Creating Memorable Characters with Nancy Crochiere

WriterCon

English - May 28, 2023 14:01 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Nancy Crochiere, author of the new novel Graceland. For thirteen years, Nancy has delighted readers with her humorous and relatable account of family life in her newspaper column, The Mother Load. Now she’s making her fiction debut with a charming, big-hearted novel about a single mom forced to chase her Elvis-obsessed mother and pink-haired daughter to Memphis to prevent them from revealing…her long-held secret.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Remembering Moms

Chapter 2: News: AI Spotlight
a) Harper Collins Will Use AI in NYC Publishing
b) AI Programs Assimilate Your Webpage, and
c) Author Pubs (and Sells) 40 Books Generated by AI

Chapter 3: Interview with Nancy Crochiere
In this interview, she discusses:
a) the joy of eccentric characters,
b) the joy of courting controversy,
c) the joy of outlining,
d) the joy of a regular writing schedule, and
e) the critical importance of perseverance.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
WriterCon is September 1-4 (Labor Day weekend) in Oklahoma City. If you're a writer, aspiring or published, or you know someone who is, this is where you need to be. WriterCon will feature:
3 NEW YORK TIMES-BESTSELLING Authors!!!50+ successful writers talking about their art and craft
8 top-of-the-line agents who have actully sold books and made great deals for their writers

18 excellent publishers with pro-level distribution and sales

20+ people providing services for authors and keeping you up-to-date on the latest book-world developments

Prizes, games, booksignings, swag, Book Expo, PitchFest, First-Page Panel, karaoke, snacks, signings, Lunch with the Stars, mentoring, manuscript critiques, scholarships, contests, merch, Open Mic, evening roundtable chats, AND SO MUCH MORE!
Come join us and take your writing career to the next level!!!
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Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.

William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
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