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An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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What happens when the dream of becoming a published author collides with the harsh realities of the publishing industry? In this candid conversation, Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Perks reveals the rollercoaster journey that began when she took redundancy in 2012 to pursue writing full-time while raising two small children.
Heidi doesn't hold back as she shares the gut-wrenching moment her first agent dropped her after multiple rejections from publishers, leaving her feeling like she was "back at square one."
We talk about the surprising isolation of a writing career, the struggle to generate fresh ideas book after book, why finding your supportive tribe is crucial to survival in this industry and Heidi's new book, 'Somone Is Lying.'
Someone is Lying
How do you find your daughter when no one believes she is missing?
Single mother Jess and her daughter Issie have always shared an unbreakable bond. For the last seven years, it's been just the two of them.
That is, until Issie meets Dylan.
When the pair announce their plans to go travelling, Jess is devastated - Issie is only seventeen after all, and Jess doesn’t trust her daughter’s new boyfriend.
And when she stops hearing from her altogether, she's terrified.
With Dylan refusing to talk, and the police unwilling to help, Jess is faced with a mother's worst nightmare.
Can she find her daughter before it's too late?
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Chapters
1. Heidi Perks: The Persistence Paradox (00:00:00)
2. Writing's Solitary Nature (00:00:26)
3. Rejection and Building Resilience (00:02:43)
4. Taking Control of Your Writing Career (00:10:42)
5. Learning and Self-Belief (00:19:02)
6. Finding Fresh Ideas After Success (00:32:38)
7. Behind Someone is Lying (00:44:18)
8. Navigating Feedback and Revisions (00:55:28)
9. Final Thoughts and Advice (01:01:01)
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