Beth Kempton is an author, Japanologist and writer mentor. She is also my teacher as I took her course, The Book Proposal Masterclass last year.
I was so thrilled to interview Beth for my podcast to celebrate the launch of her new book, The Way of the Fearless Writer.
In this interview we talk about:
Writing a non-fiction book proposal.
Trying to control the outcome of our writing.
Beth’s new book, The Way of the Fearless Writer.
Self-doubt.
The creative process.
Waiting for permission.
The three states of writing: gaseous, liquid and solid. And how Beth’s fear comes from the ‘solid’ state.
PLUS - Beth gives me advice on my own book proposal!
Links
The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton
Freedom Seeker by Beth Kempton
The Fearless Writer Podcast with Beth Kempton
Photo of Beth by @hollybobbins_photographer.
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You can also watch me working on my book proposal here:
#7. The Way of the Fearless Writer: An Interview with Beth Kempton.