Listen "WRITER 640: Susannah Glenn on her novel 'Between Husbands and Wives'"
Episode Synopsis
Meet Susannah Glenn, author of Between Husbands and Wives. Susannah discusses her writing process, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of setting and character development. She highlights the impact of persistence, learning from setbacks, and taking writing courses. 00:00 Introduction01:53 The importance of doing the work07:07 Writing tip: Keep it simple11:13 WIN! Literary Journeys by John McMurtrie13:07 Word of the week: pedicular14:26 Writer in residence: Susannah Glenn21:57 The writing process: Finding the sweet spot22:35 Character development24:23 Balancing writing with everyday life25:51 From manuscript to book deal31:54 The importance of writing routines37:38 Navigating the emotional roller coaster of writing44:45 Top writing tips for aspiring authors46:57 Conclusion Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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