In this episode, I chat with Jenna Satterthwaite about her journey as an author and literary agent. She touches on the emotional aspects of writing, the challenges of the publishing industry, and the importance of persistence in the face of rejection. She also opens up about her personal experiences with grief that led her to writing, and she shines a light on the real struggles along the road to publication, which is paved with rejection. Lastly, she gets into her decision to become an agent, which is its own unique story. Through her agent lens, Jenna offers valuable insights into the subjective nature of publishing and reminds us just how important it is to find our reasons to write.Bookmarks:00:00 - The Journey Begins: Jenna's Writing Path06:00 - The Long Road to Publication12:00 - Finding Purpose in Grief: Becoming an Agent17:57 - Navigating the Agenting World23:58 - The Emotional Landscape of Rejections24:28 - The Importance of Patience in Publishing Offers26:28 - Community Support Among Agents29:06 - Insights from Both Sides of the Publishing Industry29:52 - The Subjectivity of Taste in Manuscript Rejections33:56 - The Unpredictability of Book Advances35:57 - Balancing Confidence and Reality in Publishing40:00 - Finding Your Internal Motivation to Write41:57 - Influential Books and Their Impact on Writers43:56 - Upcoming Projects and Exciting ReleasesStay Connected With Me:-Substack: https://substack.com/@jasonarehart-The Write Thing: https://jasonarehart.substack.com-Instagram: @jason.arehart-Website: www.jasonarehart.com-Email: [email protected] Satterthwaite:-Website: https://www.jennasatterthwaite.com-Substack: https://jennasatterthwaite.substack.comCREDITS:The Write Thing is produced and edited by Jason Arehart

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