Eliza Knight: Developing Ideas, Writing Fascinating Stories, & Learning From Others

This week Andrew talks with USA Today & international bestselling author Eliza Knight. Eliza writes historical fiction & historical romance novels. She is the author of over 40 books — including The Mayfair Bookshop & Starring Adele Astaire. In this conversation, Eliza shares the tools, techniques, & mindsets that power her success as one of the most prolific authors in her genre. You’ll get a behind the scenes look at her creative process, daily workflow, & how she workshops ideas with other authors. This conversation is filled with actionable lessons on developing new ideas, writing fascinating stories, & the power of collaborating with others. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro<br/>2:18 - Early memories of storytelling<br/>4:07 - Importance of reading<br/>5:20 - Reading different genres<br/>6:29 - Creating interesting characters<br/>11:20 - Nuances of historical fiction<br/>13:13 - Eliza’s creative process<br/>15:38 - Assessing a new idea<br/>19:48 - Co-authoring a book with 5 others<br/>22:01 - Weekly writing sessions with other writers<br/>23:05 - Daily workflow<br/>24:15 - Objectives of different drafts<br/>27:27 - “Walk & plot” <br/>29:14 - Writing interesting sentences<br/>30:46 - Avoiding comparison<br/>32:04 - Where work ethic comes from<br/><br/>Twitter/X: @andrewhmoses<br/>Instagram: @AndrewMoses123<br/><br/>Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter