Support the podcast through Patreon for weekly writing advice, query and first page critiques, as well as exclusive episodes featuring agent and editor interviews. Visit our Patreon to learn more.
Today’s guest is Kelly DeVos author of FAT GIRL ON A PLANE. Kelly holds a B.A. in Creative Writing from Arizona State University. Her debut novel, FAT GIRL ON A PLANE is available now from Harlequin Teen. Her work has been featured in the New York Times as well as SheKnows and Bustle. Kelly joined me today to talk about landing her agent, and how her particular process of being a hardcore planner works to turn the spark of an idea into a novel. Also covered: the inspiration for FAT GIRL ON A PLANE, a discussion of the fashion world and body acceptance and how short stories can help you experiment with new ideas, characters, or methods.
Support the Podcast on Go Fund Me
Links for Kelly:
Site
Tumblr
Ad Links:
Nothing But Sky by Amy Trueblood
It’s a Wonderful Death By Sarah J. Schmitt
Overconfidence As An Aspiring Writer & The Disparaging of Genre Fiction: Lamar Giles
Jessica Verdi On Writing About Hot-Button Issues
Writing In The Mystery Genre With Lori Rader-Day
July Roundup & Self-Editing to Whittle Down the Word Count
Kit Frick: Using Structure to Build Suspense In Your Novel
The Element of Control in Self-Publishing & Staying Healthy As A Writer: Sara Crawford
Write What You Know, How Contemporary Can Be A Good Fit For A First Time Novelist: An Interview with Abigail Johnson
How Trends Impact Publishing & The Literary Agent Hunt: An Interview With Rachel Pudelek
June Roundup & Word Count Worries
Lauren Spieller: Writing Routines.... Good or Bad?
Natalie D. Richards: The Complexities of Author Branding
Sara Raasch: Marketing Your Book
May Roundup & Is It MG or YA?
Bethany C. Morrow: The Need For Inclusion In Publishing
Mindee Arnett: Rejection Letters
Beth Revis: A Decade of Publishing Rejection
April Roundup & How Authors Get Paid
Amy Trueblood: Selling A Book Without An Agent
JR Johansson: Writing Thrillers
Jenny Martin: Write to Write, Not To Publish
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Lit Society: Books and Drama
Ex Libris
Write The Book: Conversations on Craft
A Tale of Two Cities
Great Expectations
Fresh Air
Myths and Legends