Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview authors about lessons they've learned about writing and publishing.
Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
Trixie Silvertale on Making Your Backlist Work for You when You Need a Break
Ep 273 / Trixie Silvertale joins us to discuss resilience and adaptability in business. Trixie shared how a personal tragedy shifted her writing and publishing and resulted in her leveraging her backlist. Plus keeping a long series fresh, and writing interesting small town settings.
Topics:
- Trixie’s dictation process, which involves roller skates 🛼
- Dealing with tragedy and loss, and how Trixie shifted away from rapid release to making the most of her backlist through repurposing her IP
- Allowing yourself to have a bad day
- Deciding on spin-offs vs. new series
- Translations
- Balances humor, suspense, and paranormal elements
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