About this episode
Welcome to writer/publicist Jessica Cozzi’s world. This is her pub week for her YA romance, We’ve Hit Turbulence, and, in her words: “I want to soak in every moment of this.”Writers, we’ve never interviewed anyone who was at once so practical and realistic about this industry—she is a publicist for a Big Five publisher, after all—and delighted to be a part of it. We adored her ultimate message, as both the writer and a pro: you have to tell everybody it’s the best damn book in the world and they need to read it.You’re going to be inspired to do just that.Aaaaand: it’s Blueprint season! If you want to be shouting about your book from the rooftops—but you have not exactly finished it yet (or maybe even started), the Blueprint for a Book is for you.Regulars around here know we offer the Blueprint for a Book program once or twice a year. This time, we’re doing a Blueprint Sprint: 6 weeks to build a guide for the book you want to write. (As opposed to drafting a hundred thousand words in the wrong direction. Ask me how I know.)It starts January 12, 2026, we talk fiction, non-fiction and memoir, and it’s open to all paid subscribers. Community, weekly assignments, weekly lives with me and Jennie Nash, plenty of information for your reading and listening pleasure. More details below and to come.It’s time to figure out where I’m going with thisAn Invitation to the January Blueprint!It’s on again!Blueprint for Revision: The System That Makes Revision Finally Make SenseMost writers start revision by re-reading their manuscript from page one — but that’s the least effective way to improve a book. In this episode, Jenny explains a clearer, more strategic way to revise using the Blueprint and the 3D Revision Process. You’ll learn how to step back, see your book with fresh eyes, and create a plan that actually moves your …Subscribe now
