Oh this post is wonderful, Meagan! So grateful for your words of wisdom for all of us writers out there trying to “make it.” Can’t wait to chat more tomorrow!
Thanks Ashley - have loved following your self-publishing journey, too. There are SO many options that just didn't exist in any meaningful way two decades ago!
Hear, hear, Meagan. Thank you for acknowledging that it’s always been hard. I agree with so much of this. I have carefully walked that balance beam – writing both what I love and what is marketable — and I feel quite fortunate to have done both. (And thank you for your part in that!) Wishing you luck on your virtual book tour tomorrow and sending good vibes and hopes that you enjoy the ride, my friend.
Yes, I've loved our conversations about this in the past - and I'm sure we will have many more in the future! Thanks for being along for the ride, friend.
There's so much good stuff in here but I'd be lying if I said my favorite line wasn't, "Climb up on Grannie Meagan’s knee, friend" 😜
Adore you! Happy book launch day! We're still writing! A prize in itself.
Congratulations! Wishing you all the best. Great advice, as always, and I'm definitely buying a copy of the book. {{hugs}}
Congrats on the book! Here’s to a fun-filled launch day!
Thanks Mary!
And congratulations on book!
Loved these thoughts! And I also remember the SASE submissions and checking my actual mailbox for rejections 🤯
Also loved how you compared virginia to yourself and that you both made it. This was my 1st time.even hearing Virginia 's name!
Reem, so good to see you pop up here! Fun to reminisce about "the SASE days" together :) I wonder if any outlets still do that?
I wonder but am glad it is electronic these days even though publishing is still slow
GOOOOOD LUCKKKKK and what a story of your career so far.
Thank you friend!
This was an encouraging read, Meagan! So many good points.
Thanks Stacy - I hope you find it helpful! You're "making it" too!
I love to hear about writing journeys! Big congrats on the book! 🥳🥳
Thanks! It's kind of crazy when I look back at how things have changed over just two decades!
Oh this post is wonderful, Meagan! So grateful for your words of wisdom for all of us writers out there trying to “make it.” Can’t wait to chat more tomorrow!
Thanks Ashley - have loved following your self-publishing journey, too. There are SO many options that just didn't exist in any meaningful way two decades ago!
Hear, hear, Meagan. Thank you for acknowledging that it’s always been hard. I agree with so much of this. I have carefully walked that balance beam – writing both what I love and what is marketable — and I feel quite fortunate to have done both. (And thank you for your part in that!) Wishing you luck on your virtual book tour tomorrow and sending good vibes and hopes that you enjoy the ride, my friend.
Yes, I've loved our conversations about this in the past - and I'm sure we will have many more in the future! Thanks for being along for the ride, friend.