The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

Shooting The Shit About Our Publishing Pet Peeves and What To Do When Your One “Yes” Is A “No”

Feb 16, 2026
A chaotic, laugh-out-loud dive into publishing pet peeves like reply-all disasters, scheduling nightmares, and losing attachments. They tackle agent offers, beauty-contest decisions, and what to do when a longed-for “yes” feels off. Industry news pops up too, from Spotify’s audiobook moves to a heated AI-in-writing debate. Short, sharp takes on marketing budgets and behind-the-scenes podcast plans.
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ADVICE

Keep Email Threads Consolidated

  • Keep related conversations on the same email thread so attachments and history are easy to find.
  • Start a new thread only when the topic or deliverables clearly change to reduce chaos.
ADVICE

Always Confirm File Receipt

  • Confirm receipt when you send substantial files like manuscripts to avoid spam-filter losses.
  • Follow up with a brief message so editors know the attachment arrived and you didn't get ghosted.
ADVICE

Think Of Advances As Seed Money

  • Consider using part of an advance to fund promotion if your goal is to build a career and sales momentum.
  • Discuss options with your agent and plan spend based on realistic marketing needs and privileges.
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