Jane Green on the Importance of Not Taking Criticism From Anybody You Wouldn't Take Advice From and Why Writers Should Write What They Want to Write, Not What They Think Will Sell

LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza Licht

Aliza Licht

Business, Careers

5.0 • 585 Ratings

🗓️ 30 April 2023

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Jane Green has written twenty-one novels including 18 New York Times bestsellers published in over 25 languages with over 10 million books in print worldwide. She is now giving busy women audio dramas as the new head of Emerald Audio, a new podcast network producing shows from some of the best-loved writers in the world. As if that wasn't enough, she's also navigating her Dear Jane column in the Daily Mail. How does Jane Green manage to do it all? The answer lies in how Jane describes herself, an energizer bunny with only two moods: on and off. In this episode, Jane takes us behind the scenes of her creative writing process, how she manages her day, her career, and her relationships. We talk about burning bridges, anxiety and fear, and how to let go of the negativity. We discuss the power of discipline in writing and how a single photograph inspired Jane to write her newest novel, Sister Stardust. Her advice for aspiring novelists is to write what you want, not what you think will sell. Don't be put off by rejection. And don't hand your book out for everyone to read and seek validation. Jane says, "Whenever we think we'll write something capturing the zeitgeist because we'll be a bestseller. The moment is gone, and you're not writing from your heart."

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0:00.0	Hi, everyone.
0:08.7	It's Elisa Likt here, your host, and I'm so thrilled to share that my new book, On Brand,
0:14.3	Shape Your Narrative, Share Your Vision, Shift Their Perception, is out now.
0:20.6	I hope you'll pick up a copy because personal branding is for
0:23.9	everyone. It's for the new graduate starting out, the middle manager looking to level up,
0:28.9	the executive who wants to be a thought leader, the entrepreneur starting from scratch.
0:34.2	It's for anyone who wants to pivot or transition into something new. Because having
0:39.4	a strong personal brand means that your name gets dropped in rooms, you're not in, and that
0:44.7	you're thought of for opportunities that other people haven't even heard of yet. So pick up a
0:49.8	copy, and I can't wait to hear what you think.
0:57.2	Hi, this is Elisa Likt and this is Leave Your Mark the podcast where I grew fresh
1:01.9	career advice with some of my most inspiring and successful friends.
1:06.0	It's professional advice that you can action immediately, whether you're just starting out
1:10.3	in your career or well
1:11.7	on your way. With a massive to-do list and a large cup of coffee, I promise that you can get it
1:17.5	all done and still have time to post about it.
1:22.4	After 21 novels, including 18 New York Times bestsellers, Jane Green, is now the head of Emerald
1:31.2	Audio, a new podcast network producing original audio dramas for busy women, giving them the time
1:38.8	to listen to great stories from some of the best loved writers in the world while navigating their full lives.
1:46.3	But Jane, we cannot forget, you have published in over 25 languages and you have over 10
1:54.3	million books in print worldwide.
1:57.5	Like my mind is blown.
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