Write This Way!

Erin Shaw Clancy
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Follow one author's chaotic journey writing and publishing a novel. erinshawclancy.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Hello from the Querying Trenches! (part I)

    5d ago

    Hello from the Querying Trenches! (part I)

    I'm reporting live from the querying trenches this week after a 3 year podcasting hiatus! After querying my book for years and getting nothing but form rejections, I made some serious changes and got a full request off the first five pages. I'm detailing everything I did. Plus, your questions from Threads answered! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erinshawclancy.substack.com

    31 min
  2. Why Editors Are So Important

    06/22/2023

    Why Editors Are So Important

    This week, I'm fresh off receiving notes from my editor and the feels are mixed, y'all! I'm getting really vulnerable about why editors are so important and why you need to work with them, even if their critical feedback is tough to swallow. I worked with the fabulous Alyssa Matesic, who can be found via her website, or on her YouTube channel. Check her out if you're in the process of writing a novel! Theme music courtesy of Brian Clancy. Episode associate produced by Lulu. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erinshawclancy.substack.com

    19 min
  3. Embrace Your Garbage Draft!

    05/24/2023

    Embrace Your Garbage Draft!

    Other than Mozart, has anyone ever written a first draft that's perfect? I certainly haven't! Today we're talking about embracing your garbage draft and why it's important to just write your dang book so you can edit it into something wonderful. I'm dropping my favorite tips for how to do this. Plus check out how little I know about sculptures and 9 to 5 day jobs! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erinshawclancy.substack.com

    14 min
  4. How Well Do You Know Your Main Character?

    03/17/2023

    How Well Do You Know Your Main Character?

    Welcome to Write This Way! This week, Erin explores how well she knows her main character, Rebecca Bradley, and puts herself through some pretty rigorous exercises to get to know her better. Is outlining a book enough? Tune in and find out! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erinshawclancy.substack.com

    14 min
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About

Follow one author's chaotic journey writing and publishing a novel. erinshawclancy.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Erin Shaw Clancy
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Erin Shaw Clancy
  • Show Website
    Write This Way!