Episode 053 / It may be 2021, but many writers are juggling working from home and caring for their families. Mystery author, editor, and book coach Connie B. Dowell has tips on how to write with the kids at home. She also shares why she created The Messy Author Planner. 

In the intro, Sara shares a “wish I’d known then” mistake related to using her website for her business email (not her newsletter emails). Jami shares her plans for a free story she wrote for her newsletter subscribers. And Jami passes on a marketing tip from the SMBS: embedded Amazon links. 

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How Connie went from being a bookmobile driver to teaching writing to writing fiction
• Success and sustainability
• How Connie has tailored her writing style to her readers 
• The most important marketing tactic: having a newsletter
• Writing LGBT characters and pros and cons of content warnings
• Tips for writing with small kids
• The Messy Author Planner
•  How Connie handles hosting a podcast as well as writing fiction

Genres discussed include cozy mystery, LGBT cozy mystery, and historical mystery. 

Links: 

Connie B. Dowell’s website

Twitter: @ConnieBDowell

Instagram: @ConnieBDowell

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