Creative Funding Show
008 From Hobby Writer to Full Time Author with Rachael Herron
Jun 7, 2018
Bestselling author Rachael Herron shares her journey from hobby writer to full-time author, discussing her success with Patreon. Topics include NaNoWriMo challenges, Amazon affiliates, Black Friday promotions, and building a loyal audience for crowdfunding. She emphasizes personalized communication, exclusive content, and maximizing patron engagement on Patreon.
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Quick takeaways
- Rachel Herron emphasizes overcoming setbacks to unleash writing potential and secure a three-book deal.
- Rachel Herron blends traditional and self-publishing models for maximized income and creative autonomy, highlighting strategic authorship choices.
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Revealing the Creative Forerunner Evolution
Rachel Heron shares her journey from literary aspirations to becoming a successful author through her experiences of self-discovery and perseverance. Starting with the realization of wanting to pursue writing from a young age to embracing creative writing in her Master's program and overcoming early setbacks with NaNoWriMo, she emphasizes the importance of unblocking creativity by allowing bad writing to flow before reaching the good. This process led to her first three-book deal and set her career in motion, highlighting the value of breaking barriers to unleash one's writing potential.
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