Episode 027 / Mystery and romance author Patricia McLinn joins Jami and Sara to discuss the pros and cons of traditional and indie publishing, how Patricia writes her books without outlining, and her tips for Bookbub ads.

You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In the intro, Sara shares that she’s finished the first draft of her Christmas book, and Jami is seeing read-through from her book launch. There is a Wish I’d Known Then . . . For Writers Facebook group now. Come say hello!

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

How Patricia learned to trust herself and her process instead of trying to write like you’re “supposed to” (i.e. with an outline, or in order, etc)
Why learning that we are not our audience is essential to marketing
Why Patricia is glad the publishing industry changes
Patricia’s advice on how to get rights back from traditional publishers
Pros and cons of indie and traditional publishing
Myths around traditional publishing
Why it’s key to find readers who are looking for new authors
Patricia’s podcast for readers, Authors Love Readers

Genres discussed include traditional mystery, cozy mystery, women’s fiction, contemporary romance, historical romance, small town romance, and western romance.

Links:

Patricia McLinn

Survival Kit for Writers Who Don’t Write Right

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