
TikTok Basics for Authors
What is TikTok and why should authors be on the platform? The Gatecrashers discuss. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2022-01-03
18 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Let's Talk Audiobooks
How much does it cost to produce an audiobook? Should you narrate? The Gatecrashers give a crash course on audiobooks. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-12-27
11 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Let's Complain About Book Pricing
No, it's not always a good idea to price your ebook at $2.99. The Gatecrashers discuss the psychology and strategy behind book pricing. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-12-20
10 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
The Pros and Cons of Whale Readers, Part 2
Part two! Our apologies for the dreadful audio. The Gatecrashers discuss how whale readers make and break careers. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-12-13
11 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
The Pros and Cons of Whale Readers, Part 1
Our apologies for the dreadful audio. The Gatecrashers discuss how whale readers make and break careers. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-12-06
10 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Three Approaches to Book-Release Marketing
The Gatecrashers discuss three different approaches to book-release marketing, as originally presented by Elana Johnson at the 20Booksto50k conference. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-11-29
08 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
20Booksto50k Conference Recap - You're Not Doing It Wrong
Charis discusses her main takeaways from the 20Booksto50k 2021 indie publishing conference in Vegas. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-11-22
09 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
The Importance of Slow and Steady Book Sales
Slow and steady book sales are better than that two-day spike on Amazon. The Gatecrashers discuss why. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-11-15
14 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Find Your Writer Strengths, Part 2
What are your strengths as a writer? The Gatecrashers discuss six common strengths and how to spot them in your writing life. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-11-08
16 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Find Your Writer Strengths, Part 1
What are your strengths as a writer? The Gatecrashers discuss six common strengths and how to spot them in your writing life. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-11-01
14 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
6 Common Writer Flaws, Part 2
Part 2! What if your manuscript isn't the problem? What if it's you? The Gatecrashers discuss six common flaws that they see in themselves and other writers. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-10-25
18 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
6 Common Writer Flaws, Part 1
What if your manuscript isn't the problem. What if it's you? The Gatecrashers discuss six common flaws that they see in themselves and other writers. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-10-18
16 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
How Covid Is Impacting Book Publishing
Supply chain shortages, holiday shopping concerns, and a flooded audio market. The Gatecrashers discuss how COVID-19 is currently affecting book publishing. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-10-11
18 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
FIX YOUR WRITING LIFE! Throw Out the Rulebook
How do you fix your writing life? Sometimes you just have to throw out the rulebook. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-10-04
12 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
FIX YOUR WRITING LIFE! Face Your Flaws
Is your manuscript the problem? Or are you the problem? The Gatecrashers discuss what it takes to face your flaws as a writer. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-09-27
15 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
FIX YOUR WRITING LIFE! Put Words on the Page
Is it even possible to have a 15,000-word writing day? Is it realistic to write while juggling a career and family? The Gatecrasher say yes! Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-09-20
18 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Live Author Events That Make Money - Ben Wolf (Part 2)
Sell your books and make money using live events! Listen in as Ben Wolf dishes on how to be successful hand-selling your books and your brand. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-08-30
42 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Live Author Events That Make Money - Ben Wolf
Sell your books and make money using live events! Listen in as Ben Wolf dishes on how to be successful hand-selling your books and your brand. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-08-16
39 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
What It Takes to Be a Bestselling Ghostwriter - David Thomas
New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and collaborative writer David Thomas shares what it takes to make a living on telling someone else's story. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-08-02
24 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Meet Editor Patnacia Goodman
When trying to figure out how to land a job in publishing, Patnacia Goodman Googled it. Hear about her journey into Christian nonfiction and her perspective on the market. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-07-19
35 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
The Journey of Bestselling Author Kaira Rouda
Each author's journey is a bit different. Meet Kaira Rouda. The bestselling novelist who self-published, genre-hopped, and worked with a few agents before finding her stride. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-07-05
26 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Dear Gatecrashers, Am I Unpublishable?
You sign with an agent. They shop your book. Then they drop you. Is your book dead in the water? Are you "unpublishable"? The Gatecrashers discuss this unique listener-submitted situation. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-06-28
15 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
How Do I Get My Book Rights Back?
You sold your book to a publisher, but years have passed and it's not selling. So now what? Is the book stuck forever? Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-06-21
17 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
What Is Literary Fiction?
The Gatecrashers discuss literary fiction and what it takes to work in that part of the industry. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-06-14
16 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Rejected! Book Ideas Romance Editors Don't Want to See
Ask an editor what type of project they want to see, and they'll be vague and unsure. But ask them what type of book projects they're tired of seeing, and they could write you an entire bulleted list. Listen in as the Gatecrashers share exactly what's on those bulleted lists. These are the projects that editors in the romance genre are sick of seeing. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates...
2021-06-07
10 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
What Happens in a Book Auction?
When a bunch of publishers want the same book, it goes to auction. The Gatecrashers talk about the ins and outs of the book auction process. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-05-31
13 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Should You Go On a Writer Retreat?
From writer retreats to the super-secretive publisher retreats, the Gatecrashers discuss the various industry getaways and whether or not they're worth it. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-05-24
14 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Rejected! Book Ideas Christian Nonfiction Editors Don't Want to See
Ask an editor what type of project they want to see, and they'll be vague and unsure. But ask them what type of book projects they're tired of seeing, and they could write you an entire bulleted list. Listen in as the Gatecrashers share exactly what's on those bulleted lists. These are the projects that Christian nonfiction editors are sick of seeing. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing...
