34: From First Draft to Published Author: Christy Smith’s Journey to Writing a Book That Opens Doors
About this episode
Christy Smith shares her journey from aspiring writer to published author, discussing her experiences and the book she was meant to write.
What happens after you publish your book? In this inspiring episode of For Women Who Write, Mikaela sits down with author, speaker, and former educator Christy Smith to discuss her journey from aspiring writer to published author of It Begins with a Book: An Everyday Guide to Growing Young Readers. Christy shares how she explored different writing paths, including poetry and children’s stories, before discovering the book she was truly meant to write. Together, she and Mikaela unpack the powe...
People in this episode
Host: Mikaela Mathews
Guest: Christy Smith
Topics covered
- writing journey
- publishing
- children's literature
- inspiration
- author experiences
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: It Begins with a Book: An Everyday Guide to Growing Young Readers
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