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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
How Writing Contests Can Help Launch Your Career
Feb 8, 2024
The podcast discusses the critique of query letters and a book club romance, tips for improving line level writing, mistakes that make writing less polished, and building curiosity in your writing. They also interview debut author Elba Iris Pérez about winning a writing contest and her journey to publication. The role of houses in gothic novels, plot twists, and the power of setting are also explored.
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- Selecting a fitting title and tone that accurately represents the book's content and meets reader's expectations is crucial for success in publishing.
- Preserving tension and curiosity in storytelling by strategically unfolding the plot and avoiding early revelation of major plot points can keep readers engaged.
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Summary of The Things We Didn't Know
The Things We Didn't Know is a cross-cultural coming-of-age debut novel by Elba Iris Perez. The story follows nine-year-old Andrea Rodriguez, who is taken by her mother from their home in a small Massachusetts factory town and sent to Puerto Rico with her brother. They are left with family members and promised their mother's return. However, the years pass and Andrea and Pablo are constantly shuttled between Puerto Rico and Warrenoco, struggling to fit into a rapidly changing town and navigate their cultural in-between. The novel explores their journey to adulthood, as they confront triumphs, heartache, and clashing family values. The Things We Didn't Know won the Simon & Schuster Books Like Us Contest, marking Perez's debut in publishing. Perez's journey to publication included taking online courses to develop her understanding of writing a novel, and after receiving feedback from an agent, she honed her skills before ultimately winning the contest and securing a publishing deal with Simon & Schuster.
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