Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips #85: Student Spotlight: How She Overcame Her Fear of the Blank Page (and Indie Published Her Novel) with Jennifer Lauer
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Feb 14, 2023 Guest Jennifer Lauer shares how she overcame fear of the blank page to indie publish her debut novel. Topics include genre change, Twitter pitch contest success, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring writers.
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Initial Writing Process
- Jennifer Lauer initially focused on the psychology of a captive last woman on Earth.
- Starting chapters were lists, exploring the mundane and psychological effects of isolation.
Advice on Finishing
- Jennifer Lauer was advised that there's no trick to finishing a book, just consistent work.
- This advice motivated her to do whatever necessary to complete her project.
Genre and Antagonist Shift
- The book started as a love story but evolved into an action story after realizing the need for a stronger antagonist.
- Dr. Draven emerged as the antagonist after exploring Borgie's background.