Bianca Marais, CeCe Lyra, and Carly Watters - the team at the Shit No One Tells You About Writing - is recording an episode of the podcast live at When Words Collide (WWC) this year, including Books with Hooks!
Fans of the podcast will recognize this is the segment where the hosts examine real query letters and opening pages to talk about how to make them stand out and grab the attention of literary agents and publishers.
NOTE: Please remember that if your submission doesn't get selected, it's not a judgement on the quality of the work. Bianca, Carly, CeCe and the team all have different criteria and try to choose work that they can use as teaching opportunities.
Due to time constraints, the podcast can only cover ten (10) submissions on the show. The discussion will be focused on elements that will improve your query and pages as opposed to the aspects that are already working well.
Use this form to submit your query and first five pages to be critiqued on the show.
Amendments to submissions cannot be accommodated. Please only submit when you are 100% sure the work and query are ready.
Deadline for submission is August 7, 2026 at 11:59pm MT.
Submission Form link below under "Register Now." Be part of the action!
