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Miriam Chernick: Enjoy the Process
“I'd tell myself not to sweat the small stuff. There’s a lot to learn about the industry, the editorial process, launching a book, selling a book, and getting feedback in the market. So enjoy the process. Don’t be too concerned about trying to make sure everything goes right since most of that is out of the author’s control anyway!”