First Draft Friday: Conversations about author craft

Episode 66 - Kathleen Fine - Brainstorm to Book: Steps to Publishing

Nov 16, 2023

Authors Alessandra Torre and Kathleen Fine discuss steps, advice, and tips on getting a book published. They share insights on transitioning from short stories to novels, overcoming writer's block, selecting editors, and securing a publishing deal through persistence.

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Kathleen Fine

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Transitioning from short stories to novels is a vital step in an author's publishing journey.

Utilizing writing tools like Scrivener can enhance efficiency and structure in novel writing.

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Kathleen's Journey to Publishing

Kathleen embarked on her publishing journey by transitioning from writing short stories to crafting her debut novel, 'Girl in Trial,' set for publication with Camcat Books. Despite being a novice in the writing world, she navigated the complexities of the publishing process, emphasizing the importance of learning from her own mistakes to guide aspiring authors on their path to securing a publisher.

Strategic Approach to Finding Agents for Book Publishing

01:47

Overcoming Writer's Block in Scenes

00:41

Persist and Improve despite Rejection

01:29

Introduction

2min

Transition to Novel Writing and Utilizing Scribner Software

9min

Strategies for Overcoming Writer's Block and Genre Discussion

2min

Navigating Manuscript Refinement and Editor Selection Process

4min

Navigating the Selection Process for an Editor

11min

Journey to Securing a Publishing Deal Through Persistence and Feedback

4min

Authors Alessandra Torre and Kathleen Fine discuss steps, advice, and tips on how first-time novel writers can get their book published.

In this episode, she shares the inside scoop of what worked for her (and what didn’t) to ignite you into authorhood!

This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in!

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