The Tobacco Wives, and Working as an Author with Dyslexia
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In this episode 340, we explore a compelling new North Carolina novel, Adele Myers’ The Tobacco Wives, which Reader’s Digest said “is sure to make waves with its compelling characters, feminist undertones, and empowering story.” Stephanie Jones shares the tools that have helped her build a career as a best-selling author with dyslexia. And we hear from Charlotte Lit about revising the so-called rules of writing.
Today’s Featured Authors
Adele Myers Time Stamp: 4:30
New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis describes The Tobacco Wives, the tale of a teenage seamstress working in Bright Leaf, NC during the 1940s, as “a story of courage, of women willing to take a stand in the face of corporate greed, and most definitely a tale for our times.”
Stephanie Jones Time Stamp: 47:40
From Stephanie Jones’s blog post “Working as an Author with Dyslexia,” we take the following points:
- Every writer has to work around limitations, but those don’t have to stand in the way of your success.
- Having a compelling story to tell in a first draft is more important than grammar.
- Use tools like software programs or editors if they help with your process.
- Focus on finishing rather than on perfection.
2-Minute Tip: Time Stamp: 38:40
Don’t miss Charlotte Lit co-founder and executive director Paul Reali’s tip about The So-Called Rules of Writing, Part 2.
Community Updates:
Listen to our episode for updates on the Charlotte writing community, including events from the Charlotte Writers Club, Charlotte Lit, and more.
Book Recommendations: Time Stamp: 58:28
Hannah recommends:
Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann
Sarah recommends:
Consider the Lobster and Other Essays by David Foster Wallace
Landis recommends:
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog, recommends:
It Can’t Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis
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