In the Margins
Sophie RileyI'm Sophie! A rookie publishing professional and an author/illustrator pursuing publication, here to demystify publishing from both sides of the desk. Here's everything I wish I knew sooner, and what I'm learning along the way.
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Hey writer, it's time to let go of the "What Ifs"
I am a victim of the What Ifs.
Other writers may know this feeling well. The exact tool that makes you a great storyteller is the same thing that is driving you bonkers. Our creative brains are wired to ask What If all the time: What if...
I got a featured deal with BookBub. Are these promos worth it in 2026?
BookBub helps millions of readers find great deals on ebooks; it’s a free service that sends daily emails featuring deep discounts on ebooks—often free or $0.99—curated to the genres you love. For authors, promotions on this site can be a g...
What's next in my mother/daughter zombie apocalypse series? 𐚁₊⊹
I released my YA zombie apocalypse novel on May 7, and since then, a few people have asked me what’s next!
First, if you’re unfamiliar with It’s Not the End of the World, it’s about a teenage girl who must travel to Oregon with her mom du...
Hosting my 3rd Writing Retreat
Today, I’m leaving for a writing retreat in Florida, hosted by my writing community NovelBound, and OH MY GOSH I’m so excited.
Actual footage of me in Florida, btw.
While some of our retreats have added emphasis on publishing/industry co...
Sophie's Roundup 𐚁₊⊹ (update 5/19/26)
Howdy. Welcome to the part of the show where I talk about what’s going on in Sophie Riley land, what’s coming next, and all the things that have struck my fancy as of late.
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★ Author + illustrator of IT'S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD ★ Lit agency assistant ★ Co-founder of NovelBound ★ Demystifying publishing and learning as we go
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