In this engaging conversation, Andrew Buckley, a paranormal fantasy author and host of the StoryCentric podcast, shares insights from his unique career journey. He discusses the importance of personal branding and audience engagement in today’s literary world. Andrew emphasizes embracing fear for creative growth and how authenticity can forge deeper connections with readers. He also shares thoughtful recommendations, including the TV show Fallout and the novel The Watchers. This chat is packed with advice on navigating the modern author landscape with confidence.
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Start Early, Share Everything
Start building your author brand story early, even before finishing your book.
Share everything about your human experience; people crave authenticity.
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Diverse Career Paths
Building a writing career offers various paths, not all requiring self-promotion.
Choose a path aligning with your comfort level regarding public engagement.
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Evolving Email Signature
Andrew Buckley's email signature evolved alongside his multifaceted career.
His current signature, "author, speaker, creator," reflects this diverse work.
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Written in the late 19th century, 'The Watchers' is a historical fiction novel that takes place in July 1758. The story centers around Dick Parmiter, who arrives in London with important news about the death of Adam Mayle. The novel explores the complex relationships and tensions among the characters, particularly surrounding the enigmatic Cullen Mayle, and delves into themes of adventure, piracy, treasure troves, and mesmerism.
What does it mean to be building a career as an author in this day and age? We talk with author and speaker Andrew Buckley about everything from author brands to conferences while we ask Andrew to give us advice on how to get comfortable talking about yourself. In addition to hosting the StoryCentric podcast and speaking at conferences, Andrew is a speculative fiction author, with a focus on paranormal fantasy for young adult readers. He also has a background in marketing and business.
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Credits: Your hosts for this episode were Mary Robinette Kowal,Erin Roberts, and Howard Tayler. Our guest was Andrew Buckley. It was produced by Emma Reynolds, recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.
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