"The only difference between those who succeed and those who don’t is that the successful ones never quit. It’s the same way with authors. You just have to keep going and take criticism in the spirit it’s meant: to make you and your story better. "- Savannah CarlisleTune in to hear about Savannah’s writing, editing, and publishing journey, including what it was like to work with me on her story, what caused her to break up with her then-agent, and how she found the perfect publisher for her book. Here’s a preview of what’s included:[09:47] How Savannah pulled inspiration from her real-life, You’ve Got Mail, and her dream publisher’s wishlist to write The Library of Second Chances [11:37] Why Savannah broke up with her agent (and how, in hindsight, this was one of the best decisions Savannah’s made in terms of her writing) [14:10] The biggest takeaway Savannah had from working with a developmental editor (me!)—and how this still informs her writing today [16:10] What it was like to work with Jessica Lepe, a #kisspitch mentor, and author, who just finished querying a similar story based on You’ve Got Mail [22:35] How Savannah found her dream publisher as an un-agented author at Harpeth Road (and why she went this route versus self-publishing) [25:50] What it was like to find her current agent—and why she believes having an agent is important (even though she’s a lawyer herself)Links mentioned in this episode:Savannah Carlisle’s WebsiteSavannah Carlisle on InstagramThe Library of Second Chances by Savannah CarlisleJessica Lepe’s WebsiteThe Manuscript AcademyEp. 40 - How to Write a Well-Structured SceneRead this episode's blog post here!Want a behind the scenes look at my book coaching journey? Click here to download Author Accelerator's brand-new eBook to see how I built (and grew!) my editing and coaching business!Support the Show.Looking for a transcript? If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, scroll down below the episode player until you see the transcript.