• WRITER 636: Amanda Willimott on her novel 'Winter of the Wolf' and how she got her book deal.

  • Nov 4 2024
  • Length: 50 mins
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WRITER 636: Amanda Willimott on her novel 'Winter of the Wolf' and how she got her book deal.

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  • Meet Amanda Willimott, who talks about her historical fiction novel Winter of the Wolf, informed by extensive research. Amanda reveals how she got her book deal with Penguin Random House and the power of persistence, planning and mentorship.

    00:00 Introduction
    03:56 Writing tip: Attend events
    07:19 Competition: Win The Dictionary of Terrible Ideas by Dominic Knight
    09:25 Word of the week: Riparian
    10:48 Interview with Amanda Willimott, author of Winter of the Wolf
    25:24 Deciding to write a novel
    26:12 Setting goals and overcoming challenges
    27:56 The importance of planning and research
    29:35 Writing discipline and tracking progress
    36:04 Editing and refining the manuscript
    37:58 The path to publication
    41:19 Celebrating success and future plans
    45:11 Final thoughts and advice for aspiring writers
    47:13 Fun fact: What is a circadian novel?

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