I've sold over 1 million copies!

3 Lessons on success from Lynette Noni

Lynette Noni

has found incredible success in the world of YA Fiction. But with her first book selling only 500 copies to now having sold over 1,000,000 copies of her novels worldwide, hers has been a journey of persistence. And as she tells Jo Riccioni in this episode, with no guarantees of commercial success, the only real reason to write is for the love of it.

In this week’s episode of Writes4Women,

Jo Riccioni

sits down with Lynette to discuss everything behind her genre-swapping foray from fantasy to contemporary YA with WANDERING WILD.

🍿 For paid subscribers: Lynette opens up more about some of the hardships involved in traditional publishing. From finding agents and editors who get your voice, to navigating burn out and her first draft process. Lynette gives us a peak behind the curtain of her mega-successful YA brand.

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Here are the top three takeaways from Jo’s conversation with Lynette:

1. Burnt out? You might need a palette cleanser 📚

After spending so much time immersed in fantasy landscapes and world-building, Lynette was feeling creatively burnt out. Giving herself permission to play led to a contemporary YA novel she didn’t expect to write—but that readers are loving.

💡 Takeaway for Writers: Sometimes between big projects, you need a palette cleanser. Let yourself play with fresh new ideas—you never know where it will take you.

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2. Let themes emerge organically 🫂

We all love a book that makes us feel, makes us think and themes matter. But trying to engineer a theme can make it feel forced. Lynette’s success has been from letting her themes emerge organically.

💡 Takeaway for Writers: Allow yourself to write about what matters and a theme will emerge from within the text and what you (and your characters) care about.

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3. Find an agent and editor who understands your voice 🌀

When you are traditionally published, you’ll encounter so many talented editors and agents. And they’ll all have a vision for how your story should be shaped. The key is finding someone whose vision matches your voice.

💡 Takeaway for Writers: Traditionally published authors work in collaboration with agents and publishing teams. Keep working to find the ones who are the best fit for you and your career.

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✨ Subscriber Bonus: The Writing Process & Industry

In the bonus segment, Lynette and Jo discuss the highs and lows of the publishing industry, Lynette’s writing process and how she (tries to) avoid creative burnout!

💛 This full bonus chat is available for paid subscribers ($7/month) and includes behind-the-scenes access to more interviews, creative deep dives, and writerly real talk.

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Happy writing! 🎉