How can authors stay on the good side of publishing (and the internet)? This week we’re digging into the bad and the ugly of author behavior, and how to avoid common pitfalls along the trad pub journey.

With Series Potential is a weekly podcast for writers trying to break into traditional publishing, by writers trying to break into traditional publishing.

Hosted by Anna Hirsch, Ivy T. Woods, and Zilla Writes (writing as RJ Hawthorne).

This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All information presented is the personal opinions of the show hosts and is based on publicly available information.

Music by The Cysquatch.

No two agents have the same style, and the right agent for one writer won’t be the right agent for everyone. We’ve crowd sourced statistics about agent styles for editing, submission, communication, and more, to help you find your best possible partner.

Referenced articles:

https://stdennard.substack.com/p/magical-cookies-or-dont-write-the

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/05/ai-generated-stories-rated-better-quality-than-human-written-ones-study-finds

With Series Potential is a weekly podcast for writers trying to break into traditional publishing, by writers trying to break into traditional publishing.

Hosted by Anna Hirsch, Ivy T. Woods, and Zilla Writes (writing as RJ Hawthorne).

This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All information presented is the personal opinions of the show hosts and is based on publicly available information.

Music by The Cysquatch.

Whether you call it fantasy romance, romantic fantasy, or romantasy, join us on our tirade as we defend this hotly-debated genre blend, its place in the market, and throw more than a little shade on those who use it to tear down other writers’ success.

Referenced Craft Book: Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook by Donald Maass.

With Series Potential is a weekly podcast for writers trying to break into traditional publishing, by writers trying to break into traditional publishing.

Hosted by Anna Hirsch, Ivy T. Woods, and Zilla Writes (writing as RJ Hawthorne).

This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All information presented is the personal opinions of the show hosts and is based on publicly available information.

Music by The Cysquatch.