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Author Jeanette describes step-by-step path from reporter to novelist and the book production process
Summary
At a public reading in Missoula, author Jeanette recounted her shift from newspaper reporter to full-time novelist and outlined the stages of preparing a manuscript for publication, from drafting and editorial letters to typesetting and uncorrected proofs.
Jeanette, an author who said she previously worked at the Missoulian, described how she moved from newspaper reporting into fiction and mapped the publishing steps she experienced for her novel Mandy and the forthcoming Pictures.
"I absolutely love it and I've got to tell you I have finally, finally, after years and years, found what I think is the world's most perfect job," Jeanette said, summarizing why she pursued fiction full time after a career that included reporting, editing and magazine writing.
She told listeners the writing process for her novels begins with character-driven free writing on her computer and a weekly printout…
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