• Lisa Kenway on slush pile success, crafting and editing thrillers, and the writing community

  • Oct 2 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
  • Podcast

Lisa Kenway on slush pile success, crafting and editing thrillers, and the writing community

  • Summary

  • In this episode of The Book Deal Podcast, hosts Madeleine Cleary and Tina Strachan discuss the challenges and triumphs of writing and editing with their guest, Lisa Kenway, an Australian writer and anesthetist whose debut psychological thriller 'All You Took From Me' was published by Transit Lounge Publishing. The conversation covers topics like the intricacies of balancing writing with a demanding career, the importance of a supportive writing community, experiences with the publishing process, and practical tips for aspiring writers. They also touch on the emotional impacts of pursuing a writing career and maintaining an effective social media presence. With insights from Lisa on how her professional background inspired her novel, the discussion provides an in-depth look at the dedication and perseverance required to succeed as an author.

    00:00 Welcome to the Book Deal Podcast

    00:40 Catching Up with Madeline and Tina

    01:17 Writing Between the Cracks

    02:48 The Joys and Challenges of First Drafts

    07:51 Copy Edits and Historical Fiction

    14:42 Top Tips for Writers

    18:06 Interview with Lisa Kenway

    31:13 Organizing the 2024 Debut Group

    32:12 Sharing Drafts and Feedback

    34:05 The Journey to Finalizing the Manuscript

    34:59 Dealing with Rejections and Feedback

    41:49 The Breakthrough Moment

    47:07 The Editing Process

    55:56 Public Speaking and Book Launches

    59:04 Navigating Reviews and Social Media

    01:02:26 Future Projects and Final Tips


    Links mentioned in this episode

    Lisa Kenway

    Transit Lounge

    The Whole Truth Podcast by Nadia Mahjouri

    Emma Schwarcz Freelance Editor

    Trove

    Printable - Queensland Writers Centre

    NaNoWriMo

    Scrivener

    Jacqueline Bublitz - Before You Knew My Name

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