In this conversation, Maggie Eckersley shares her journey from a young reader to a published author, discussing her writing process, the challenges of navigating the publishing world, and the balance between her medical career and her passion for writing. She emphasizes the importance of writing for joy, the role of feedback in her creative process, and her excitement for her upcoming book launch. Maggie also reflects on the significance of reaching a wider audience through translations and the emotional journey of dealing with reviews.
You can purchase Back in the Saddle now.
https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/back-in-the-saddle-maggie-eckersley?variant=54955686920571
Here’s Maggies reaction to hearing her audiobook ❤️
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLCpMABoSvq/?igsh=ZTUyZDU2OGFrMWFt
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Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Writing a Book
04:27 The Evolution of 'Back in the Saddle'
07:15 Navigating the Publishing Process
09:49 The Role of Feedback and Revisions
12:17 Finding an Agent and the Querying Experience
15:04 Balancing Writing with Medical Studies
21:18 Balancing Writing and Medical Studies
23:56 Writing Process and Time Management
27:54 Overcoming Writer's Block
31:17 Navigating the Publishing Process
34:17 Family Dynamics and Author Life
36:13 Celebrating Publication Day
38:07 The Excitement of Publication Day
40:06 Music as a Writing Companion
42:36 Navigating Ideas and Writing Process
45:14 The Challenge of Reviews and Feedback
51:06 Finding Joy in Writing
55:41 Upcoming Releases and Translations
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