Drafting the Past Episode 60: Rebecca Brenner Graham Gives Us the Publicity Behind-the-Scenes
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Feb 25, 2025 Rebecca Brenner Graham, a post-doctoral research associate at Brown University and author of "Dear Miss Perkins," dives into her journey from teaching history to crafting compelling narratives. She shares insights on balancing teaching with writing, offers humorous anecdotes about her creative process, and discusses the importance of resilient historical figures like Frances Perkins. Moreover, Rebecca provides valuable strategies for authors on promoting their work effectively, emphasizing proactive engagement and the significance of personal connections in the literary world.
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Writing Routine While Teaching
- Rebecca Brenner-Graham wrote 500 words per day at a bar after work and 1000 words on weekends while writing her book.
- She also wrote at school, positioning herself near the copier to receive encouragement from colleagues.
Research Organization
- Rebecca Brenner-Graham's research organization involved labeling scanned documents based on "hours till therapy."
- This necessitated redoing the research for proper citation.
Revision Process
- Embrace social editing. Share your work for feedback; Rebecca's partner and writing group provided crucial input.
- For difficult sections, print and edit on paper, a technique used for her book.
