Women In WW2: A Novel Experience with Anna Parker-Naples
Anna Parker-Naples
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About Women In WW2: A Novel Experience with Anna Parker-Naples
Women in WW2 at home in Britain had their lives turned upside down. Anna Parker-Naples shares her research and creative writing process as she creates her first novel based on events that happened in her home town Leighton Buzzard, Q-Central and nearby Bletchley Park. From the factory girls at Gossards who made the parachutes for Spitfires, to the Land Girls who fell in love with POW's and the WAAF's and WRN's billeted in the town alongside thousands of East End evacuees, Anna's intention is to share the bits that inspire her work, but may not get included in the final manuscript. As a writer on the prestigious Faber Academy writers course, Anna will share the journey from idea, to first draft, revisions, the search for an agent and traditional book publishing deal, and beyond. With interviews with fellow writers and established authors, and with historians who specialise in the Second World War. If you would like to follow this journey, go to www.annapn.co/ww2
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- Anna Parker-Naples
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- 25 May 2022
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- 22 Aug 2022
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22 Aug 2022
012 Submission Pressures
One of the good things about my experience at the Faber academy is that we get to turn in submissions from our drafts for agents and publishers to look at. It really pushes me to challenge myself, and see just how much my writing career is progressing. In today’s episode, I’ll be taking you through the various submissions I have to make, and I’ll be talking about the pressures I feel as the deadlines approach. What You Will Learn in This Episode: The pressure that comes with finishing up my synopsis and how I handle it The most challenging part of meeting my first submission deadline at Faber Academy My plans for how to successfully get selected to read on stage at the upcoming New York Festival As much as I’m feeling the pressure of meeting these deadlines, I’m eager to demonstrate how far I’ve come in my learning process through these submissions. I’m willing to put my work out there, because I trust in my writing and I believe my work is good enough. Resources: Find me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/annaparnap (https://instagram.com/annaparnap?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) Influential Audio https://www.instagram.com/influentialaudio_/ (https://www.instagram.com/influentialaudio_/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/ (https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/) LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples) Website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/ (https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/) Listen to my podcast 'Entrepreneurs Get Visible' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/podcast (https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/podcast) Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book (https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book) Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ (https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/) Check out The Podcast Agency http://www.thepodcastagency.com (http://www.thepodcastagency.com)
15 Aug 2022
011 Claiming Myself as a Writer
Since I began to write about the women in WW2, I’ve had this urge to claim myself as a writer on my social media accounts. In today’s episode, I’ll share with you some of the steps I’ve taken to let the world know there’s more to me than just audio and podcasting. I’ll be sharing the thoughts and feelings I had behind the scenes when taking this bold step in my writing journey. What You Will Learn in This Episode: What triggered my decision to make positive changes to my social media content The steps I took in claiming myself as a writer How you can use keywords to make a big difference to your visibility If you want people to be interested in what you do, you need to be sure of the information you’re putting out there for the world to see. You need to market yourself in a way that people get to look you up and immediately figure out what kind of services you provide. When you’re intentional about your branding, you become much more visible to your target audience as they begin to trust your work and refer you to others. Resources: - Find me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/annaparnap (https://instagram.com/annaparnap?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) - Influential Audio https://www.instagram.com/influentialaudio_/ (https://www.instagram.com/influentialaudio_/) - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/ (https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/) - LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples) - Website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/ (https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/) - Listen to my podcast 'Entrepreneurs Get Visible' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/podcast (https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/podcast) - Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book (https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book) - Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ (https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/) - Check out The Podcast Agency http://www.thepodcastagency.com (http://www.thepodcastagency.com)
8 Aug 2022
10 New Beginnings
Making a decision to achieve your biggest goal in life can only become a reality when you back it up with the right action. This is why I’ve decided to follow up my writing journey with commitment and a strategy. Join me in today’s episode as I fill you in on what my writing journey has been like so far, and also talk about the determined steps I’ll be taking to finish my novel on time. What You Will Learn in This Episode: My strategy on how I intend to fulfil my desire to write every day The pressure that came with applying to publishing agents and how I overcame it My writing perspective at the start of my book vs right now When I started to make my draft zero, I was determined to write every day but a lot of things have hindered me from doing this. I’ve realised just how taxing it can be to take on a lot of things at once. This is why I’ll advise writers to make a plan that has carefully considered all your activities in a day, so you don’t get overwhelmed and discouraged on your path to creating a masterpiece. Resources: My website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/ (https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/) Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book (https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book) Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ (https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/) Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/ (https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/ (https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/) LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples)
1 Aug 2022
09 The Emotional Highs and Lows as a Writer
