Fearless Storytelling & the Future of Publishing with J.D. Barker

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!

In this week's episode, I sit down with bestselling author J.D. Barker to explore the art of fearless storytelling and the ever-changing landscape of publishing. We delve into how asking 'What if?' fuels great stories, J.D.’s unique approach to navigating both Traditional and Indie publishing, and why building a brand is essential for authors. J.D. also shares invaluable advice for aspiring Indie authors, his thoughts on the future of publishing, and how autism shapes his creative journey. 

Join us for a deep dive into the mind of a master storyteller and discover & be inspired by the secrets behind J.D. Barker’s success. 

Visit J.D.’s website here: https://jdbarker.com/

Follow J.D. on social media here: Facebook and Instagram     

Preorder J.D’s book Something I Keep Upstairs here: https://jdbarker.com/books/something-i-keep-upstairs/

Enter to win a stay in the haunted house that inspired Something I Keep Upstairs here: https://woobox.com/vcevs2

Find J.D.’s other books here: https://jdbarker.com/books/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

·       Grab Stephen King’s book On Writing here: https://amzn.to/3C4rjVW

·       Grab Stephen King’s book Fairy Tale here: https://amzn.to/40flNI6

·       Check out my Author Resources page here: https://jobuer.com/author-resources/

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