Sharon Buck: Best-Selling Author - Secrets to Crafting Cozy Mysteries

Sharon E. Buck, an Amazon best-selling author renowned for her humorous cozymysteries with a Florida twist, balances her creative endeavors with the meticulous work of editing, formatting, and ghostwriting business books. She lives in northeast Florida close enough to the Atlantic Ocean to smell the salt air but far enough away that she doesn’t have to wash the beach sugar sand from her feet. With a prolific career spanning over a thousand newspaper and magazine articles and over twenty fiction books, Sharon has captivated audiences both nationally and internationally.In this episode Dante and Sharon discuss:Balancing humorous cozy mysteries with editing and ghostwritingWriting a cozy mystery book each month with clean, fun contentProviding readers with laughter and enjoyment amidst daily stressCreating relatable characters based on people from Sharon’s hometownSharon’s daily writing routine and influences from other authorsKey Takeaways: Commit to the craft by consistently putting words on the page. Even a few paragraphs a day can make a significant difference.Seeking inspiration from favorite authors and engaging with the writing community offers motivation and practical advice from shared experiences and diverse styles.Character-driven writing helps create relatable and engaging stories by focusing on the depth and development of characters. This approach allows readers to connect emotionally with the characters, making the narrative more compelling.Balancing creative writing with other professional endeavors is possible with dedication and time management.Reading from a young age can foster a lifelong passion for writing. It nurtures storytelling skills and inspires creativity.“Commit to yourself. If you say you want to be a writer, sit down and write. Just write.” - Sharon BuckConnect with Sharon Buck:Website: https://sharonebuck.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonebuck/ Email: [email protected] Connect with Dante Royster:Website: https://www.danteroyster.com/Epic Mortgage Website: Epic Mortgage, Inc. NMLS 1885086Facebook: EpicMortgage1885086Epic Mortgage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicmortgage/“The Ultimate Mortgage Guide” book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKTRWLRPLinkedIn: Dante Royster | LinkedInTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanteRoysterYouTube: Epic Spotlight Email: [email protected] Statement: Epic Spotlight shines a light on the truths behind love, happiness, health, and wealth. Hosted by America’s Mortgage Expert and author Dante Royster, this podcast delivers bold insights to help you grow and build your most epic life.The 9 states that Epic Mortgage is licensed are: Illinois/Indiana/Michigan/Colorado/Maryland/Virginia/Florida/Georgia/TexasShow notes by Podcastologist: Angelo Paul TagamaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.