Really enjoyed this, especially as I was hoping to make it to Cymera in person but wasn't able to in the end. Thanks so much!
@smcc3604 күн бұрын
‘You’rr playing golf, not football.’ That’s an outstanding metaphor. This guy should be a writer!
@williamfoote7512 күн бұрын
First heard Joe Abercrombies title the devils
@johnnybasement43020 күн бұрын
Over 23yrs ago, my mother gave me a book titled "Twilight Eyes" by Dean Koontz...At that point I had never heard of Koontz and didnt want to try a new author. However, my mother(who was an avid reader herself) said that maybe Id discover a new favorite author in Koontz and ya know what?? Mom was right!! Twilight eyes was an incredible read and Ive been reading Koontz ever since. And yes, hes my favorite author📖! Ive now read over 60 books by Koontz! Thanks mom😎
@ukaszprzywoski690124 күн бұрын
Excellent interview, thanks.
@NikkiMcCormack26 күн бұрын
Loved hearing some more about how Mark approaches writing. He is one of my favorite authors. I always love hearing from successful authors who write without the pre-planning. That always kills the story for me too. Thanks for this excellent interview.
@Breaker-of-horses-and-men26 күн бұрын
I quite enjoyed this. Love Mark’s insights. Reassuring to know such a talented author can create great works with minimal to no planning.
@rosieradcliffe557826 күн бұрын
I didn't much enjoy this - it was as if Mark didn't want to be there. Also, someone who just writes and never plans is a total pain. I mean, why can't we all do this? Well we can, but the result would be dreadful ....
@TheReluctantCoderАй бұрын
I really really enjoy these videos and as an aspiring writer, these are so helpful!!
@rosieradcliffe5578Ай бұрын
Brilliant! Completely coincidentally I've just started reading my first of his books - Dunstan. Oh the excitement when you discover a new (prolific) author whose work you love!
@swamp_roseАй бұрын
Thank you this was fantastic. Reading Gnonom now and was looking for a good interview; this exceeded my expectations! Loved his writing advice too. New subscriber here to the pod :)
@pageonepodcastАй бұрын
Great! So glad you enjoyed it and great to have you aboard!
@ElderBillАй бұрын
Splendid! Informative, brilliant...finally to hear an agent talk about his business. A look behind the doors.. Thank you!!
@pageonepodcastАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ElderBillАй бұрын
This interview was so very informative. Thank you very much for doing it and for posting it.
@pageonepodcastАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Please do check out our other agent interviews as well!
@freedomthroughspiritАй бұрын
Great info, thank you!
@pageonepodcastАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@freedomthroughspiritАй бұрын
Thank you. Really enjoying these agent interviews.
@pageonepodcastАй бұрын
Thanks! Glad you are enjoying them.
@OutsourcingideabyjahedАй бұрын
Bob McDevitt's insights on organizing literary festivals are truly enlightening! It's wonderful to see the dedication to promoting literature.
@MrK.AАй бұрын
Thank you for these videos guys. Brilliant work. And incredibly helpful for aspiring authors. That being said, i wasn't a fan of Francesca's potty mouth and misandrist talk. Dear oh dear!
@AR-mu4zqАй бұрын
Agree off putting.
@MrK.AАй бұрын
Fantastic episode. Thanks 😊
@pageonepodcastАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@RediscoverOwnSoulEssenceАй бұрын
Great interview !!!
@pageonepodcastАй бұрын
Thanks for listening and glad you enjoyed it!
@StanfordFan-jn1dpАй бұрын
There is a new word that is in the OED but not Web 11: MANSPLAINING. Created by Rebecca Solnit...do you know what it means?
@starklingspars8956Ай бұрын
Kind of wish she was an agent , but on the other hand I'm glad to know there are editors like that out therd who seem nice and relaxed but passionate, so that when at that stage it seems less scary...hope that made sense. Typing on tablet with one finger while the other is holding garlic toast for my soup lol
@just_a_character2 ай бұрын
She’s literally the evil banker for Joe Abercrombie 😂
@Outsourcingideabyjahed2 ай бұрын
Gillian Redfearn's journey of discovering Joe Abercrombie is truly inspiring! It's fascinating to learn about what catches her eye as an editor. I love hearing about editors like Gillian Redfearn who have a knack for spotting exceptional talent like Joe Abercrombie. Her insights are invaluable
@Desertphile2 ай бұрын
Thank you. I do my best to polish a manuscript before it hits the editor's desk.
@freedomthroughspirit2 ай бұрын
Enjoyable listen, thank you all. Appreciated! Fascinating how different agents' practices are from one another. One reads sample chapters and query/cover letter last. Another only the query letter, rarely the manuscript (unless on the fence) - the latter being Jessica Faust from what I recall her saying. Extremely insightful for us aspiring authors.
