What Emily J. Smith Learned From Her Big Five Debut
How 8 years, 110+ agent rejections, a handful of major revisions & a ton of hustle helped launch "Nothing Serious"
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A newsletter and podcast (and support group!) for scrappy writers looking for no-bullsh*t guidance on book writing, publishing, the multi-passionate writer's life, and landing your next (or first) big byline.
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