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Indie authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett interview authors focusing on lessons learned about writing, marketing, and self-publishing.
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327 / How can you make one piece of content do more for you? What does it take to juggle fiction, nonfiction, and podcasting? Matty Dalrymple shares tips on how she builds an audience on multiple platforms, collaborates on nonfiction projects, and streamlines her business strategies. Streamlining social media to focus on meaningful engagementLeveraging Substack for podcasting and community buildingCollaboration tips for co-authoring nonfictionThe mindset shift from scattered efforts to strate...
327 / How do you show you’re human and connect with readers in a digital age? Damon Courtney, creator and CEO of Book Funnel, discusses evolving tools for indie authors and strategies for building strong reader relationships. ✨ This week’s sponsor is Bookfunnel: https://bookfunnel.com Prioritizing ideas for authors with too many storiesPersonalizing your author brandLuck versus fortune in self publishingTrends in author marketing: newsletters, crowdfunding, direct salesThe importance of...
326 / How do you build a writing career while juggling multiple passions, a day job, and changing marketing strategies? Lars Headbore shares his one-book-a-year strategy as a historical fiction author and how he connects with readers at in-person events. ✨ This week’s sponsor is Bookfunnel: https://bookfunnel.com Starting a writing career later in lifeDefining success beyond sales numbersThe power and limitations of in-person book sellingNavigating major shifts in social media and adver...
325 / Can a slow writer find success in the current market? We dive into that listener question today and also share a summer catch-up after our June break. Hear about Jami’s book launch and what she wishes she’d known about launching wide and in a new genre. We also answer listener questions about slow release strategies, writing without burnout, and content ideas to share in your newsletters. ✨ This week’s sponsor is Bookfunnel: https://bookfunnel.com 💙 Become a supporter of th...
324 / This week we’re sharing Jami’s discussion with Joanna on The Creative Penn Podcast about rebuilding your writing business after a break. ✨ This week’s sponsor is Bookfunnel: https://bookfunnel.com Waiting to publish and business planningImpact of personal loss and griefWriting through and about griefDecision to fictionalize real experiencesBalancing therapy and storytelling in writingConcerns over reader and family reactionsRebooting an indie author businessFuture writing plans and crea...
323 / Jami and I are on a summer break, so we’re sharing guest episodes we did on other podcasts. This week, it’s my discussion with Matty on the From Expertise to Authority podcast. 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesShoutout on a future episode📥 Send us a Text Message ⚡Links: From Expertise to Authority Podcast: https://mattydalrym...
322 / Jami and Sara are on a summer break, so we’re sharing guest episodes we did on other podcasts. This week, it’s our discussion with Richie on the Fantasy Writers Toolshed podcast. 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesShoutout on a future episode📥 Send us a Text Message ⚡Links: Fantasy Writers Toolshed podcast: https://pod.link/148574331...
321 / Sara and I are on a summer break, so we’re sharing guest episodes we did on other podcasts. This week, it’s my discussion with Doug and Nick on the Two Authors’ Podcast 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesShoutout on a future episode📥 Send us a Text Message ⚡Links: Two Authors’ Podcast: https://pod.link/1671876768📥 Send us a Text Mess...
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