In this episode of 'Beyond the Pages', Alyssa Marie interviews Courtney Capone about her new novella 'Survival of the Fittest'. They discuss the creative process behind the book, character inspirations, the role of pets in writing, and the challenges of self-publishing. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on the writing industry, the importance of community among indie authors, and the human touch in art. Courtney shares her experiences with formatting and publishing, as well as her future writing projects.

Takeaways

Courtney's new release is titled 'Survival of the Fittest'.

The novella serves as a prequel to her previous short story.

Maggie, the main character, is inspired by Courtney's own experiences.

Courtney's relationship with her pets influences her writing.

The indie author community provides support and collaboration opportunities.

AI's impact on writing raises concerns about authenticity.

Formatting challenges can be daunting for new authors.

Community groups can be both supportive and restrictive for indie authors.

The importance of human connection in art and literature is emphasized.

Courtney plans to continue exploring new writing projects.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Survival of the Fittest

03:09 The Creative Process Behind the Novella

06:05 Character Development and Inspirations

09:01 The Role of Pets in Writing and Life

11:56 Recent Releases and Collaborations

14:57 Challenges of Self-Publishing

18:00 The Impact of AI on Writing

20:59 Community and Support Among Indie Authors

24:00 The Importance of Human Touch in Art

27:04 Formatting and Publishing Challenges

29:54 Conclusion and Future Projects