Episode 70: In Which Pippa Grant Ponders Rage

BS with Writers (Formerly Story Strategy)

Summary:

Pippa Grant discusses her journey as a writer, from querying agents to self-publishing, and shares insights into her writing process and success. She emphasizes the importance of joining writing organizations, like Romance Writers of America, for learning and support. Pippa also talks about the strategic decision to rebrand under a new pen name and the impact of marketing and tropes on her success. She highlights the significance of newsletters and research in her writing process. In this conversation, Pippa Grant discusses her writing process and how she approaches different aspects of being an author. She talks about how she comes up with ideas for her books, her writing routine, and her editing process. Pippa also shares her thoughts on social media and how she manages it to avoid burnout. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and finding a process that works for each individual writer. Pippa's latest book, 'Until It Was Love,' is highlighted as well.

Takeaways

• Joining writing organizations, like Romance Writers of America, can provide valuable knowledge and support for aspiring writers.

• The decision to rebrand under a new pen name can be a strategic move to reach a wider audience.

• Newsletters can be an effective marketing tool when providing value to readers and maintaining regular communication.

• Researching popular tropes and combining them creatively can lead to engaging story ideas.

• Success in the writing industry requires a combination of hard work, luck, and adaptability to changing trends. Pippa Grant dives into her writing process, from coming up with ideas to editing her books.

• She shares her thoughts on social media and how she manages it to avoid burnout.

• Pippa emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and finding a process that works for each individual writer.

• Her latest book, 'Until It Was Love,' is highlighted as an example of her work.