Jess Michaels on Keys to Longevity

Episode 052 / Do you want to have a long writing career? Prolific historical romance author Jess Michaels is here with tips to help you set yourself up for a long and productive career. We also talk with Jess about her transition from traditional publishing to indie publishing, how she learned that an 8-month sabbatical was not a good thing for an Achiever, and how she writes now that she understands her process. And the illustration of forest and trees comes up again! Perhaps that’s a theme for 2021?Intro links: Historical Mystery Day Becca Syme’s QuitCastCome over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:How Jess got into writing and how she’s been able to retire her husband from his jobThe infinite numbers of ways to find success and discovering your own processFinding constants in marketing books in a continually changing industry and how “best practices” can be different in each genreFeeling the pain of not hitting goals, but learning from those experiencesWhy taking an 8 month break was not restful for JessHow Jess structures her work and and rest as an AchieverWhy having a platform is a key to longevityBeing true to your audience and how that helps you have a long careerBridgerton! And the show’s possible impact on the romance marketContinuing to produce books and how that creates a career: using the swing of a  front list release to push backlist and then using backlist to push front listGenres discussed include historical romanceLinks: Jess Michaels’ website 1797 Club booksTwitter: @jessmichaelsbksInstagram: @jessmichaelsbksFacebook Author PageJess’s podcast:</📥 Send us a Text Message Support the show🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops❤️ 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