Writing Women Are The Fiercest Creatures with Andrea Dunlop

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Writing Women Are The Fiercest Creatures with Andrea Dunlop

Estelle Erasmus

Aug 03, 2023

In this episode:

The ongoing theme of motherhood in her writing [2:20]
What effect podcasting has had on Andrea’s storytelling [4:04]
Writing strong woman protagonists [5:51]
Advice for writing through the lens of different characters and incorporating multiple POVs in your story [10:51]
How to keep from repeating a story in a tight timeline [13:10]
Tips on making sure not to bore the reader [14:27]
Andrea’s writing practice [15:27]

Andrea Dunlop is the author of five books including WE CAME HERE TO FORGET (Atria/ Simon & Schuster; 2019), and a true crime account forthcoming from St. Martin’s in 2024. She is the host and creator of Nobody Should Believe Me, a true crime podcast from Larj Media (October 2022) that explores Munchausen by Proxy from the intimate lens of a family member.

In addition to her work as an author and podcaster, she is a member of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s Munchausen by Proxy Committee and is the co-creator of Munchausen Support, an online resource and 501 c 3 that supports survivors, families, and professionals dealing with MBP. She lives in Seattle with her husband and two children.

Connect with Andrea:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreadunlop/

Website: https://www.andreadunlop.net

Women Are The Fiercest Creatures: A Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Women-Are-Fiercest-Creatures-Novel/dp/1958506001

Nobody Should Believe Me Podcast: https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com

Connect with Estelle:

Writing That Gets Noticed: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, Get Published: Available wherever books are sold at https://estelleserasmus.com/books/writing-that-gets-noticed/

Adjunct Instructor, NYU https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/faculty/1068-estelle-erasmus.html

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