# The Agony & Ecstasy of Going on Submission with Chloe Caldwell

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Podcast: [The Bleeders: about book writing & publishing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bleeders-about-book-writing-publishing-5493360)
Published: 2025-08-04T12:30:07+00:00
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Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack : https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome Today's guest is author Chloe Caldwell's second interview for The Bleeders podcast. In this episode, Chloe shares two submission stories—one a nightmare and one a dream—along with advice for other writers on submission. Follow Chloe on Instagram @chloeeeecaldwell and buy her new memoir, Trying , out on August 5th from Graywolf Press. If you missed Chloe's first interview, listen here . The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on Instagram @courtneykocak and Bluesky @courtneykocak.bsky.social . For more, check out her website courtneykocak.com . Courtney is teaching some upcoming workshops you might be interested in: Land Big Bylines by Writing for Columns : https://writingworkshops.com/products/land-big-bylines-by-writing-for-columns-zoom-seminar The Multi-Passionate Writer's Life : https://writeordiemag.com/workshops/p/the-multi-passionate-writers-life How to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought : https://writingworkshops.com/products/how-to-build-a-platform-for-writers-who-shudder-at-the-thought-zoom-seminar Back to School Pitch Party (use code BLEEDERS for $75 off): https://www.courtneykocak.com/teaching Creating Your Podcast : https://www.roadmapwriters.com/products/creating-your-podcast-0 Start a Newsletter to Supercharge Your Platform, Network and Business : https://writingworkshops.com/products/start-a-newsletter-to-supercharge-your-platform-network-business-zoom-seminar Podcasting for Writers: How to Start, Sustain & Grow Your Podcast : https://writingworkshops.com/products/podcasting-for-writers-how-to-start-sustain-grow-your-podcast-4-wee…

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