155: Swimming with the Sharks - Interview with Ann Kidd Taylor
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Hey there word nerds!
Today I have the pleasure of welcoming Ann Kidd Taylor to the show!
Ann first broke on to the literary scene in 2009 with the New York Times bestselling memoir\\xa0Traveling with Pomegranates, co-written with her mother Sue Monk Kidd. She returns this summer with her debut novel,\\xa0The Shark Club, which has received glowing early praise and is available in bookstores now!\\xa0
Listen in as Ann and I tease apart\\xa0The Shark Club\\xa0and discuss both its unique characters and setting.
In this episode Ann and I discuss
- How to write a character driven novel with a plot that will keep readers turning pages.
- Why writing an abnormal protagonist not only makes a story unique but adds tension.
- How to craft multisensory scenes that bring to life a setting, such as underwater, which differs so much from your own experience.
- How to write realistic animal characters without inferring human qualities on to them.
- How to prepare yourself to write something outside your area of expertise.
Plus, Ann\'s #1 tip for writers.
For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/155
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