Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers Matthew J. Holmes on Building a Sustainable Author Business (Even If You Write Slowly)
295 / Curious how authors can build thriving, sustainable careers—even without rapid releases or a huge backlist?
Matthew J. Holmes shares how he transformed his wife’s books into a six-figure business, the realities of book advertising, and the mindful strategies indie authors need now.
- Turning a single slow-release series into a profitable business
- Simplicity vs. complexity in book marketing and ads
- Importance of advertising platform focus
- Common mistakes in author advertising strategies
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⚡Links:
- https://www.matthewjholmes.com/
- https://www.matthewjholmes.com/courses
- Sara’s Mysteries in the Mail letters: https://sararosettbooks.com/products/mysteries-in-the-mail
- Jami’s workshop: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
- Joanna Penn’s podcast about Author Nation Lessons Learned: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2025/11/17/lessons-learned-from-author-nation-2025-with-joanna-penn/
🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices
❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5
🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast