408: Using the "Loop Method" to Co-Write Your Novel, an Inside Look at the Writing ProcessInterview
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jessi Honard and Marie Parks. We\\u2019ll be talking about their contemporary fantasy debut, Unrelenting.\\xa0
Jessi and Marie have been co-writing speculative fiction since 2009, and their 2022 contemporary fantasy debut, Unrelenting, was a finalist in the 2020 Book Pipeline Unpublished Manuscript contest.\\xa0
Marie is a fantasy, sci-fi, and horror author who landed in New Mexico after traveling full-time in an RV for years. Her writing uses speculative fiction to dive into topics like social justice, the environment, and the power of friendship. Jessi Honard is a speculative fiction author, business owner, and professional coffee inhaler. Her work leans into the power of imaginary worlds as a conduit to exploring common struggles of identity, belonging, and trust.\\xa0
Together, they\'ve run a successful copywriting agency since 2010. Jessi lives in the Bay Area of California with her partner, Taormina, and Marie lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico with all the dogs.
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In this episode Jessi, Marie, and I discuss:
- What qualities make for a successful co-writing partnership and how to decide whom to work with.
- How to bounce back from early mistakes and why you aren\\u2019t always one mistake away from ruin.
- The importance of interrogating the \\u201cwhy\\u201d behind your vision for your book and your career.
Plus, their #1 tip for writers.\\xa0
For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/408
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