The Story Chaser
This is a journey along the way of writing my first book. I will be telling some stories from my life. I hope my listeners will be inspired to share their stories as well.
The Story Chaser
The Process--A Chat With Sandy My First Guest
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I had a lot of fun with this one. What a rewarding conversation with my first guest. She sent a followup email with some notes:
Thank you for such a fantastic podcast interview today! I truly appreciated your enthusiasm and thoughtful questions about the process of writing my memoir. It was a pleasure sharing my journey with you.
This episode is sponsored by Vector Intelligence
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Key Takeaways from Our Conversation:
1.Distractions are part of the process – When a writer has a higher calling to tell an important story, life will throw obstacles in the way. Stay committed.
2.Education is essential – Read the genre you’re writing (memoir!), and dive into craft books. (I’ve included a list of my favorite writing books at the back of my book.)
3.Invest in quality editing and tools – A great editor makes all the difference, and using a strong writing program like Scrivener helps organize the process. Most importantly, SHOW, don’t tell—immerse the reader by engaging all the senses.
I initially signed with an agent, but after the Big 5 publishers passed on my book, I realized it wasn’t yet where it needed to be. I ultimately chose She Writes Press, and found a great editor, I am so grateful for that decision. It has been a truly rewarding publishing and marketing experience.
Thank you again for the opportunity to share my story and for taking the time to read it!
Best,
Sandy
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