Amy Hutton, author of Love From Scratch and Sit, Stay, Love. Amy discusses her journey from TV producer to successful romance novelist, the importance of social media presence for authors, and practical tips for aspiring writers. Host Valerie Khoo also chats to author Nat Newman who shares her experience with the Meisner acting technique, and provides valuable advice on dealing with rejection as a writer.
00:00 Introduction 00:46 Deep dive into chapter structure 02:43 Nat Newman’s writing tips 03:01 Drama workshop insights 07:45 Dealing with rejection 11:55 Book giveaway: The Silence Factory by Bridget Collins 14:56 Word of the week: cynosure 16:25 Interview with Amy Hutton, author of Love From Scratch and Sit, Stay, Love 27:19 Pitching through virtual literary speed dating 27:58 Romance Writers of Australia conference experience 29:32 The chaotic offer moment 31:06 Working on multiple projects 34:31 Developing ‘Love From Scratch' 39:35 Daily writing routine and discipline 42:17 Engaging with social media as an author 47:14 Courses and continuous learning 51:37 Future plans and traditional publishing 53:56 Top tips for aspiring writers 56:33 Conclusion and fun fact
Amy Hutton is an award-winning television producer and writer of contemporary romance, living on Sydney’s Northern Beaches with a rescue dog named Buffy. Her short stories, ‘Love is the Icing' and ‘Hot Like Chocolate', feature in the 2020 and 2021 Romance Writers of Australia Sweet Treats anthologies. When not plotting delicious romantic trials for her characters, Amy is an enthusiastic traveller, an animal advocate, a Disneyland aficionado, and a lover of tattoos.
