3 things I learned from writing my first historical fiction novel - Isla Fynn

Writing The Past

We'll explore why Writing The Past has been created, who the show is for, and what you can expect from each episode. We'll then explore the 3 things Isla learned from writing her first historical fiction novel: to prioritize the story, to silence her inner critic, and to have patience with the process.

Timestamps

(0:17) - Introduction

(0:37) - Meet Isla

(0:45) - Why this podcast was created, who it’s for and what to expect

(2:55) - The 3 things Isla learned from writing her first historical fiction novel

(3:59) - 1. Prioritising the story

(6:35) - 2. Overcoming symptoms of imposter syndrome

(9:41) - 3. Learning the power of patience

(11:54) - What to expect from upcoming episodes

To keep in touch with Isla, you can visit her website islafynn.com, where she also has a blog for historical fiction lovers. You can follow her on Instagram under the username @isla.fynn_ , where she posts entertaining reels about writing, shares progress on her novel, and posts regular blog and podcast updates.