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. 

Intro:

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.

Reveal Book Box

Library Thing Audiobook Giveaway

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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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