
This Podcast Needs a Title
Erica Davis & Ciara Duggan
Book Pipeline’s executives team up for real talk from the publishing trenches. Each episode, they'ill unpack a piece of the writing life. And don't forget your industrial forklift because there will be baggage. A Pipeline Artists Original Podcast.
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The One with Peter and Erica
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04/07/21 • 15 min
Who are your co-hosts, and what do they do? In this introductory episode, Peter Malone Elliott and Erica Davis introduce themselves and talk about what and why they write, plus some stuff about what to expect from this podcast.

The One with Ciara Duggan
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09/08/21 • 48 min
In the ninth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with 2020 Book Pipeline Unpublished finalist Ciara Duggan about the release of her debut novel, TV watching habits, and the importance of self-care. Come from the insights on writing and editing, and stay for the debate on the glories (real meaning: disgustingness) of caffeinated pink Crystal Light.

The One with Jarrard Raju
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07/27/22 • 50 min
In the fourth episode of season two, Peter and Erica talk with Afro-latinx author, poet, and photographer Jarrard Raju about leaning into a love of prose, being an author of color in the industry, and their experience as a contributor on the forthcoming anthology WHERE MONSTERS LURK AND MAGIC HIDES. Come for the honest query talk, stay for the amazing way Jarrard takes risks in publishing.
Also joy. Lots of joy.
Follow Jarrard on Twitter: @JarrardWrites
Jarrard's Linktree
Buy their poetry collection!

The One with Isabel Sterling
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11/03/21 • 63 min
In the twelfth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author and writing coach Isabel Sterling about burnout, the upcoming release of her new novel (The Coldest Touch), and how her coaching services help authors find their publishing power. Isabel also spills the beans on why and how she recently scrapped an entire work-in-progress without setting her life on fire.
BONUS: Isabel coaches one of the co-hosts!

The One with Peter and Erica - Part Three
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10/06/21 • 39 min
In the tenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat, rant, and rave about Mad Men, anxiety, industry gatekeepers, film school, ADHD, Impostor Syndrome, code-switching, and Dwight Schrute. Come for the shop talk, stay for a rousing game of This-or-That in which the co-hosts accidentally invite Rainn Wilson to be on the show.

The One with Natalie Kimber
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07/27/21 • 60 min
In the seventh episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with literary agent Natalie Kimber of The Rights Factory about bringing experimental literature to the mainstream, authors' perception of agents, snacks, and her work with the Weehawken Writers and Artists Studio. PLUS Natalie and Erica correct Peter about his wrong opinion on Halloween.

The One with Peter and Erica - Part Six
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12/21/22 • 42 min
TRIGGER WARNINGS for grief, trauma, and PTSD.
In the ninth episode of season two, Peter and Erica gush about happy news, rant about trauma-informed career choices, and rave about mashed potatoes. Come for the holiday joy and stay for Peter's first-ever tarot reading.
Mentioned in this episode:
Here is Peter's article on Pipeline Artists:
https://pipelineartists.com/f-ck-it-writing-career/
Here are Erica's bookshop.org recommendations:
https://bookshop.org/shop/dorkwitchery
Here's the Social Security Administration's disability application:
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/

The One with New Co-host Ciara Duggan (But Erica Lost the Recording So Here's a Coupon Instead)
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03/21/23 • 2 min
Welcome to Season 3, Nerds.
We have a GREAT first episode but Erica lost the recording. There's still some cool stuff though. Stay awesome.
See you in April.

The One with Danielle Burby
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09/01/23 • 36 min
In the long-overdue fourth episode of season three, the cohosts talk with literary agent Danielle Burby of Mad Woman Literary about her journey from interning into opening her own agency, hustling, holding space for relaxation, and risk-taking.
Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.madwomanliterary.com/about
https://inkedentertainment.com/danika-frost
https://twitter.com/DanielleBurby
https://www.instagram.com/madwomanliterary/

The One with Grant Faulkner
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11/30/21 • 51 min
In the thirteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with Grant Faulkner (the Executive Director of NaNoWriMo) about day jobs that help keep the creative well filled, the current state of the publishing industry, and the questionable existence of Boo Berry cereal. Bonus Content: Erica babbles in nerdy joy about her history with NaNoWriMo. Bonus Bonus Content: Peter tolerates a perfectly executed Dirty Dancing joke. Sort of.
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How many episodes does This Podcast Needs a Title have?
This Podcast Needs a Title currently has 37 episodes available.
What topics does This Podcast Needs a Title cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Publishing, Novels, Grief, Reading, Writing, Author, Podcasts, Books, Nonfiction, Arts, Business, Emotions and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on This Podcast Needs a Title?
The episode title 'The One with Matt Misetich' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on This Podcast Needs a Title?
The average episode length on This Podcast Needs a Title is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of This Podcast Needs a Title released?
Episodes of This Podcast Needs a Title are typically released every 21 days.
When was the first episode of This Podcast Needs a Title?
The first episode of This Podcast Needs a Title was released on Apr 7, 2021.
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