In this conversation, Noreen Nanja shares her journey to becoming an author, detailing her early inspirations, the writing process, and the challenges of querying and editing her debut novel that comes out this May The Summers Between Us. She discusses the importance of mentorship, the intricacies of crafting dual timelines, and her approach to finding a writing routine that works for her. Noreen also reflects on the emotional aspects of writing, the influence of various authors, and her future writing projects, all while emphasizing the significance of hard work over innate talent.
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Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Authorship
04:20 The Writing Process and Revisions
07:00 Navigating the Query Process
09:54 Editing and Finalizing the Manuscript
12:51 Exploring Dual Timelines in Storytelling
15:39 Crafting Characters and Emotional Depth
18:34 Inspiration from Other Works
21:25 The Future of Writing and New Projects
27:23 Crafting a Compelling Book Proposal
30:36 Navigating the Editorial Process
32:59 Handling Feedback and Reviews
34:39 Finding Time to Write
38:52 The Art of Revision and Self-Editing
44:46 Tools and Techniques for Writing
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