From Manuscript to 5-Book Deal! (How to get your book published!)
Hear from a bestselling author about how she was picked up by one of the Big 5 Publishers in Australia, and her journey to having 3 books in print (with two more on the way, hitting shelves in 2022 and 2023!).
Maya Linnell is a romance author from country Victoria, Australia. Her novels 'Wildflower Ridge', 'Bottlebrush Creek' and 'Magpie's Bend' are a family saga that follows the McIntyre sisters – think of McLeod's Daughters, in book form! These beautiful stories are full of warmth, and the characters are written with such sincerity they feel like someone you know. What more could you ask for in a good book?!
In this episode, Maya shares her writing journey, with some amazing insight into the writing process, and how to make yourself stand out from the crowd when it comes to pitching. We also cover some misconceptions around getting published, plus some amazing advice for overcoming writer’s block and getting your work out there.
If you’re an aspiring writer, this episode is jam-packed full of fantastic tips – so get out that notebook!
If you’re here to just listen to Maya’s story and enjoy, grab a cuppa and curl up on the couch, or switch this on for your next commute. It’s such a cracking episode to end on this season.
You can purchase 'Wildflower Ridge', 'Bottlebrush Creek' and 'Magpie's Bend' from all good bookstores. Learn more about Maya's work and read her blog at www.mayalinnell.com – sign up to her email list for news updates! And follow along on Instagram at: @maya.linnell.writes
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