@GordonMcLachlan2 ай бұрын
Love Francesca! I met her on an Agent-1-2-1 and she was fantastic. Really enjoyed the episode. It was great to hear her go into so much detail about submissions and the querying process.
@ashwathsezhian90542 ай бұрын
Please add time stamps so we can constantly revisit our favourite parts like you did in the video with Juliet Mushens!
@beheadingbuddha42562 ай бұрын
Can anyone actually get published these days if they are not Far Left woke activists?
@saxbend2 ай бұрын
Is it even possible to be both woke and far left? Which do readers prefer? But since you've read books and you are neither clearly you have found published material that is neither too.
@Magikalic2 ай бұрын
when you read too much of the Daily Mail
@JoeKenn512 ай бұрын
Interesting and helpful and unfortunaely as Ismo once said: Language!
@MrK.AАй бұрын
Yeah, agreed. Her language is a turnoff.
@JoeKenn512 ай бұрын
Very helpful, thank you.
@turtletwist2 ай бұрын
+1 for Library at Mount Char! INCREDIBLE book
@Outsourcingideabyjahed2 ай бұрын
"Absolutely agree with John Baker! Bold storytelling is what sets the literary world on fire 🔥. It's those daring narratives that keep us on the edge of our seats, sparking conversations and igniting imaginations. Here's to the risk-takers, weaving tales that leave us breathless and inspired! 📚✨"
@ashwathsezhian90542 ай бұрын
You guys have been epic. Your episodes with Juliet Mushens, Felicity Blunt, Jamie Cowen and Johnny Geller were extremely helpful. Much much appreciated. Really looking forward to this and the rest of your interviews. I really hope you get Hellie Ogden and Charlotte Seymour on at some point as well. Wish you both all the best! Ps, please bring back time stamps. That’s really helpful while rewatching.
@pageonepodcast2 ай бұрын
So glad you are finding them helpful!
@leenaronalds41552 ай бұрын
Stop waving your arms in the air!
@williamvesey36792 ай бұрын
To someone who talks with their hands, that's like telling them to shut up.
@MelissaJaneKnight3 ай бұрын
15:30 “not like a film where you can see a trailer”. I made a book trailer… and it led to sales and other opportunities: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jMd5f9Rn0arLiGw.htmlsi=n5v9FnZeQxaQDm5u
@Outsourcingideabyjahed3 ай бұрын
"Francesca Riccardi's insights are invaluable for aspiring authors! Hooking an agent can be a daunting task, but her expertise sheds light on the path to success. Avoiding pitfalls is just as important, and her guidance is a beacon for navigating the complex world of literary representation. Kudos to Francesca for sharing her wisdom!"
@StanfordFan-jn1dp3 ай бұрын
This book makes me smile and smarter at the same time.
@MargaretCheng-du9os3 ай бұрын
This is great! Illustrates why Francesca is brilliant to work with! Down to earth, funny, direct........could go on.....
@marie-louisewillis25513 ай бұрын
Fantastic. Thank you so much.
@rascalap29683 ай бұрын
Looks like Marco needs to top up the meter for the central heating…😅
@starklingspars89563 ай бұрын
Interesting, insighttful video guys.
@GordonMcLachlan3 ай бұрын
Loved this interview. Completely surprised by his ebook answer as well! His approach to managing debt is spot on too IMO.
@pageonepodcast3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@rascalap29683 ай бұрын
Was enjoying it until he mentioned his next book: who wants to break it to him that tides do not come in on lakes? 🤔🤭🤦🏻♂️
@rascalap29683 ай бұрын
He’s such an upbeat guy…
@jonnyhendriks70523 ай бұрын
My new favourite podcast. I loved this episode. Francesca is wonderful and so was her advice. I wanted Tariq to ask what it was about Marco's writing that made her take him on or at least share that story. 😊
@Goosifer2263 ай бұрын
Too bad he’s an asshole to him employees. Talk about abuse in an industry where that’s the norm. He’s a true piece of shit.
@lionlabidie23513 ай бұрын
Promo-SM 🤗
@GordonMcLachlan3 ай бұрын
So great to hear from Tariq and his journey to becoming published. Very inspirational! Welcome to Cooper has been on my Amazon Wish List for a while - time to read it!
@jmi_music3 ай бұрын
The best Alex Garland interview I’ve heard yet. Thank you
@pageonepodcast3 ай бұрын
Thanks - glad you enjoyed it!
@AnnetteRubery4 ай бұрын
This was a great episode. I have a similar pragmatic philosophy and it was great to hear him talking about the importance of deciding what you want out of the publishing process.