428: A Masterclass in Planning and Writing a Series - Interview

Today, Lori is interviewing Helen Scheuerer. They’ll be talking about some of the lessons in her new book How to Write a Successful Series.

Helen Scheuerer is the fantasy author of the bestselling trilogy, The Oremere Chronicles and the Curse of the Cyren Queen quartet. Her work has been highly praised for its strong, flawed female characters and its action-packed plots. More recently, she has also delved into publishing advice for authors with her debut nonfiction book, 'How To Write A Successful Series'.

Helen’s love of writing and books led her to pursue a Bachelor of Creative Writing at the University of Wollongong and a Masters of Publishing at the University of Sydney. Now a full-time author, Helen lives amidst the mountains in Central Otago, New Zealand and is constantly dreaming up new stories.

You can find her on her website or follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

 

In this episode Helen and Lori discuss: How to create, maintain, and use a story bible and style guide. The importance of allowing your writing process to evolve as you change. How to decide whether traditional or indie publishing is right for you.

 

Plus, her #1 tip for writers.

For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/428