2021-05-17
15 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Rejected! Book Ideas Nonfiction Editors Don't Want to See
Ask an editor what type of project they want to see, and they'll be vague and unsure. But ask them what type of book projects they're tired of seeing, and they could write you an entire bulleted list. Listen in as the Gatecrashers share exactly what's on those bulleted lists. These are the projects that nonfiction editors are sick of seeing. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before...
2021-05-10
12 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Bad Book Reviews
Receiving a one-star book review can feel like someone just called your baby "ugly." Still, it's something every author needs to navigate. The Gatecrashers discuss how authors can learn to rise above the one-star and negative reviews and come out unscathed. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-05-03
11 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
The Pitfalls of Being a Type B Author
Type B authors tend to be easygoing, go-with-the-flow people. While these traits serve them well in book publishing, they can also cause problems. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-04-26
15 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
The Pitfalls of Being a Type A Author
Type A authors are go-getters who aren't afraid of conflict and push for what they want. While these traits serve them well in book publishing, they can also cause problems. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-04-19
18 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
How to Dress in Book Publishing
Is it ok to cosplay? Is it ok to wear jeans and a t-shirt if it fits your brand? Is it better to dress up or down? The Gatecrashers discuss book publishing's unspoken dress code. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-04-12
14 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Facebook's New Publishing Platform
The Gatecrashers discuss Facebook's recently announced publishing platform, which should offer newsletter services, superfan subscription services, and more. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-04-05
13 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Traditional Book Marketing Versus Self-Published Book Marketing
The Gatecrashers discuss the difference between traditional book marketing and self-published book marketing. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-03-29
12 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
How to Take a Break as an Author
Every author needs a break now and again. Here's how to make sure that break effectively sets you up to get back in the game when it's time. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-03-22
14 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Editors Uncensored, Volume 5
What do book editors REALLY think? We asked them. Hear the things that editors wish they could tell their authors (but can't) in this episode of The Gatecrashers Podcast. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-03-15
15 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
How to Find Your Audience (Readership)
How do you figure out what kind of people are reading your books? The Gatecrashers have some ideas. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-03-08
14 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Editors Uncensored, Volume 4
What do book editors REALLY think? We asked them. Hear the things that editors wish they could tell their authors (but can't) in this episode of The Gatecrashers Podcast. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-03-01
09 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
How Has COVID-19 Affected Book Publishing?
The Gatecrashers give an update on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting book publishing. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-02-22
20 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
When to Write Less
We writers have a tendency to be verbose. But that doesn't always give us the results we want and need. From marketing copy to career updates, the Gatecrashers talk about when less is more. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-02-15
16 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Does Self-Publishing Lead to Traditional Publishing?
The Gatecrashers discuss the three things that traditional publishers look for before signing a self-published author. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-02-08
16 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Editors Uncensored, Volume 3
What do book editors REALLY think? We asked them. Hear the things that editors wish they could tell their authors (but can't). Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-02-01
12 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
How to Handle Imposter Syndrome
If you ever feel like you're out of your league and don't belong in the writing world, you're not alone. The Gatecrashers talk about imposter syndrome...how to overcome it and even welcome it. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-01-25
15 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Editors Uncensored, Volume 2
What do book editors REALLY think? We asked them. Hear the things that editors wish they could tell their authors (but can't). Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-01-18
14 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Editors Uncensored, Volume 1
What do book editors REALLY think? We asked them. Hear the things that editors wish they could tell their authors (but can't) in this episode of The Gatecrashers Podcast. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-01-11
14 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
It's Okay to Self-Promote!
Authors! It's time to stop apologizing for self-promotion. Here are ways that you can think differently about promoting your book. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2021-01-04
12 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Should You Sign with an Inexperienced Agent?
Every agent needs to start somewhere, but not every agent will excel at their job. The Gatecrashers discuss how to spot which newbie agents will learn and grow and which ones will bring more harm than good to your career. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2020-12-28
19 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
How to Spend Your Book Marketing Dollars
What's the best use of your book marketing dollars? The Gatecrashers weigh in. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2020-12-21
12 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
Book Marketing Ideas You Probably Haven't Tried Yet
How should you market your book? The Gatecrashers discuss new and out-of-the-box book marketing ideas that you probably haven't tried yet. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2020-12-14
23 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
When Authors End Up In Court
What happens when authors or publishers get sued? The Gatecrashers discuss the various circumstances that typically surround author courtroom drama and who wins ... and who loses. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2020-12-07
14 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
How to Run a Successful Book Launch Team (Street Team)
Everyone uses launch teams (or street teams) to promote their new books. And almost everyone does a poor job of managing these groups. The Gatecrashers talk about how to run a successful launch team and get the results you need. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2020-11-30
18 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
How to Use Influencers to Sell Your Book
Publishers expect you to use influencers to help promote and market your book. The Gatecrashers discuss what that looks like and how to get the best results from your influencers' efforts. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2020-11-23
12 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
How to Land a Book Endorsement
As an author, most of your book endorsements will come from people you know. But it's possible to get endorsements from people you don't know! Listen in to hear all about endorsement etiquette and how to go about asking for endorsements from outside your immediate circles. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2020-11-16
14 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
The Difference Between Book Endorsers, Influencers, and Launch Teams
What is the difference between book endorsers, book influencers and launch teams (or street teams)? The Gatecrashers unpack these three vital roles and how to determine who goes where. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2020-11-09
17 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast
When Agents Fight Over Clients
What happens when multiple agents all want to work with the same author? Listen in as the Gatecrashers dish on what this phenomenon is like from an agent's perspective. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009. Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.
2020-11-02
18 min