Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers Ember Scott on Writing Thrillers and IP Estate Planning
279 / Ember Scott, multi-genre author (also writing as MJ Caan), shares his journey from the medical field to full-time indie author and unpacks how he successfully transitioned across genres and managed his author IP.
- Finding and trusting your author voice
- How audience expectations shape the writing process
- Why it's okay not to master every platform and the importance of playing to your strengths
- Selling a backlist to a traditional publisher
- How Ember transitioned to thrillers and how he found his subgenre
- How and why Ember handed over his self-published titles for longevity and peace of mind
A great listen for indie authors looking to future-proof their career and learn how to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing industry.
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- Estate Planning For Authors: Your Final Letter by M. L. Buckman: Estate Planning for Authors eBook by M. L. Buchman
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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/
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