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We’re gathering questions for an Ask Us Anything episode, so please send some our way.
TB met the final editing deadline for A London Love Story, the first season that is, and she’s feeling a bit more relaxed. Not completely, though, because she’s gotta stay true to her anxiety-ridden self. And, the clock is already ticking on her next deadline. Even so, she did take the weekend off, heading up to Vermont for some much-needed time away from the laptop and to recharge her batteries.
Clare is working on the second draft of her book, which is exciting but also slightly painful. Being the true professional, she’s jotting down lots of notes (in the hundreds, which really surprises TB because how many toes and fingers does Clare have?), to polish the story into a sapphic gem. Why is writing so painful? In business news, Clare’s officially changed her company name, ditching Hot Dog Creative.
They crash on to the topic: are you a good publisher? At first, TB didn’t understand the topic when Clare first pitched it, but after some thought, TB realized it was a good way to take a step back and evaluate her strengths and weaknesses as an indie publisher. They both walk you through the goods, the bads (TB coined this on air), and the meh.
Are you a good publisher?
Also, don’t forget to send us questions for the Ask Us Anything episode.
Head over to www.lesbianswhowrite.com, and leave a comment on the episode. Or you can email them at: lesbianswhowrite@gmail.com.
Next week, they’ll be back with more hilarity.
Happy listening!
Clare and TB
Links:
A London Love Story: www.amazon.com/A-London-Love-Story/dp/B09KP4SRJ5/
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For your ask us anything—do you write long as need to cut out fluff during revisions, or do you write short and need to bulk up the parts that are too lean? (From all the writing advice out there to cut the first three chapters or cut 10%, it seems like writing long is more common, but I write short and that’s horrible advice for me.) Also, you guys are one of my “comfort listen” podcasts, so thank you for always making my day better 🙂
I’ve added your question to the list and thanks for the kind words! TB
Would you ever consider product placement in your books? I have never noticed it in your work, but with some authors it becomes obvious when a brand, usually a makeup, beer or a soft drink, is repeatedly mentioned in their work. It sticks out, I don’t mind it, it all helps to provide an income and helps authors to produce their work, but it should be acknowledged so the reader is aware.
As for me, that isn’t something I even considered. I’ll ask Clare on the pod. Thanks for the comment! TB