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EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 50 MIN

Ep. 26 On Querying: Letting Go of Perfection and Learning As We Go

from You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast · host Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD

There is no perfection in the writing process, and thatincludes querying! In this episode, Danielle talks with Briana Caballero and A. B. Koga about how querying is a learning process; and how expecting perfection of ourselves before we start querying or in the process not only is unrealistic, but can be harmful for our well-being. You, Me, and the Writing Journey (X, Instagram, and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcastPodcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Briana Caballero (Author):Briana Caballero is a proud Latinx author/illustrator,authortuber, and children's YouTube storyteller. She is currently on submission with a queer middle grade graphic novel that makes her smile WAY too big, and loves writing stories with a focus on empowering children and teens to always be unapologetically themselves. Twitter: @bricaballero_Instagram: @briana_writesbooksYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianacwritesbooksA. B. Koga (Author): Aaron is a biblical scholar and science-fiction fantasyauthor. He writes biblical commentaries for The Bible for Normal People and answers people's questions about the Bible and biblical scholarship on social media. He lives in Arizona with his doctor wife and three young daughters,where he writes novels on his phone between getting his kids to all their after-school activities.TikTok @a.b.kogaInstragram @a.b.kogaYouTube @abhbible Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD (Host/Author/Therapist):Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD is an agented kidlit author,trauma therapist, experienced professor, international presenter/speaker, Critique Coach with the Picture Book Author Academy, Mighty Kidlit Leader, and the host of You, Me, and the Writing Journey, Take Your Kid to Publishing Day kidlit event, and the #YouDeservepIt Pitch event.X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @DrenderturmaudWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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There is no perfection in the writing process, and thatincludes querying! In this episode, Danielle talks with Briana Caballero and A. B. Koga about how querying is a learning process; and how expecting perfection of ourselves before we start...

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