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S4E10 || Writing Organically || Listener Q's || Phil Rowlands

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In today's episode, Kat goes over how to weave elements into your story organically with some examples and a craft book recommendation. Then, she answers two listeners' questions sent in via the submission form (link below), covering exposition (which turned into a bit of a mini-course on showing vs. telling) and comps from debut authors. Afterward, she chats with author, screenwriter, actor, producer, and publishing house exec, Phil Rowlands. Topics covered include:

  • his newest novel, Time Slip
  • His pivot into novel writing
  • Differences between screenwriting and novel writing
  • The inspiration behind his thrillers
  • Writing from a character of the opposite sex
  • The embryo of a story
  • Benefits of belonging to writing organizations
  • “Funky Medics”
  • How humour can help drive home an important message
  • Why writers do what we do
  • Projects he’s currently working on
  • Starting up Diamond Crime indie publishing house
  • Having eggs in many baskets and how to give each the focus it needs to succeed

    • You can connect with Phil on Twitter @PhilRowlands2 and @diamond_crime, on IG @diamond_crime_publishing, and on the websites www.philrowlandswriter.com and www.diamondcrime.uk.

    Kat is on Twitter @kfoxx_writes @_badasswriters @FoxxEditorial and @moodpitchers. On IG, she's @kathleenfoxxwrites @badasswriters_podcast @FoxxEditorial and @moodpitchers. Her websites are www.kathleenfoxx.com www.foxxeditorial.com and www.moodpitch.org

    If you're interested in being a guest on the show, please fill out this form. Please note interview bookings are about 6-7 months in advance.

    If you would like to submit a question to be answered on the show, please fill out this form.

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