The path to your first novel is never a smooth one. There are times when you’ll experience the words flow, and other times you’ll run into the writer's block. This is why I’ll be discussing the realities of writing a novel, the emotional highs and lows I’ve faced during my writing experience so far, and how I manage the writer’s block each time it comes. What You Will Learn in This Episode: - How I’ve been dealing with imposter syndrome as I write my novel - The consequences of not writing on a committed basis - The root cause of writer’s block and how to get past it There’s no such thing as a perfect writer, you just have to be committed to writing consistently, and put aside the feeling that you’re not good enough. You also need to push past your fears, set realistic deadlines and surround yourself with people that can inspire you on your writing journey. Resources: ‘The Artist’s Way:A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity’ by Julia Cameron https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-Spiritual-Higher-Creativity/dp/1585421472 (https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-Spiritual-Higher-Creativity/dp/1585421472) ‘The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into The Writing Life’ by Julia Cameron https://www.amazon.com/Right-Write-Invitation-Initiation-Writing/dp/1585420093/ (https://www.amazon.com/Right-Write-Invitation-Initiation-Writing/dp/1585420093/) My website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/ (https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/) Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book (https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book) Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ (https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/) Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/ (https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/ (https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/) LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples)
25 Jul 2022
08 Character Invention
As I round up my course at Faber Academy, I’ve noticed just how much growth I’ve experienced on my writing journey. I realised the progress I’ve made in deciding what should go into my book, and the best ways to create my characters in the level of depth that I want for each of them. So in today’s episode, I want to share with you an overview of my writing journey so far, and the new ideas I’ve got while getting to know the characters of my book. What You Will Learn in This Episode: - The excitement I felt behind the concept of creating my draft zero - Why I made the switch from multiple points to a single point of view - The importance of consistency in keeping the story alive - My train of thought when inventing a character in the story - The challenges I faced while trying to avoid creating stereotypes Consistency is one of the important qualities a writer must maintain when creating a book. You need to put in the effort to write as often as possible. Being consistent will help you connect your thoughts easily as you create your story, so your readers can better relate to the characters and get hooked to reading your book. Resources: - My website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/ (https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/) - Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book (https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book) - Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ (https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/) - Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/ (https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/) - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/ (https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/) - LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples)
18 Jul 2022
07 Critical Feedback
To create a best-selling novel, you need the perspective and reviews of other experienced writers through critical feedback. This episode helps you understand the importance of receiving feedback and how to structure your fictional story in a way that attracts your readers attention while they enjoy your novel. What You Will Learn in This Episode: - The critical feedback I got on the first 2000 words of my novel - Where I'm facing challenges and setbacks in my novel-writing experience - What the urgency around writing this book is about - Why it's important to carry your readers along right from the beginning of the book If you want to peak the interests of your audience, you must pay attention to every detail of what you're writing about. You need to strip away your fears and vulnerability when sharing your work for criticism. Be open to receive feedback and ask questions that will help you become better at writing. Resources: - My website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/ - Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book - Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ - Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/ (https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/) - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/ - LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples
11 Jul 2022
06 Getting Inside the Character
Before you can write the story of a character, you must have thought of what the character is like. You need to tell the story in a way that portrays its past, present and future without losing the attention of your readers. Today I'll be talking about the importance of getting inside the character you wish to write about. I'll also be sharing my learning experience on the path to become a novel writer. What You Will Learn in This Episode: - My experience on the journey to becoming a better writer - What it takes to get inside the character of the story you want to create - The challenges I faced while learning to balance each character of a novel - The importance of receiving constructive feedback on your writing journey I've realised that there's no such thing as a perfect writer, but there's always room to become better at what you do. A good writer will see a mistake and find a way to correct it instead of giving up. With an open mind and a structured idea of your book, you'll be on your way to create a well-written novel. Resources: - My website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/ - Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book - Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ - Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/ (https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/) - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/ - LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples
4 Jul 2022
05 The History That Inspired Me
I've always been eager to learn more about the history behind important events from the past. In today's episode, I'll be sharing with you some of the histories of Leighton Buzzard that inspired me to explore the lives of the women during the war period, and how people used tactical methods to survive and come out strong at the end. What You Will Learn in This Episode: - The history that inspired me to explore the full story of my hometown during the war - How the women of Leighton Buzzard created valuable items that are relevant today - The secret activities going on in my town during the war - The innovative ideas used to survive during the war There's always more to each historical event you've heard or read about. If you look deep enough, you'll discover a lot of information beneath the surface you scratched. For you to become a great writer, you need to put in the effort. Doing your research gives you a proper glimpse into a story and helps you write it in a way that brings it to life and captivates the attention of your audience. Resources: - My website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/ - Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book - Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ - Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/ (https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/) - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/ - LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples
