#005: Alison Ingleby – Hitting the USA Today Bestseller list, publishing anthologies, and why you should write what you love.
Activated Authors
English - August 22, 2019 23:01 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBooks Arts Business Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Alison Ingleby is a USA Today bestselling author of sci-fi and fantasy fiction. She loves writing cross-genre books featuring complex characters, twisting plots and fast-paced action with a dash of romance.
When not writing, Alison enjoys reading, drinking tea and spending time outdoors. She lives in Yorkshire, England, but her heart loiters by the sea in north-west Scotland.
In this episode we dive deep into:
What does Alison get out of going to writing conferences and events
Why having a community of writers is important
Biggest takeaways from conferences over the last year
Tips for introverts to tackle author events
The difference between anthologies and box sets
How to approach publishing an anthology and what you get out of them
Lessons learned from several different types of anthologies
Pros and cons of genre-hopping
Ensuring you’re productive when you know you’re a slower writer
Balancing the ego with the outcome when trying to make a living from your writing
How to hit the USA Bestseller List
Group advertising strategies
Why Alison chooses independent over traditional publishing
How to build a beta reading team and what to look for when choosing who first reads your work
Alison answers questions from Patrons:
David Hines: Does one need an MFA do exceed and make a living as a writer? I went to college many years ago and now wish I'd studied English/literature, of course I didn't. Is it necessary to get such a degree? At this point in my life it would be a struggle.
Find out more about Alison Ingleby:
Links from the show:
PublishDrive (not yet live at time of publication)
Special thanks to:
Intro vocals: Persephone Rose
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Become a Patron of the show! Get exclusive bonus content, find your tribe, and get early access to all episodes.
Thank you to my patrons:
David Hines
Harley Christensen
Jon Cronshaw
Jenn Mitchell
Innes Richens
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.