The path to publishing a book isn’t an easy one. 

That goes double when you’re learning about what you want to write, what kind of book you’re going to publish, trying to get your book selected by a publisher… 

A Long and Satisfying Path to Publication, with Mari Ruddy

The list of bumps in the road to publishing goes on and on, and author Mari Ruddy hit every single one. The entire process of writing her second book took Mari over ten years—but after all her hard work, patience, and perseverance, it’s finally here! 

And as you may have guessed, Mari didn’t get published by cutting any corners. 

Listen to learn: 

• The importance of knowing what kind of book you’re writing
• Why you should pay for an editor, especially as a self-published author
• How much it can cost to self-publish 
• The value of having a writing community 

Here’s a sneak peek:

[6:54] So I joined this co-working space and...