From Rejection to Resilience, with Whitney Hanson

I loved connecting with Whitney Hanson and hearing her path to publishing. Originally independently published, Whitney caught the attention of an acquisitions editor at Penguin Random House after achieving, what Borat would call, great success on TikTok. She has a great story and I’m so glad she let me uncork it with her. Meet Whitney Hanson Whitney is a poet and through her vulnerability and authenticity, she has connected with thousands of readers and adamantly believes that poetry is not a dead language; rather it is the key to unlocking true vulnerability which leads to deeper connection with one another. She joined me on Uncorking a Story to talk about her latest collection, Home. Key Topics 00:00:00 Introducing Whitney Hanson 00:02:32 Discovering Writing as A Personal Outlet 00:07:29 The Challenge of Finding an Agent 00:09:49 Rejection's Impact on Confidence and Creativity 00:12:58 Book Resonates with a Wide Range of Grief and Loss Experiences 00:15:23 The Danger and Importance of Vulnerability in Writing 00:18:53 Writing and Poetry Connecting People and Combating Loneliness 00:20:48 Unrealistic Expectations on Social Media 00:22:12 The Impact of Social Media on Book Deals and Personal Challenges 00:26:07 The Origins of the Book Cover Art Buy Home Amazon:https://amzn.to/3JICDaL Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9780143138006 Connect With Whitney Website: https://www.whitneyhansonpoetry.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyhansonpoetry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyhansonpoetry/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/whitneyhansonpoetry/   Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices