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
Middle Grade Books with Shannon Lynn (New Author series)
281 / Shannon Lynn, middle grade sci-fi author and educator, shares how she found time to write while working full time, insight on launching your first book, and small marketing steps that add up over time.
- Balances a day job with writing
- Tips for middle grade authors: marketing to parents and kids
- Lessons learned about pacing
- Print formatting and getting set up with Ingram Spark
- Making strategic choices–and sometimes saying no–to new opportunities
- How Shannon found her editor, cover artist, and illustrator
- Adding skills as you need them
- Building an audience without burning out
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⚡Links:
🚀 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
