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In this episode, Hannah Brixton, a contemporary romance author, shares her journey into writing, discussing her creative process, the challenges of editing, and the importance of mental health representation in her work. She emphasizes the significance of relatability in characters and the impact of reader connections. Hannah also delves into her publishing journey, the differences between traditional and indie publishing, and offers valuable advice for aspiring authors, encouraging them to embrace playfulness in their writing.

Keywords

Hannah Brixton, contemporary romance, writing process, mental health, indie publishing, editing, character development, marketing strategies, relatable characters, author advice

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:58 The Journey

04:55 Writing Process

07:41 Book Covers and Titles

10:31 The Series Concept and Future Plans

11:27 Drafting

17:40 The Evolution of Indie Publishing

19:28 Editing

27:06 Plotting and Pantsing

32:11 ADHD and Its Impact on Writing

42:07 Marketing Strategies for Indie Authors

46:43 Relatable Characters

50:17 Writing Advice

Recommendations

The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi

Guest Links

Instagram: @hannah.brixton

TikTok/Facebook: @hannah.brixton.author

Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HannahBrixtonAuthor

Website: https://www.hannahbrixton.com/

Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CHDN9YDV

Host

Instagram | TikTok: @kkalbabooks

Author account: @kayredauthor

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

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