Pondering the Writing and Research Process with Morgan Beck
In the third episode of Pondering Prose: An Author Interview Series, host April Stults talks with author, Morgan Beck, about organizing your creative ideas and doing the research necessary to world-build no matter what genre you’re writing in.
As Morgan mentions in her interview: “Research is fun, especially when it’s a fictional story… When you are reading a book you want to feel like you’re really there.”
Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify now.
About Morgan Beck
From the Author:
I am a mom, author, and avid book reader. I have always believed that books have the power to transport readers to another world, and I love books more than anything.
Into the Lighthouse is my first series, but there will be more to come. All of my books are middle-grade fantasy.
Here’s a list of Morgan’s available books:
Into the Lighthouse series: Into the Lighthouse, Into the Port, Out of the Water, and Out of the Fire.
Follow Morgan on Instagram: @morgan_beth_author
Pondering Creativity with Morgan Beck
Each week, we ask the authors we interview a series of prompted questions about their creative journey. Their responses are not edited and intend to continue the conversation about what it means to live and write creatively.
What does the word "creativity" mean in your world?
I believe that we are all born with the desire to create and that creativity is the chance we all have to express ourselves. Creativity can be shown through books, dance, paintings, music, mathematics, science, or anything we love.
Define your version of "success" in writing and pursuing creativity.
Success in creativity is when you as the creator are able to step back from your work and feel good about it. You can feel scared to send it out into the world, but you know you put your whole self into it.
What is the biggest thing that keeps you from your creative goals?
I think time management is the biggest distraction for reaching my own creative goals. I struggle to prioritize what needs to happen with what I could be doing.
About Pondering Prose
Pondering Prose is an author interview series cultivating conscious conversations about the challenges and triumphs around pursuing the creative writing craft. It’s not about the book, but the process by which we create—or don’t. You can watch the series on YouTube, listen on Spotify, or follow our Blog for exclusive interviews with various women authors.
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