Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

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 https://www.rlsyme.com/about/Send us a textSupport the show🚀 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

Sara and Jami interview one another and reveal their deepest, darkest secrets--writing secrets, that is.  They talk about:  -Their first big successes--getting a Bookbub and finishing the first book -How they overcame tech challenges (hint: Youtube is your friend) -How not keeping up with changes in the market was a mistake for Sara and how she pivoted and started over in indie publishing  -What Jami learned as a new indie author  -How a mistake can be a good thing -How Sara learned it’s a mistake to try to cast too wide a net for readers  -The benefits Jami experienced when she held off publishing her first book and took a year to learn and research before release  -The changes Sara’s seen in publishing, including how writers have become more publisher-like in their decisions and the rise of advertising -How Jami launched her first book with a newsletter audience    Links: www.JamiAlbright.com www.SaraRosett.com Bookbub Partners: https://www.bookbub.com/partners/overview Genres discussed include: romance, romantic comedy, mystery, cozy mystery, thriller, and classic romantic suspense.  Don’t forget to subscribe! Send us a textSupport the show🚀 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

Welcome to the Wish I’d Known Then podcast for writers. In this episode, indie authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett introduce themselves and chat about:  - the concept of the show, which is interviewing awesome indie authors to get their take on what’s worked for them as well as what mistakes they’ve made  - their love of podcasts - who their first guests will be    Subscribe to get the first episodes!   Send us a textSupport the show🚀 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