10: Interview with Zibby Owens

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! If you've ever wondered whether other people really have it easier than you do when it comes to writing and publishing a bestselling book, my interview with the incredible Zibby Owens is one to listen to. Author of the recently released, Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, as well as editor of Moms Don't Have Time To: A Quarantine Anthology, Zibby is has a unique and thought-provoking perspective on writing, publishing, and just about everything in between. INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS[4:35] The actual journey behind Bookends (hint: it was NOT "I think I'll write a book" and then the book was written). [7:50] Zibby's "secret weapon" for improving her own writing [9:02] How rejection before acceptance feels different from 273 rejections before "BUT THEN it was accepted." [9:58] Handling setbacks and Zibby's "why" that compels her to continue to press on [13:55] Wisdom on assumptions about how "easy" it is for someone else, and what we need to remember about other people's perspectives [16:25] How Zibby decided on a unique structure for Bookends (the answer will surprise you, and it isn't exactly what I recommend, but it worked!) [21:40] The unexpected formation of and mission for her publishing house, Zibby Books CONNECT WITH ZIBBYWebsite: https://zibbyowens.com/ Book: https://www.bookendsmemoir.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/ SUBSCRIBESubscribe to Write the Damn Book Already on your favorite streaming platform so you don't miss an episode!(And please review and share if you enjoy it so I can get the word out---pun intended---to more people).Apple podcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts 🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINTGet back cover templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers. 🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint Looking for hidden gems, date night spots, and staycations you didn't know you needed? Find your next adventure at TheBestoftheSouthwest.com and follow along on Instagram at @thebestofthesouthwest.*episode sponsor ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMPYou've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time). 👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebookSupport the show******Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.  Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth