Created February 15, 2025 by Nataly Allimonos
2025’s first Monthly Meeting showcased insights presented by Cate Berry, author of picture book SCORCH, HEDGEHOG OF DOOM (Page Street Publishing, 2024), among other publications. In sharing her “Secrets to Having a Long, Unshakable Career in Publishing,” Cate detailed ways creatives can avoid self-doubt and thrive in the publishing industry.
— When negative or unexpected things happen (or rejections), keep at it; don’t quit!
— Build a relationship with yourself, just as you would with a best friend: be authentic, trust and respect yourself, and check in often with yourself.
— Keep a journal in which you write to yourself as your own best friend, and your “artistic best friend” writes back. You might be surprised to read the encouraging and wise advice you give yourself.
— Employ self-care strategies such as: