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The Fiction LoungeThe Querying ProcessHannah and Jess discuss the mental toll of querying and how to prepare, give suggestions on what resources assist the querying process, talk about how to strategize and find agents, and so much more! Plus, Jess provides a fun "hack" for the inevitable rejections authors face in the process.Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!SHOW NOTESThe Artist's...2025-05-0656 min

The Fiction LoungeWriting Your Query LetterHannah and Jess get specific about the key points of writing a query letter, what to include, what to exclude, and more!Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!SHOW NOTESJane Friedman on Query Letters 2025-04-291h 07

The Fiction LoungeQ&A EpisodeHannah and Jess answer anonymously submitted questions about all parts of the writing process. Want your question to be featured next round? Don't forget to fill out our form with anything you want us to address in the podcast!Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!SHOW NOTESCity Summer, Country Summer by Kiese Laymon (author) and Alexis Franklin (illustrator)2025-04-221h 00

The Fiction LoungeLoglines and Elevator PitchesHannah and Jess navigate the tricky world of log lines and elevator pitches: what they are, what purpose they serve, and what best to include within them. They also give real-world examples of log lines and discuss why they work.TW: There is mention of SA in this episode. Hannah will prepare anyone who needs to skip, and gives the appropriate amount of time to fast forward.Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge...2025-04-1550 min

The Fiction LoungeHannah and Jess Get Interviewed!Guest interviewer Jordan asks Jess and Hannah about their writing journeys, spoiler-free synopses of their books, and even asks about the most unconventional writing advice they've gotten!Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!2025-04-081h 13

The Fiction LoungeFinding Your Authorial VoiceHannah and Jess explore the ever-elusive concept of authorial voice, bringing practical advice to an abstract conversation, and talking through real examples. Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!SHOW NOTESRandom House Article on VoiceVoice First by Sonya Huber 2025-04-0155 min

The Fiction LoungeEditing: How Do You Know When You're Done?Jess and Hannah discuss the signs they follow when deciding if the manuscript is truly finished, as well as different strategies to make sure you're getting the most out of your editing time before it's time to move to the next phase.Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!SHOW NOTESSarah Cannon: How to Know When Your Book is...2025-03-2535 min

The Fiction LoungeEditing: Feedback (Alpha Readers, Beta Readers, and Editors)Hannah and Jess discuss the importance of seeking feedback as well as taking it, spend a bit of time discussing sensitivity readers, give input on how to get the most of alpha and beta readers, and discuss the value of critique partners and feedback groups.Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!SHOW NOTESJane Friedman: What to Ask Your...2025-03-1851 min

The Fiction LoungeEditing: The Second Pass (Reading Like a Writer)Jess and Hannah discuss the second pass of editing: how to edit at the line level, what to look for, and all that comes with a deeper dive into edits!Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!SHOW NOTESJane Friedman: What to Ask Your Beta ReadersBetween the Lines: Feedback PartnersProfessional Editing Resources 2025-03-1136 min

The Fiction LoungeEditing: The First Pass (Reading Like a Reader)Hannah and Jess discuss the first phase of editing, where you consider elements like story structure, world building (setting), character, and more. They discuss their own approaches and share important must-haves for this phase of the process.Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!2025-03-0439 min

The Fiction LoungeEditing: How to Pre-EditHannah and Jess discuss how they each approach preparing their manuscripts to be edited. They also talk about the difference between different types of editing, and give suggestions on how to approach this "pre-edit" process in a way that works best for you!Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!SHOW NOTESTiffany Yates Martin websiteTFL S1...2025-02-2539 min

The Fiction LoungeGuest Interview with Aubrey ReverieJoin Hannah and Jess as they interview their FIRST guest on the podcast. They talk all things writing process!Aubrey B. (Aubrey Reverie) was born and raised in a working-class, small Appalachian town, and like most kids from the sticks, dreamt of leaving that town in the dust the day she turned 18. She got as far as West Virginia University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Creative Writing. While enrolled, she placed as runner up in the university’s Waitman Barbe Creative Writing Awards with a piece of cre...2025-02-181h 14

