Essays on writing my first novel in real life—somewhere between motherhood, full days, and a publishing dream that refuses to fade.✨
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Killing My Darlings (and Finding New Ones)
The first few lines of my novel have been in place for a while. I can hear my protagonist speaking like the audio overlay of a film’s opening scene. My story plays like a movie in my mind; getting that visual experience to the page is undou...
Beyond the Third Draft
Since I finished the third draft of my novel, Dream Big has seen a small flurry of subscriptions. I’m thrilled, and not because I’ve finally broken 500 subscribers in three years of writing here on Substack (although that’s pretty cool too)...
Live with Bridget Belden and Maria
A big thank you to my friend for inviting me to chat about how we stay grounded in life’s hurricanes. Bridget writes Dancing in a Hurricane here on Substack, and I love how she connects people; we all know what it feels like to feel overwh...
I Finished My Third Draft... Now What?
This is the third of a three-part reflection on visibility, creative seasons, and building a life that supports our work instead of draining it. (If you missed them, here’s Part 1 and Part 2.)
Remember how I thought I’d finish...
A Recent Interview
My friend and fellow writer, , recently featured me in an interview titled “What Inspires Maria Hanley.” It was a wonderful opportunity to chat about creativity, inspiration, big dreams, and the moments that shape my writing. I wanted to s...
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Novelist, mother of three | Writing my first novel in the middle of motherhood, full days, and a publishing dream that refuses to fade ✨
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