Shows
The Gatecrashers PodcastThings We Learned in 2022The 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.
2022-12-1913 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastA Literary Agent Enters a Writing Contest, Part 2Literary 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.
2022-12-1218 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastA Literary Agent Enters a Writing ContestLiterary 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.
2022-12-0520 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast153 Query Tips for AuthorsThings 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.
2022-11-2815 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast152 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.
2022-11-2117 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastFinal Verdict! Penguin Random House Anti-Trust TrialThe 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.
2022-11-1409 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastMen in PublishingSomething'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.
2022-11-0707 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastCharis 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.
2022-10-3105 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast148 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.
2022-10-2312 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastAI Book CoversCan 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.
2022-10-1710 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast146 I Landed My Own Book DealAmanda 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.
2022-10-1010 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastPublishing 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.
2022-10-0314 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast144 How Many Marketing Dollars Do Publishers Spend? Notes from the antitrust trialHow 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.
2022-09-2615 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast143 Do Agents Only Care About Big Advances? Notes from the anti-trust trialOne 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.
2022-09-1909 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastIs 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.
2022-09-1213 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast141 Co-Authoring Tips with Sofia Lapuente and Jarrod ShustermanNew 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.
2022-08-2923 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastThe Art of Bookselling - Interview with Elisa SaphierWhy 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.
2022-08-0834 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastBestselling Author Mel ToddThe 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...
2022-07-1828 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast138 Tell the Story You Want to Tell - Interview with Piper HuguleyThe 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.
2022-06-2733 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastUpdates and Announcements on Our Publishing JourneysThe 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.
2022-06-1320 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastFirst Page Review, Vol. 4The 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.
2022-06-0609 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastPress Releases for a BookYes, 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.
2022-05-3016 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastCreate Your Story BibleCreate 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.
2022-05-2313 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastFirst Page Review Vol 3The 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.
2022-05-1614 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastGetting 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.
2022-05-0910 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastFirst Page Review Volume 2The 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.
2022-05-0216 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastNewsletter Tips for AuthorsWhat 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.
2022-04-2518 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastFirst Page Review, Vol. 1The 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.
2022-04-1818 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast128 Atomic Habits for WritersThe 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.
2022-04-1114 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast127 Quick Self-Pub TipThe 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.
2022-04-0408 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastLet's Talk CryptoThe 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.
2022-04-0105 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastHow to Have a Successful Writers Conference ExperienceConference 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.
2022-03-2811 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastFree First Page ReviewThe 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.
2022-03-2121 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast123 Agents Uncensored, Volume 5Ever 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.
2022-03-1412 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast122 Brandon Sanderson Is Disrupting Book PublishingBestselling 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.
2022-03-0717 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastAgents Uncensored Volume 4Ever 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.
2022-02-2810 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast120 Agents Uncensored Part 3 - Fiction EditionEver 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.
2022-02-2116 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastWhen Authors Are Stuck in Creator ModeMost 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.
2022-02-1408 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast118 Building a Community as an AuthorForget 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.
2022-02-0715 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast117 Agents Uncensored Volume 2Ever 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.
2022-01-3112 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast116 Agents Uncensored Volume 1Ever 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.
2022-01-2412 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastHow Authors Can Use Tiktok to Sell Books and Grow a PlatformFrom #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.
2022-01-1718 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastTikTok Best Practices for AuthorsWhat 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.
2022-01-1014 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastTikTok Basics for AuthorsWhat 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.
2022-01-0318 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastLet's Talk AudiobooksHow 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.
2021-12-2711 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastLet's Complain About Book PricingNo, 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.
2021-12-2010 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastThe Pros and Cons of Whale Readers, Part 2Part 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.
2021-12-1311 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastThe Pros and Cons of Whale Readers, Part 1Our 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.
2021-12-0610 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastThree Approaches to Book-Release MarketingThe 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.
2021-11-2908 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast20Booksto50k Conference Recap - You're Not Doing It WrongCharis 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.
