Ep 69: Women's Fiction Writing with Sarahlyn Bruck

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Have you ever wondered how authors juggle character's voices when writing from multiple perspectives? In this episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, it's just one aspect of the creative labyrinth I chat through with Sarahlyn Bruck, author of Light of the Fire (Lake Union Publishing, January 2024) as well as Daytime Drama and Designer You.  INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTSThe evolution of authors' writing processes and the essential practice of breadcrumbing to keep readers hooked.The art of writing in multiple POVUnforeseen delays and the art of book release timing Personal challenges authors face when weaving their personal threads into the tapestry of fiction and memoirSarahlyn's experience working with a book coach (she still has one!) and the impact of editorial feedbackABOUT SARAHLYNSarahlyn Bruck writes contemporary, book club fiction and is the award-winning author of three novels: Light of the Fire (January 2024), Daytime Drama (2021), and Designer You (2018). When she’s not writing, Sarahlyn moonlights as a full-time writing and literature professor at a local community college. From Northern California, she now lives in Philadelphia with her family.CONNECT WITH SARAHLYNWebsite: https://sarahlynbruck.comInstagram: Instagram.com/sarahlynbruckFacebook: Facebook.com/sarahlynbruckBOOKS:Light of the FireDaytime DramaDesigner YouWHAT SHE'S READING NOWThe Secret History by Donna TartPineapple Street by Jenny JacksonTom Lake by Ann PatchettSHOUTOUTSThere's No Coming Back From This by Ann GarvinTough Titties by Laura BelgrayLove Buzz by Neely AlexanderThe Last Love Note by Emma GrayMy Last Innocent Year by Daisy Alpert FlorinJane Friedman's websiteZibby Owens' speed-reading technique (The Zibby Method)CLICK HERE to check out Publish A Profitable Book, the celebrated self-publishing course mentioned in the episode, or access any of my book writing and publishing resources!🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINTGet back cover templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers. 🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint Looking for hidden gems, date night spots, and staycations you didn't know you needed? Find your next adventure at TheBestoftheSouthwest.com and follow along on Instagram at @thebestofthesouthwest.*episode sponsor WANT TO SELL MORE BOOKS (WITHOUT THE SELF-PROMO CRINGE)?The Author Visibility Bundle gives you 200+ done-for-you email templates, social media graphics, and other book promo tools designed to help authors build buzz and drive sales, without feeling pushy. 👉  PublishAProfitableBook.com/bookvisibility ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMPYou've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time). 👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebookSupport the show******Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.  Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth