In the seventeenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title the cohosts have the distinct pleasure of talking with author and filmmaker Camryn Garrett about the ups and downs of film school, how she knows when a manuscript is READY-ready, and her upcoming book Friday I'm In Love (winter 2023). Come for the discussion about New Adult as a valid age category, stay for a twelve minute tangent about (wait for it) snacks. 

In the sixteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with Erin Clyburn of The Jennifer De Chiara Agency about putting your best foot forward with a rep, how to avoid an instant pass in a query, and much more—all the while Peter and Erica try not to overwhelm her with their pent up New Year energy. Come for the self-care tips, stay for the cowbell.Check out #schmagent and #WriterBeware hashtags on Twitter for alerts on scam agents and agencies.

In the fifteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica scream into each others' voids about revision habits, critique partners vs. beta readers, and coping with grief through the holidays. Come for the new segue theme song, stay for two or three half-assed Christmas carols.Episode 1 of The Screenwriting Life: Getting Notes on Your WorkUse #JoinIn on Twitter whenever you're feeling alone.

In the fourteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author Cat Baab-Muguira about her new book, Poe For Your Problems, the effects of literary obsessions on mental health, and kismet in publishing. BONUS: Erica finally pronounces "Hachette" correctly and Peter learns two new words.Here is the article that led Cat to us: "The Book of Jane" by Jeanne Veillette Bowerman.

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.

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!

In the eleventh episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with editor Zack Knoll about work/life boundaries, his dream projects, pros and cons of creative writing degrees, the collective despising of voicemail, season 41 of Survivor, and zodiac signs. Featuring: Violet, Zack Knoll’s roommate’s most excellent cat.

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.

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.

In the eighth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with writer, editor, and story consultant Mara Raden about a little bit of everything. Chaos ensues. But the good kind of chaos. Plus, Peter and Erica each have some good news to share.