27 Jun 2022
04 The Hardest Letter to Write
While I was preparing to become qualified enough to write a book, I needed to take a course that would improve my storytelling skills. In today's episode, I'm going to talk about the challenges I faced when writing the hardest letter for an application to study a novel-writing course. I'll also be sharing the experience and thoughts I had during that period when I was expecting feedback from the academy. What You Will Learn in This Episode: - The essential keys to focus on when writing a novel - How I overcame the challenges I faced while writing my application for the course - Why I regret not paying attention to my grandmother's experience when she was alive - My reaction to the result of my application and the effects it had on my decision making As I was waiting for feedback from the Faber Academy, I was dealing with self-doubt and not feeling capable enough to go through with the course. It took a lot of courage to overcome my vulnerabilities and accept that I was ready to take a meaningful step in my life. This is why I want to encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and believe that anything is possible when you put yourself out there. Resources: - My website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/ - Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book - Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ - Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/ (https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/) - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/ - LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples
20 Jun 2022
03 The Reason Now is the Time
From the first time I heard about the World War II, I was eager to know all about it. I kept reading articles and stories that inspired my thoughts of writing a book about it, but I lacked the confidence to go through with my idea. In today's episode, I'll be sharing with you the things that convinced me that now is the right time to write about the women in World War II. I'll be talking about the courses I took to get the right qualifications as a writer, and how I gained confidence to start my writing journey. What You Will Learn in This Episode: - What influenced my decision to write this story now - How I overcame challenges while running my business and preparing to become a writer - What steps I took to provide quality in my writing - The decisions I made connecting my entrepreneurial attitude with my writing skills - How you can get the best quality support as a writer When you decide to do something worthy of your time, you need to figure out the right steps to provide the best quality in whatever you're doing. Take courses, read educational articles and surround yourself with people that can appreciate and inspire you on the journey to creating something incredible. Resources: - My website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/ - Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book - Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ - Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/ - LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples
13 Jun 2022
02 Telling Stories
From an early stage in my life, I developed a keen interest for narrating history through storytelling. I found a way to express myself through spoken words on audio and well-written books. Today I'll be telling my story on how I became an expert in storytelling, the courses I took and how I pursued my dreams without fear. What You Will Learn in This Episode: - How to tell if a book has been written well or poorly - Why you need confidence to achieve your goals in life - How I overcame imposter syndrome before writing my first book - The benefits of having a support system every step of the way - What to consider when creating a well-written book I've learnt that your journey to success can become very difficult when you're striving without a strong support system to inspire and cheer you on. You need to surround yourself with the people that have your best interests at heart so you can achieve your dreams. You also need to identify the root of your fear and put yourself out there. With enough confidence and support, you'll be able to create well-written stories. Resources: - My website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/ - Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book - Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ - Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/ (https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/) - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/ - LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples
6 Jun 2022
01 A Personal Connection to WW2
The stories we've read about World War 2 may never be enough to truly understand what went on during that period. This is why we may not see the need to celebrate the survivors and the impact of the tough decisions they had to make at every turn. In this episode, I'll be talking about my personal connection to WW2 and the story that inspired me to write a book about it. What You Will Learn in This Episode: - Why I developed an interest in World War 2 - Why I decided to leave the theatre world and become a writer - How I got to learn about the Leighton Buzzard history during the war - The importance of documenting and celebrating national histories all over the world - The secrets of RAF Stanbridge When you take a timeout to learn history, it connects your memories to the happenings, to the environment and to the stories from that period of time. This has inspired me to tell the tale of the women of Leighton Buzzard and how they lived during the war. Resources: - My website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/ - Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book - Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ - Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/ - LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples
25 May 2022
00 Welcome to the Women in WW2 Podcast!
Welcome aboard on the journey of writing and publishing my first historical novel about the lives of women at home during the Second World War. The sole purpose of this podcast is sharing with you the entire novel experience, and celebrating those remarkable women in Britain as I share the stories of their lives and how they were affected by the war. I'm Anna Parker-Naples, a multi-award winning audio expert and bestselling author of books 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' & 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly'. I've been inspired to write this novel ever since I read some of the testimonials of great people of Leighton Buzzard, England, where they shared some secrets you probably don't know about how the war changed everything for them and how they managed to come out stronger in the end. On this podcast I will share the learnings, discoveries and challenges I've encountered in the creative process of writing a novel. You’ll hear the fascinating stories of present survivors of the war and their families, and more on the war period from interviews with brilliant historians. If you've always wanted to know more about the happenings of World War 2, this podcast is for you. Sit back and enjoy every juicy detail! Resources: - My website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/ - Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book - Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ - Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/ (https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/) - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/ - LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples
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