3 things I learned from writing my first historical fiction novel - Isla Fynn

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Summary:

Welcome to our very first episode! We'll explore why Writing The Past has been created, who the show is for, and what you can expect from each episode. We'll then explore the 3 things Isla (now ‘Megan Douglas’) learned from writing her first historical fiction novel: to prioritize the story, to silence her inner critic, and to have patience with the process. 

To learn more about the beginnings of this podcast, check out this article on the story behind Writing The Past.

Timestamps:

(0:17) - Introduction

(0:37) - Meet Isla

(0:45) - Why this podcast was created, who it’s for and what to expect

(2:55) - The 3 things Isla learned from writing her first historical fiction novel

(3:59) - 1. Prioritising the story

(6:35) - 2. Overcoming symptoms of imposter syndrome

(9:41) - 3. Learning the power of patience

(11:54) - What to expect from upcoming episodes