In the episode, I chat with J.T. Ellison about her journey to becoming a New York Times best selling novelist, discussing the challenges and successes she faced along the way. From her early experiences with rejection to her strategies for maintaining a consistent writing schedule, JT offers valuable insights into the writing process. She also delves into the inspiration behind her latest book, Last Seen, and reflects on the importance of respecting one’s time as a writer.
Bookmarks:
00:00 Introduction to JT Ellison
01:49 JT Ellison's Journey to Writing
06:37 Overcoming Rejection and Building Resilience
08:48 The Secret to Prolific Writing
14:12 Achieving Bestseller Status
20:29 The Balance of Writing and Success
22:56 Approach to Revision and Writing Process
24:24 The Manuscript Development Process
27:06 Evolving as a Writer
31:01 The Birth of Last Seen
Stay Connected With Me:
-Substack: https://substack.com/@jasonarehart
-The Write Thing: https://jasonarehart.substack.com
-Instagram: @jason.arehart
-Website: www.jasonarehart.com
-Email: thewritethingpod@gmail.com
J.T. Ellison:
-Website: https://www.jtellison.com
-Substack: https://jtellison.substack.com
CREDITS: The Write Thing is produced and edited by Jason Arehart
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