Thriller 101

How to Enjoy Your Writing Journey and Write Through Rejections with Bestselling Author Catherine McKenzie


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3 BIG TAKEAWAYS

  1. Getting and implementing feedback that keeps your story
  2. Importance of surrounding yourself with people you trust
  3. Planning for your debut now

EPISODE INFO:
Have you wondered what project you should be taking on? Do you have multiple works in progress rolling around in your head (or on your computer)? You’re not alone. 

As writers it feels like we face so much rejection that we start to second guess ourselves. What’s going to sell? What’s going to land you an agent? 

In the end, you already know which project you need to be working on. But let’s have my guest today tell you why you already know!

BIO:
Catherine McKenzie was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. A graduate of McGill in History and Law, Catherine practiced law for twenty years before leaving the practice to write full time. An avid runner, skier and tennis player, she’s the author of numerous bestsellers including HIDDEN, FRACTURED, THE GOOD LIAR and I’LL NEVER TELL. Her works have been translated into multiple languages and PLEASE JOIN US and I’LL NEVER TELL have all been optioned for development into television series.

Her next novel, HAVE YOU SEEN HER, is releasing on June 27, 2023!

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