Episode 4: The Self Publishing Path with Bestselling Author Bridget E. Baker

Send us a textThe episode includes dynamic Bridget E. Baker as the guest, a highly productive and successful indie author. Beginning with an entertaining look into her personal life, filled with family, farm animals, and kickboxing, Baker then dives into the particulars of her writing journey. She talks about her initial attempts at traditional publishing with agents, her transition to self-publishing and the elements involved therein, like marketing, editing, maintaining a high publication speed, and managing pricing and profit. She discusses her writing process, from outlines to revisions. Also, Baker provides helpful advice on the thought process and the drive required to successfully self-publish. Finally, she explores her future goals in the realm of self-publishing.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:18 Getting to Know Bridget E. Baker00:40 Bridget's Personal Life and Hobbies01:44 Bridget's Writing Journey Begins02:23 The Importance of a Good Bio02:35 Balancing Life and Writing03:42 The Struggles of Traditional Publishing04:58 The Decision to Self-Publish06:55 The Ups and Downs of Self-Publishing08:40 The Turning Point in Bridget's Self-Publishing Journey10:28 The Success of Self-Publishing15:28 Advice for Aspiring Self-Publishers23:20 The Power of Series in Indie Publishing23:41 The Profitability of Book Series24:31 The Unexpected Success of a 'Failed' Series25:15 The Longevity of Indie Published Books26:08 The Importance of Quality in Indie Publishing27:07 The Writing and Editing Process29:52 The Future of Traditional Publishing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waywordwriters.substack.com