2021-11-2209 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastThe Importance of Slow and Steady Book SalesSlow 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.
2021-11-1514 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastFind Your Writer Strengths, Part 2What 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.
2021-11-0816 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastFind Your Writer Strengths, Part 1What 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.
2021-11-0114 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast6 Common Writer Flaws, Part 2Part 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.
2021-10-2518 min
The Gatecrashers Podcast6 Common Writer Flaws, Part 1What 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.
2021-10-1816 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastHow Covid Is Impacting Book PublishingSupply 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.
2021-10-1118 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastFIX YOUR WRITING LIFE! Throw Out the RulebookHow 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.
2021-10-0412 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastFIX YOUR WRITING LIFE! Face Your FlawsIs 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.
2021-09-2715 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastFIX YOUR WRITING LIFE! Put Words on the PageIs 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.
2021-09-2018 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastLive 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.
2021-08-3042 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastLive Author Events That Make Money - Ben WolfSell 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.
2021-08-1639 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastWhat It Takes to Be a Bestselling Ghostwriter - David ThomasNew 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.
2021-08-0224 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastMeet Editor Patnacia GoodmanWhen 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.
2021-07-1935 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastThe Journey of Bestselling Author Kaira RoudaEach 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.
2021-07-0526 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastDear 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.
2021-06-2815 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastHow 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.
2021-06-2117 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastWhat 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.
2021-06-1416 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastRejected! Book Ideas Romance Editors Don't Want to SeeAsk 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...
2021-06-0710 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastWhat 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.
2021-05-3113 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastShould 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.
2021-05-2414 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastRejected! Book Ideas Christian Nonfiction Editors Don't Want to SeeAsk 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...
2021-05-1715 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastRejected! Book Ideas Nonfiction Editors Don't Want to SeeAsk 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...
2021-05-1012 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastBad Book ReviewsReceiving 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.
2021-05-0311 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastThe Pitfalls of Being a Type B AuthorType 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.
2021-04-2615 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastThe Pitfalls of Being a Type A AuthorType 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.
2021-04-1918 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastHow to Dress in Book PublishingIs 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.
2021-04-1214 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastFacebook's New Publishing PlatformThe 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.
2021-04-0513 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastTraditional Book Marketing Versus Self-Published Book MarketingThe 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.
2021-03-2912 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastHow to Take a Break as an AuthorEvery 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.
2021-03-2214 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastEditors Uncensored, Volume 5What 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.
2021-03-1515 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastHow 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.
2021-03-0814 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastEditors Uncensored, Volume 4What 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.
2021-03-0109 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastHow 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.
2021-02-2220 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastWhen to Write LessWe 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.
2021-02-1516 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastDoes 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.
2021-02-0816 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastEditors Uncensored, Volume 3What 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.
2021-02-0112 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastHow to Handle Imposter SyndromeIf 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.
2021-01-2515 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastEditors Uncensored, Volume 2What 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.
2021-01-1814 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastEditors Uncensored, Volume 1What 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.
2021-01-1114 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastIt'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.
2021-01-0412 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastShould 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.
2020-12-2819 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastHow to Spend Your Book Marketing DollarsWhat'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.
2020-12-2112 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastBook Marketing Ideas You Probably Haven't Tried YetHow 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.
2020-12-1423 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastWhen Authors End Up In CourtWhat 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.
2020-12-0714 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastHow 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.
2020-11-3018 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastHow to Use Influencers to Sell Your BookPublishers 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.
2020-11-2312 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastHow to Land a Book EndorsementAs 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.
2020-11-1614 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastThe Difference Between Book Endorsers, Influencers, and Launch TeamsWhat 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.
2020-11-0917 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastWhen Agents Fight Over ClientsWhat 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.
2020-11-0218 min
The Gatecrashers PodcastHow I Became a Literary AgentHow do you become a literary agent? Amanda shares her own journey to this unique profession. 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.
2020-06-0819 min