• WRITER 644: Karina May on 'That Island Feeling' and how to set yourself up for success as a writer

  • Dec 30 2024
  • Length: 47 mins
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WRITER 644: Karina May on 'That Island Feeling' and how to set yourself up for success as a writer

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  • Would you like to reinvent yourself as a writer? In this episode, accomplished author Karina May shares her advice on how to grow and setting yourself up for a successful author career. Karina also discusses her third print book, That Island Feeling, staying accountable as a writer, using social media, music playlists and more!

    00:00 Introduction
    06:05 Nat Newman’s writing tip: Desk love!
    10:23 WIN! Pictures Of You by Emma Grey
    12:10 Word of the week: ‘Inanition’
    12:48 Writer in residence: Karina May
    19:06 Advice for setting yourself up for success
    22:20 Adjusting goals and rewards
    24:01 Finding accountability buddies
    25:56 Connecting with fellow writers
    27:20 Building an online presence
    30:20 Reading outside your genre
    31:29 The importance of having a routine
    32:30 How Karina uses a playlist
    36:34 Ensuring you have the right tools
    39:58 Progress on the next book
    40:54 Reflecting on the writing journey
    43:24 Attention bad spellers!
    44:30 Inspiring final thoughts

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