{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 151 - Rochelle Weinstein - Writing Best-Selling Novels","description":"Rochelle Weinstein is a successful and talented author known for her emotionally charged novels. After leaving a career in the music industry in 2000, she started writing and has produced eight novels, with the latest coming out on Oct. 20th. Rochelle's writing explores topical issues and draws inspiration from her own experiences and emotions. What\u2019s more, she is a leading example of generosity, camaraderie and community in the world of women\u2019s fiction! &amp;nbsp; In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner interviews Rochelle about how and why, after two wildly successful self-published books, she landed an agent and publishing contract that is still going strong. They discuss hitting bestseller status by trusting instincts, Rochelle\u2019s writing process, where she finds inspiration (real-life emotions, timely, topical subjects, and places she loves) and the impact of platforms like TikTok. &amp;nbsp; In this episode, Lynne and  Rochelle discuss:&amp;nbsp;   Why being a voracious reader makes you a better writer   Launching a writing career while raising twin sons   Why every book publishing story is unique   The importance of a strong, professionally-edited self-published book&amp;nbsp;   The shift from self-publishing to finding an agent   Inspiration for book ideas   Plotter vs. Pantser   Rochelle's role as a book influencer   Changes in the publishing industry   The importance of supporting other authors   How AI is affecting authors   The importance of having a writing community &amp;amp; support system   Rochelle's vision for her writing future   Advice for aspiring writers   &amp;nbsp; Links and Resources:&amp;nbsp;   Danielle Steele   Sidney Sheldon   Judy Blume   What We Leave Behind   The Mourning After   Merle Saferstein   Where We Fall&amp;nbsp;   Lake Union Publishing   Somebody's Daughter&amp;nbsp;   Publishers Marketplace   USA Today Bestseller List    GSD - Glycogen storage diseases   What You Do To Me&amp;nbsp;    Woman of Valor   NBC 6 South Florida    Barbara Bos, Women Writers, Women\u2019s Books   Jen Herrera   Lauren Margolin, Good Book Fairy   Jamie Rosenblit&amp;nbsp;   Renee's Reading Club   Zibby Owens   Connie Ogle   Edinburgh Writers Museum   Miami Book Fair   Colleen Hoover&amp;nbsp;   BookTok   Camille Di Maio   Samantha Greene Woodruff   Lisa Barr     Find Rochelle Weinstein: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; If you enjoyed this episode, you\u2019ll like these other  Make Meaning Podcast episodes:   Episode 135 \u2013 Camille Pagan \u2013 Making Writing Your Career   Episode 131 \u2013 Weina Randel \u2013 The Last Rose of Shanghai   Episode 130 \u2013 Merle Saferstein \u2013 Journaling &amp;amp; Legacy   Episode 128 \u2013 Becky Robinson \u2013 Building Reach for Books   Episode 127 \u2013 Ly Tran \u2013 Writing Unapologetically   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Make Meaning Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/makemeaning.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/27682620\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/157546905"}