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
Martha Carr on Embracing Change and Starting Over
Episode 219 / Martha Carr is a journalist who now writes escapist fiction in the urban fantasy genre with a lot of magic, some action and adventure, and a little romance.
Martha shares about beating health challenges, changing her business model, and dealing with the ups and downs of publishing. We also talk about leaving regret behind, her Kickstarter preparation, and how learning about her Enneagram type helped her make healthy decisions.
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Topics:
- Writing urban fantasy trilogies
- How Martha transitioned from collaboration to a solo publishing model
- Her first edition printing strategy with her upcoming Kickstarter campaign
- Her Kickstarter preparations, which included author shout-outs, podcast appearances, and reaching out to influencers
- Setting a sustainable pace and finding the joy and fun in writing and marketing
Links:
www.marthacarr.com (Kickstarter site)
WIKT Ep 12 Martha Carr on Defining Success and Enjoying Where You Are Right Now: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/martha-carr-on-defining-success-and-enjoying-where-you-are-right-now/
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