From Magazine Editor to Bestselling Author: Vicki Notaro's Unapologetic Journey

Jun 12, 2025

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Vicki Notaro shares her journey from leading magazine editor to successful novelist with two published books and a third on the way. She discusses how she always knew she wanted to be childless by choice and normalizing this decision for women.

• Moving from journalism to fiction writing after experiencing burnout in the publishing industry
• Finding medication helpful for managing anxiety and prioritizing mental health
• Being offered a publishing deal from Penguin at the perfect moment after leaving her job
• Drawing inspiration from growing up as an only child and her fascination with friendship dynamics
• Creating characters in her novels who reflect aspects of her personality and experiences
• Exploring the theme of being childless by choice in her debut novel "Reality Check"
• Finding inspiration from authors like Marion Keys, Judy Blume, and Jackie Collins
• How her second novel "Long Story" explores the complexities of long-term friendships
• Valuing real connection over constant social media engagement

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