Date Published: 02-14-2023
Interview with Jo Prouty
Do you have a routine or something you do to get you in the mood to write?
I think a lot before I sit down to write. Sometimes I walk in nature as I find that helps me a lot in solving problems and coming up with ideas. I keep a small notebook by my bed to write down ideas that wake me in the night.
Do you have a special song, drink, or food you enjoy while you are writing?
I’m a tea drinker. I enjoy black and green teas, and one of my favorites is Tazo’s Organic Zen™.
How do you know what to write?
My book, The Love of a Dog, is a memoir of our amazing Lab. It is written chronologically of her life with us when our son was growing up.
I’m currently working on a fiction novel and find it harder, because everything comes from my imagination.
What does a typical writing day look like for you?
I do my best thinking and writing in the morning. If I have an idea I sometimes start writing before I even get dressed!
Do you do anything special to celebrate after writing “the end”?
I do not have a special celebration at the conclusion of writing. That’s when I take a break, let the manuscript rest, and then start revising. Revising takes much longer than the initial writing.
How long does it take you to write a book?
From the first day I began writing until The Love of a Dog was published took three years.
What is the most difficult part of writing a book?
The most difficult part of writing this book was revising. I was constantly asking myself if I’d said what I wanted to, was there a better way to say it, a word that would make a difference. I printed each chapter to read as I revised, as I read differently from the computer screen and on paper. I went through a lot of paper!
https://mybook.to/TheLoveofaDog
