71. The Whole Writer in Action: From Query Doubt to Dream Deal with Kelly Kearsley

Join me for an intimate living room chat with author Kelly Kearsley, who shares her remarkable journey from seasoned nonfiction writer to debut novelist with a Big Five book deal. 

In this candid conversation, Kelly reveals the realities of the query process, the importance of building literary community, and how her journalism background both helped and hindered her fiction writing. She offers practical wisdom on treating your writing like a job and understanding that the journey of becoming a writer transforms your entire creative life—not just your manuscript.

Find Kelly at her Substack and Website.

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