Episode 216 – All the Parts it Takes with Kate Mayor

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with author Kate Mayor. Join them as they discuss Kate’s recently released book, All the Parts it Takes – a novel about “a woman who’s been driving forward for so long, she’s lost connection to herself”. It’s the story of “what happens when a woman stops performing her own life and starts, slowly, to choose it”.In this Episode:What in particular makes Kate an unbound writer?Writing from a place that feels really trueHow did Kate get started writing her book in the first place?You don't have to have all the answersGiving yourself permission to get startedExpressing the creative side of yourselfWhat has Kate liberated herself from?There are a million ways to write a novel – you can invent your ownWhat was the process like as Kate’s story came through and evolved?Not forcing the process, and giving your book spaceWhat surprised Kate along the way as the story came through?The books we write become medicine for usWhat fears or doubts came up for Kate, and how did she move through them?How did Kate find the audiobook process?Did Kate consider writing a non-fiction book?What advice would Kate give someone with an idea bubbling?Links:Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here.Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers.Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Connect with Kate Mayor on her website or LinkedIn.Purchase Kate’s book here or via the usual outlets.Music Credit: Joseph McDade.We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.