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Joe Goldberg from YOU: A case study on writing compelling main characters 👀
(No major spoilers for any of the seasons!)
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Of burnout and broken hearts.
Just...thoughts.
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"So, how many copies have you sold?"
AKA the dreaded Question that terrifies this published author.
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PROOF that querying can lead to an offer at *any time*...
...because that's what happened to me.
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Swati Hegde | Author & Editor
Cover reveal for CAN'T HELP FAKING IN LOVE ☕
Plus, preorders are now open!
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Goodbye, 2024. Hello, 2025 😍
Looking back on the BEST year of my life.
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Swati Hegde | Author & Editor
How I'm dealing with Publishing Anxiety
And yes, there is medication involved.
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✍️ Lessons I've learned each year since starting my publishing journey 👀
6 years of lessons. Gosh.
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Swati Hegde | Author & Editor
Goodbye, 2023. Hello, 2024 ✨
Looking back on the rollercoaster ride this year was 💛
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Swati Hegde | Author & Editor
Cover reveal for MATCH ME IF YOU CAN 💘
Plus, preorders are now open!
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Swati Hegde | Author & Editor
The #1 way to become a successful author
Luck has a role to play, but this does too.
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Birthdays and rosy cocktails and preorder campaigns, oh my!
This is a long-overdue update, lol.
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