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Chuck Storla's avatar

I’m five months from the publication date of my first novel and agree with “I had no idea how important editors are …” In my case, I would include the importance of agents. I knew they were a required part of the process of getting a book into print. What I didn’t understand was how crucial they are to making a good book into a better book. I’m thankful that I somehow managed to convince Jenna Satterthwaite and Jess Verdi to invest some of their time in bringing Murder Two Doors Down to the world.

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Rebecca Ryan's avatar

Yes, I totally agree! Everyone is different but my agent is worth her weight in gold!

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Jane Crittenden's avatar

Thanks for sharing, it's reassuring no author journey is the same 😁. Loved your intro too - that's me! I thought I was the only one who enjoys getting absorbed in stories about people I don't know 😂

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David (D. V.) Bishop's avatar

Ohh, love reading another writer's journey!

Am also fascinated by you raging against "the coast of ketchup" - that sounds like somewhere I'd like to visit, but probably only for a day.

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Rebecca Ryan's avatar

Haha I mean normally only a few of my friends read these so my proof reading is lax!

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David (D. V.) Bishop's avatar

Mine are always littered with typos - thank goodness for copy editors and proof readers!

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Rebecca Ryan's avatar

Yes! Though mine are long suffering. Thank goodness indeed!

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Little Writing Corner's avatar

I appreciate you sharing what it can look like in the background. Thank you.

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Rebecca Ryan's avatar

You're so welcome!

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Jason Arehart's avatar

Love the journey, Rebecca. I think it’s so fascinating to see how different this looks for each person. Thanks for sharing.

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Rebecca Ryan's avatar

Thank you! And you're really welcome!

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Kathryn Sharman's avatar

Love this!

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Rebecca Ryan's avatar

Thanks Kathryn!

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Jo Leevers's avatar

Congratulations, Becca. Here's to The Next Chapter. And lots more!

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Rebecca Ryan's avatar

Thank you lovely Jo ❤️

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Liz Champion's avatar

Thanks for this, Rebecca. Looking forward to reading your next book. 📖

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Rebecca Ryan's avatar

Ah that's really kind Liz, thank you!

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Jo Bisseker Barr's avatar

Love your story, and your honesty...I'm certainly on a longer path than you to publication of my non-fiction narrative memoir, but I will keep at it! I too want to know what that phone-call from my agent feels like..... ☺️

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