In this episode, author Lindsay Lovise shares her journey as a writer, discussing her background, the challenges she faced, and her unique writing process. She emphasizes the importance of community, reading widely, and the balance between writing and personal life. Lindsay also delves into the intricacies of the publishing world, her experiences with imposter syndrome, and the significance of finding one's author voice. Throughout the discussion, she offers valuable insights and advice for aspiring writers. This episode is a treasure trove of inspiration and practical tips!

Keywords

Lindsay Lovise, writing journey, author voice, publishing, romance novels, writing process, overcoming writer's block, marketing strategies, writing advice, author interviews

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:53 Writing Journey

05:10 The Craft of Writing

09:56 Genres and Inspirations

16:33 Writing Process and Routine

21:10 Overcoming Challenges in Writing

25:19 Navigating the Publishing Landscape

28:31 Understanding Author Voice

31:30 Identifying Weaknesses in Writing

33:13 Writing Advice

35:25 Building a Writing Community

36:33 The Persistence of a Writer

38:23 Crafting Emotional Connections in Romance

42:11 The Role of Conflict in Romance

45:21 Promoting New Releases and Author Engagement

Recommendations

On Writing by Stephen King

Save The Cat! Writes A Novel by Jessica Brody

Romancing The Beat by Gwen Hayes

Guest Links

Instagram: @lindsaylovise

Website: https://lindsaylovise.com/

Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C6Z4LCM8

Host

Instagram | TikTok: @kkalbabooks

Email: k.k.alba.books@gmail.com

Recorded with Riverside.fm.

Music by Denis Pavlov from Pixabay.