Writers With Wrinkles

Whether you're an aspiring author, indie publisher, or career writer, Writers with Wrinkles is your essential guide to writing craft, book marketing, and the publishing industry. Hosted by authors Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid, we iron out the wrinkles of the business — from mastering novel writing and story structure to navigating literary agents, query letters, and KDP self-publishing.

Each week, we bring you expert interviews with editors, publishers, and bestselling authors, plus practical advice on building your author platform and marketing your book. Whether you're drafting your first manuscript or preparing for a book launch, we have the guidance you need to thrive in today's competitive publishing landscape.

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Guest

Lisa Riddiough

Lisa Frenkel Riddiough writes for kids of all ages. Through her board books, picture books, and middle grade novels, Lisa uses wordplay, humor, rhyme, rhythm, and whimsy to invite young readers into the magic of books where they can feel at home. She has an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Hamline University and is a former sales executive, a backyard squirrel watcher, and a frequent baker of chocolate pound cake. Learn more about Lisa at lisariddiough.com.

Guest appearance on:

Back in the Query Trenches: Author Lisa Frenkel Riddiough on Losing an Agent and Starting Over