In this conversation, author Sarah Fox shares her journey from writing scripts to becoming a published author of cozy mysteries. She discusses her writing process, the importance of routine, and how she balances multiple projects. Sarah also delves into the querying process, the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing, and her experiences with screenwriting. Throughout the discussion, she emphasizes the challenges of waiting for feedback and the joy of writing, while also offering insights into overcoming writer's block and the importance of formatting in both novels and screenplays.
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Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Writing a Book
04:55 Crafting Cozy Mysteries
07:41 The Writing Process and Routine
10:27 Editing and Feedback
13:30 Navigating the Publishing Process
16:39 Balancing Multiple Projects
19:41 Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Challenges
22:37 The Future of Writing and New Projects
30:46 Navigating Dictation Tools for Writing
33:06 Editing Techniques: From Paper to Digital
34:34 The Journey of Self-Publishing
37:24 Learning the Self-Publishing Process
40:27 Balancing Traditional and Self-Publishing
43:13 Screenwriting Mentorship and Learning
46:59 The Differences Between Screenwriting and Novel Writing