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Ep 116: Beta Readers, Plot Twists, and Audiobook Magic with Nanda Reddy
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This week, I had a really fun conversation with Nanda Reddy about her journey from "secret writer" to novelist (her debut novel, A Girl Within a Girl Within a Girl, just hit the USA Today bestseller list!).
Inside this Episode:
- Writing without being "formally trained" (read: no MFA) and navigating the industry through persistence and determination
- Evolving from a pure "pantser" to incorporating more structure while maintaining creative flexibility
- The way many authors discover the perfect title organically after beta reader feedback
- Suggestions for strategically working with beta readers
- Nanda's great suggestion (first time I've heard this one!) for navigating those "I'm stuck" moments we all encounter
- Collaborating with an audiobook narrator when you need them to authentically represent characters from different backgrounds
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Nanda Reddy and Her Debut Novel (00:00:00)
2. The Writing Journey and MFA Debates (00:06:09)
3. Craft Books and the Writing Process (00:12:55)
4. Finding the Perfect Title (00:21:39)
5. Working with Beta Readers and Revisions (00:30:51)
6. The Audiobook Experience and Reading Recommendations (00:40:44)
7. Closing Thoughts and Contact Information (00:54:17)
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