by Abigail K. Perry
A podcast made to help writers find the best literary agent for their writing and business career.
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February 27, 2025
<p>If you have real-life experiences that have shaped you, but you want to write a fiction—not nonfiction—story, then don't miss this episode. </p> <p>In this conversation, I talk to the mesmerizing author and public speaker, Lisa Montanaro, about her heartfelt debut, EVERYTHING WE THOUGHT WAS TRUE. This is a jam-packed conversation, filled with invaluable insights on writing and publishing fiction, like:</p> <ul> <li>How Lisa transitioned from being a published nonfiction author to a fiction author</li> <li>Finding the balance of writing fiction inspired by real-life events—i.e. how she used her real-life experiences to inspire her debut and also how she had fun making up plot points and character arcs for her fiction story </li> <li>Writing tips for writing multi-POV and a dual timeline</li> <li>Why secrets are so important in storytelling, and when and how to reveal them </li> <li>Her decision to publish with a small publisher (and advice on how to pick your own publishing path)</li> </ul> <p><strong>And that's only the beginning! </strong></p> <p>By the time you finish this episode, you'll have a strong grasp on how to craft a fiction story pulled from your personal experiences, how to sketch characters before putting them into high-stake conflicts and situations, writing tips that can help you write mult-POV and/or dual timeline, and questions that can help you decide what publishing path is best for your writing endeavors. Plus, you'll want to order a copy of Lisa'a debut pronto! </p> <p>Don't forget to bring a notepad to this episode. There's so much to learn! </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Important Links for this episode >></strong></p> <p>Buy <a href="https://lisamontanarowrites.com/books/#novel">EVERYTHING WE THOUGHT WAS TRUE</a> by Lisa Montanaro </p> <p>Check out <a href="https://colage.org/">Colage</a> and how it can support adult children of LGTBQ parents </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Connect with Abigail and Lisa: </strong></p> <p>Instagram:<span> </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/abigailkperry/">@abigailkperry</a><span> </span>|<span> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisa.montanaro/">@lisa.montanaro</a></span></p> <p>Abigail's<span> </span><a href="http://www.abigailkperry.com">website</a></p> <p>Lisa'a <a href="https://lisamontanarowrites.com/">website</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Wondering what you should you listen to next? Learn more about writing secrets from literary agent Allison Hunter in her episode: <a href="https://www.abigailkperry.com/podcasts/lit-match/episodes/2147790859">Allison Hunter ON: What Makes a Great Beach Read, How to Use Comps, and Why Secrets are Imperative in Fiction</a></p>
February 14, 2025
<p> </p> <p>Do you love historical romance? Do you want to learn what makes a first chapter capture a reader's (and literary agent's!) attention?</p> <p>Then you need today's episode. </p> <p>In today's episode, book coach and developmental editor Savannah Gilbo returns for a deep dive into the uber-popular, time-traveling romance, OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon. This conversation is jam-packed with insightful tips on how to pull readers into your story with world-building, set ups, and memorable, interesting characters without slowing the pace. </p> <p>Some other topics Savannah and I explore include:</p> <ul> <li>How to write an intriguing opening (and scenes) with what can sometimes feel like less intense stakes </li> <li>How many scenes are in this first chapter, and why each models a well-structured scene</li> <li>How to plant set ups and share meaningful backstory without dragging down the pace</li> <li>Plus, more! </li> </ul> <p>By the time you finish this episode, you'll know how to identify and answer some important questions that first chapters need in order to set up reader expectations. You'll also take away a handful of tools that you can use to tighten and polish well-structured scenes. So pick up a notebook and get ready to learn!</p> <p>P.S. Happy Valentine's Day! </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Rate + Review + Follow on Apple Podcasts</strong></p> <p>"I love the Lit Match podcast!" ← If that sounds like you, I'd greatly appreciate if you took a minute or two to rate and review the show. Your rating and review will help other writers find this podcast, and they're super insightful to me. Thanks in advance! </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Books mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Outlander by Diana Gabaldon</li> <li>The Writer's Guide to Beginnings by Paula Munier</li> <li>Story Grid by Shawn Clyne</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Follow Abigail and Savannah: </strong></p> <p>Website: www.abigailkperry.com |<span> </span><a href="http://www.savannahgilbo.com">www.savannahgilbo.com</a> </p> <p>Instagram: @abigailkperry | @savannah.gilbo </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>P.S. Don't miss Savannah's podcast, FICTION WRITING MADE EASY! </strong></span></p> <p> </p>
