The journey to become a published author is a lot more arduous than most people expect.
Storytelling is a grand and wonderful calling, as Rachel Schmeltzer from Rachel’s R&R (Rise & Revolt) knows, having been writing since she was eight years old. But it takes so much more to write a novel than just “sitting down and writing.” Come join us in this conversation as we debunk some of the most unhelpful pieces of writing advice that are commonly thrown around and explore the real tips that can help you along your own writing journey, such as:
Why plotting might not the best way to write a novel
How getting a manuscript written quickly might be ruining your story
Why not having a book written by the time your midlife crisis hits isn’t failure
How watching Netflix with snacks instead of writing your book could be the best use of your writing time
Why you don’t need character bios or chapter summaries to be considered a real writer
What you can do to make your editor love you
Why you are a professional writer even if you haven’t published a book yet
Why not knowing how your story will end can help you write a better ending
Whether you’ve been writing for decades or just a few years, this journey always surprises us with unexpected twists and valleys. Come chat with a community of storytellers who are keeping it real about the true struggles and joys we face as writers that no one ever talks about!
Follow along with Rachel’s journey as she continues balancing everything to write her novel and reach her dream of finally becoming a published author! You can check out some of her other writing on her website, too.
✨ Got a story you want to share with the world? Jessica Ann and One Brilliant Arc (OBA) want to help you connect with the readers who need your words most!
📖✍️ Need help writing or editing your story? The story coaches and editors at One Brilliant Arc are here to help you find your voice and amplify your truth!
📚 Need guidance to get your story published so your words can find the people who need them? Jessica Ann shares her successful journey publishing her novel, Woven in Time, over on her Substack, and helps you learn what it takes you live your wildest dreams! She is also has only a few author coaching slots open at the moment! 👀
