Am I Too Late to Be Published? with Alka Joshi, Bestselling author of THE HENNA ARTIST скачать в хорошем качестве

Am I Too Late to Be Published? with Alka Joshi, Bestselling author of THE HENNA ARTIST

My guest today is Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris. The Henna Artist was a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick and is currently in development at Netflix as a series. Today we talk about: beginning a writing career later in life, what it's like to work with Reese Witherspoon and her book club team, Alka's ideal writing schedule, advice for getting started as a writer, and so much more. Summary In this conversation, Alka Joshi shares her unconventional journey to becoming a successful author, discussing her diverse career paths, cultural influences, and the importance of storytelling. She emphasizes the role of mentorship, the challenges of the publishing process, and the impact of social media on her success. Alka also offers valuable advice for aspiring writers, particularly those looking to pivot in their careers, encouraging them to embrace their passions and seek out learning opportunities. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:32 Discovering the Power of Storytelling 07:57 Perseverance and Delusion in the Early Years 14:38 The Challenges of Publishing a Debut Novel 17:23 Revisions and Repackaging 21:38 The Impact of the Pandemic and Second Book Contract 24:54 The Impact of Reese Witherspoon's Book Club 28:14 Adapting a Book into a TV Series 31:12 The Value of Marketing and PR in Writing 35:21 Advice for Aspiring Writers 45:42 Exploring Writing Advice and Career Insight 🟨 Want more writing advice and community? Join thousands of other writers at CreativeInspiredHappy.com where we offer $1,000 & $2,500 Scholarships for Aspiring Writers, a Book Club for Writers & Curious Readers, behind-the-scenes insights into a bestselling authors' life, mini-creativity challenges, and more.