Summary

In this conversation, Clare Robertson shares her journey as a writer, discussing the influences of her upbringing, the themes of home and belonging in her work, and the impact of family on storytelling. She reflects on her early calling to write, the books that shaped her, and the balance between reading and writing. Clare also opens up about her writing process, the challenges of burnout, and how motherhood has influenced her creative life. Finally, she reveals the inspiration behind her debut novel, 'Some Advanced Notes on Practical Dreaming.' In this conversation, Clare Robertson discusses her journey as a writer, the evolution of her book, and the themes of mental health, female rage, and survival. She shares insights on self-publishing, genre blending, and the importance of character development, particularly focusing on her protagonist, Sam.

Keywords

writing journey, community, cultural influences, themes of home, storytelling, influential books, genres, writing process, burnout, motherhood, practical dreaming, writing, self-publishing, dark academia, horror, mental health, character development, female rage, genre blending, revision process, world-building, writing, writing a book

Clare Robertson

https://www.clarerobertson.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/clareyrobwrites17/

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217530263-some-advanced-notes-on-practical-dreaming?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=qkMophDryP&rank=1

Mentions

• Hayley Dennings - This Ravenous Fate


• Harper Hawthorne


• Amy Clarkin - Paranormal investigators in Ireland 


• Leigh Bardugo - Ninth House


• Lev Grosman - The Magicians


• Hank Green - An Absolutely Remarkable Thing


• Rachel Kitch

Mikayla Kimes

If you want to follow the host, you can do so at her youtube channel @mikwrites: https://www.youtube.com/@mikwrites

Or on instagram @mikiswriting