January 21, 2025
<p>If you're unsure how to write or analyze well-structured scenes in your novel, you need today's episode. </p> <p>Today, book coach and developmental editor Savannah Gilbo returns for a deep dive and scene analysis...only this time, it's extra special because it not only features a chapter from one of our favorite books, it is also the book Savannah analyzes in her Writer's Guide: The Writer's Study Guide: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone<span> (Story Grid Publishing). </span></p> <p>When writers reach out to Savannah about this writer's guide, they often as her, "How many scenes are in the Diagon Alley chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone?” Well, today Savannah and I take a deep dive into this very chapter, which was quite a challenge to break down!<br><br>Listen to our conversation to hear us discuss the ins-and-outs of the major events and details that happen in Diagon Alley, which includes topics like how many scenes are in the chapter, exceptional world building details, and conflicts that come close to causing Crisis questions, but only one actually does this. </p> <p>Some other topics we explore are teaching points like:</p> <ul> <li>How to analyze your scenes from<span> </span>three different perspectives—the reader’s perspective, the character’s perspective, and the author’s perspective</li> <li>A quick trick for determining<span> </span>if your scenes work<span> </span>(and how to identify which areas of your scenes need work once you’ve written them)</li> <li>*Spoiler alert!* Why we chose to analyze this chapter as one 6,500-word-long scene versus a bunch of smaller scenes (and how<span> </span>the structure of this scene<span> </span>works)</li> <li>The purpose of<span> </span>the smaller moments within the scene<span> </span>that are arguably significant (and move the scene) forward but aren’t technically “scenes”</li> <li>Our final thoughts on<span> </span>writing a scene<span> </span>like Diagon Alley</li> </ul> <p>By the time you finish this episode, you'll go from scrambling to put a scene together (or understand how your favorite scene in a bestselling book works) to feeling confident about how you write scenes in your story or analyze them in masterworks. Plus, if you like this episode, you’ll probably LOVE Savannah's book, The Writer's Study Guide: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Story Grid Publishing). <strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Writers-Study-Guide-Potter-Sorcerers-ebook/dp/B0D8BKNFMT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MUJHUTCZJ4L9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AF2y36G4PHG29lmFSbzLlI_T9Zx1VdrkUVqsuud8rr4.rN4ktog98p9FcGcz9i7VgvJZuj7cdPa9lbw_RjkZTPk&dib_tag=se&keywords=harry+potter+and+the+sorcerers+stone+writers+guide+savannah+gilbo&qid=1737435083&sprefix=harry+potter+and+the+sorcerers+stone+writers+guide+savannah+gilbo%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1">Click here to order a copy for your bookshelf</a> >></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Rate + Review + Follow on Apple Podcasts</strong></p> <p>"I love the Lit Match podcast!" ← If that sounds like you, I'd greatly appreciate if you took a minute or two to rate and review the show. Your rating and review will help other writers find this podcast, and they're super insightful to me. Thanks in advance! </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>OrderThe Writer's Study Guide: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone—<span> </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Writers-Study-Guide-Potter-Sorcerers-ebook/dp/B0D8BKNFMT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MUJHUTCZJ4L9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AF2y36G4PHG29lmFSbzLlI_T9Zx1VdrkUVqsuud8rr4.rN4ktog98p9FcGcz9i7VgvJZuj7cdPa9lbw_RjkZTPk&dib_tag=se&keywords=harry+potter+and+the+sorcerers+stone+writers+guide+savannah+gilbo&qid=1737435083&sprefix=harry+potter+and+the+sorcerers+stone+writers+guide+savannah+gilbo%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1">Click here</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3PkbwBMTts">Watch the video interview on Story Grid’s YouTube channel</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Follow Abigail and Savannah: </strong></p> <p>Website: www.abigailkperry.com |<span> </span><a href="http://www.savannahgilbo.com">www.savannahgilbo.com</a> </p> <p>Instagram: @abigailkperry | @savannah.gilbo </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>P.S. Don't miss Savannah's podcast, FICTION WRITING MADE EASY! </strong></span></p> <p> </p>
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