First Draft Friday: Conversations about author craft

Lucy Score, instant #1 NYT bestselling author, shares tips on adding humor to romance and suspense writing. She discusses character development, book bibles, narrating humor in audiobooks, and studying other authors for inspiration. Tune in for insights on balancing suspense and humor in contemporary romance novels.

In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is bestselling thriller author Melissa F. Miller. Melissa discusses writing in multiple third-person POV thrillers.Melissa says “I love writing big, juicy multiple POV thrillers. Every once in a while, I’ll do dual narrators (like my Shenandoah Shadows romantic suspense books and The Anniversary Party) or even just one narrator (the first three We Sisters Three mysteries), but most of the time, my view on points of view is the more, the merrier!”If you haven’t already, Meet Marlowe: The self-editing tool and visit our Writers Resource Center with free resources our team of authors has put together to help you on your writing journey.This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in!Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes?Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/

Join bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair as she discusses crafting dark anti-heroes like Adrian, blending myths with modern contexts, completing a book series, in-depth research for storytelling, and exploring the flaws and evolution of anti-heroes.

Authors discuss the journey from indie to published, with insights on transitioning skills from indie music to self-publishing. They share challenges of traditional publishing, book release timelines, editor feedback, and cover design intricacies in a hybrid author model.

Variety is the spice of life – but is it also the secret to a long and prosperous author career?  Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler  knows his stuff, and with a recent pivot into writing thrillers, he’s the perfect author to have this discussion with. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in!Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes?Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/

Authors discuss navigating fears in writing, therapeutic power of writing, storytelling in a writing group, and the role of journaling in the writing process.

Authors Alessandra Torre and Mary Carroll Moore discuss how writers can incorporate themselves into their characters.Mary Carroll shares how she incorporated some of her own life experiences into her latest book, A Woman’s Guide to Search and Rescue.This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in!Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes?Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/

Jeff Wheeler, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, discusses his recent pivot into writing thrillers. Topics include maximizing productivity as a full-time writer, navigating genre transitions from fantasy to thrillers, and crafting compelling stories from personal experiences.

Authors Alessandra Torre and Lynne Golodner discuss the similarities & differences between creative nonfiction & fiction. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in!Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes?Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/

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.