Ep. 582 – “Shaping the World Through Great Stories for All Ages” with Natasha Deen (@natasha_deen)
Release Date: 05/03/2023
Going North Podcast
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info_outlineGood writing and respecting the readers’ time are how great authors become great.
Today’s featured writer is an instructor and award-winning author of over forty works for kids, teens, and adults, in a variety of genres, Natasha Deen. Natasha and I have a fun chat about her books, how to navigate the genre map when publishing books for a variety of readerships, and more!!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
How she became a writer
The advantages of being an indie writer
What Natasha does for self-care
What to keep in mind when writing books for kids
Her advice for aspiring authors
Natasha’s Site: https://natashadeen.com/
The opening track is titled "Parepare" by Marcus D. Be sure to visit his site and support his craft by clicking on the following link. https://marcusd.net/track/parepare
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