Susie Orman Schnall: Taking On New Challenges & Developing Your Own Personalized Process

This week Andrew talks with award-winning author Susie Orman Schnall. After college, Susie worked in corporate communications for nonprofit organizations, ad agencies, & other companies. Eventually, she enrolled in a course on “How To Write A Novel” and since then she has written 5 books. In this conversation, Susie shares a behind-the-scenes look at her career & a deep dive on her creative process. You’ll hear actionable ideas on the power of small steps, overcoming fears, and how to develop & refine your own personalized process for performing any craft. This episode is filled with career & life lessons that apply far beyond writing. 

Show Highlights:

0:00 - Intro
2:18 - Starting career in communications & marketing
3:26 - Blending writing & marketing abilities
4:32 - Love for books & reading
7:36 - Decision to pivot career
8:18 - Always seeking next challenge
8:51 - Becoming fearless
10:25 - Taking on new challenges
15:23 - Creative process
22:50 - Developing your personalized success framework
24:43 - Drafting process
28:08 - Inspiration for most recent book
32:16 - Heightening the stakes

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