Episode 79: On Letting Go of Perfection, Vulnerability & The Art of the Pitch with Lisa Whalen

Episode 79: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!

In this week's episode, you'll meet Lisa Whalen who teaches composition, creative writing, literature, and journalism You'll learn ...

• What inspired her to pen her memoir Stable Weight: A Memoir of Hunger, Horses, and Hope and how she got the words on the page.
• How managing an eating disorder and depression led Lisa to the saddle, which helped her develop vulnerability and learn to let go of perfection.
• Why it is important to understand your audience and purpose in order to tailor your message when pitching your book.
• And MUCH more!

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