Writer's Routine

Anna Kent, author of 'The House of Whispers' - Domestic Noir writer talks about the 3 act structure, pseudonyms, and learning to write genre

Jan 21, 2022

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Anna Kent entered a writing competition, leading to a lunch meeting with an agent and a book deal for her debut novel.

Anna Kent revised her novel structure based on editor feedback, emphasizing character authenticity and coherence.

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The Journey to Publication through a Writing Competition

Anna Kent shares her journey to getting published as she entered a writing competition that required a synopsis and the first five pages of her work. Winning the competition led to a lunch meeting with an agent in London who provided feedback and encouraged her to write a full novel. This opportunity culminated in a book deal for her debut novel.

How Much Did You Know About the Book Before You Sat Down?

01:57

How Do You Write in Domestic Noir?

01:39

How Do You Find Your Writing Days Different From Your Very First?

01:36

Introduction

3min

Is There a System to the Chaos?

2min

Scents Play a Big Part in Creativity and Memory

2min

Is There Anything Practical Around You?

3min

How Do You Find Your Writing Days Different From Your Very First?

2min

How Much Did Editing Teach You About Writing?

2min

How Much Do You Need to Detach From Annakent the Writer to Become an Editor?

4min

Is There Any Kind of Checking in Process?

3min

Forward Slash Writer's Routine

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The House of Whispers

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How Much Did You Know About the Book Before You Sat Down?

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How Do You Write in Domestic Noir?

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Foreshadowing in the House of Whispers

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This week, we're joined by Anna Kent, with her sort-of-debut novel, 'The House of Whispers'.

See Anna Kent, is also Annabel Kantaria, who has already published 4 books. This is her first as Anna Kent. It's domestic noir, so treads the line between eerie psychological thriller, and chilling whodunnits at home. We talk about how she learned to write genre, and what she pays attention to when structuring the novel, also how she knows when to carry on writing.

'The House of Whispers' tells the story of Grace and Abi, friends who parted ways at Uni. Then Grace returns into Abi's life... and they slip back into the comforts of each other's lethal charm and company.

You can hear how she got published, about the contest she entered, and the meeting with a publisher that changed her life.

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Writer's Routine

Anna Kent, author of 'The House of Whispers' - Domestic Noir writer talks about the 3 act structure, pseudonyms, and learning to write genre

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Journey to Publication through a Writing Competition

Writing Structure Evolution with Editorial Input

Techniques in Crafting Domestic Noir Narratives

Creative Challenges and Character Influence

How Much Did You Know About the Book Before You Sat Down?

How Do You Write in Domestic Noir?

How Do You Find Your Writing Days Different From Your Very First?

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts