• Tina and Madeleine chat digital detox, WIPs, new words and 'the muse'

  • Nov 13 2024
  • Length: 32 mins
  • Podcast

Tina and Madeleine chat digital detox, WIPs, new words and 'the muse'

  • Summary

  • In this episode, Tina and Madeline discuss a range of topics from managing time on a busy Sunday to attending the HarperCollins Author Day. They delve into the latest trends in the book market, particularly the resurgence of YA fiction. Madeline shares her recent experience of imposing a self-ban from Instagram to improve focus and creativity, and how it has positively impacted her writing. They also talk about their current writing projects - Tina's multiple works in progress and Madeline's focus on character development. The episode provides insights into the creative processes, struggles, and strategies of authors, offering useful tips for aspiring writers on managing character passivity and developing strong storylines.

    00:00 Introduction and Sunday Plans
    01:27 HarperCollins Author Day Experience
    03:11 Instagram Ban and Digital Detox
    09:35 Writing Progress and Work in Progress
    18:21 Discovering New Writing Techniques
    18:58 Visualizing Stories Like Movies
    21:25 Character Development Challenges
    22:49 Writing Tips for Aspiring Authors
    23:30 Exploring Character Questionnaires
    25:48 Juggling Multiple Writing Projects
    26:56 Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places
    30:18 Engaging with the Writing Community
    31:00 Conclusion and Future Plans

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    Curtis Brown Creative Character Development course
    Masterclass: Writing Character Development
    Brooke Vitale's Character Development Questionnaire

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    You can find out more about Tina and Madeleine and follow their journeys here:
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    Tina Strachan children's book author
    Madeleine Cleary (@madeleineclearywrites) • Instagram photos and videos
    Madeleine Cleary | Author

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