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Megan Shaughnessy Bondy's avatar

I love this post. I relate to a lot of it. Thanks for writing. I read To the Moon and Back by Eliana Ramage and highly recommend. Atmosphere was mentioned in our book club as we got to speak to Eliana about her experience writing her book. You’re the 3rd or 4th person to recommend Atmosphere so it’s time for me to check it out!

em shen's avatar

Thank YOU for tuning in and for the book recommendation! Were there any insights or key takeaways from Eliana that are now informing your own writing journey? Atmosphere was unexpected and incredible; looking forward to hearing your thoughts! xx

Megan Shaughnessy Bondy's avatar

Oh! Atmosphere just popped up on Libby for me so I will start reading it today. Good question. Eliana shared that it took her 10 years to write her book and that it kept changing along the way. Her first idea was bigger and wider. She ended up shifting her focus to one main character with a few deeply developed side characters.

I’m not writing fiction but my book has also been shifting in focus around a major theme for the past 15 years. I know I understand that I have several books in me. Eek! I’m glad to have the focus from Luvvie to keep me going in the clear direction I now have.

Long comment!

em shen's avatar

Yay for Libby!!! Truly one of my favoritest and most used apps.

So wild to think about the time & journey it takes to bring a story to life. I've also struggled with allllll the books in me– the reminder to focus on one and just.trust.the.process is so helpful! I'll DM you on the app so we can stay connected~ looking forward to hearing about the continued progress! :)

Aby's avatar
Mar 27Edited

I’ve missed this. Your writing always resonate with me. Thank you.

em shen's avatar

Thank you for the kind words and for continuing to tune in! <3

Kristel Crews's avatar

Gift to have you back! :)

em shen's avatar

Love you!!!

H R Venkatesh's avatar

Welcome back :)

em shen's avatar

Thank you! ☺️

Jeanne Pope's avatar

Dear Em, so happy to read you again. What lovely writing, emotive and so from the soul, thank you. JeanneXXXX Happy Easter tide