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Episode 550 - Verified Authors & The Year of “No” with Leslye Penelope
Oct 23, 2024
Leslye Penelope, a talented fantasy and romance author, joins to discuss essential habits for a successful writing process. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining passion while navigating the challenges of publishing. The conversation dives into Amazon KDP's identity verification process and its implications for author privacy. They also explore how to achieve a healthy work-life balance and the necessity of community support in boosting productivity. Leslye highlights the value of adopting a reader’s perspective to enhance creativity.
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Quick takeaways
- Authors should prioritize emotional sustainability and focus on fulfilling activities, like reader events, to maintain creative joy.
- The new mandatory identity verification process on Amazon's KDP emphasizes security, requiring authors to navigate concerns about privacy and pen names.
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Shifting Focus for Long-Term Happiness
In the pursuit of self-publishing success, it is essential to prioritize both financial and emotional sustainability. Authors often experience burnout while striving for goals, prompting a shift towards maintaining creative joy in their work. Focusing on activities that bring satisfaction, such as in-person reader events, allows authors to create fulfilling experiences while effectively engaging with their audience. This approach encourages a balanced business strategy by allowing authors to run their own race and only do what resonates with them, ultimately fostering long-term happiness.
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