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How to Get Publishers to Take a Risk on Your Debut Novel

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you wondering about how to get your debut novel published? In this episode, Annalisa speaks with author Dana Chamblee Carpenter. Dana is the author of The Bohemian Trilogy. The first book in the series, Bohemian Gospel, won the 2014 Killer Nashville Claymore Award and was short-listed for Young Adult Library Services Association’s 2016 Alex Award. Her second book, The Devil’s Bible, won the 2017 Silver Falchion Award for Best Novel. The final book in the series, Book of the Just, is a finalist for this year’s Silver Falchion in Sci Fi/Fantasy.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• The importance of research in the writing process
• What it’s really like to get a 3 book deal
• One author’s take on writer’s block and how to overcome it
• How play can feed into your creativity and ultimately help your writing
• The difference between big publishers versus small presses
• That there is no single way to get published

 

 

 

 

If you like what you’ve heard and are interested in learning more about the Writing Gym to learn how we can support your writing dream, here’s what to do next. Head to www.datewiththemuse.com/publishnow, and book an appointment to speak with our team.

Here’s how it works. We’ll get on the phone for about 45 minutes and we’ll get crystal clear on three things:

1. how to write, publish and SELL your novel
2. the best way to achieve your publishing dream
3. the exact strategy you should be using to reach your publishing goals

Remember, publishing a book well doesn’t happen on its own. You need expert guidance to make it happen. We’ve helped writers all over the world to finish, publish and sell their novels well, all while sharing their unique story and making the world a better place along the way.

To see if we can help you to do the same, click Annalisa’s photo below!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• The Bohemian Trilogy by Dana Chamblee Carpenter
• The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path To Higher Creativity by Julie Cameron
• Killer Nashville Conference
• 2014 Claymore Award Winner
• Pegasus Books
• Ron Rash

CREDITS

The Writing Gym Podcast features Annalisa Parent, the resident writing coach in The Writing Gym.
Music By Robert Heiderer
Audio Production by Peter Wisniewski