71. Navigating postpartum, romantasy, and time travel w/ Jessica Dall

Erin Canning
August 20, 2024
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Juggling motherhood, writing, and career aspirations?

Join Erin as she chats with author and editor Jessica Dall about her journey from fan fiction to publishing historical romance and romantasy.

Discover the challenges and rewards of balancing writing and editing, as well as the unexpected twists and turns of motherhood and creativity.

You’ll also learn valuable insights into the research process, the importance of support systems, and the power of perseverance in the writing world.

Key takeaways:

The unique paths writers and editors take to their careers
Balancing writing and editing as a creative professional
Overcoming challenges like postpartum depression and finding support
The importance of research and authenticity in historical fiction and romantasy
Tips for managing writer's block and pushing through creative hurdles

Get Jessica’s books:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jessica-Dall/author/B004G5527Q

Connect w/ Jessica:

Website: https://jessicadall.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicadall
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadallauthor
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicadallauthor

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Tags: anxiety, first draft, historical fiction, mental health, romantasy, writing, writing tips

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