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85. Your local (only) bookshop in your town rejects your suggestion of doing an in-store book signing. (True story 😔)

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Diana Urban's avatar

Oh noooo I'm sorry. (But, yes, this one's pretty common, too! Thanks for sharing.)

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Megan Cooley Peterson's avatar

Sadly, I have experienced quite a few of these! It's rough in this business.

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Diana Urban's avatar

Same. I thought about tallying how many have happened to me and sharing that number but oof. OOF! 🫂

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Megan Cooley Peterson's avatar

I thought about tallying mine, too! But then, nah. Why torture ourselves?

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Diana Urban's avatar

Ha yep, nope! Here for solidarity, not torture! 🤣

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Aleah B.'s avatar

Ooof… not an easy pill to swallow. But it’s important to be prepared for rejection. And to not lose touch with why you write. Thanks for sharing!

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Diana Urban's avatar

100%! I always celebrate typing "The End" after finishing my last draft... but I get a little sad, too, because I can no longer be safe and happy in this terrifying story I've told (lol), and now I have to think about the scariest part of all. PUBLISHING. 💀🤣

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Aleah B.'s avatar

I’m nearing the end of my first draft and starting to think about publishing as well (though will do a couple more drafts before I attempt). This is a good reminder to enjoy this time! It’s honestly just so much fun and fulfilling. But I do want people to read what I’ve wrote, so I guess I have to take all that comes with it 🤷‍♀️

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Tessa Pacelli's avatar

I had to stop reading around ~45 because I felt a panic attack come on (JK, but not really). OMG Diana...you are a brave, amazing woman for posting this. Beyond helpful. And I have no doubt that MULTIPLE authors can attest to each and every one!

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Diana Urban's avatar

Haha, thank you! Sorry to trigger any anxiety. 😭 I was nervous to post this one lol, but it's silly that I was, and that some of this is shrouded in secrecy. These are just the facts of the business, and we're all adults who need to make educated business decisions. I'd always rather know the truth than be coddled. (But again sorry for the panic 🤣)

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Love VK's avatar

Once again Ive learned a lot. I took notes. Thanks for sharing.

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Scott Semegran's avatar

So many of these things happened to me 😂😭

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JesseJaneReads's avatar

15 is just mean and foolish of them

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