S4E9: How to Write Washington Post Bestselling Books from Anywhere with Jane Healey

<p>Jane Healey is the #1 Washington Post bestselling author of <u>The Secret Stealers</u>, <u>The Beantown Girls</u>, <u>The Saturday Evening Girls Club</u>, and the new book <u>Goodnight from Paris</u>. </p> <p>Healey shares her journey as a writer and how she got her first book published after facing rejection from 70 agents. She also discusses the importance of having a day job while pursuing writing and the different pathways to success in publishing. Healey talks about her writing process, marketing strategy, and how she aims to publish one book every two years. </p> <div class="px-10"> <div class="text-lg pt-4 text-left prose-lg"> <p>Are you an aspiring writer struggling to get published? In the latest episode of the Work From Home Show, bestselling author Jane Healey shares her journey to becoming a published novelist. Here are 5 lessons we can learn from her experience:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Perseverance is key: Jane faced 70 rejections before getting her first book deal. She didn’t give up on her dream, and neither should you.</p> </li> <li> <p>Have a day job: Writing can be a tough industry to break into, so it’s important to have a steady income while you work on your craft. Jane worked as a product manager while pursuing her writing career.</p> </li> <li> <p>Consider different publishing options: There are different pathways to success in publishing, including self-publishing and traditional publishing. Jane won a crowdsourced publishing contest called Kindle First, which led to her dream editor offering her a publishing deal.</p> </li> <li> <p>Writing can happen anywhere: Jane has been known to write in skating rinks and school pickup lines. While she now has a home office, sometimes she needs to leave the house to focus on the first draft.</p> </li> <li> <p>Marketing is key: Jane invests in a publicist and uses social media to promote her books. She is also grateful for the support of readers and libraries in the New England area.</p> </li> </ol> <p>So, keep these lessons in mind as you pursue your writi