Explore the habits and creative techniques of bestselling authors as Matt and Parul share insights on writing novels, plays, poetry, and articles.
#154: Francesca Simon — From 40+ Rejections to Bestselling Children’s Author (25M+ Book Sales), Moving from Children’s Books to Opera & Myth, and Reinventing Herself at Every Stage
E154 • 79 mins • Jul 20, 2025
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Jul 20, 2025
#154: Francesca Simon — From 40+ Rejections to Bestselling Children’s Author (25M+ Book Sales), Moving from Children’s Books to Opera & Myth, and Reinventing Herself at Every Stage
E154 • 79 mins

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