Fateful Detour - From Teacher to Author

In this segment of "Time We Discuss" we look at what it's like to follow your passion, bet on yourself, and become an author of over 20 published books.Want to turn your writing dreams into a reality? In this video, we'll show you the secrets to becoming a published author and living your dream! From crafting a compelling manuscript to navigating the publishing industry, we get some amazing insights to the process in this episode. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this video is packed with inspiring stories to help you achieve your publishing goals. So, what are you waiting for? Take the first step towards becoming a published author and watch this video now!Stay tuned to gain valuable insights and inspiration from the experiences of other authors and professionals in different industries. =================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:46 - Dreams smashed.2:56 - Can you make a living being a writer?5:17 - Path to librarian.7:28 - Path to Booklist9:53 - More education?11:01 - Importance of undergrad degree for an aspiring writer.13:44 - Rejection and feedback15:57 - Best way to get started.18:23 - Working with a publicist.19:51 - Tackling the business side of things.20:58 - Which writing comes most natural to you?23:38 - Importance of taking risks.24:45 - Talent has the floor.25:23 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Roger LeslieRoger's WebsiteAlso Mentioned in This Episode:Day in the Life of a Folklore Fantasy AuthorBecome a Children's Book Author=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads