Episode 225

Megan Vernon, author of over 40 romance novels, joins us to talk about starting over after a difficult experience of being publicly criticized. We talk about the need to give ourselves grace and the importance of a supportive community for navigating the ups and downs of a writing career. Megan shares about her creation of the Mojo Dojo Casa House, a supportive space for published authors and shares her insights into ghostwriting.

  • The importance of not rushing to judgment on social media
  • Megan’s reflecting on self-doubt and overcoming imposter syndrome
  • Ads: Turning aversion into appreciation
  • Handling backlash 
  • How ghostwriting led to new opportunities and recovery for Megan
  • Megan’s supportive writers’ group for authors getting back into writing

Author Website:

MaganVerson.com

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