Knowing where to start can feel like the hardest part, and you've provided some good, tangible resources here! ON WRITING and BIG MAGIC are both incredible and have had a big impact on me. Will check out that BOP podcast episode - thx!
For growing my writing/craft skills, I've benefitted from taking courses at a local writing center, working with a writing coach, developmental editor and beta readers. For learning about the publishing business I highly recommend BEFORE AND AFTER THE BOOK DEAL (it's a fabulous book, with an equally fab substack by the same), and of course The Shit No One Tells You About Writing podcast. I'll be expanding on a lot of this stuff in my own Substack post later this week, too. :)
Knowing where to start can feel like the hardest part, and you've provided some good, tangible resources here! ON WRITING and BIG MAGIC are both incredible and have had a big impact on me. Will check out that BOP podcast episode - thx!
It can feel overwhelming to figure out where to begin. Would love to hear any other resources you've used!
For growing my writing/craft skills, I've benefitted from taking courses at a local writing center, working with a writing coach, developmental editor and beta readers. For learning about the publishing business I highly recommend BEFORE AND AFTER THE BOOK DEAL (it's a fabulous book, with an equally fab substack by the same), and of course The Shit No One Tells You About Writing podcast. I'll be expanding on a lot of this stuff in my own Substack post later this week, too. :)
Everyone should check out Beth's Substack, Author's Note, for more helpful tips!
Thanks Gina!😘