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Uncorking a Story

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Stories influence, teach and inspire us, but what about the storytellers who create them? Uncorking a Story profiles storytellers to uncover how their background and life experiences influence the stories they create. We learn what motivates them, their path to success, and what fuels them to keep creating. It all starts by asking one simple question, where does your story begin? Welcome to uncorking a story. All of the books promoted on Uncorking a Story can be viewed and purchased here: https://bookshop.org/shop/UncorkingaStory

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Fearless Fiction: Ellen Birkett Morris on Tackling the Novel and Taming Doubt

December 31, 2024 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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“Fear was a huge thing for me, but I reached a point where I thought, if I don’t do this now, I’m never going to do it.” – Ellen Birkett Morris

In this episode, we sit down with award-winning author Ellen Birkett Morris to discuss her fascinating journey into the world of writing and her latest novel, Beware the Tall Grass. Ellen shares insights into overcoming fear, mastering the art of storytelling, and the serendipitous inspiration behind her novel—a story that spans time, connects lives, and challenges beliefs. From her childhood encounters with storytelling to her bold leap into the publishing world, Ellen’s journey is an inspiring testament to perseverance and passion. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or a dreamer waiting to take the plunge, this conversation will resonate deeply.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Overcoming Fear: Ellen discusses her early struggles with the fear of failure and how she learned to embrace the process of being bad before becoming great.
  2. The Long Apprenticeship: The years of dedicated writing, submitting to journals, and refining her craft that led to Ellen’s “overnight success.”
  3. Inspiration from Unlikely Places: How an NPR story about past-life memories in children inspired Beware the Tall Grass.
  4. Crafting a Novel: Ellen’s creative process, including weaving together dual narratives and creating dramatic tension with “echoes” between timelines.
  5. Small Press vs. Big Five: Why Ellen chose a small press for her novel and how it impacted her journey as an author.
  6. Building a Writing Career: Ellen’s advice on starting small, finding the right publication for your work, and persevering through rejection.
  7. The Power of Storytelling: Insights on paying attention to life’s moments and channeling them into compelling narratives.

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