The Fiction LoungeFix Your Draft: Symbolism and ThemesHannah and Jess discuss what themes and symbols are, as well as how to incorporate them in your draft after you've finished writing it.And Jess would like to make sure the record is corrected: she is 65th on the list for her Onyx Storm library hold.Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!SHOW NOTES 2025-02-1137 min

The Fiction Lounge"Fix Your Draft" Series: Fixing Pace, Dialogue, and Repetition in PlotFixing your draft isn't always easy; where does one begin? This series hopes to help you figure out where to start. Hannah and Jess talk all things pace, dialogue, and repetition in plot!If you want to participate in our feedback form, click here.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!SHOW NOTES 2025-02-041h 11

The Fiction Lounge"Fix Your Draft" Series: Show vs. TellIn this first episode of our three-part "Fix Your Draft" series, Jess and Hannah talk about the difference between "Show and Tell" and "Show vs. Tell". And these writing wins are ICONIC!Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website! SHOW NOTESWriters.com: Show Don't Tell 2025-01-2837 min

The Fiction LoungeStory Structure: A Deep DiveHannah and Jess do a deep dive into story structure, Hannah provides a real-life book example to explores its structure, and they review the more popular story structures out there, with a discussion on experimenting with structure as a more experienced writer. Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!SHOW NOTESWhat is story structure? (Article)Story Structure Guide 2025-01-2153 min

The Fiction LoungeScene WorkJess and Hannah talk more in-depth about scene work, go off-topic about the new Wicked movie (it was new at the time of recording!), and Jess issues a writing challenge to our listeners.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!SHOW NOTESStephanie Danler's “The Middle Third: Beats” ArticleStory by Robert McKee (Bookshop)Jane Friedman on The Fundamentals of Writing a SceneDeveloping a Scene Outline for Your Novel 2025-01-1431 min

The Fiction LoungeNeurodivergent Writing TipsJess and Hannah are back with a second season of the Fiction Lounge! Join the duo as they discuss what it's like to be a neurodivergent writer, and share tips and tricks they've collected along the way.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!2025-01-0744 min

The Fiction LoungeBonus Episode: Hannah and Jess's 2024 ReadsJoin Hannah and Jess as they discuss their favorite books of the year!2024-12-1934 min

The Fiction LoungeThe Power of Writing RitualsHannah and Jess share the power and importance of ritual, teach about meditation and its benefits for writers, and discuss their own personal writing rituals.SHOW NOTESBeethoven Blues by Jon Batiste 2024-12-1739 min

The Fiction LoungeTips to Improve Your WritingHannah and Jess discuss some tips and tricks to improve your writing, talk about the joys of drafting, and even give some tips on criticism.SHOW NOTESThe Elements of Style by E.B. White and William Strunk Jr.English Grammar for Dummies 2024-12-1055 min

The Fiction LoungeBook ActivismHannah and Jess share different ways you can be a book activist and fight against book banning, as well as inform listeners about systemic issues within the book publishing industry.SHOW NOTESThe Free Press: The Fight for Future PublishingTeachers College Columbia University: What You Need to Know About the Book Bans Sweeping the USAmerican Library Association: Banned Books Week Ideas and Resources PEN America: 5 Ways to Fight Book BansNYT: Just How White is the Publishing Industry? NYT: How the Push to...2024-12-0349 min

The Fiction LoungeEditingHannah and Jess discuss how they approach their novel edits. Why do some writers edit in "layers"? And what does that mean in the first place? Jess and Hannah demystify the editing process with some laughs along the way. *NOTE: When discussing AI, we want to make it clear that our conversation about utilizing it responsibly also means we need to remind our listeners of the impact AI can have on the environment. Use these tools wisely.SHOW NOTESChicago Manual of Style (CMOS)Gina Denny on Patreon 2024-11-2642 min

The Fiction LoungeDraftingJoin Hannah and Jess as they discuss the details of drafting! The first draft is such a mountain of intimidations for new writers, so Jess and Hannah take time to demystify the "woes of the first draft".Don't forget to join us every Tuesday, and don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!SHOW NOTESGina Denny's Six Stages of Editing on TikTok 2024-11-1941 min

