In this conversation, romance author Annie McQuaid shares her journey of writing her debut novel, Crash Landing, detailing the transformation of her initial dark story into a romantic comedy during the pandemic. She discusses the importance of critique partners and mentorship in her writing process, the challenges of navigating the query process, and the intricacies of crafting dual timelines. Annie also reflects on the pressures of publishing her second book, the creative flow, and how she deals with writer's block. The conversation concludes with insights on reader engagement and the reality of being an author.
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Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Writing a Book
04:28 Transforming a Dark Story into a Rom-Com
07:22 The Role of Mentorship in Writing
10:31 Crafting Dual Timelines in Storytelling
13:10 Balancing Plot and Character Development
16:11 Navigating the Publishing Process
19:20 The Pressure of Writing a Second Book
22:16 Creating New Stories and Future Projects
25:00 Exploring New Directions in Writing
26:09 The Role of Critique Partners
28:02 Embracing the Publishing Journey
28:18 Overcoming Creative Blocks
30:16 Drafting Techniques and Strategies
32:59 Finding Inspiration in Other Works
35:21 Genre Exploration and Future Projects
36:38 Navigating Reader Expectations
39:57 The Solitary Nature of Writing
42:42 Preparing for Book Launch and Signings