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J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advertising and famously wrote the Toys “R” Us theme song long before becoming an author.
Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business — editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.
Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouses, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.
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Catherine Coulter knows how to build a successful series. From creating strong foundational characters to keeping track of things as simple as physical descriptions throughout books, she’s able to continue adding to long-form series while keeping the stories and characters cohesive. Catherine is a #1 NYT bestselling author of 88 books. Her latest novel, Reckoning (William Morrow), is another installment of her FBI thriller series.
From Amazon.com:
Catherine Coulter’s numerous historical romances established her as an icon in the genre and a must-read for readers worldwide. Coulter’s readership has also grown exponentially with her hugely popular “unputdownable” FBI thriller series, starring the husband and wife team FBI agents Savich and Sherlock. Her FBI thrillers have expanded to include a new international thriller series — A Brit in the FBI — co-written with popular thriller writer JT Ellison. This six-book series has also captured a dedicated readership with high-stakes, fast-paced international cases involving new characters Nicholas and Mike. Coulter lives in northern California with her thriller cat Eli and her thriller husband. She enjoys hearing from readers and posts on her Facebook page daily.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Catherine’s fascination with history
- How to deal with setting changes
- Why you can’t be tied to your outline
- What Catherine’s drafting process looks like
Reckoning is available for purchase here.
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Show Credits
Host: J. D. Barker
Host: J. Thorn
Host: Zach Bohannon
Music: Nicorus
Voice Over: Rick Ganley (recorded at Mill Pond Studio)
Audio Production: Geoff Emberlyn
In This Episode
Catherine Coulter
Reckoning
Three Story Method: Writing Scenes
Best of BookTok
Story Rubric
Nonfic Rubric
Scene Rubric
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