Inside the Mind - Wendy Lou Jones
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What inspired you to start writing?
It's corny, but it was a dream. Sad, I know, but true. I woke up so captured by the story, wondering what would have happened if I'd stayed asleep and how had I got there? I ended up writing it down.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
The last book I wrote was set in a hospital. A Piece of my Heart is a story about a woman in hospital and a visitor, meeting every day in the hospital cafe.
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How do you create your characters?
My stories come from a specific idea. Then I work out what sort of person that would be most interesting for. Occasionally they have glimpses of people I have known, but mostly made up.
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What does your typical writing day look like?
I have no 'regular' day. I may work 12 hours or none at all.
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What has been the most rewarding part of being an indie author?
Creative control. Not having to conform to fit into a box. And being able to write a variety of things.
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What’s one challenge you’ve faced in your writing journey?
Finding an audience. Those that read my stories tend to like them, but spreading the word is not easy.
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Do you have any favorite writing tools or apps?
Text to voice. Brilliant.
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What advice would you give to new or aspiring indie authors?
Remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint.
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How do you handle book promotion as an indie author?
Inadequately.
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What’s next for you? Are you working on a new book?
I've spent the last 8 years screenwriting. I've learnt a lot. Time to write books again. And utilise all I've learned. But first, I re-edited, made audiobooks and new covers for my published ones.