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Novel research: How much is too much?
April White discusses how to write and research in an age when representation and diversity are so important in our stories.
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How one author writes in multiple genres
Bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti discuss how to write across several genres and stay true to your brand.
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Balancing a writing career and everyday life
For this First Draft Friday, Jeff Carson, bestselling author of the David Wolf and Ali Falco Series shares some of what helps him stay on track and mostly sane as he juggles life and creating the next novel.
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FDF #75: How to add humor to romance and suspense writing
Happening on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 5 pm ET. In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is instant #1 New York Times bestselling author Lucy Score. Lucy will discuss how she adds humor to her work - and share tips on how you can do the same. You won’t want to miss this FREE live chat! In this First Draft Friday video chat, Lucy will answer your questions and share her experience.
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FDF #73: Writing Third-Person Thrillers
In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest, bestselling thriller author Melissa Miller, discusses writing in multiple third-person POV thrillers.
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FDF #72: Creating Dark Anti-Heroes
In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is bestselling romantic fantasy author Scarlett St. Clair. Scarlett discusses how she creates dark anti-heroes who readers fall in love with.
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FDF: Writing in Different Voices
Happening on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5pm ET! In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is New York Times bestselling thriller author Brett Battles. Brett will discuss writing in different voices and styles. You won’t want to miss this FREE live chat! In this First Draft Friday video chat, Brett will answer your questions and share his experience.
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FDF #76: From Research to Stories
Happening on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12pm Noon ET! In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is bestselling historical romance author Audrey Harrison. Audrey will discuss researching historical romances and how that research inspires and creates the ideas for bestselling novels. You won’t want to miss this FREE live chat! In this First Draft Friday video chat, Audrey will answer your questions and share her experience.
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FDF #71a: Tips on Pivoting
Variety is the spice of life - but is it also the secret to a long and prosperous author career? Our guest, Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler, knows his stuff, and with a recent pivot into writing thrillers, he's the perfect author to have this discussion with.
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In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I. our guest is bestselling contemporary romance author Xio Axelrod. Alessandra Torre and Xio Axelrod discuss themes related to writing romance, and Xio's journey from indie to published author.
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FDF #70: Your Characters Can Be You
In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I., authors Alessandra Torre and Mary Carroll Moore discuss how writers can incorporate themselves into their characters. Mary Carroll shares how she incorporated some of her own life experiences into her new book, A Woman's Guide to Search and Rescue. .
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FDF #69: Stepping Through Your Self Imposed Boundaries
Authors Alessandra Torre and Debbie Weiss discuss stepping through self-imposed boundaries of fear and anxiety to pen your first book.
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