How to Write Gripping Fiction that Stands Out with Nikki Gemmell
Struggling to find your unique voice or create stories that truly resonate? Wondering how to weave big ideas into page-turning narratives?
This week on Writes4Women with @pamelacookwrites, best-selling author @nikki.gemmell shares the secrets behind her latest feminist literary thriller, Wing, and how she transformed personal experiences into powerful, compelling fiction.
Here’s why you don’t want to miss this episode:
Build unforgettable tension: Discover how Nikki crafts layers of suspense and mystery, weaving together themes of friendship, gender politics, and generational divides.
Write with authenticity: Learn about her unique approach to second-person narrative and why it creates such an intimate, immersive experience.
Channel personal experiences: Nikki shares how journaling and reflecting on her own life fuels her stories, including Wing, which reimagines the darkness of the Australian bush and explores the complexity of female friendships.
Stay inspired: Hear how Nikki balances a prolific writing career with family life while creating works that resonate deeply with readers.
Get Inspired. Get Encouraged. Get Writing.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome and Year-End Reflections
00:46 Personal Writing Updates
01:51 Upcoming Writing Retreats and Courses
03:23 Introducing This Week's Guest: Nikki Gemmell
04:36 Nikki Gemmell's Literary Journey
07:07 Deep Dive into 'Wing'
18:26 Exploring Female Friendships and Dynamics
26:36 Differentiating Fiction from Column Writing
26:57 The Power of Second Person Voice
28:02 Distinctive Literary Voices
28:43 The Influence of Poetry
29:53 Writing and Reading Habits
30:48 Favorite Poets and Inspirations
31:34 Capturing the Essence of Settings
37:46 The Role of Social Media in 'Wing'
40:17 Reflections on Gender Equality
43:24 The Journey of Finding the Right Title
45:57 Balancing Writing and Making a Living
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This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal country.