New York Times Bestseller Steve Berry, Challenges of a Critique Group, and When to Put Details in Scenes

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In this episode 327, New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry discusses The Last Kingdom, the newest thriller in the Cotton Malone series. Plus, Charlotte Lit shares the art of using detail in scenes, and Tammy Euliano gives honest advice from her experiences with critique groups.

Today’s Featured Authors

Steve Berry Time Stamp: 7:50

In The Last Kingdom, the 17th novel in the Cotton Malone thriller series, the discovery of a lost historical document challenges the global might of the United States.

Tammy Euliano Time Stamp: 47:20

From Tammy Euliano’s blog post “Challenges of a Critique Group,” we take the following points:

  • Getting feedback is essential for any writer, even an experienced one.
  • If you join a writers’ group and the format or the people involved aren’t working for you, don’t give up. Keep looking until you find the right readers for you.
  • Writing critiques for others can be a useful exercise for you, too.
  • Genre-specific critique groups can maximize the value of the feedback you receive.

2-Minute Tip: Time Stamp: 38:20

Don’t miss Charlotte Lit co-founder and executive director Paul Reali’s tip about putting detail in scenes.

Elevator pitches:

Tammy Euliano, Misfire

Community Updates:

         Listen to our episode for updates on the Charlotte writing community, including events from the Charlotte Writers Club, Charlotte Lit, and more.

Host Updates:

         Landis: In addition to working on The Write Quotes book series, I’ll be appearing at the BookLife Indie Author Forum by Publishers Weekly on February 25th, speaking at an online panel on Reviews and Contests: What’s in It for You. More info is available here.

Book Recommendations: Time Stamp: 1:00:45

         Hannah recommends:

         Weyward by Emilia Hart

         Sarah recommends: 

         Meredith, Alone by Claire Alexander

         Landis recommends:

          Meander, Spiral, Explode by Jane Alison

Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog, recommends:

Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut

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