The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers Self-Publishing Training Manuals And Focusing On Your True Fans With Guy Windsor
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Sep 9, 2024 
Guy Windsor, a consulting swordsman and author specializing in medieval swordsmanship, shares his insights on crafting effective training manuals for teaching physical skills. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on true fans while balancing creative freedom with financial goals. Topics include trends in indie authorship, the benefits of Findaway Voices for audiobook distribution, and the significance of building genuine relationships with readers. Windsor also discusses navigating the evolving publishing landscape, allowing authors to thrive creatively and financially.
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Early Business Pivot
- Guy Windsor transitioned his business online around 2015 for location independence.
- This proved fortunate during the pandemic, as his income from books and courses remained stable.
Training Manual Essentials
- Include basic principles, safety information (if applicable), and understand your target audience's needs.
- Structure the content logically, starting with the most fundamental concepts and prerequisites.
Learning from Still Images
- Two students learned from Guy Windsor's book without seeing him perform the movements.
- Their resulting movements were stilted due to the limitations of still photographs.
