Podcast appearances and mentions of michael bourret

Take out your notepads! Abigail sits down with literary agent Kate McKean for a very special conversation about book publishing contracts. This is a topic that intimidated Abigail early in her career—as it does many writers who are interested in traditional publishing. It's also extremely important for writers to understand what makes a good deal, and who better to learn from than an expert agent with over 17 years experience. Kate has worked as a literary agent at Howard Morhaim Literary Agency since 2006, where she's built a diverse client list from New York Times best selling internet sensations like I Can Has Cheezburger to beloved humorist and short story writer Daniel M. Lavery to New York Times best selling YA horror writer Madeleine Roux. Kate is also an adjunct professor at New York University in the School of Professional Studies and a writer herself (rep. by Michael Bourret of Dystel, Goderich, and Bourret). Her ability to talk about complicated topics like publishing contracts in layman's terms is a testament to her teaching abilities and strong communication skills. Some of the key topics in this discussion include: Contract misconceptions and what to really expect What makes a good deal and what are red flags in contracts Money, rights, and what happens if something goes wrong Payout structures (how writers get paid) General thought process about negotiations Why you should always ask for more Plus, more! Does Kate sound like the ideal literary agent for you? Send her your query! Kate's Full MSWL: Review it here Learn more about HML: Visit their website Read Kate's article on Catapult: "Book Contracts: Let's Talk Rights" Sign up for Kate's informative email list! >> Enroll here Follow Abigail and Kate: Website: www.abigailkperry.com | https://www.katemckean.com/ IG: @abigailkperry | @kate_mckean X: @abigailkperry | @kate_mckean

From the supply chain issues that started the year, to the conversation about AI that's ending it, I talk through the year in publishing with Michael Bourret of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret. Also, we answer listener questions! This will be the last episode for the year, and the last one before a break during which I'll go off to Boston to teach and maybe even revise my novel. I'll be back (most likely in February) to pick up the Pivots, Comebacks, and Reinventions series.  Get the show notes / newsletter Get the book (holiday pricing good through 12/21) Thanks to Dave Connis for the theme music Happy Holidays! www.sarazarr.com

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing bestselling author and critical race sociologist Dr. Crystal Marie Fleming. In our conversation, she shares about her childhood and humble beginnings, her time at Wellesley College, her new book, "Rise Up!: How You Can Join in the Fight Against White Supremacy", her evolution as a scholar in academia, and so much more! To learn more about Dr. Fleming's work, you can visit her website at crystalfleming.com and follow her on Twitter (@alwaystheself). BIO: Crystal Marie Fleming is a critical race sociologist, the author of three books and an internationally recognized expert on racism and antiracism. Her work empowers people of all backgrounds to become change agents and dismantle white supremacy. She is Professor of Sociology and Africana Studies at SUNY Stony Brook where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on racism and ethnic relations, sociological theory and qualitative methods. Dr. Fleming's passion for speaking truth to power and promoting social transformation infuses her scholarship, writing and pedagogy. She earned a Ph.D. and a master's degree in Sociology from Harvard University and graduated with honors in Sociology and French from Wellesley College. Her research appears in leading journals such as Social Problems, The Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Poetics, Du Bois Review: Social Science Research on Race and Mindfulness. Her first book Resurrecting Slavery: Racial Legacies and White Supremacy in France (Temple University Press, 2017) uses critical race theory and qualitative research to significantly advance scholarship on racism in France and Europe. The book marshals ethnographic data, archival research and in-depth interviews with French activists and Afro-Caribbean descendants of slaves to consider how commemorations of enslavement and abolition both challenge and reproduce the racial order. Her critically acclaimed primer, How to Be Less Stupid About Race: On Racism, White Supremacy and the Racial Divide (Beacon Press, 2018), combines memoir, critical race theory, social commentary and satire to debunk common misconceptions about racism. The book earned a starred Kirkus review and has been widely praised as essential anti-racist reading by everyone from Publisher's Weekly to Bustle, ESPN/The Undefeated to the Los Angeles Lakers, Buzzfeed, Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and MarketWatch. Dr. Fleming's latest book, RISE UP! How You Can Join the Fight Against White Supremacy, is a YA nonfiction work that explores the roots of racism and its modern day legacies while empowering young people with actionable ways to create a more just and equitable world. It will be published in October of 2021 by Henry Holt for Young Readers. She is currently co-editing a fourth book, Beyond White Mindfulness: Critical Perspectives on Racism, Health and Wellbeing, forthcoming with Routledge and completing a fifth project, Words to Remake the World: A People's Dictionary for Social Change, under contract with Beacon Press. A public intellectual known for her frank talk and insouciant humor, Crystal's provocative writing, lectures and workshops engage a wide array of scholarly and social topics, from racism and white supremacy to pop culture, spirituality, feminism, sexuality and philosophy. Her work and commentary are regularly featured in a range of national and international media, including Courrier International, The Sunday Times, France24, Agency France Presse, Newsweek, Vox, Black Agenda Report, The CBS Sunday Morning Show, The Root, NPR, and the New York Times among others. She is represented by literary agent Michael Bourret and Outspoken Agency for keynotes and speaking engagements. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/identitytalk4educators/support

