On the Write Track Podcast

38: Olivie Blake: Indie to Trad Pub: The Journey of NYT bestseller Olivie Blake


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In this episode, Sarah and Emily sit down with bestselling author Olivie Blake to explore the intricacies of her routine and craft, the beauty in chaotic routines, and the power of authenticity. Olivie opens up about how she manages to write multiple books across different genres every year, offering insight into the importance of writing being her job. The conversation goes into her journey from indie publishing where she wrote nine books, to signing major traditional deals, due to going viral on TikTok. She shares advice on navigating the key differences between indie versus trad pub for upcoming authors. They also discuss her approach to TikTok and social media, balancing the benefits of exposure with the need for personal boundaries. Whether you are a reader and fan, or an upcoming author, this is a great episode to learn about Olivia’s inspiration and how to navigate a stellar career across genres.


 

Olivie Blake

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Books Mentioned - We strongly encourage that listeners purchase these titles from their favorite indie bookstore

  • Masters of Death by Olivie Blake
  • Alone with You in the Ether by Olivie Blake
  • Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake
  • The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
  • The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake
  • The Atlas Complex by Olivie Blake
  • The Answer You Are Looking For Is Yes: A Witch Way Anthology by Olivie Blake
  • Fairytales of the Macabre by Olivie Blake
  • Sex, Lies and Sensibility by Nikki Payne
  • Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante
  • For She is Wrath by Emily Varga
  • Hope Ablaze by Sarah Mughal Rana


 

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Come back on the first Thursday of every month for a brand new episode of On the Write Track Pod. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified, and like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen! Sign up to our Patreon where you can receive exclusive perks, some for as little as the cost of a coffee!

 

Did you enjoy the episode? Please leave us a review! 

 

Follow the podcast @OntheWriteTrackPodcast on Instagram. Also connect with Sarah and Emily on Instagram or TikTok!

 

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