71. Navigating postpartum, romantasy, and time travel w/ Jessica Dall
08/20/24 • 27 min
Juggling motherhood, writing, and career aspirations?
Join Erin as she chats with author and editor Jessica Dall about her journey from fan fiction to publishing historical romance and romantasy.
Discover the challenges and rewards of balancing writing and editing, as well as the unexpected twists and turns of motherhood and creativity.
You’ll also learn valuable insights into the research process, the importance of support systems, and the power of perseverance in the writing world.
Key takeaways:
- The unique paths writers and editors take to their careers
- Balancing writing and editing as a creative professional
- Overcoming challenges like postpartum depression and finding support
- The importance of research and authenticity in historical fiction and romantasy
- Tips for managing writer's block and pushing through creative hurdles
Get Jessica’s books:
Connect w/ Jessica:
- Website: https://jessicadall.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicadall
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadallauthor
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicadallauthor
Looking for an editor or book coach?
As an indie author, editor, and book coach, I teach authors how to untangle their jumbled ideas and tackle each writing stage one at a time.
With my 20 years’ experience and my master’s in writing, I have a 4-stage process that takes authors from struggling with overwhelm to finishing their manuscripts with confidence and direction in 6 months.
As such, I love spending time with my clients and watching them grow into strong, knowledgeable authors. Read more here, and schedule a call to see if we're a good fit: https://calendly.com/erinptcanning/30min-meeting.
Juggling motherhood, writing, and career aspirations?
Join Erin as she chats with author and editor Jessica Dall about her journey from fan fiction to publishing historical romance and romantasy.
Discover the challenges and rewards of balancing writing and editing, as well as the unexpected twists and turns of motherhood and creativity.
You’ll also learn valuable insights into the research process, the importance of support systems, and the power of perseverance in the writing world.
Key takeaways:
- The unique paths writers and editors take to their careers
- Balancing writing and editing as a creative professional
- Overcoming challenges like postpartum depression and finding support
- The importance of research and authenticity in historical fiction and romantasy
- Tips for managing writer's block and pushing through creative hurdles
Get Jessica’s books:
Connect w/ Jessica:
- Website: https://jessicadall.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicadall
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadallauthor
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicadallauthor
Looking for an editor or book coach?
As an indie author, editor, and book coach, I teach authors how to untangle their jumbled ideas and tackle each writing stage one at a time.
With my 20 years’ experience and my master’s in writing, I have a 4-stage process that takes authors from struggling with overwhelm to finishing their manuscripts with confidence and direction in 6 months.
As such, I love spending time with my clients and watching them grow into strong, knowledgeable authors. Read more here, and schedule a call to see if we're a good fit: https://calendly.com/erinptcanning/30min-meeting.
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Ever wondered what makes a bestselling book tick?
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of genre analysis and why having this knowledge is vital to your author career.
Learn how to identify and leverage the key components that make your genre resonate with readers. You’ll also discover how understanding those components can unlock your writing potential.
Tune in today so you don’t make the same mistakes I did... Oops.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Why you’re not selling out
- Technical considerations
- The power of tropes
- Reading book reviews
- Studying book covers
- Learning the hard way
Connect with Parents Who Write:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentswhowrite
- Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentswhowrite
- Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/parentswhowrite
Looking for an editor or book coach?
As an indie author, editor, and book coach, I teach authors how to untangle their jumbled ideas and tackle each writing stage one at a time.
With my 20 years’ experience and my master’s in writing, I have a 4-stage process that takes authors from struggling with overwhelm to finishing their manuscripts with confidence and direction in 6 months.
As such, I love spending time with my clients and watching them grow into strong, knowledgeable authors. Read more here, and schedule a call to see if we're a good fit: https://calendly.com/erinptcanning/30min-meeting.
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72. BOOK TALK: The Witch Collector
Have you ever read a book and the world falls away?
Pay attention to those moments. Because as writers, we can learn a lot from the books that inspire us.
We should study what works and why. We can also explore what didn’t work for us and learn how that knowledge can also shape us into the writers we want to be.
In today’s episode, host Erin P.T. Canning discusses The Witch Collector, a fantasy romance novel by Charissa Weaks. Learn what made this book unique with its use of magic and sign language, what the author used as her hook, and Erin’s overall impression of the story.
You’ll also gain tips for world building, introducing several characters, and avoiding the all-too-easy info dump. We’ll also analyze the length of time before we reach the inciting incident (call to action).
Learn more about Charissa’s book:
- The Witch Collector: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09H6894GR
Connect with Parents Who Write:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentswhowrite
- Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentswhowrite
- Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/parentswhowrite
Looking for an editor or book coach?
As an indie author, editor, and book coach, I teach authors how to untangle their jumbled ideas and tackle each writing stage one at a time.
With my 20 years’ experience and my master’s in writing, I have a 4-stage process that takes authors from struggling with overwhelm to finishing their manuscripts with confidence and direction in 6 months.
As such, I love spending time with my clients and watching them grow into strong, knowledgeable authors. Read more here, and schedule a call to see if we're a good fit: https://calendly.com/erinptcanning/30min-meeting.
Embracing the Fiction Author Journey - 71. Navigating postpartum, romantasy, and time travel w/ Jessica Dall
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As a parent and writer myself, I understand the struggle of finding time for everything. Juggling work, family, and that burning desire to write can feel overwhelming. That's why today we're diving deep into the challenges and triumphs of balancing motherhood, creativity, and a career. In this episode, you'll learn how writers can navigate this complex world? What unexpected paths can lead to a fulfilling writing career? And how do we find the strengt
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