First Draft Friday: Conversations about author craft

Authors Alessandra Torre and Kim Catanzarite discuss the many phases of the editorial process—from the first draft to the proofreading pool and everything in between.Hear about what it really means to produce a finished manuscript, and how the editorial process can help get you there.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/

Alessandra Torre and Jane L. Rosen discuss how Jane went from Screenwriter To Published Author and how she takes her real-life experiences & turns them into novels.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.

Author April White discusses blending historical accuracy with fantasy elements in writing, managing information overload, diversifying characters, and the quest for historical accuracy. She emphasizes the responsibility of accurately portraying different cultures and histories in an age of representation and diversity.

Bestselling author Ines Johnson shares pacing techniques from episodic television structure with Alessandra Torre. They discuss how to write binge-worthy books by applying pacing techniques from television, including establishing character empathy, utilizing try-fail cycles, and structuring story beats like hanging clothes on a line.

Join Alessandra Torre and Jessica Flory as they discuss crafting themes in fiction writing, integrating themes seamlessly into narratives, and the impact of character arcs on overarching themes. Explore the significance of themes in Harry Potter and Twilight, and the importance of relatable themes like justice and racial prejudice. Dive into the power of emotions in storytelling and promoting emotionally resonant romance novels.

Rebecca Zanetti shares insights on writing across genres, maintaining brand identity, and transitioning from paranormal romance to romantic suspense. Tips on optimizing writing productivity, collaboration strategies, and creating plot twists. Discussion on balancing multiple projects, managing pen names, and staying engaged as an author.

Rhonda M. Lawson, literary strategist and 23-time author, shares tips on crafting compelling plots through foreshadowing and character development. Topics include character-driven plots, believable storytelling, character complexity, beta readers' role, and an AI editing service.

Dylan Thomas Pratt, son of the late international best-selling author Scott Pratt, whose work has sold more than six million copies, discusses the evolution of his role in the further development of his father’s work. His father, Scott Pratt, was known for both his Joe Dillard series and his Darren Street series. Now Dylan is continuing a legacy. Listen in to this special episode!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/

Pamela Fagan Hutchins, bestselling author, shares tips on writing a compelling crime fiction series. Topics include genre boundaries, crafting mysteries, creating master villains, and exploring different points of view in writing.