Courtney Maum is an accomplished author, writing coach, and publishing industry insider who’s been through it all—devastating rejections, canceled book deals, and the highs and lows of a 15-year career. She’s the author of Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book and a champion for writers navigating the tricky waters of the publishing world.
For anyone listening, you can order a copy of "Before And After The Book Deal" here: https://books.catapult.co/books/before-and-after-the-book-deal/
Subscribe to Courtney’s Substack: Before And After The Book Deal
https://courtneymaum.substack.com/
To find out more about Courtney Maum, her book, coaching, writing retreats and classes, visit: https://www.courtneymaum.com/
Follow Courtney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbmaum
Chapters
00:00 The Early Memories of Rejection
05:53 Navigating the Publishing World
11:51 The Long Game in Writing
17:53 The Impact of Current Events on Publishing
23:57 The Importance of Patience in Writing
36:16 Creative Promotion Strategies for Authors
44:29 Maintaining a Positive Attitude in Adversity
53:27 Understanding Rejection: The Rejection Hierarchy
58:32 Transforming Hardships into Strengths