The Journey of Debut Author AJ Chase: Writing, Editing, and Balancing LifeIn this episode of the Chats and Chapters podcast, host Caitlyn interviews AJ Chase, a debut author of the fantasy novel Sword and Veil. They discuss his intensive writing process, taking only seven weeks to write the initial draft, and the challenges of editing and marketing. AJ shares insights on balancing his career as a family medicine physician associate with writing and family life. They also delve into AJ's discovery writing process, his inspirations from authors like Brandon Sanderson and Ted Dekker, and his philosophies on storytelling and character development.

Caitlyn and AJ explore the importance of strong familial support and the collaborative power of writing buddies.

Tune in to learn more about AJ's upcoming projects, his self-publishing journey, and thoughtful advice for aspiring writers.04:04 Coordinated Recording and Podcast Introduction05:09 AJ Chase's Origin Story12:23 Balancing Writing with Life22:31 Writing Process and Discovery Writing31:23 Personal Reflections in Writing32:49 Challenges of Being a First-Time Author34:54 Navigating the Publishing Process35:28 The Importance of Beta Readers36:08 Creating a Guide for New Authors36:49 Advice for Aspiring Writers39:10 Influences and Inspirations43:17 Balancing Creativity and Criticism53:44 Traditional vs. Self-Publishing57:29 Future Writing Plans01:01:59 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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