Shipping & Handling Podcast

Episodes

1. 79

   Episode 79: Sort By Kudos

   or: Now Kiss! In which Bridget and Jen talk about Bridget’s return to fandom after a decade away, and also have a full meltdown about how long this podcast has been going on. Spoilers for The Magicians from 12:21 onwards Note: Jen’s audio is a little off in this because she used airpods like a…

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   Sep 28, 2021
2. 78

   Episode 78: Fling It Into The Void

   In this episode, Bridget and Jen take you through the submission process, talk about publishers decentralizing from NYC post-pandemic, and discuss why that second book is just such a pain in the a** to write. Note: Jen’s audio is a little off in this because she used airpods like a dumb dumb, so...

   Aug 4, 2021
3. 77

   Episode 77: Vibes Only

   In this episode Bridget & Jen critique twitter pitches, discuss Jen’s weird hate for movie comps, talk about Ea Nasir’s historical perfidious copper sales, and more! Please enjoy the moment at 36:53 where we lose our damn minds. Question topics include New Adult, the essential worker’s trauma…

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   Jun 3, 2021
4. 76

   Episode 76: Do you remember second locations?

   Recorded Tuesday, May 18. It’s been 84 years dot gif. In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss Jen’s new career move, favorite pandemic reads, how deeply weird socializing is going to be post-panorama, and more! Question topics include getting to narrate your own audiobooks, how many rejections…

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   May 20, 2021
5. 75

   Episode 75: Omegaverse is in the New York Times

   In which Bridget and Jen discuss copyright law, plagiarism, and why published authors won’t read your fic, for legal reasons. Also! Cookbook photography, dead parents in YA, and more! You can listen to this episode here. Thanks to this week’s donors: Lorna, Lauren, Jared, and MH! Like the…

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   Jun 10, 2020
6. 74

   Episode 74: In Plague-Adjusted Terms

   In this episode Bridget and Jen talk *waves vaguely* the State Of Things, UK vs ANZ vs US, and how many clients is too many! **ANNOUNCEMENT!!** We’ll be answering your questions on a very special Instagram Live session on Thursday, May 7 at 7pm EST! You can listen to this episode here. Thanks to...

   May 1, 2020
7. 73

   Episode 73: The Book Equivalent of a Weighted Blanket

   In this episodes, Bridget and Jen talk bad contracts, manuscript requests, how to avoid brown-nosing and more! Thanks to our editor, Cheyna Roth, for her help with this episode! A VERY SPECIAL THANKS to our donor Jessica!!!!! Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi, by...

   Apr 23, 2020
8. 72

   Episode 72: I Would Marry These Potatoes In A House Of God

   In this episode Bridget and Jen discuss *waves vaguely* The Situation, the Simon & Schuster sale, living with our parents, and cheaply priced Texas ciders. (Hit us up, Austin EastCider!) Thanks to our editor, Cheyna Roth, for her help with this episode! A VERY SPECIAL THANKS to our donors Awesome...

   Mar 27, 2020
9. 71

   Episode 71 - I’m In This Picture And I Don’t Like It

   In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss career planning or the occasional impossibility thereof, catch up on thanking donors, and generally continue the discussion from Episode 70! A VERY SPECIAL THANKS to our wonderful backlog of donors! Jenn, Andrew, Lana, Kristen, Joy, Teresa, MH, Cool Shades...

   Mar 6, 2020
10. 70

    Episode 70 - It’s been a Long, Long Time

    In this episode, recorded on Jan. 22 after a *coughcough* three month involuntary hiatus, Bridget and Jen discuss realistic expectations, the American Dirt fiasco, the RWA fiasco, and picking up the can. Like the podcast? You can support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on...

    Mar 6, 2020
11. 68

    Episode 68: A Simple Village Goose

    In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss self-care for authors (and agents,) burnout, and give a shoutout to nanowrimo! Thank you to John, this week’s donor! Hope you’re enjoying IN THE WOODS. CW: In this episode there is a frank discussion of health issues. Please do not send us advice, however...

    Nov 8, 2019
12. 63

    Episode 63: The Slow Realization That Nothing Makes Sense

    In this episode, Bridget and Jen discuss world building- how to do it, what not to do, and examples of when it’s done right. Also, typos, covers, and more! This episode’s topic suggested by Elyse Martin on twitter. Listen to the episode here. Like the podcast? You can support us through a…

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    Jul 10, 2019
13. 62

    Episode 62: Cool For The Summer

    In this episode Bridget & Jen discuss what the F happens in publishing during the summer (spoiler alert: the same thing that happens every other time of the year, except it’s warmer), answer reader questions, and talk about HBO’s Chernobyl! Fun times! Thanks to Annaka, who donated this week! You...

    Jun 13, 2019