From Music to Words: Gillian Wills’ Journey
Join us in this week's episode as guest host Laura Boon chats with Gillian Wills about her new novel, Big Music! Discover how Gillian pours her rich background in music into her writing, creating a riveting tale that intertwines passion, politics, and power plays within the world of classical music. Learn about her transition from a musician to an author, the challenges of writing fiction, and her advice to aspiring writers.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:50 Pamela’s Personal Update
02:01 Upcoming Webinars and Substack Bonuses
03:01 Listener Survey and Writing Prompts
07:04 Upcoming Podcast Episodes and Guests
08:30 Laura Boon Interviews Gillian Wills
31:14 The Sacrifices of a Musician's Life
31:40 Challenges Faced by Musicians
32:17 The Importance of Acoustics in Music
35:14 Publishing Journey and Rejections
38:57 Inspiration Behind 'Big Music'
41:20 Writing Process and Craft
52:39 Advice for Aspiring Writers
58:21 Connecting with Readers