Demystifying Mental Health Through Fiction with Charlotte Lobb
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this episode I talk with New Zealand author, Charlotte Lobb, about her writing process, publishing experience, and her debut novel, Hannah and Huia.
Other topics we discuss include:
· How three words in the middle of the night – sun, rain, bye-bye – was the catalyst for Charlotte’s debut novel.
· Why Charlotte wants to normalise and demystify the experiences of those in the mental health system.
· How writing helped Charlotte move through feeling shame around her mental health journey.
· How fiction can sometimes reach people who are struggling in a way non-fiction can’t.
· Why Charlotte works best when she edits as she goes.
· How imposter syndrome impacts Charlotte’s writing process.
· Why Charlotte is a cheerleader for New Zealand authors.
· Why it’s okay to go about the author thing backwards.
Listen as Charlotte shares a little of her mental health journey alongside being an author, and be inspired by her willingness to go against traditional writing advice.
Visit Charlotte’s website here: https://charlottelobb.com/
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