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TB is impressed with Clare’s pronunciation of kaleidoscopic. Clare confesses she can pronounce complicated words but can’t read the alphabet. TB can’t do either.
TB just returned from a weekend in New York City and completely nerded out by purchasing one of the ugliest history T-shirts she’s ever owned. Also, while in the Big Apple, she had a chance to meet Lori Prince, one of her narrators. TB didn’t even realize she was networking. She’s a pro, folks, and can pretty much collaborate in her sleep.
Clare has had family over, and she’s been playing tourist guide. She doesn’t recommend sightseeing in London on a Saturday during a bike event. She’s also been sick, but she helped her parents celebrate their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary. Huge congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Lydon!
This week’s topic involves collaboration, which is something the duo knows about. TB provides background about why and when she first started thinking about networking. Bottomline, TB took it seriously because she thought her career was over due to not getting a work permit when she moved to Ireland in 2016, which meant she couldn’t publish for over a year, and she had to think outside the box. That’s how I Heart Lesfic and the new release newsletter came into being.
Clare used to think collaboration wasn’t for her since she’s an introvert. Her first collaboration involved a joint sale with TB and Harper Bliss. The bigger yes came when Harper asked Clare to cowrite Once Upon a Princess, which was a project that was out of her comfort zone. That was the very reason why Clare said yes. Now that’s bold!
The Lesbians Who Write podcast came into being via one of the best collaborations. Enough said!
The big takeaway about collaboration is to keep an open mind. It can be a rewarding experience, but make sure you know and trust the person/people involved in the project. Clare sums it up best: it’s “so much fun to have friends.”
Links to stuff mentioned in this week’s episode:
The Village Romance series: https://lesbianromancesbytbm.com/books/the-village-romance-series/
I Heart Lesfic: https://iheartlesfic.com/
I Heart Lesfic New Release Newsletter: https://iheartlesfic.com/new-lesfic-releases/
Once Upon a Princess: https://www.clarelydon.co.uk/books/once-upon-a-princess/
Life in Bits: https://lesbianromancesbytbm.com/books/life-in-bits/
Stop back next week for another riveting conversation about dealing with reviews. If you’d like to leave a comment on the episode, head over to www.lesbianswhowrite.com. They’d love to hear from you. Or you can email them at: lesbianswhowrite@gmail.com.
Happy listening!
Clare and TB
I love your podcasts.
I live in a lesbian-free rural area of the U.S, and just reconnected with a friend I met a year ago to become her writing buddy. A doubly good thing for lonely writer and lonely non-hetero me.
I will say the first time sharing a draft was slightly terrifying, but it turned out very well. My buddy currently is helping me with plot ideas for the last part of my WIP. As well, we Skype and spend some amount of time catching up with each other, our non-writing lives, as well as our writing. Yay! Win-win.
Hi Joey!
I’m thrilled to hear about your writing buddy. Having someone to work with makes this job less lonely.
And yes, sharing a first draft is intimidating. I can still remember sending my first one. Just thinking of it makes my stomach clench.
Best of luck with your current WIP and thanks so much for commenting.
TB
Collaboration sounds like a school group project where you hope you don’t get that one person who makes you do all the work. Been there a few times.
Have read the first two village romances book and think they are great! Just got the last downloaded and waiting!
cookie dough Kit Kat does sound odd, however cookies and cream Kit Kat are pretty good.
Hi Rachel,
It’s vital to know the person/people involved in collaborations to avoid the terrible school group project scenario. Trust and respect are key.
Thanks so much for your kind words!
TB
Another fabulous episode!
I think you both make great points about collaborations, and with the lesfic writing community these really are important. Whether it be writing, or working together to support one another, and promotion, its a great way to work together and grow the genre, market and community! As TB says its not always about money, its about helping others, and that’s what I think most of us try to do – myself included. Its about the support 😊
Looking forward to next week about Reviews!!!
Hi Carol!
The lesfic genre is amazing and it’s important for all of us to help when we can. Working together will help us be heard.
Thanks for listening and for commenting!
TB