Becoming the Writer You’re Meant to Be

Do you ever wonder what it really takes to become the writer you’re meant to be? In this insightful episode of the Books & Such Literary Management Podcast, host Jen Babakhan is joined by fellow agents and writers Debbie Alsdorf, Cynthia Ruchti, Barb Roose, and others to explore the real tools that move your writing forward—and the ones that might just waste your time. You’ll hear a lively discussion of three common growth paths: Writer’s Conferences Writing Coaches Books on Craft & Social Media Advice Together, the team shares hard-won wisdom, personal stories, honest trade-offs, and a powerful new opportunity that blends the best of all three options: the Books & Such Writing Intensive. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why the gap between where you are and where you want to be is normal—and how to close it Pros and cons of writer’s conferences (and what no one tells you before you go) What to look for—and watch out for—in a writing coach Why not all social media “experts” are created equal Favorite books on craft from seasoned, published authors How the Books & Such Writing Intensive gives you focused, one-on-one mentorship with agents who are also experienced authors