22 - “Don’t write because you want to get published. Write because you enjoy writing.” (with Tessa Afshar)

The Professional Writer

Jul 13 2020 | 00:33:18

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Show Notes

After two publishers turned down her manuscript, she stopped writing. But then, something happened that strengthened her resolve to return to writing. Ten years later, Tessa Afshar’s first novel has been translated into eight languages and is being re-released. Tessa shares how learning to be content with small beginnings was the most powerful mindset shift she made as a writer.

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