You've finished the book—now what? In Part 2 of our Emotional Arc of a Writer series, we dive into the often-overlooked emotional challenges that come after typing "The End." From sharing your work and facing rejection, to navigating publication, marketing, and the realities of building a long-term writing career, every milestone brings new opportunities and unexpected emotions. We'll discuss the surprises, setbacks, and successes that shape writers beyond the page and offer practical advice for approaching each stage with confidence and resilience.

Part II: Beyond Writing a Novel (continued from Episode 78)

Show Notes:

Stages 6-10:

Sharing Your Work

Querying or Publishing

Publication

Marketing Your Work and Yourself

The Long-term Writing Life

Personal Emotional Surprises

SOURCES & LINKS:

“Caring for your mental health as a writer,” The JED Foundation. PDF https://assets.ctfassets.net/

“Writers and Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma,” Atmosphere Press.

Fearless Writing, William Kenower, Writer’s Digest Books

Before and After the Book Deal, Courtney Maum, Catapult

DO NOW: Identify where you are in your post-writing journey & choose one or more of the actionable solutions that resonate most with you.

Full Show Notes are available on our website as well as free downloads mentioned in the episode.

Authors Talking Bookish https://www.authorstalkingbookish.com

Hope Gibbs, author of Where the Grass Grows Blue https://www.authorhopegibbs.com/

Donna Norman-Carbone, author of All That is Sacred & Of Lies and Honey https://www.donnanormancarbone.com

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