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75. Book Talk: The Quicksilver Conundrum – Editor’s Eye, Reader’s Heart

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Content provided by Erin P.T. Canning. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Erin P.T. Canning or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Ever struggle to get into a widely popular book? Check out these potential reasons why.

In this episode, host Erin P.T. Canning discusses the interesting choices Callie Hart, a successful former indie author, made with her romantasy novel, Quicksilver.

Tune in to this unique case study from an editor's and reader’s perspective. You will gain valuable insights into the flexibility of publishing guidelines, learning how authors can make informed decisions about manuscript length and structure.

You will also uncover the nuanced reasons behind reader engagement and connection with characters, ultimately equipping you with a fresh perspective on the craft of writing and reading.

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Join my Patreon to access my Discord writing group, get writing prompts, participate in sprints, download free resources, and more:

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Chapters

1. 75. Book Talk: The Quicksilver Conundrum – Editor’s Eye, Reader’s Heart (00:00:00)

2. A writer and editor's perspective (00:00:51)

3. Missing back matter (00:01:37)

4. Surprise word count (00:02:57)

5. Two books for one (00:04:00)

6. Goals for first few chapters (00:05:38)

7. My reader's review (00:07:26)

8. Relationship struggles (00:08:08)

9. The impact of size (00:09:57)

10. World building and comic relief (00:11:00)

77 episodes

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Manage episode 491868526 series 3397877
Content provided by Erin P.T. Canning. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Erin P.T. Canning or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Ever struggle to get into a widely popular book? Check out these potential reasons why.

In this episode, host Erin P.T. Canning discusses the interesting choices Callie Hart, a successful former indie author, made with her romantasy novel, Quicksilver.

Tune in to this unique case study from an editor's and reader’s perspective. You will gain valuable insights into the flexibility of publishing guidelines, learning how authors can make informed decisions about manuscript length and structure.

You will also uncover the nuanced reasons behind reader engagement and connection with characters, ultimately equipping you with a fresh perspective on the craft of writing and reading.

Send us a text

LOOKING FOR WRITING SUPPORT & FRIENDS?

Join my Patreon to access my Discord writing group, get writing prompts, participate in sprints, download free resources, and more:

https://www.patreon.com/erinptcanningeditor

  continue reading

Chapters

1. 75. Book Talk: The Quicksilver Conundrum – Editor’s Eye, Reader’s Heart (00:00:00)

2. A writer and editor's perspective (00:00:51)

3. Missing back matter (00:01:37)

4. Surprise word count (00:02:57)

5. Two books for one (00:04:00)

6. Goals for first few chapters (00:05:38)

7. My reader's review (00:07:26)

8. Relationship struggles (00:08:08)

9. The impact of size (00:09:57)

10. World building and comic relief (00:11:00)

77 episodes

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