Ep. 27. Maggie Eckersley. Falling back in love with writing

10/07/2025 1h 3min Temporada 1 Episodio 27

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In this conversation, Maggie Eckersley shares her journey from a young reader to a published author, discussing her writing process, the challenges of navigating the publishing world, and the balance between her medical career and her passion for writing. She emphasizes the importance of writing for joy, the role of feedback in her creative process, and her excitement for her upcoming book launch. Maggie also reflects on the significance of reaching a wider audience through translations and the emotional journey of dealing with reviews.You can purchase Back in the Saddle now. https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/back-in-the-saddle-maggie-eckersley?variant=54955686920571Here’s Maggies reaction to hearing her audiobook ❤️https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLCpMABoSvq/?igsh=ZTUyZDU2OGFrMWFtIf you want to connect with me I’d love to hear from you.Website. Instagram. Threads.NC Barton | Patreon or my ⁠SubstackChapters00:00 The Journey to Writing a Book04:27 The Evolution of 'Back in the Saddle'07:15 Navigating the Publishing Process09:49 The Role of Feedback and Revisions12:17 Finding an Agent and the Querying Experience15:04 Balancing Writing with Medical Studies21:18 Balancing Writing and Medical Studies23:56 Writing Process and Time Management27:54 Overcoming Writer's Block31:17 Navigating the Publishing Process34:17 Family Dynamics and Author Life36:13 Celebrating Publication Day38:07 The Excitement of Publication Day40:06 Music as a Writing Companion42:36 Navigating Ideas and Writing Process45:14 The Challenge of Reviews and Feedback51:06 Finding Joy in Writing55:41 Upcoming Releases and Translations01:02:35 Copy of Copy of Lindsay Barrett Pink and White Cute Modern Cartoon Subscribe Bell Button YouTube Intro (1).mp4

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