Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers 🩻 Steffanie Holmes on Skeleton Drafting, Rebanding, and Kickstarter
Episode 223 / Do you like to discover the plot as you write? Do you get bored if you know where the story is going? Then a skeleton draft might be what you need.
Paranormal and gothic romance author Steffanie Holmes joins us to talk about how discovery writers can use a skeleton draft to get their ideas down on paper and avoid writer’s block. We also talk about rebranding, Kickstarter tips for authors outside the US, and bust some publishing myths. 🥊
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Topics:
Introduction to Skeleton Drafting
- Why Stephanie shifted away from dark romance to her Nevermore Bookshop series, which features a magical bookstore and a blind heroine who teams up with famous literary villains to solve mysteries
- How Stephanie found success with skeleton drafting, not rigid outlines
- Using TikTok for market research
- How she rebranded her series
- Partnering for order fulfillment to reduce shipping costs and increase sales
- Creating a unique fan experience for achieving success
Links:
https://www.rageagainstthemanuscript.com/skeletondraftcourse
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