The Fiction LoungeInteriorityHannah and Jess talk more in-depth about characters: more importantly, character interiority! Interiority is the inner world of a character, and managing it can be somewhat of a juggling act for writers. This episode offers Hannah and Jess's takes on interiority and how they use it, as well as resources for writers who want to learn more about it.Don't forget to join us every Tuesday, and don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!SHOW NOTESInteriority Study by...2024-11-1228 min

The Fiction LoungePlotting and Story StructureHannah and Jess talk all things plot and story structure, with some recommendations on how to determine these aspects of your story on a personal level. Don't forget to join us every Tuesday, and don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!Narrative Structure ArticleSeven Basic Plots (book)2024-11-0538 min

The Fiction LoungeCharactersJoin Hannah and Jess as we talk all things character research and development! When starting a novel, it's important that you intentionally approach the people about whom you will be writing. It can feel confusing and overwhelming at first, but we share our processes in hopes of helping ignite a spark for you as well.Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website!2024-10-2848 min

The Fiction LoungeThe Fiction Lounge: The TrailerWelcome to the Fiction Lounge podcast, the passion project of two writing besties who want to demystify your writing journey. Join us every Tuesday as we talk characters, plot, drafting, and more. 2024-10-2400 min

Liberty Curious1619 Project: A Flawed interpretation of American History with a Hidden Agenda | Phillip Magness & Kate WandAmerica’s founding is tainted with the stain of slavery.This is undoubtedly among the darkest parts of American history, that has long been repudiated.It also presents a paradox which is this: the founding principles of liberty and equality under the law are incompatible with the institution of slavery that was still present upon the founding.This has left a void ready to be filled with all kinds of interpretations as to what America is fundamentally about. There are historians who re...2023-02-0253 min

Acton LineThe Errors of the 1619 Project (Rebroadcast)Since debuting in the New York Times Magazine on August 14, 2019, the 1619 Project has ignited a debate about American history, the founding of the country, and the legacy emanating from the nation’s history with chattel slavery.The project’s creator and editor, Nikole Hannah-Jones, has described the project as seeking to place “the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative.” Components of a related school curriculum have been adopted in major cities like Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Buffalo, New York.For her work on...2023-02-0147 min

The UnHidden PodcastA Night in Kenya 🇰🇪 w/ Jake and Hannah MagnessRodrick had his team leaders Jake and Hannah Magness join the podcast. They talked about obedience and the reward for fully following Jesus. Rodrick, Jake, Hannah and Evelyn was in Kenya 🇰🇪 for 2 days during this podcast. They pray this message encourages you to obey God and all His commands so it will go well with you (Deuteronomy 12:28). Follow Hannah on Instagram: Hrm4119 Follow Jake on Instagram: Magness_International Follow Rodrick on Instagram: RodLeach 2022-08-0437 min

Power LinePhil Magness on the Latest 1619 Project AbsurdityIt would be easier at this point to start a list that names of everything that is not caused or tainted by racism, because it is becoming absurd. The latest from Nikole Hannah-Jones is that tipping is a legacy of slavery. No, she really said this, on Twitter last week: This brought a hearty guffaw from economic historian Phil Magness, who has more than once prompted Hannah-Jones to take down a... Source 2022-03-3017 min

The Lou Perez PodcastPhil MagnessOn this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast economic and political historian Phil Magness joins me to talk about his critiques of the 1619 Project, his Twitter beef with Nicole Hannah Jones, and the Great Barrington Declaration. PHIL’S SOCIAL @PhilWMagness PHIL’S BOOKS http://amzn.to/3mCXWxh LOU'S SOCIAL Support The Lou Perez Podcast at thelouperez.locals.com Twitter @TheLouPerez Website www.TheLouPerez.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelouperez/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lou-perez-podcast/id1535032081 Spotify: https://open...2020-12-2457 min