This Creative Life is moving! The pod's new home is at Substack, where you can find out more about what I've got planned for the new paid subscriber options. Meanwhile, the interview episodes as you've always known them will continue to show up in your feed, complete and ad-free. In the final episode of 2020, I talk to Michael Bourret of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret about the year in publishing, authors and social media, making mid-career changes, and more. This is a great episode for those who love to talk shop and want to understand a little more about where publishing has been and where it may be going. Happy New Year!  Produced & edited by me, Sara Zarr Theme music by Dave Connis Get a free or paid Substack subscription to hear about new episodes, or set your favorite podcast app to alert you! I will be shutting down the old Patreon page. PayPal tip jar

In the final episode of 2020, I talk to Michael Bourret of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret about the year in publishing, authors and social media, making mid-career changes, and more. This is a great episode for those who love to talk shop and want to understand a little more about where publishing has been and where it may be going. Listen right here, or find it in your favorite podcast app.Thanks for coming along with me for this 2020 return to podcasting. I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have, and I’m looking forward to what’s in store here for 2021. Happy New Year! Show note: A brief history of Book ExpoProduced & edited by me, Sara ZarrTheme music by Dave ConnisYe olde Bookshop shoppeTell a friend!Hey visitors, get a free or paid Substack subscription to hear about new episodes or set your podcast app to alert you! Annual subscriptions are 25% off through January 31st. For $36 you’ll get the full Courageous Creativity audio with my commentary in the form of subscriber episodes, plus other themed mini-seasons within the main TCL seasons.PayPal tip jar, if you like! This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at thiscreativelife.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of Inside the Writer's Head, our Writer-in-Residence Emma Carlson Berne speaks with Michael Bourret. Bourret is a partner of Dystel, Goderich, and Bourret - a well-known literary agency that represents authors from a myriad of genres. In this podcast, they discuss how to get a literary agent, and what it's like working with an agent to get a book published. Bourret also gives some tips on writing a query letter, namely not to stress too much about it. This is the last episode of Season 3 of Inside the Writer's Head with Emma Carlson Berne! And it's a good one. Tune in!

Soapdish features not only one of Sally Field’s best performances but also one of the best comedic performances ever in a movie. And while it’s not uncommon for a gay guy who came of age in the 1990s to love the film, that love has to contend with a surprise ending that reads very problematic in 2018. Literary agent and avowed book-reading person Michael Bourret joins Drew and Tony to talk through this one. Use the code THISMOVIE upon checkout at http://www.jungalow.com to get a 15 percent discount on your purchases. Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelBourret Drew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drewgmackie Tony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetonyrodrig Check out Drew's other podcast, Gayest Episode Ever: https://www.gayestepisodeever.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/havetowatchpod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/havetowatchpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/havetowatchpod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/you-have-to-watch-this-movie/id1435968370 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Irdypyqe5y7djr6h77a4cqidltq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JEvH446fTsK2jKHV77cbp Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/drew-mackie/you-have-to-watch-this-movie?refid=stpr SoundCloud: @youhavetowatchthismovie TableCakes Productions: https://www.tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes

