Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers Deanna Roy: Turning Setbacks into a Successful Hybrid Career
Episode 166 / From testing out book covers to using spreadsheets to track release dates, Romantic comedy author Deanna Roy shares her tried and tested marketing strategies for self-publishing success. But it's not all about marketing tactics–Deanna also shares her personal story of finding success in the ever-changing world of publishing and the importance of finding a supportive community of fellow authors.
Intro:
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Show notes:
- From 350 rejections to self-publishing success
- Advice to new authors: publish a short story first
- Lessons learned about marketing: books that appeal to warm vs. cold audiences
- How Deanna conducts a cover test for each book
- Tactics to keep income up during emotionally trying times
- Imposter syndrome
- Indie author JJ. Knight's journey into traditional publishing
- Exploring a new genre with women's fiction and the benefits of “hobby books”
- Using retailer recommendation engines to maximize book sales
Author website: http://www.deannaroy.com
Other mentions:
Julia Kent on the Emotional Needs of Readers https://wishidknownforwriters.com/julia-kent-on-the-emotional-needs-of-readers-writing-ahead-and-opportunities-in-audio/
How Pippa Grant Revolutionized her Writing Career with a New Pen Name
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The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan
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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing