Sometimes publishing hurts, but that doesn’t mean you should give up on writing!

Pam gets personal in this special Heart 2 Heart episode of Writes4Women, giving you 5 reasons you should keep writing that DON’T include signing a book contract. If the sometimes fickle publishing industry has you a bit down, have a moment with Pam and find your mojo again

Timestamps:

(01:30 - 02:45) Sometimes Publishing Hurts - What Inspired this Episode
(15:08 - 16:57) Reason 1: Writing as Creative Expression
(18:01 - 19:33) Reason 2: The Cathartic Nature of Writing
(19:35 - 20:51) Reason 3: Escaping into Imaginary Worlds
(22:20 - 24:50) Reason 4: Being Part of the Writing Community
(26:05 - 28:17) Reason 5: Writing as an Act of Hope



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This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal country.

Sometimes publishing hurts, but that doesn’t mean you should give up on writing!
Pam gets personal in this special Heart 2 Heart episode of Writes4Women, giving you 5 reasons you should keep writing that DON’T include signing a book contract. If the sometimes fickle publishing industry has you a bit down, have a moment with Pam and find your mojo again
Timestamps: (01:30 - 02:45) Sometimes Publishing Hurts - What Inspired this Episode (15:08 - 16:57) Reason 1: Writing as Creative Expression (18:01 - 19:33) Reason 2: The Cathartic Nature of Writing (19:35 - 20:51) Reason 3: Escaping into Imaginary Worlds (22:20 - 24:50) Reason 4: Being Part of the Writing Community (26:05 - 28:17) Reason 5: Writing as an Act of Hope
 
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Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. It's about writing the voice, reading the voice and being the voice. Every week host Pamela Cook, or a special guest host, interviews an outstanding female, trans or non-binary author about their books, writing process and life. Transcript available via the Writes4Women website. Video of most episodes available on the Writes4Women youtube channel. You can find out more about Writes4Women at www.writes4women.com

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Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. In weekly episodes women's fiction author Pamela Cook and an all-star cast of guest hosts talk to women writers about the craft, business and heart of writing, along with a monthly feature on a new release author. If you're a writer you'll love the writing conversation and tips shared by the talented guests and if you're a reader you'll get a great insight into the writing process. Subscribe to the PamelaCook/Writes4Women mailing list via the website and check out the Patreon bonuses while you're there. And don't forget to follow the podcast on your favourite platform or find the audio and video wt writes4women.com

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. In weekly episodes women's fiction author Pamela Cook and an all-star cast of guest hosts talk to women writers about the craft, business and heart of writing, along with a monthly feature on a new release author. If you're a writer you'll love the writing conversation and tips shared by the talented guests and if you're a reader you'll get a great insight into the writing process. Subscribe to the PamelaCook/Writes4Women mailing list via the website and check out the Patreon bonuses while you're there. And don't forget to follow the podcast on your favourite platform or find the audio and video wt writes4women.com

Host Pamela Cook gets personal in this special Heart 2 Heart episode of Writes4Women, giving you 5 reasons you should keep writing that DON’T include signing a book contract.

Five Reasons to Write When Publishing Hurts

Summary:

 Join us in this week's episode as guest host Laura Boon chats with Gillian Wills about her new novel, Big Music!  Discover how Gillian pours her rich background in music into her writing, creating a riveting tale that intertwines passion, politics, and power plays within the world of classical music. Learn about her transition from a musician to an author, the challenges of writing fiction, and her advice to aspiring writers. 



https://pod.link/1275851144



Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:50 Pamela’s Personal Update

03:01 Upcoming Webinars and Substack Bonuses

04:01 Listener Survey and Writing Prompts

08:04 Upcoming Podcast Episodes and Guests

09:30 Laura Boon Interviews Gillian Wills

32:14 The Sacrifices of a Musician's Life

32:40 Challenges Faced by Musicians

33:17 The Importance of Acoustics in Music

36:14 Publishing Journey and Rejections

39:57 Inspiration Behind 'Big Music'

42:20 Writing Process and Craft

53:39 Advice for Aspiring Writers



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Pamela Cook

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This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women.

