You have a story you want to tell. You enjoy the process of writing—finding the right words, building scenes, making the vision in your head come alive on the page. And yet ... something is standing between you and the finished book.

Is it the motivation to show up to the page on a regular basis? Is it the daunting revision process? Is it navigating the byzantine publishing world? Let me know below. Your responses will help me better tailor this newsletter to your needs.

And if none of the options below apply to you, reply to this email to let me know your biggest challenge as you work to bring your book into the world.

Read.

• The Millions has published their spring book preview, which is packed with intriguing fiction and nonfiction. My TBR just grew by quite a bit!
• ​How one author placed companion pieces, got on podcasts, and landed interviews in the lead-up to her book publishing.
• ​Why your legacy matters, even if you aren't famous yet. "Every writer has a legacy, whether it’s a single self-published book, a growing backlist with a small press, or a series of essays and poems shared online. You don’t have to be a household name to plan for the future of your creative work."
• ​What to do when someone is offended not that you included them in your writing but that you left them out.

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Here's to getting one step closer to finishing your book!

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