In the inaugural episode of The Book Deal Podcast, hosts Tina Strachan and Madeleine Cleary introduce themselves and share their experiences and updates on their writing journey. Tina discusses her recent manuscript assessments with publishers and the benefits of the CYA Conference, while Madeleine talks about her structural edits and the long publication process. They highlight the importance of writing conferences, competitions, and maintaining a playful approach to writing. The episode sets the stage for future interviews with authors and industry professionals, offering valuable advice and insights for aspiring writers.

00:00 Welcome to the Book Deal Podcast!
00:53 Our Book Deal Journey
02:11 The CYA Conference Experience
03:34 Balancing Multiple Projects
05:16 Navigating the Publishing Industry
07:14 The Importance of Feedback
14:56 The Editing Process
23:07 Building a Writing Community
25:07 Signing the Book Deal
30:25 Tips for Aspiring Authors

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You can find out more about Tina and Madeleine and follow their journeys here:
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Tina Strachan children's book author
Madeleine Cleary (@madeleineclearywrites) • Instagram photos and videos
Madeleine Cleary | Author

Links mentioned:
CYA conference CYA Conference | Writers And Illustrators Conference

Follow The Book Deal podcast on Instagram The Book Deal podcast (@the_book_deal_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos

You can find out more about Tina and Madeleine and follow their journeys here:
Tina Strachan (@td_strachan) • Instagram photos and videos
Tina Strachan children's book author
Madeleine Cleary (@madeleineclearywrites) • Instagram photos and videos
Madeleine Cleary | Author