Become a Writer Today How to Serialize Your Book, Novel, or Memoir with Sarah Fay
There's never been a better time to be a writer. We have so many different ways of finding readers and getting our work in front of them. You can self-publish a book, which is fantastic because you don't have to rely on gatekeepers.
But let's face it. Self-publishing takes a little bit of time, and you have to invest in a book cover. You've also got to spend money on advertising now, and so on.
But what if there's a different way? Enter serialization. Famous authors, from Charles Dickens to Agatha Christie, have all serialized their works. The good news is, it's easier than ever to do it today.
Perhaps, the best place to serialize your book is on Substack. I've interviewed several top Substack publication owners over the past few years. But this week's interview is a good one. It's with Sarah Fay, a creative writing professor at Northwestern in the United States. She's also an author at HarperCollins.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Sarah's two different Substack publications
- Her exact process for serialization
- Key things to do before you serialize your book or work
Whatever stage your current writing project is at, serialization is a great way to practice your work in public and connect with your readers.
Resources:
Writers at Work with Sarah Fay
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