Write the Damn Book Already
Writing and publishing a phenomenal book doesn’t have to be ridiculously complicated or mind-numbingly overwhelming. From myths and misconceptions to practical tips and sound strategies, Elizabeth Lyons (author, book writing coach, book editor, and founder of Finn-Phyllis Press), helps writers feel more in control of and comfortable with the business of book publishing. Her interviews with fellow authors discussing their writing processes and publishing journeys aim to help you untangle YOUR process so you can finally get your story into the world.
Write the Damn Book Already
Ep 65: Novel Writing with Donna Hemans
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Every novel writer has a different process, a fact I love because it reminds me that my own process is neither "right" nor "wrong."
This gives me comfort for a whole eleven seconds before I again automatically wonder, "Am I doing this right?"
Talking with Donna Hemans, author of The House of Plain Truth (Zibby Books, January 2024), further reinforced that all authors have their own process, and that process often evolves and shifts within and between books.
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
ABOUT DONNA
Donna Hemans is the author of three novels, River Woman, Tea by the Sea, and The House of Plain Truth (forthcoming in February 2024). Her short fiction and essays have appeared in Slice, Electric Literature, Ms. Magazine, The Rumpus, Crab Orchard Review, among others. She received her undergraduate degree in English and Media Studies from Fordham University and an MFA from American University. She lives in Maryland, and is also the owner of DC Writers Room, a co-working studio for writers based in Washington, D.C.
CONNECT WITH DONNA
Website: donnahemans.com
Instagram: instagram.com/donna_hemans
Facebook: facebook.com/DonnaHemansWriter
Book: The House of Plain Truth
Book: Tea by the Sea
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