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Listen "Ep. 20. Carmela Dutra. It's okay to ask for help."
Episode Synopsis
In this engaging conversation, Carmela Dutra shares her journey from writing children's literature to finding her niche in cozy mysteries. She discusses the challenges of the writing process, the importance of critique partners, and the lessons learned during the querying process. Carmela emphasizes the value of plotting and how her agent's guidance helped refine her work. Balancing writing with family life, she also reflects on her inspirations and future aspirations as an author.Pre-order Carmela’s debut cozy mystery from Crooked Lane books here. Out September 5th!Carmela discussed her Agent Guide. You can find that here. If you’d like to contact Carmela you can find her at her website.Or Instagram.If you’d like to contact me please feel free to Website. Instagram. Threads. Patreon or my SubstackChapters00:00 The Journey to Writing a Book04:58 Finding the Right Genre07:56 The Role of Critique Partners11:12 The Importance of Plotting14:05 Navigating the Query Process17:09 The Experience of Getting an Agent20:03 The Creative Process Behind Cozy Mysteries22:59 Writing the Sequel and Evolving as a Writer29:17 Feedback and Revisions in Writing30:44 Crafting a Satisfying Mystery35:09 Overcoming Writer's Block38:45 Balancing Writing with Family Life41:42 Exploring Future Writing Directions
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