I wrote a book for writers...
Writing books is a lonely, confusing, wonderful, terrifying, energizing, exhausting business. I've coached many authors over the last thirty plus years as their editor, and often had to hold their hands, metaphorically speaking, as they navigate the wild, emotional ride to publication, and beyond.
About the Book
“Like the iconic Inside Out movies that explore the emotions of kids and tweens, Betsy brilliantly addresses the emotions of writers—those fierce feelings that can hijack you at every stage of the creative and publishing process. Drawing on her decades of experience at the top of the New York publishing game and then with her boutique editorial, ghostwriting, and book coaching firm, Betsy illuminates the emotional path of the writer’s life. This smart, honest, sympathetic, and real-world guide will be essential for every writer’s nightstand.”
—Janet Goldstein, former editorial director at HarperCollins and Penguin Random House, renowned publishing strategist, and coauthor of It’s Not About the Coffee
“From confronting the blank page to publishing those pages, let Betsy Thorpe be your trusty guide. Her deep wisdom, clear insights, and practical lessons will benefit the wannabe writer, the experienced writer, and every writer in between. Betsy is the buddy every writer dreams of having—always there to shine a light on the way forward.”
—Judy Goldman, author, The Rest of Our Lives: A Memoir
No one is immune to feeling queasy at any point in the loop de loops of book publishing, whether it’s not knowing where to start, trying to find time for writing in your busy life, or overcoming the angst in showing your work to friends and querying agents. Next is the death spiral of anxiety before your book comes out: Will people find your book weird, terrible, and riddled with bad writing?
Your guide to managing these unruly emotions is veteran editor and author Betsy Thorpe, who through the years has coached and held the hands of best-selling authors at major traditional publishing houses and also those of indie writers. In this book, she’s here to cheer you to the finish line too.
Writers, buckle in to tackle the self-sabotaging feelings and embrace the positive ones. It’s time to move you from tortured, angsty artist to a euphoric published author.
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Order the Book Now, out in paperback and ebook:
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Available soon at Park Road Books/Charlotte!
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