Sally Hepworth talks about the writing process for her novel Darling Girls.

We discussed writing craft aspects including inspiration, research, character development, description, typical writing schedule, editing, backstory, pacing, seeding in twists and balancing darker themes with humour.

You’ll find links to buy both paperback and ebook versions of Darling Girls here.

ABOUT SALLY HEPWORTH

Sally Hepworth is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, most recently Darling Girls. Her novel, The Mother-In-Law (2019), has been optioned for a TV series by Hollywood actress and producer, Amy Poehler. 

Drawing on the good, the bad and the downright odd of human behaviour, Sally writes incisively about family, relationships and identity. Her domestic thriller novels are laced with quirky humour, sass and a darkly charming tone.

Sally's novels are available around the globe in English and have been translated into 20 languages. She has sold more than one million books worldwide.

Website: https://www.sallyhepworthauthor.com/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/sallyhepworth

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallyhepworthauthor

WRITING BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Plot Whisperer by Martha Alderson

Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass

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Order Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth here.

Order The Rising by Jo Riccioni here. 

Find Petronella McGovern here.

This podcast is recorded on the beautiful, unceded lands of the Garigal people of the Eora nation.

Full show notes available at writersbookclubpodcast.com