The Evolution of a Story with Joanna Nell

How do you breathe life into a novel? Find out as we chat with internationally acclaimed author Joanna Nell about her latest release MRS WINTERBOTTOM TAKES A GAP YEAR. Joanna shares the journey she took, from conjuring the characters with divergent retirement dreams, to developing the classic three-act structure. We reveal the real-life conversation that sparked this novel and how Greek Mythology played a role in shaping the narrative. 

We also delve into the challenges faced in finalising the draft. Joanna brings to light how an insightful suggestion from her publisher changed the story's trajectory and the significance of trusting your intuition while writing. We discuss the art of character backstory crafting and plot element incorporation without giving any spoilers away. We share how Joanna's wisdom helps us identify the balance between authenticity and reader expectations in a story. 

Finally, we venture into the promotion of MRS WINTERBOTTOM TAKES A GAP YEAR. Joanna shares her journey from having grand literary aspirations to discovering the power of her own unique voice. She talks about appearing on a morning show, her experience, and the importance of ratings, reviews, and social media. As a bonus, Joanna reveals her next project, her progress, and the strategies she's planning to use. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation with Joanna Nell about the writing process, storytelling techniques, and getting your work out into the world.

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This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women and recorded on unceded Dharawal land.

 

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