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Nov – Write a Book

Adventures in Publishing a Book

05 NovemberBrooke Ignet Hocker

I have always wanted to write a book, so using Gals With Goals was the perfect opportunity to execute on that dream.  I originally set out to write a book in 30 days in the month of November.  First, I had no idea how long it actually takes to write a book.  Second, had I Read more

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My New York Times Rejection Letter

09 NovemberBrooke Ignet Hocker

Nov 6:  I was kind of freaking out since my last blog post because everyone who follows our blog now knows I wrote some stories and have this delusional idea that they are good enough to get published.  Self doubt and fear were creeping in and I teetered between wanting to move out of state Read more

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NYC Bound

11 NovemberBrooke Ignet Hocker

Nov 10:  I love receiving feedback from people.  You know, when it’s amazing and they think you walk on water and they basically cheer you on and you can do no wrong.  My friend John pointed out to me once about 5 years ago that I surround myself with “my cheerleaders.”  He even drew it Read more

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The Time I Pitched a Book to NYC Editors

15 NovemberBrooke Ignet Hocker

Nov 12:  Time to head to New York City! After a delayed and bumpy flight due to wind, our NYC cab driver called some people assholes and idiots on our way to our hotel (The Distrikt Hotel on W. 40th between 8th and 9th.  When you speak “New York street speak” you must say the Read more

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When an Editor Requests Your Manuscript

23 NovemberBrooke Ignet Hocker

Nov 16:  I flew home from New York today.  I got home around 4pm, dropped my bags, and just sat on the couch for about an hour.  No TV.  No music.  I was just watching YouTube videos about the lip stain I read about in Alida Nugent’s blog (the author the editor from Penguin Random Read more

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10 Things I’ve Learned from Writing a Book

29 NovemberBrooke Ignet Hocker

One of my biggest goals in life….writing a book!  I have spent the second half of this year writing a book, researching how to publish it, and then spent this month pitching it to editors in New York City.  Here is what I have learned from this adventure.  I hope it helps if writing a Read more

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Meet Angela

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Angela Heck Mueller

Angela is a professional flautist and music educator living in Columbus, Ohio. She enjoys cooking and traveling with her husband, Joe, as well as spending quality time with their two cats, Mo and Stanzi.

Meet Brooke

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Brooke Ignet Hocker

Brooke spends her days working in the corporate world in downtown Columbus, and spends her nights and weekends working out and practicing yoga. She enjoys writing, trying new restaurants, and shaming Angela for her cat obsession.

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