Acton LinePhil Magness on critiquing the 1619 ProjectSince debuting in the New York Times Magazine on August 14, 2019, the 1619 Project has ignited a debate about American history, the founding of the country and the legacy emanating from the nation’s history with chattel slavery.The project’s creator and editor, Nikole Hannah-Jones, has described the project as seeking to place “the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative.” Components of a related school curriculum have been adopted in major cities like Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Buffalo, New York. For her work on the project...2020-08-0547 min

New Song Christian Fellowship - Carlsbad, NMFebruary 9, 2020 - Special Guests Jake and Hannah MagnessSunday Service recording on February 9, 2020 for New Song Christian Fellowship in Carlsbad, NM.Topic: Special Guests Jake and Hannah MagnessDonate Online: https://newsongcarlsbad.churchcenter.com/givingVisit Us on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/NewSongCarlsbadNM/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/newsongcarlsbad/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsongcarlsbad/support 2020-06-031h 02

Black-Eyed N BluesCrab Boil | BEB 309Playlist: Harper And Midwest Kind, Show Your Love, Jay Willie Blues Band,Hitting On Nothing, Peter Kaukonen, (Drifting) Cozumel, Mike Howe, Speak Your Dreams, Dave Hunt feat Donna Shaw, Honeysuckle Rose, Jim Shaneberger Band, Ain’t Your Daddy’s Blues, Liza Ohlback, I’m Not Your Woman, Mama Spanx, Thinkin’, Johnny Tucker, Love And Appreciation (to Georgia), John Primer, Stuff You Got To Watch, Carolyn Gaines, I Want Your Money, Honey, The Reverend Shawn Amos, The Jean Genie, Victoria Ginty And Ladyhawke,Things Left Undone, Sug...2018-01-311h 38

Nothing But The BluesNothing But The Blues #463Janiva Magness (Empty Bed Blues); Cecil Gant (Special Delivery); Forrest City Joe (Special Delivery Man); Tommy Castro and The Painkillers (Mojo Hannah); Stacy Jones (Mojo Potion # 61 and 49); The Halley DeVestern Band (Keep On Playin'); Dave Myers (Someday Baby); Willie Johnson (Gonna Ride); Marcia Ball (Lazy Blues); Albert Ammons (Weary Land Blues); Chris Thomas King (Soon This Morning Blues); John and Sylvia Embry (Blues This Morning); Jo Ann Kelly (Make Me A Pallet); Mississippi John Hurt (Spike Driver Blues); The Joanna Connor Band (Somebody Have Mercy).2017-07-291h 00

Raven and BluesRaven and Blues 30 June 2017 First Words of a Changing Man Davy Knowles 1932 Refugee Moan Eric Bibb Migration Blues Do You Still See Me At All Walter Trout We're All In This Together Bright Lights, Big City The Reverend Shawn Amos & Mindi Abair The Reverend Shawn Amos Loves You I Deserve Love Candye Kane Sister Vagabond Brewster Avenue Bump Laura Chavez Right Place, Right Time Muddy and Rough Rev Sekou Times Like These Soul Taj Mahal & Keb Mo Taj Mo Buck Janiva Magness Blue Again Rocky Ground Malcolm Holcombe Pretty Little Troubles Stand Up Ruby and The Revelators Walk With Me Doghouse Dave...2017-06-301h 01

Raven and BluesRaven and Blues 6 Jun 2014 She Give Me Joy Pork Chop Willie Love Is The Devil That's Alright Keb Mo Blues Americana I'll Be Your Home Mindi Abair Wild Heart Eyes So Blue Lisa Mills I'm Changing What Am I Supposed To Do Grainne Duffy Mixes Through The Night Jo Harman Live at the RAH I Need A Man Janiva Magness Original Ball & Chain Bonnie Mac Band Pleasures & Pains Taxi Love Kirsten Thien Delicious Whisky Whisky Colleen Rennison Colleen Rennison Howlin' Bones Hannah Aldridge Razor Wire Sign For A Sally Malcolm Holcombe Pitiful Blues Queen Bee A C Myles Reconsider Me Devil In My Blues ...2014-06-061h 00