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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Book Deal podcast hosted by Natasha Rai, emerging fiction author Holly Brunnbauer discusses her path to publication, detailing her journey from blogging and copywriting to becoming a published author. Holly provides insights into her debut rom-com 'What Did I Miss?', her character development process, and the challenges she faced in getting a book deal with Harper Collins. She also shares her social media strategies and gives valuable advice for aspiring authors on obtaining professional feedback and engaging with the writing community. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the publication process and practical tips to enhance their own writing careers.00:00 Introduction to the Book Deal Podcast00:39 Meet Holly Brunnbauer: Award-Winning Fiction Author01:22 Holly's Debut Novel: What Did I Miss?01:39 Interview with Holly: Writing Journey and Inspirations02:20 Exploring the Themes and Characters of What Did I Miss?06:03 Character Development and Writing Process13:46 The Role of Sex Scenes in Storytelling16:04 Addressing Serious Themes in Romcoms21:15 Holly's Publication Journey30:42 Sam Guthrie's The Peak: An International Thriller32:07 The Importance of Author-Publisher Relationships34:11 The Anxiety of Waiting for News35:09 A Glut of Good News36:51 Navigating Competitions and Grants37:52 The Adaptable Pitching Experience39:06 The Journey to a Book Deal42:44 The Long Wait for Publication43:18 The Editing Process44:58 Social Media and Branding for Authors59:33 Advice for Aspiring Writers01:02:21 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsJoin our Patreon community for less than the cost of a coffee per month and support the pod! Your contribution will go to directly paying our sound producer, Brogan, and to help us bring you the conversations with industry professionals you love. Follow The Book Deal podcast on Instagram The Book Deal podcast (@the_book_deal_podcast) • Instagram photos and videosYou can find out more about Tina, Madeleine and Natasha and follow their journeys here: Tina Strachan (@td_strachan) • Instagram photos and videosTina Strachan children's book authorMadeleine Cleary (@madeleineclearywrites) • Instagram photos and videosMadeleine Cleary | AuthorNatasha Rai (@raiwriting) • Instagram photos and videosNatasha Rai | Author | Mentor If you want to stay in the know, sign up to Madeleine, Tina and Natasha's newsletters for the latest news first. Madeleine: Subscribe here...
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