I invited 3 promising authors from my Tiny Book Writing Group. Delphine, Rich, and Rachel have been relentlessly working on their manuscripts, and in this conversation, you'll hear them talk about how they're approaching the writing process, their reasons for writing, the challenges they're facing, and other tiny author-related matters.

If you're a writer, an aspiring author, or both, you might enjoy this unedited conversation.

*Links*Join the Tiny Book Writing Group - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tiny-book-writing-group/

Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction

02:06 – Exploring the Purpose of Each Book

08:40 – Writing Process and Challenges

21:10 – Sources of Inspiration and Idea Generation

26:30 – Daily Writing Practices and Discipline

45:30 – Hopes and Aspirations

55:00 – Advice for Aspiring Authors

59:29 – Join Better Writers

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When roducing a draft, I sometimes feel an invisible reader judging my writing. Here's a simple solution that's helped me.

Developmental Editing for Tiny Authors - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/developmental-editing-for-tiny-authors/

Interview with Kay Adams - https://youtu.be/8FvaRuz21uM?si=PEdJ8In7Q6mZ_NlP

A book that changed my writing - https://youtu.be/UEJmxMuKecg?si=XirsrvBswBOKsGBo

Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

Jennifer Lawler is my guest today.

She’s authored or coauthored more than 30 nonfiction books and nearly 20 novels, including the award-winning Dojo Wisdom series (Penguin).

One of those titles — "Dojo Wisdom for Writers: 100 Simple Ways to Become a More Inspired, Successful, and Fearless Writer" — is now on my reading list.Jennifer is a prolific and versatile creative professional. She’s written everything from fantasy and paranormal romance to martial arts guides and career how-tos.

She also holds a Ph.D. in medieval English literature and a black belt in Taekwondo — which, as she explains, taught her lessons she still applies to writing.She’s worked as a developmental editor for over 20 years, has been a literary agent, a magazine editor, and now runs Club Ed, an online school for editors. She’s also taught editing and writing at universities and through professional programs across the U.S.If you’re a writer or an editor who wants to grow, improve, and stay inspired, this conversation is for you.Here's what I asked her...00:00 – Intro03:10 – How did you start writing?05:56 – Where do your ideas come from?08:40 – Do you finish every project?11:28 – How do you write nonfiction?14:36 – Does a personal story make nonfiction unique?16:23 - Self-publishing or traditional publishing?19:59 – How did editing help you?23:18 – Do writers need editors?25:15 – Beta reader or editor?28:04 – When is a draft ready for an editor?31:13 – Have you ever worked with writers who were resistant to feedback? 36:10 – What should writers ask when hiring an editor?42:01 – Can AI replace editors?45:50 – Has book quality dropped?48:30 – Advice for aspiring writers?51:08 – What’s in Dojo Wisdom?55:01 – How do you handle criticism?01:00:00 – Last questions 01:01:05 – Join Better WritersLinks- Jennifer's website - www.jenniferlawler.com- ClubEd - www.clubedfreelancers.com- Better Writers - www.fabiocerpelloni.com/privateSearch words (ignore)writing, editing, non-fiction, fiction, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing feedback, AI in writing, martial arts, author advice