In this episode, we sit down with Meg Rosenthal to talk about the reality of book launch anxiety, imposter syndrome, and what it actually feels like to publish a book for the first time. From late-night spirals to the vulnerability of sharing your work, this conversation dives into the emotional side of writing that most authors aren’t prepared for. We also explore indie vs. traditional publishing, how to balance creativity with commercial expectations, and why building a strong writing community can make all the difference.

In this episode, we sit down with Meg Rosenthal to talk about the reality of book launch anxiety, imposter syndrome, and what it actually feels like to publish a book for the first time. From late-night spirals to the vulnerability of sharing your work, this conversation dives into the emotional side of writing that most authors aren’t prepared for. We also explore indie vs. traditional publishing, how to balance creativity with commercial expectations, and why building a strong writing community can make all the difference.

In this episode of Margs & Manuscripts, we’re joined by Alyssa K. Burns—journalist, author, MBA, elder emo, and one of the most supportive humans in the writing community. Alyssa’s debut novel releases April 1, and she’s sharing the real story behind how she got here… including the moment she decided she was done waiting for permission and went all-in on indie publishing.

In this episode, Nicole Yvette and Jo Bentley join us to talk about the reality of marketing yourself as an author in today’s digital world. From social media pressure to content burnout, we unpack what it really takes to build a platform while still trying to write.