On this week’s episode, Gloria gives an update on the status of the novel, discusses the process of picking a cover, and what to expect when you're working with a press when it comes to the cover. Hear it all this time on This Novel is Happening.

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Episode 14 | Choosing a cover and the novel is released!

On this week’s episode, Gloria talks about the editing and revision of the novel. She discusses her approach and strategies for tackling a big project like revising a novel. Gloria speaks about the pros and cons of procrastination (mostly the cons) and updates the audience on the status of the novel. Hear it all this time on This Novel is Happening.

Episode 13 | Edits Are Complete...

The first round of edits to Gloria's novel came in, and she wasn't allowed to open them until microphones were recording. Hear her reaction this time on This Novel is Happening.

Episode 12 | Novel Edits, Round 1

Having a successful novel isn't just about great writing. How will Gloria get the word out about her book? Even she isn't sure. Hear her thoughts this time on This Novel is Happening.

Episode 11 | Lost in book marketing

Jenny Hubbard is a published author and friend of Gloria's who has not only been a resource for Gloria, but also for her high school students. Gloria chats with Jenny about her process, getting her books published, working with agents and editors, and more this time on This Novel is Happening.

Episode 10 | Jenny Hubbard Interview

Gloria holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Florida Atlantic University. This time on This Novel is Happening she discusses the value of the MFA, if someone should tackle getting one, and more.

Episode 9 | To MFA or not to MFA

The novel has been submitted and now the waiting begins for the first round of edits from the publisher. What will Gloria do while she waits? Find out this time on This Novel is Happening.

Episode 8 | What to do while you wait

Before the novel was submitted on January 1st, Gloria needed to do some revisions and add to the story. Hear about the process and what's next this time on This Novel is Happening.

Episode 7 | Revisions, Round 1

Gloria's novel was submitted to and rejected from dozens of publishers before it was accepted by Unsolicited Press. To find out why it was rejected from one of those publishers and to learn more about the publishing process for smaller presses, Gloria interviews Leland Cheuk of 7.13 Books this time on This Novel is Happening.

Episode 6 | Leland Cheuk Interview

You've submitted your novel to publishers, and now the waiting starts. What do you do next? What happens when you get a rejection? How do you handle the emotions? Find out this time on This Novel is Happening.

Episode 5 | The Waiting Game

You can't get your novel published without the submission process. How do you get it out there? Who do you send it to? What happens next? Find out this time on This Novel is Happening.

Episode 4 | How and where to submit a novel

After writing the novel, Gloria set it down for nearly a decade. Why? What happened when she came back to it? How has she changed as a writer? How does she feel about the novel now? Find out the answers to these questions and more this time on This Novel is Happening.

Episode 3 | The novel sat for a decade. Why?

How exactly did Gloria write this novel? From concept, to character profiles, outlining and more, find out Gloria's novel writing process this time on This Novel is Happening.

Episode 2 | How to write a novel

She's getting her novel published in 2019. She's starting a podcast to document the journey. But who is she? Find out who Gloria Panzera is this time on This Novel is Happening.

Episode 1 | Who is Gloria Panzera?

This Novel is Happening, a podcast about getting your first book published, is coming soon!

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This Novel is Happening chronicles the story behind the writing of my first novel, the process of submitting it, getting rejected, and it finally being accepted for publication. After almost a decade of thinking it will never happen, it's happening. It's real. I'm scared and have no clue what I'm doing. What happens next? I'm not sure.

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