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
š¶ Using Excel to Write a Book with Paul Indigo
Episode 226 / Author, musician, and marketer, Paul Indigo shares insights on seeking validation, embracing our voice, and the unconventional use of an Excel spreadsheet for writing and marketing. If youāve tried all the writing software and havenāt found one that works for you, perhaps your answer is a spreadsheet!
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Topics:
- The power of authenticity and vulnerability in fiction writing
- Reader feedback as validation
- Why the āvein of truthā must run through both your book and your marketing
- Having the confidence to trust in your voice
- Tips on using a spreadsheet to write a book
- How a spreadsheet allows you to see the structure or visitual tapestry of a book
- The interconnectedness of writing and music, which are both forms of artistic expression driven by emotion and structure
Links:
Bookfunnel as an ads landing page: https://blog.bookfunnel.com/2024/katie-cross-bookfunnel-as-a-landing-page/
š Jamiās Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
ā¤ļø Jamiās books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5
š Saraās books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
š Saraās 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
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