Deadline City's Podcast
1) S6 - Episode 6: Big Idea Barn
Welcome back to Deadline City! This week we are talking about the "Big Idea." But what is a "Big Idea" and who gets to decide that? We pull from our vast publishing experience plus trends we've s...Show More
2) S6: Episode 5 - Remix Row
This week on Deadline City, we break down retellings and remixes. When it comes to writing, IS there anything new under the sun? We talk about our own experiences with tropes, reimaginings, classics, ...Show More
3) S6: Episode 4 - Myth Buster Manor
This week we head to "Myth Buster Manor" where we asked the internet for publishing myths and rumors that are spread through the industry streets. Based on our experience, we tackle one by one. Is you...Show More
4) S6: Episode 3 - The Political Playground w/ Samira Ahmed
This week's episode features Samira Ahmed, New York Times bestseller and activist! It's a deep dive into the politics of being an author. What risks do we take? What do we have to consider w...Show More
5) S6: Episode 2 - Burnout Borough Pt. II (Extra Crispy)
What's up Deadline City?! We're back to Burn Out Borough. This week we're having an honest conversation about how to identify burnout, working through COVID, what we're doing to co...Show More
6) Season 6: Episode 1 - Where In The World Is Deadline City?
We're back and more tired than ever! But first, we need to catch up on all that's happened in our lives since the start of the year. So much has happened in the publishing industry this summ...Show More
7) S5: Episode 10 - Resolution Blvd. Pt 3
It's that time again. RESOLUTION BLVD, we meet again. Dhonielle and Zoraida break down the peaks and pits of our year and lay out what we want to do better or try next year. What are your resolut...Show More
8) S5: Episode 8 - TikTok Tavern w/ Alex Aster
This year, TikTok has become the new publishing buzzword. Publishers and authors have tried to crack the code of virality. What makes a book take off? Does crying online sell books? One thing is certa...Show More
9) S5: Episode 9 - Pen Name Palace
This week on Deadline City, we discuss the subject of pen names. Why start your career with one? Why start a new one for a different genre? And what are the pros and cons of anonymity? Tune in to dive...Show More
10) S5: Episode 7 - From a Certain Point of View
This week on Deadline City we talk about POV. From a certain POV, that is. No, it's not a Star Wars episode, BUT we do dig into what makes us write the way we write. How do we choose the way we t...Show More