Ember Scott on Writing Thrillers and IP Estate Planning

279 / Ember Scott, multi-genre author (also writing as MJ Caan), shares his journey from the medical field to full-time indie author and unpacks how he successfully transitioned across genres and managed his author IP. 

• Finding and trusting your author voice
• How audience expectations shape the writing process
• Why it's okay not to master every platform and the importance of playing to your strengths
• Selling a backlist to a traditional publisher 
• How Ember transitioned to thrillers and how he found his subgenre
• How and why Ember handed over his self-published titles for longevity and peace of mind

A great listen for indie authors looking to future-proof their career and learn how to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing industry.

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• https://mjcaan.com
• Estate Planning For Authors: Your Final Letter by M. L. Buckman: Estate Planning for Authors eBook by M. L. Buchman 
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