Episode 017 / Science fiction and fantasy author Lindsay Buroker joins us to talk about the benefits and drawbacks of pen names, the advantages of podcasting for writers, and how she writes and releases books into Kindle Unlimited using the rapid release model, then goes wide later. 

You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In the intro, Jami shares what a struggle it was to write her recent book, but she got it done and it went to beta readers today. Yay! Sara is lost in the complexities of her WIP's plot and trying to find her way out of the tangle. Jami recently listened to the SPA Girls podcast on editing and highly recommends it. 

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• The importance of embracing the entrepreneurial mindset when you’re an indie author
• Advantages of using Patreon before a launch to let wide readers get a book before it goes into KU
• Why Lindsay is glad she did a writing workshop before she published
• The benefit of giving your cover artist freedom to be creative
• Why first-in-series-free book still works
• Lindsay’s lessons-learned about writing in multiple genres and pen names
• Advice for writers who want to start a podcast
• Rapid release and how Lindsay writes the books back-to-back before launching Book One
• The power of using “open loops” in a series and how it boosts readthrough of a series
• Focusing on what you’re good at and leaning into that whether it’s writing fast or marketing

Genres discussed include science fiction, fantasy, steampunk/epic fantasy, space opera, sci fi romance, and urban fantasy.

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