In today's episode, we're diving into what it means to write instinctively, break the "rules," and trust your creative process....especially as a debut author stepping into the spotlight!!

Kaylee J. Allensworth is an adult semi-dystopian scifi author who is joining the podcast to talk about her path to writing and the creation of her debut series, Zones. We explore how the story took shape, the risks she knowingly took, the fine details that made her world-building so immersive for readers, and why she chose to avoid reading or watching within her genre while drafting. She also shares her thought-provoking perspectives on slow drafting, rejecting productivity pressure, why stories matter so much right now in our current climate and SO MUCH MORE!!!

In this episode, we cover:

• What Kaylee's path to writing looked like
• How the idea for Zones came to life
• Taking creative risks in a debut novel
• Choosing not to consume media within her genre
• The perks of being a slow drafter
• Rejecting the "write every day" pressure
• Avoiding tropes and marketing expectations
• Preparing yourself emotionally when publishing a debut
• Advice for writers feeling stuck or uncertain
• Why stories matter so much right now
• What's next and what readers can expect

Kaylee's Social Links:

https://www.instagram.com/kayleej_writes

https://substack.com/@authorkayleejallensworth

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