Alli Parker and Mark Mupotsa-Russell on finding success with your second book

In this episode, Madeleine chats second books with Alli Parker and Mark Mupotsa-Russell. Is second book syndrome a thing? Is it harder or easier to publish a second time?

This is an episode full for heart, craft, strategy, lessons learned, screenwriting tips for novelists and self-care and is useful for a writer at any stage of their journey. 

The Wolf Who Cried Boy by Mark Mupotsa-Russell (Affirm Press)

Until The Red Leaves Fall by Alli Parker (HarperCollins Australia)

You can listen to Mark and Alli's earlier episodes on the pod here:

The Debut Year in Review (with Mark)

Alli Parker on how to be a bestseller

00:00 Introduction to the Book Deal Podcast

00:56 Meet the Guests: Alli Parker and Mark Mupotsa-Russell

02:28 Second books

08:36 The Wolf Who Cried Boy

17:18 Until the Red Leaves Fall

19:11 Exploring Themes and Characters

23:12 Writing Techniques and Storytelling Approaches

36:12 Exploring Character Depth and Heroism

39:41 Publishing Your Second Book: Lessons Learned

40:43 Balancing Art and Commerce in Writing

45:10 Marketing Strategies for Authors

47:05 Self-care

48:32 Managing Book Events and Publicity

53:59 Screenwriting Tips for Novel Writing

01:06:46 Top Tips for Writers

01:12:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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