“The writing is the easiest part. It’s everything after that—the marketing, the visibility, the noise—that makes this business so tough. But you’ve got to keep going.” — Rochelle Weinstein
Bestselling author Rochelle Weinstein joins Uncorking a Story to reflect on the career crossroads that changed her life. After walking away from a successful role in the music industry, Rochelle sat down and wrote her first novel—without any formal training—and took a leap into self-publishing. That leap paid off, launching a career that would eventually include multiple traditionally published books and a spot on the USA Today Bestseller list. In this episode, she shares her honest take on the business of being an author, the realities of breaking through in a crowded market, and the inspiration behind her latest novel, We Are Made of Stars.
Key Takeaways:
- One bold decision can change everything. Rochelle turned down a big-city career to follow a creative spark—and ended up writing a bestseller.
- You don’t need permission to be an author. She self-published her first two novels and used grit (and marketing smarts) to break through.
- Success doesn’t always show up on time. Rochelle didn’t even know she hit the USA Today list—until five years later.
- Writing the book is only step one. Rochelle shares why treating your writing like a business is key to longevity in publishing.
- Even a single sentence can spark a novel. Rochelle’s next book was born from a note on a prayer tree: “I wish I never met her.”
- Her advice to aspiring authors? Keep going. Tune out the noise. And never underestimate the power of your own voice.
Buy We are Made of Stars
Amazon: https://amzn.to/429ozj0
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781662520884
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Website: https://www.rochelleweinstein.com/
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