Ep 102: Literary Suspense with Sarah Sawyer

09/10/2024 42 min
Ep 102: Literary Suspense with Sarah Sawyer

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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!From writing the first chapter of The Undercurrent (Zibby Books, Oct 2024) as a standalone piece to fleshing out a full literary suspense novel I can’t put down, Sarah Sawyer has quickly become one of my new favorite authors. In this episode of Write the Damn Book Already, we discussed: What has most suprised her about the publishing processSarah's view of the editing process (which is one to adopt immediately, if not sooner!)The formidable task of securing blurbs (which even traditionally published authors often have to do themselves)How writing this book has caused her to look at other books and authors differentlyLINKSSarah's debut novel, The UndercurrentSarah’s website: www.sarahsawyerauthor.comSarah’s Instagram: @SarahSawyerAuthorWHAT SARAH’S READINGJames by Percival EverettMartyr! by Kaveh AkbarThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'FarrellSwift River by Essie Chambers🗞️ The Damn Good "Can't Stop Writing" FormulaGrab the free nonfiction or memoir kickstart that's helped hundreds of authors get out of their heads and into the flow: 👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/chapterone ✍️ You've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's start writing (for real this time).  No incense, inspirational playlists, or fancy mantras. Just a clear, doable plan to get your nonfiction or memoir draft written in 33 days. 👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebook WANT TO SELL MORE BOOKS (WITHOUT THE SELF-PROMO CRINGE)?Grab my 25+ done-for-you email templates, book launch graphics, and book promo tools designed to help nonfiction, memoir, and fiction authors build buzz and drive sales, without feeling pushy. 🎉 CLICK HERE to access to the templates Your readers are waiting! Let's get your book published! PublishAProfitableBook.com/Publish (use code AUTHOR25 for 25% off!)Support the show****** Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry. Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth

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