Hiatus, Week 2: Three Things I've Learned About Writing A Book

A behind-the-scenes peek at writing a non-fiction book

Hey friends,

Hope you’re having a lovely August. It’s been hot in Los Angeles, but today promises to not get above 89 degrees, so maybe it’s finally going to start cooling off around here.

My cat, Maria, has been being very dramatic about the heat. Honestly, I get it.

Hiatus-to-write-the-book is going well. I’ve been making lots of progress. This week hasn’t been as fun as shopping for ~research~ was last week, but it’s been productive. I spent a day at the Los Angeles Public Library, which I’d never been to despite living in LA for nearly five years now. I used to love libraries, but after basically living in one during college, I stopped going for a while. After this week, I’m definitely going to pick back up my library habit.

Inside the LA Public Library’s Central Location. Those chandeliers!

Lately, I’ve realized that writing a book is so much more than just the actual writing of it. I mean, I knew that in theory, but the practice of it is surprising. Here are three things I’ve learned about the world of publishing so far: