How to incorporate your life into your novel’s characters
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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A memoirist steps through self-imposed barriers
Author Debbie Weiss shared her journey of overcoming self-imposed boundaries to write her memoir, "On Second Thought, Maybe I Can."
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What is creative nonfiction?
Lynne Golodner, an author, entrepreneur and writing coach, discusses the similarities & differences between creative nonfiction & fiction with Alessandra Torre.
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From screenwriter to published author
Author Jane L. Rosen joins Alessandra Torre to discuss her transition from screenwriter to novelist and how to apply screenwriting principles to novel writing.
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Brainstorm to book: Steps to publishing
Authors Alessandra Torre and Kathleen Fine discuss steps, advice, and tips on how first-time novel writers can get their book published.
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Plotting for pantsers: How to balance structure & creativity
Alessandra Torre and Sci-fi and fantasy author Lael Raphael discuss plotting for pantsers.
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Breaking down the types of editing for your novel
Author Kim Catanzarite discusses the many phases of the editorial process—from the first draft to proofreading and everything in between.
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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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Pacing your book like a TV show
Screenwriting expert and bestselling author Ines Johnson emphasizes the importance of using key beats in a story to keep readers engaged on this First Draft Friday author chat.
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What ghostwriting is really like
Bestselling author Daniel Paisner takes you behind the scenes with ghostwriting both fiction and nonfiction in this First Draft Friday chat.
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Crafting themes to inspire
Author Jessica Flory discusses how to choose a relatable theme that will resonate with readers and how to use character arcs to bring out theme in a novel.
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The journey from book to film
Bestselling cozy mystery author Michele Scott talks about her journey to Hollywood's big screen.
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