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