In this episode, JP sits down with Author Ann Garvin. Ann is a scientist turned humorist, a USA TODAY and #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author of five books. JP and Ann discuss her journey from science to writing, how she helps writers enchant readers with high concepts, keeping characters centric to your writing, asking what the purpose of a story is, and her writing group the Tall Poppy Writers.
To find more about Ann and check out her work, go to https://anngarvin.com/
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Hi JP
Thank you for inviting Ann Garvin to discuss the necessity of fully integrating (merging) character needs and plot throughout the story, a process Ann so beautifully described: “beginning with the sentence, flowing down into the paragraph, then onto the page, the chapter, and continuing throughout the entire book.”
JP, as Ann shared her teaching and author experiences about the need for character and plot to merge, I was reminded of your teachings on the importance of choreography within a scene as both character and plot development occur.
Ann, congratulations on all that you and the 36 members of the Tall Poppy Writers Organization—which you created—have accomplished to help authors. I agree with you that the way members have supported each other within the group for the past twelve years has helped many authors, both directly and through the ripple effects created, reaching far beyond its members.
Ann, it was a distinct pleasure listening to you express your passion for the craft and art of storytelling.
JP, your discussion questions were very helpful. Also, thank you for mentioning Ann’s workbook—I’m going to take a look.