The Rewrite with Sammy

The publishing industry is notoriously elusive. On The Rewrite, we are pulling back the curtain and rewriting our understanding of the industry by speaking to those in the know. Join host Sammy Hyde for candid conversations with literary agents, authors, editors, and publishing insiders. Whether you are querying your first book, wondering what it's actually like to be published, or just want to know how a book gets made, this podcast is your insider's guide to the publishing world.

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  Episode #7

  Part 2: Danielle Binks on finding your genre as a writer, literacy and AI in publishing

  Aug 26, 202624 minS1

  <p>Danielle Binks shares the secret (and fun!) way to find your genre as a writer, and how it led her to write middle grade contemporary fiction. We also talk about the importance of literacy, and her unfiltered thoughts on AI and the publishing industry. <br /></p><p>Danielle is an Australian literary agent at Jacinta DeMase Management, the author of award-winning middle grade fiction including The Year the Maps Changed and the newly released Shakespeare in the Orchid, and a fiction and YA writing teacher at RMIT University.</p><p></p><p>In part two of our conversation, Danielle a...

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  Episode #6

  Part 1: Literary Agent & Author Danielle Binks on how to hook agents when querying your book

  Aug 12, 202643 minS1

  <p>Voice is the one thing you cannot fake, and Danielle Binks explains why that matters whether you're querying a manuscript, choosing your next project, or trying to survive the brutal emotional whiplash of being a writer.<br /></p><p>If you've ever wondered why some books get snatched up instantly while others with great premises stall, this conversation gives you the real answer. </p><p></p><p>Danielle is an Australian literary agent at Jacinta di Mase Management, the author of the award-winning The Year the Maps Changed and the newly released Shakespeare in the Orchid, and a fiction a...

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  Navigating Self-publishing with author and illustrator Miranda Sheppard

  Jul 29, 202623 minS0

  <p>Have you ever thought self-publishing means just upload your book and you're done? Think again! </p><p></p><p>I used to believe that once you hit "publish," it’s smooth sailing. But the truth? Self-publishing is a full-time hustle — author, designer, marketer, customer service, to name a few. </p><p></p><p>But chatting to Miranda Sheppard about her own journey in writing and illustrating children's books based on the experiences of her daughter to help build confidence is incredibly inspiring! </p><p></p><p>Hear about her journey but also how her creative ideas go way beyond the...

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  Episode #4

  Author Kathleen Barber on getting adapted by Reese Witherspoon & the pressures of subsequent books

  Jul 14, 202652 minS1

  <p>From courtroom to bestseller list to TV screen — Kathleen Barber’s journey is the definition of trusting the process. <br /><br />From a surprise Reese Witherspoon call to adapting Truth Be Told for TV, Kathleen shares what it really takes to build a career as an author, navigate adaptation, and keep creating through every season.<br /></p><p>We talk about Truth Be Told being adapted by Hello Sunshine and starring Oscar winner, Octavia Spencer, Caro Claire Burke’s Yesteryear and Anne Hathaway’s involvement, and Emily Henry’s Happy Place and Patrick Schwarzenegger’s casting. </p><p></p><p>Kathleen als...

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  Episode #3

  How to Build an Audience: Content Strategy & SEO Secrets from a Top Newsroom Leader - Emily Heward

  Jun 23, 202629 minS1

  <p>How do you turn newsroom instincts into actionable audience insights? In this episode, we sit down with the Head of What’s On at Reach PLC (the UK’s largest news publisher) to uncover the editorial secrets behind growing massive, highly engaged audiences.</p><p></p><p>With 16 years of journalism experience, managing a team of 30 across 37 regional news brands, Emily reveals what it takes to build content that truly connects. Whether you are an author, creator, or media professional, you will learn how to blend a sharp nose for storytelling with data-driven SEO and analytics expertise to scale your...

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