In this episode, I chat with Catalina Margulis about her multifaceted journey as a writer, from her early love for reading to her experiences in journalism and the creation of her debut novel, Again, Only More Like You. She discusses the inspiration behind her podcast, “Passion Project,” and how it evolved into a platform for sharing stories of successful individuals. Cat reflects on the challenges of the publishing process, the lessons learned from rejection, and the importance of building a supportive writing community. She emphasizes the significance of a long-term promotional strategy post-publication and offers valuable advice for aspiring authors.Bookmarks:00:00 Catalina Margulis: A Writer's Journey05:11 The Passion Project Podcast: Inspiration and Growth11:52 The Journey to Publishing: From Screenplay to Novel18:09 The Silver Lining: Embracing the Unexpected Path21:56 Building a Writing Community28:42 Navigating the Publishing Landscape35:17 Post-Publication Reflections36:27 Fast-Round and InsightsStay Connected With Me:-Substack: https://substack.com/@jasonarehart-The Write Thing: https://jasonarehart.substack.com-Instagram: @jason.arehart -Website: www.jasonarehart.com-Email: thewritethingpod@gmail.comCatalina Margulis: -Website: https://www.catmargulis.com/.com-Substack: https://catmargulis.substack.comCREDITS: The Write Thing is produced and edited by Jason Arehart