Miguel Camnitzer joins the gals to chat about proposing with a watch, the joys of reception cocktail tastings, and continuing his family's tradition of getting married at a courthouse! Then Brooke tells the story of Miguel and his husband, (Michael Bourret, guest from Ep 18 & 19), saving the day at her wedding! And Pam shares her secret to throwing surprise parties - have no one arrive at the same time! There were so many stories that we broke up this recording into two parts! So stay tuned next week to hear all your Confessionals! -- SHOW NOTES: Fogg Museum is the art museum where Miguel once attending a wedding.   -- BRIDAL BREAKS: Cold Brew Bourbon Cocktail: Boozy coffee drink from The Gastro Nom website @drunkdisney: Instagram account bound to make anyone who likes Disney movies giggle (Brooke)   -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfessionals.com Instagram Facebook Twitter   -- Have a story to tell us? Need some advice about your own wedding drama?  Email us: weddingconfessionals@gmail.com Call us: 434-933-2663 Click here to send us a message with no personal information needed! We promise to never reveal the names in order to protect the innocent...and the annoyed. Your secret's safe with us!

After learning all about guest Michael Bourret's wedding in "Episode 18: Dance Like You're 12," we dive into listeners' confessionals and questions!  We discuss shady venue owners, dude bro wedding gifts and how to pick party favors that don't suck.   -- Guest Plugs & Info: Michael's pretty pictures of fancy cocktails (and no people) can be found on Instragram: @michaelbourret Michael's hot takes on publishing and politics are all on Twitter: @michaelbourret   -- Show Notes: Brooke's party favor included donating to the National Arbor Day Foundation.  If you want to donate too, here's a link!   -- Bridal Break: Pabst Blue Ribbon - aka: PBR - Cheap Beer (Pam) Golden Road Wulf Pup Session IPA - Fancy alternative to drinking PBR (Michael)  The Golden Girls - 80s sitcom now available on Hulu (Micahel) Anne With an E - Gritty Canadian series based on the book Anne of Green Gables, now available in the US on Netflix (Brooke)   -- Wedding Confessionals Links:   www.weddingconfessionals.com     Instagram     Twitter     Facebook       --   Have a crazy story you want to tell us?     Emails us: weddingconfessionals@gmail.com     Call us: 434-933-2663 (That's 434-WED-CONF)     Write us: https://weddingconfessionals.com/tell-us-your-secret/     We promise to never reveal any names to protect the innocent...and annoyed. Your secret's safe with us!

Join Brooke and Pam as they explore how their guest - literary agent, Michael Bourret - ended up with a ring on his left hand, despite his political views against the institute of marriage.  They also discuss terrible trips to the dentist, why the first season of Survivor can lead to romance, and how Brooke, though not invited, bulldozed her way into attending Michael's wedding.   This interview was so in depth that it took up the whole hour!  So stay tuned next week for Part 2 when we let Michael - and all of his controversial opinions - tackle on your wedding confessionals and questions!   -- Guest Info/Plugs: You can find pictures of Michael's food and cocktails on Instagram. @michaelbourret Wanna learn more about Michael's hot takes on politics? Follow him on Twitter! @MichaelBourret   -- Show notes: - If you're crazy like Brooke and want to buy an x-ray blanket, it can be yours for about $80! - We found some more reasonable looking weighted blankets for anxiety - here. - Pippa's book did sell in the US...and it tanked. - The Abbey is a bar in West Hollywood.  It's also now the setting for a Reality TV show on E! called What Happens At The Abbey! - Sammy Sweetheart from the Jersey Shore has a podcast - Just Sayin.  It actually seems pretty fun! - We can't link to the Dew Drop Inn where Michael spent all of his money on Long Island Iced Teas because it doesn't exist anymore. :( - Want a great bagel with mediocre cream cheese?! Try Bagels On The Square!   -- Bridal Break Info: - Dear Sugars - advice podcast with Steve Almond and Cheryl Strayed (Brooke) - Strawberry Lemonade Frozen Sangria (Pam)   -- Wedding Confessionals Links:   www.weddingconfessionals.com   Instagram   Twitter   Facebook     --   Have a crazy story you want to tell us?   Emails us: weddingconfessionals@gmail.com   Call us: 434-933-2663 (That's 434-WED-CONF)   Write us: https://weddingconfessionals.com/tell-us-your-secret/   We promise to never reveal any names to protect the innocent...and annoyed. Your secret's safe with us!

