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We had a far-ranging conversation with the multi-talented author of the trilogy The Wolf Chronicles, professional developmental and acquisitions editor and now, first-time screenplay writer Dorothy Hearst. She shared how her ideas and inspirations arrive and develop, how science can thicken a plot, negative self-talk (the downfall of many writers), and so much more. From human-animal-plant co-evolution to character building to revision, myth and symbol, and the shape of story, we delved and discussed concerns of the writer. Then we turned to Dorothy’s expertise as an editor and crafter of compelling jacket copy and talked about the art of proposals and platforms and what the editor can tell us about how to succeed. She gives us her take-aways from being a hands-on editor of books already agented or purchased by publishers, as well as tips for writing a proposal that will sell–and tells us why even the best book can’t be purchased by every editor. And did I mention we cover a brief history of storytelling technologies, and where to find inspiration for audacity and fearless writing?
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The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View of the World
When They Severed Earth From Sky
Dorothy Hearst
Dorothy Hearst is the author of the Wolf Chronicles novels: Promise of the Wolves, Secrets of the Wolves, and Spirit of the Wolves, which tell the story how the wolf became the dog from the wolf’s perspective. Narrated by Kaala, a young wolf living 14,000 years ago the books are based on the theory of wolf-human coevolution and explore our long relationship with wolves nad the wildness the represent. Dorothy is an acquiring editor at Sounds True, a mission-driven publisher of titles that inspire, support, and serve personal transformation, spiritual awakening, and their expression in the world. She is a professional proposal writer and freelance developmental editor. Previously she was a Senior Editor at Jossey-Bass/Wiley.
Story Makers is a podcast that features in-depth conversations with accomplished writers, filmmakers and industry experts about story craft, technique, habit and survival–everything you need to know to stay inspired, connect to your creativity, find others’ wonderful stories and your own success.
The hosts:
Elizabeth Stark is a published, agented novelist and distributed filmmaker who teaches and mentors writers at BookWritingWorld.com.
Angie Powers is a distributed filmmaker and published short story writer with an MFA in creative writing and a certificate in screenwriting from UCLA who teaches story structure at BookWritingWorld.com.
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