The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

Pacing at a Chapter Level, How the Industry is Faring, and We Answer Your Questions


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In today's Bonus Episode, Bianca chats with Hanny Mary McKinnon, author of NEVER COMING HOME, about how to write characters that we root for even though they’re bad; pacing at a scene or chapter level; adding in “sparkly touches” during the editing/revision stage; how to ensure a reader won’t want to put your book down; and knowing when a scene or chapter isn’t enhancing your story

 After which, Bianca chats with industry expert, Jane Friedman about how the publishing industry is faring; the lack of diversity in and social dynamics of the industry; current trends in publishing; how BookTok has been driving book sales; self-publishing vs traditionally publishing; thinking long-term when you’re making the decision about which publishing route you want to take; and all of Jane’s resources available for writers.

After which, Carly and CeCe answer all of your burning publishing questions!

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Website: www.biancamarais.com and www.theshitaboutwriting.com
Hannah can be found at @hannahmarymckinnon on Instagram and @HannahMMcKinnon on Twitter, and at www.hannahmarymckinnon.com
Jane can be found at @janefriedman on Instagram and Twitter and at www.janefriendman.com




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The Shit No One Tells You About WritingBy Bianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra

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