Why E. Marie Robertson Chose Indie Publishing for Her Sci-Fi Novel

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🚀 Reclaiming Science Fiction with E. Marie Robertson on Writing Quest 🚀

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In this insightful clip from Writing Quest, E. Marie Robertson talks about her debut novel Nothing Larger Than These Stars, a refreshing take on science fiction that is lighter on the science and heavier on the fiction. E. Marie shares the ups and downs of writing her first full-length novel, including how NaNoWriMo jump-started her process, how she handled extensive rewrites, and why she chose to self-publish after querying agents. If you're into character-driven stories and want a peek into the world of indie publishing, this episode is for you!

What’s Inside:

A Different Kind of Sci-Fi:
E. Marie discusses why her novel Nothing Larger Than These Stars stands apart from typical sci-fi by focusing more on relationships and characters instead of heavy science.

The NaNoWriMo Spark:
Find out how participating in NaNoWriMo led E. Marie to create the foundation of her novel, even though she didn’t finish the challenge!

The Long Road to Publishing:
E. Marie opens up about querying agents, receiving feedback, and ultimately deciding to self-publish after hearing that the traditional market wasn’t ready for her story.

Making Connections:
Learn why E. Marie believes face-to-face interactions with agents at conferences helped her get valuable feedback and build long-term connections.

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