Congrats on the deal, Leigh! Can't wait to read this. And congrats on expanding your newsletter—it makes so much sense that you would add a paid subscription option—you've been freely sharing indispensable, insider-y advice for years
Huge congratulations, Leigh, on *both* fronts! Even though I'm not your target newsletter audience, I just upgraded my subscription because I don't want to miss an issue...you're the most refreshing voice in this space, and I love how you always challenge conventional wisdom. I always walk away with a new perspective on whatever topic you're writing about in a given week. (So who knows, I might find myself in the Chat Room simply for the joy of learning from you and your guests!)
This is such a good question—I've been mulling it over all week! I especially love your idea of talking with sales reps and bookstore buyers. And if you end up inviting folks outside the publishing industry, I'd be *incredibly* curious to hear directly from digital surrogates like BookTokers (and other creators like them).
This is inspiring me. Thank you. I’m in the process of writing my first book and am also in the process of being a new writer 🤪😝. I look forward to this group.
Congratulations on selling your book! Cannot wait to read. And huzzah for adding a paid tier! You bring so much concrete goodness to Substack, you deserve the full support of its community. :)
Congrats on the deal, Leigh! Can't wait to read this. And congrats on expanding your newsletter—it makes so much sense that you would add a paid subscription option—you've been freely sharing indispensable, insider-y advice for years
thank you so much Sarah! ❤️
This is brilliant. Access to new and empowering info from someone who knows what they’re talking about. Hooray!
thanks so much Katrin!
Congrats 🎉 This is a wonderful post. I'm excited for you.
thank you!
That's a hot synopsis. I smell trouble.
Congratulations on your exciting news!
Congrats, Leigh! I’m at Ballantine; it’s been great. ❤️
imprint sisters! 👯♀️
Congrats, Leigh! So excited for you! Can’t wait to see this come to life! 🩷📝
Huge congratulations, Leigh, on *both* fronts! Even though I'm not your target newsletter audience, I just upgraded my subscription because I don't want to miss an issue...you're the most refreshing voice in this space, and I love how you always challenge conventional wisdom. I always walk away with a new perspective on whatever topic you're writing about in a given week. (So who knows, I might find myself in the Chat Room simply for the joy of learning from you and your guests!)
wow, that means so much to me! If you had a dream guest for a future Chat Room, who would it be? (feel free to comment or email me directly!)
This is such a good question—I've been mulling it over all week! I especially love your idea of talking with sales reps and bookstore buyers. And if you end up inviting folks outside the publishing industry, I'd be *incredibly* curious to hear directly from digital surrogates like BookTokers (and other creators like them).
Congratulations on the book deal!
This is inspiring me. Thank you. I’m in the process of writing my first book and am also in the process of being a new writer 🤪😝. I look forward to this group.
awesome!
YESSSS congratulations, Leigh!!!!
thank you!
So happy for you, Leigh!!! Congrats, a million times over
thanks Celine! ❤️
Congrats, Leigh!!!! I am SO excited for your novel, it's truly (literally) right up my alley and I know it's brilliant. No one is doing it like you <3
aw thank you so much! ❤️
That's amazing news!! Huge congrats on your book deal Leigh! 👏👏
thanks Michelle!
Congratulations on selling your book! Cannot wait to read. And huzzah for adding a paid tier! You bring so much concrete goodness to Substack, you deserve the full support of its community. :)
aw thank you so much Alisa!
Congrats Leigh! I’m not a writer so probably won’t subscribe but it sounds like a perfect combination of your skills and market need.
Can’t wait to read the book.
thank you for reading my books!! 😊