Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers Leaning into Your Strengths in your Writing with Becca Syme
Becca Syme, a Gallup-Certified Strengths coach and founder of the Write Better-Faster Academy, joins Jami and Sara to discuss how to discover your strengths as a writer and how to lean into those qualities.
In this episode, Becca Syme, Jami Albright, and Sara Rosett discuss:
-Self-awareness in writing
-Pivoting to write in new genre(s) and finding your perfect genre
-Learning to trust yourself
-Dealing with fear when you’re starting a new project
-Benefits of hearing opposing perspectives
-Using your strengths in your writing life
-Taking the long view when it comes to our books and writing
-How to treat your mistakes as a learning opportunity
-The misstep of writing in a super-niche genre (there might be eunuch werewolves involved in this answer)
-The platform of Radish and what’s currently selling there
-The importance of connecting with other writers
Genres discussed include paranormal romance, romantic comedy, mystery, cozy mystery, and non-fiction.
Links:
Youtube Quitcast Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqcMMgtLuogKNSbxlwyJ5ug
🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices
❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5
🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
📚 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