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Episode Synopsis
In this episode we welcome author and poet Kara Quinn to discuss the long and winding path she took to find a literary agent. Kara also shares the challenges she faced when she took on the all-consuming task of writing a psychological thriller.Highlights:01:35 Kara’s Poem03:02 Character is King: Poetic Edition (abbreviated)04:55 Welcome Kara Quinn05:57 The long path to find an agent11:00 Query tools and tips13:15 Good rejections17:10 St. Augustine & the chemical structure of Serotonin 21:35 What Happened to Vivian Bell – The elevator pitch.28:27 Kara the creepy weirdo34:03 A cherished writing exercise38:19 Writing poetry vs writing a novel44:16 The nostalgia of A Gold Chain47:52 How to drink like an author
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