Writing Roots

Rejection is part of writing. It's a simple fact which, unfortunately, not all writers are prepared to face. Throughout February, we will be discussing author conduct using recent examples of authors behaving badly.

If you've been following author circles in the last six months, you've likely heard of more than one author criticizing reviewers for leaving bad reviews. In some of the worst cases, those authors ultimately tanked their careers because of how they handled rejection.

In this episode, we discuss how to properly handle rejection from readers, contests, agents, and publishers.

First aired February 1, 2024.

Part of figuring out yourself as a writer is testing different options along the way. Are you a pantser or plotter or something in between? Do you like doing writing sprints? How much time do you spend on each project in order to get it done? Do you write at scheduled times or as you’re inspired?

Walk through with us as we talk about the different options of your journey to figure out what kind of writer you are or want to be.

First aired January 29, 2024.

Funding is one of the most precarious parts of publishing your own books. From the editing to cover design to formatting, it can be an expensive process to undertake on your own. One route many authors have found is through crowdfunding campaigns such as Kickstarter.

We talked with Oriana Leckert, Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, to talk about how crowdfunding can be a useful tool in getting your books out into the world.

First aired January 27, 2024.

Resources:

• Kickstarter Publishing

• Small Genre

• Skyblue

• Death in the Mouth

• Wounds of Ash

• Dragons Rising

• Esrahaddon

• Kickstarter for Authors Facebook Group

Each writing journey is a totally unique experience, and it’s not just because each book is unique. When you start along the path of writing and maybe even publishing a book, you have to understand that no other author’s journey is going to be a perfect fit for you as well. Things would be a lot easier if there was some perfect formula to follow, but there simply isn’t.

Instead, writing is about discovering your own path. It may be similar to someone else, even being a parallel at times. But eventually, you will come across a fork that will take you in a branching direction. In this episode, we take a look at why your journey is unique and how understanding what makes it yours will help make the process easier.

First aired January 25, 2024.

When you are writing, we always want you to focus on creating the story for yourself. Inevitably, however, there comes a time when you will likely consider sending that story into the world for readers to consume. Making that choice to monetize – whether through direct sales or as a marketing hook for other stories – isn’t always easy.

In this episode, we discuss things you should consider when approaching the topic of when and how to monetize your writing.

First aired January 22, 2024.