This is the side of publishing more people should talk about. Thank you, Alyssa, for publishing this. Catherine’s perspective on the post-publication crash and the reminder that our worth is not tied to Pub Day is so grounding. I’m on the road to publishing my first book, and this was exactly the kind of honest encouragement I needed.
The least of my worries is about what happens after I get my book published. I was a journalist for ten years so seeing my name and byline in print had been a thrill that wore off long ago. I never doubted my nonfiction, I was just interested in writing fiction and getting published. So, while I am trying to work up some sympathy for the after-published letdown, I'd say I am more than qualitified to handle it after all the practice I've had being rejected and crushed in the querying process.
This is the side of publishing more people should talk about. Thank you, Alyssa, for publishing this. Catherine’s perspective on the post-publication crash and the reminder that our worth is not tied to Pub Day is so grounding. I’m on the road to publishing my first book, and this was exactly the kind of honest encouragement I needed.
So glad this interview came at the right time for you! All the best on publishing your first book!
A Song of Ice and Fire wasn't an immediate success, it took time. The real fame came with the tv-show.
The least of my worries is about what happens after I get my book published. I was a journalist for ten years so seeing my name and byline in print had been a thrill that wore off long ago. I never doubted my nonfiction, I was just interested in writing fiction and getting published. So, while I am trying to work up some sympathy for the after-published letdown, I'd say I am more than qualitified to handle it after all the practice I've had being rejected and crushed in the querying process.