In this conversation, Nicole interviews Alexandria Faulkenbury about her journey to becoming a published author. They discuss the writing process, including drafting, revising, and the importance of feedback. Alexandria shares her experiences with querying agents, the themes in her upcoming novel, and the challenges of marketing as a debut author. They also touch on finding inspiration, the differences between writing short stories and novels, and the significance of community support in the writing journey.
Alexandria's debut novel Somewhere Past the end is available on Netgalley now! Request it here.
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If you'd like to connect with Alexandria you can find her writing in the #5amwritersclub on Twitter / Bluesky and she's on Instagram.
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Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Authorship
04:29 Drafting and Revising: The Writer's Process
07:23 Navigating Feedback and Publishing Challenges
10:21 Staying True to Your Story
13:08 Exploring Themes in Writing
16:10 The Business of Being a Writer
19:08 Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Stuckness
21:53 Writing Habits and Routines
25:22 Discovering the Heart of the Story
27:43 The Writing Process: Trial and Error
28:56 Learning Through Reading and Craft Books
31:32 Inspiration from Favorite Authors
33:18 Preparing for the Debut Release
35:13 Navigating New Connections and Launch Events
36:12 Balancing Multiple Projects
37:52 Finding Inspiration in Mundane Tasks
39:26 The Art of Flash Fiction
41:23 Writing Quiet Stories in a Noisy Market