Summary:
 Join us in this week's episode as guest host Laura Boon chats with Gillian Wills about her new novel, Big Music!  Discover how Gillian pours her rich background in music into her writing, creating a riveting tale that intertwines passion, politics, and power plays within the world of classical music. Learn about her transition from a musician to an author, the challenges of writing fiction, and her advice to aspiring writers. 
 
 <a href="https://pod.link/1275851144" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://pod.link/1275851144&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1731021008495000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3-VQoRWbe2SCCMqGW8F_4i">https://pod.link/1275851144</a>
 
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:50 Pamela’s Personal Update
03:01 Upcoming Webinars and Substack Bonuses
04:01 Listener Survey and Writing Prompts
08:04 Upcoming Podcast Episodes and Guests
09:30 Laura Boon Interviews Gillian Wills
32:14 The Sacrifices of a Musician's Life
32:40 Challenges Faced by Musicians
33:17 The Importance of Acoustics in Music
36:14 Publishing Journey and Rejections
39:57 Inspiration Behind 'Big Music'
42:20 Writing Process and Craft
53:39 Advice for Aspiring Writers
 
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This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women.

Guest host Laura Boon chats with Gillian Wills about her new novel, Big Music!

From Music to Words: Gillian Wills’ Journey

This week, guest host Mary-Lou Stevens chats with bestselling author Maryanne O'Connor about her delightful new historical Christmas novel, MARY CHRISTMAS.

Discover how this fun and festive romance came about while also getting insights into the writing journeys of both Mary-Lou and Maryanne.

Plus, hear about exciting updates from Writes4Women and find holiday cheer with special giveaways and more! 

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This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal country.

This week, guest host Mary-Lou Stevens chats with bestselling author Maryanne O'Connor about her delightful new historical Christmas novel, MARY CHRISTMAS.
Discover how this fun and festive romance came about while also getting insights into the writing journeys of both Mary-Lou and Maryanne.
Plus, hear about exciting updates from Writes4Women and find holiday cheer with special giveaways and more! 
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This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal country.

This week, guest host Mary-Lou Stevens chats with bestselling author Maryanne O'Connor about her delightful new historical Christmas novel, MARY CHRISTMAS.

The Joy of Historical Christmas Novels

Guest host Jo Riccioni chats with fantasy author Madeleine Te Whiu about her Assassin trilogy's final instalment, crafting complex characters, balancing a vet nursing career with writing, and insights into her creative journey.

Madeline's passion for books began when she was growing up in rural South Australia. Her youngest memory of books is sitting on the lounge room floor while her mum read The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. She was shortlisted for the WA Premier’s Prize for Emerging Writers 2023 and her Assassin series she creates an unforgettable world rife with grave secrets and suspenseful romance. The last book in the trilogy, The Queen's Thief will be released on October 31st 2024.

Expect world-building wonders, fan experiences, and the evolution of her dark fantasy series! 



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This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal land.

Guest host Jo Riccioni chats with fantasy author Madeleine Te Whiu about her Assassin trilogy's final instalment, crafting complex characters, balancing a vet nursing career with writing, and insights into her creative journey.
Madeline's passion for books began when she was growing up in rural South Australia. Her youngest memory of books is sitting on the lounge room floor while her mum read The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. She was shortlisted for the WA Premier’s Prize for Emerging Writers 2023 and her Assassin series she creates an unforgettable world rife with grave secrets and suspenseful romance. The last book in the trilogy, The Queen's Thief will be released on October 31st 2024.
Expect world-building wonders, fan experiences, and the evolution of her dark fantasy series!   
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This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal land.

Guest host Jo Riccioni chats with fantasy author Madeleine Te Whiu about her Assassin trilogy's final instalment, crafting complex characters, balancing a vet nursing career with writing, and insights into her creative journey.

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