Listen "The Testimony of Keira F Jacobs"
Episode Synopsis
Hosts J Ryan and Keira discuss how injecting non-standard character struggles, traits, and relationships into a genre novel can strengthen the story. And they delve into the questions an author must consider before going independent.Episode highlights:02:47 What is a Whim? 06:25 A story of choices11:10 Character struggles – A writer’s therapy13:28 Relationship development in Tarsha (feet up)16:21 The joy of dialogue19:14 The subtle art of messaging 20:50 Going independent: Control23:15 Going independent: The Numbers25:44 Going independent: Unexpected Challenges27:04 Going independent: One Crucial Thing to Know30:16 Going independent: Social Marketing Fun
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