Today's Guest: Lisa McMann, YA novelist, Wake, Fade, Gone, The Unwanteds Order 'The Wake Trilogy: Wake; Fade; Gone' by Lisa McMann from Amazon.com by clicking the books above! This is gonna take a minute. It was the last day of our first family vacation in two years and the three of us were unwinding in the enormous Barnes & Noble bookstore in Burlington, Vermont. My 13-year-old son Charlie found two young adult novels she wanted to buy, both of which his friends had already read and enjoyed. The first was The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, which looked like it was cast in the mode of the Harry Potter books, a series that Charlie has read over and over and over. The second was a dark and somewhat frightening looking book titled Wake by Lisa McMann. It’s subtitle: “Your dreams are not your own.” I was dubious; my kid finds the sight of blood unsettling and isn’t a fan of violence or gore. But it was technically age-appropriate and it meant reading something other than texts on his phone, so okay. LISA McMANN audio excerpt: "When I finished writing Wake, I almost immediately started writing Fade. I know that wasn't necessarily smart. But I felt like the story wasn't finished, so I wanted to write it for me. Then I thought, 'There could be more.'"    Mr. Media (Bob Andelman) and young adult author Lisa McMann at Inkwood Books in Tampa He loved both books and consumed them in the next two days. Back home, a few days later, he came over to my desk, holding Wake and asked, “What’s your agent’s name?” “Michael Bourret,” I said. With a triumphant look in his eye, he pushed Wake in front of me, open to the Acknowledgements page. I read it and smiled: “Warmest gratitude to my fantastic agent, Michael Bourret, who believed in Janie and me…” Small world. This week, Gone, the third and final book in the Wake trilogy, completing the adventures of teenage dream catcher Janie Hannagan, hits the shelves of bookstores everywhere. It’s quite a wild ride. Lisa McMann Website • Facebook • Twitter • Pinterest • Blog • Order The Wake Trilogy from Amazon.com Order Will Eisner: A Spirited Life (2nd Edition) by Bob Andelman, available from Amazon.com by clicking on the book cover above!   The Party Authority in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland!

The New York Times finally meets our demands. “Who knew women could write books?” Wishing your life away. Is keeping a baby alive “productive?” Leia turns ten months. Participation trophies: threat or menace? Figuring out “the twist” ahead of time. Links: Bustle.com: "Exciting 'New York Times' Bestseller List Changes Mean Your Favorite New YA Books Are About To Get More Attention" "You’ve come a long way, baby" "The Times it is a-changing, part deux" -- Michael Bourret’s post on the NYT change I Know How She Does It by Laura Vanderkam | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound Today.com: "Steelers linebacker James Harrison won't let his kids have participation trophies" How I Met Your Mother Season 4, Episode 19: "Murtaugh" The Incredibles -- "Everyone is special." Barry’s Recommended Reading: Top Ten by Alan Moore, Gene Ha, Xander Cannon | Amazon | BN.com Morgan’s Recommended Reading: The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Katie Alender | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound Rate us on iTunes

I’ve known Michael Bourret (that’s pronounced with a hard T, by the way) for over a decade now, yet even I learned some new things about him in this episode. For example, that I’m not the only one who thought you could only break into publishing if you had a trust fund, and that the book [&hellip