Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Anna Harwell Celenza, a music professor of Georgetown University where she teaches courses in music history, radio journalism and the music industry. She has written several scholarly books, is a writer/commentator for National Public Radio's Performance Today, and her work has been featured on nationally syndicated radio and TV programs like BBC's "Music Matters and C-Span's "Book TV."

But the section of Anna's work that I'm most familiar with are her wonderful picture books: Once Upon a Masterpiece, where she tells the story behind a famous musical masterpiece, explains the meaning of the music.

In this episode Anna and I discuss:

Looking for the gap on the shelf, for what is not there.
The process of research and creating historical fiction that jumps off the page.
How shifting point of view can enhance the story you are trying to tell.
The impact of technology on music and publishing.
The self-powered, targeted platform

Plus, Anna's #1 tip for writers.

For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/090

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