Show Notes
In this episode of the Publisher and the Writer podcast, Seana Smith interviews Lynne Johnson, former lawyer and current author of the indie published crime novel 'The Bait Trap.' They cover Lynne's initial interest in crime writing, her experiences with online creative writing courses, the challenges and strategies of self-publishing, her marketing efforts, and the supportive community she found in the process. The episode also touches on her upcoming second novel and the valuable insights she's gained from her writing and publishing experiences.
00:00 Introduction 00:27 Meet the Hosts 01:21 Interview with Lynne Johnson, lawyer turned crime novelist 02:45 Crime fiction's appeal as reader and writer 04:18 Writing courses and classes, editing the novel 08:49 Pitching to agents and publishers 12:13 Choosing indie publishing means being the CEO, the cover, the preparation, finding the right professionals and then marketing and reviews 19:49 The Bait Trap: plot and characters 22:28 Research and realism in crime 23:43 Quick outline of the next novel and the plan for that one 28:21 Conclusion and contact information
Websites mentioned: https://www.lynnejohnsonauthor.com https://www.lauraboon.com/book-editing-services
Jane Curry Links Jane Curry Advisory: www.janecurryadvisory.com Ventura Press: www.venturapress.com.au www.instagram.com/venturapress__ www.instagram.com/janecurry1
Seana Smith Links Seana Smith website: www.seanasmith.com www.instagram.com/seanasmith https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatdidyoureadtoday/
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