Megan Haskell on Defining Success, Going Wide, and Helping New Authors
Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
English - January 10, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBBooks Arts author bookmarketing independentpublishing indieauthors publishing selfpublishing writing Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episode 149 / Megan Haskel, co-host of the Author Wheel podcast and fantasy writer, joins us this week. We delve into defining success when you’re an achiever, going wide, selling direct, and helping new authors.
Show notes:
Tips for getting writing done with kids at home Setting goals and defining success when you’re an achiever Why marketing and career growth isn’t alway linear and how to deal with that How Megan splits her time between fiction and nonfiction and her tips on being a multi-passionate creative Being a “tortoise” writer – slow and steady Going wide How Megan transitioned her website to a Shopify store and what she sells, including bundles (ebook, audiobook, and signed paperback) as well as merchandise How the Author Wheel helps authors who are just starting outResources mentioned:
Greta’s episode on the WIKT podcast: Small Press to Indie Publishing: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/146-2/ ToDoist organizer: https://todoist.com Flat Tomato pomodoro app: https://appadvice.com/app/flat-tomato-time-management/719462746 Printify.com:🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices
❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5
🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/
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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing