Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

Q & A: Developmental Editing, Going Wide, and Marketing Tips


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Episode 040 / It’s Q & A time. We talk about how finding a critique group is similar to dating, how to prepare to go wide, and much more. 

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Sara is planning a limited edition hardcover for the holidays and Jami is signing books for a subscription box. Plus Sara shares about an audiobook giveaway site.

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Library Thing Audiobook Giveaway

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:

  • Developmental editing and critique groups
    • Pros and cons of each 
    • Why finding a critique group is like dating
  • Tips for publishing wide
    • Mindset - long-term thinking
    • Why you may need to save up “quit your job money”
    • Go wide in format first -- audio, print, large print
    • Try a perma-free, either a first book in series or prequeal
    • Use smaller paid newsletter sites
    • Check price points 
  • Advice for new writers
    • Write your best book
    • Don’t be in a rush

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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

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