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T. Thorn Coyle on Building a Sustainable Midlist Writing Career Through a Slow Build

• Sara Rosett and Jami Albright • Episode 267

Episode 267 / T. Thorn Coyle writes several magic-filled series with diverse casts and is the author of The Midlist Indie Author Mindset. Thorn shares their journey of learning how to embrace curiosity to the importance of simply finishing what you start. We also dive into modular work strategies, leveraging Kickstarter, and the power of building genuine connections.

  • Learned which marketing tactics work for you
  • Building connections with readers
  • Free first in series and small paid newsletters for sales and discoverability
  • Gauging your energy and matching tasks to your energy level
  • Multiple income streams, including newsletter and Patreon
  • Strategies for successful Kickstarter campaigns

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