223: The Imaginary Friend as Narrator - Interview with Melanie Moyer

Hey there word nerds!

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Melanie Moyer. Melanie is a debut author and veteran ghostwriter.

She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh where she studied Creative Writing, Religious Studies, Folklore, and Russian History. She regularly co-hosts a horror pop culture podcast called Splatter Chatter, serves as a co-host on the animation podcast Overly Animated, and regularly contributes pop culture pieces to Just About Write.

Today we’ll be talking about her debut YA novel The Rules of Me, a fascinating novel with a unique point of view choice.

In this episode Melanie and I discuss: The process of going from a short story drafted in college to a novel written years later. Point of view challenges that come with making the narrator be the main character’s imaginary friend. How this unconventional point of view choice ultimately enriches the narrative experience. The different pairs of characters that frame the story. The art and craft of world building and how to create rules for your characters. Navigating the workshop experience, with both its pros and cons. Writing for a YA audience and how to respect that reader’s point of view. Plus, Melanie’s #1 tip for writers.

For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/223