From Idea to Book to The Today Show with Alison Espach, New York Times Bestselling Author

My guest today is Alison Espach, author of The Wedding People, which was a Read with Jenna /Today Show book club pick.Alison is also a creative writing professor, and today we talk about:* making the decision to turn writing from hobby to career?* coming up with ideas and knowing when it's the right time to write it, or when to leave it be for a while* where Alison was when she found out that her book had been chosen for Read with Jenna and what it was like actually being on The Today Show* and how to continue believing in yourself in a career that requires years of patience and hard work, often in isolation.This was a really meaty conversation full of wonderful anecdotes from Alison's writer side, and wisdom and guidance from her creative writing professor side.I hope you enjoy the show!✍🏼 And don’t forget about our $1,000 Scholarships for Aspiring Writers (more info here). 🟨 Full video version available free at CreativeInspiredHappy.com, along with $1,000 & $2,500 Scholarships for Aspiring Writers, a Book Club for Writers & Curious Readers, behind-the-scenes insights into a bestselling authors' life, mini-creativity challenges, and more.>>Want more of Alison?Instagram: @alison.espachFacebook: author page This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.creativeinspiredhappy.com/subscribe

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Interviews with brilliant, fun authors--and others in the book world--about what made them fall in love with stories, why they write, their biggest successes and disappointments, and of course, their latest books. Hosted by New York Times Bestselling author Evelyn Skye. www.creativeinspiredhappy.com