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In this episode, Hannah Brixton, a contemporary romance author, shares her journey into writing, discussing her creative process, the challenges of editing, and the importance of mental health representation in her work. She emphasizes the significance of relatability in characters and the impact of reader connections. Hannah also delves into her publishing journey, the differences between traditional and indie publishing, and offers valuable advice for aspiring authors, encouraging them to embrace playfulness in their writing.
Keywords
Hannah Brixton, contemporary romance, writing process, mental health, indie publishing, editing, character development, marketing strategies, relatable characters, author advice
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:58 The Journey
04:55 Writing Process
07:41 Book Covers and Titles
10:31 The Series Concept and Future Plans
11:27 Drafting
17:40 The Evolution of Indie Publishing
19:28 Editing
27:06 Plotting and Pantsing
32:11 ADHD and Its Impact on Writing
42:07 Marketing Strategies for Indie Authors
46:43 Relatable Characters
50:17 Writing Advice
Recommendations
The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi
Guest Links
Instagram: @hannah.brixton
TikTok/Facebook: @hannah.brixton.author
Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HannahBrixtonAuthor
Website: https://www.hannahbrixton.com/
Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CHDN9YDV
Host
Instagram | TikTok: @kkalbabooks
Author account: @kayredauthor
Email: k.k.alba.books@gmail.com
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