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In Episode 36 of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, Megan Tady (author of Superbloom, May 2023, Zibby Books) and I chatted about the journey to her debut novel.
Where the idea for Superbloom came from (Meg always thought her first book would be nonfiction)
Her writing process: how much of the story did she know when she started versus what had to come as she was writing
How many years this book took in total to write (and how many agents said “no” before one---who initially said no---said yes!)
How Meg navigated the writing/edits while raising two young kids
The value of a writing group (plus, how to find a great one and how to “break up” with one, when necessary)
What keeps Meg most invested and interested in the story she’s writing (even when she feels a bit stifled)
Her overall goal as an author and what keeps her moving forward (it’s not about having the best reviews)
What she’s most excited and nervous about when it comes to the book launch
Her favorite writer’s resources
Megan Tady is a writer and editor who runs the company Word-Lift. When she’s not
scrutinizing copy, she can be found stocking her free neighborhood library, challenging
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