Welcome to The Writing Coach. On this podcast, I speak with the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors who help writers and authors create their art, build their audience, and sell their work.

In ep. #55 of The Writing Coach podcast, writing instructor Joan Dempsey, who previously appeared in episode 38, returns to the show to discuss the launch of her debut novel, This Is How It Begins. The book is political literary fiction exploring the clash between religious freedom and gay rights, and it’s already getting rave reviews.

During our conversation Joan describes:

* what it’s like releasing a political novel in these incredibly turbulent political times;

* if she feels pressured to follow her own writing instructional advice when writing her fiction;

* the arduous querying process she went through for the book;

* the surprising benefits she discovered from going with a hybrid publisher;

* and lots more.

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The Writing Coach #55 Show Notes

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