Q & A: Developmental Editing, Going Wide, and Marketing Tips

Episode 040 / It’s Q & A time. We talk about how finding a critique group is similar to dating, how to prepare to go wide, and much more. Intro:Sara is planning a limited edition hardcover for the holidays and Jami is signing books for a subscription box. Plus Sara shares about an audiobook giveaway site.Reveal Book BoxLibrary Thing Audiobook GiveawayCome 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:Developmental editing and critique groupsPros and cons of each Why finding a critique group is like datingTips for publishing wideMindset - long-term thinkingWhy you may need to save up “quit your job money”Go wide in format first -- audio, print, large printTry a perma-free, either a first book in series or prequealUse smaller paid newsletter sitesCheck price points Advice for new writersWrite your best bookDon’t be in a rushBuild a newsletter and draw readers to you that are interested in your specific genreBrandingMarketing for writersUse ads and content marketingNewsletterStarting over in your author careerCreate new IP if you need toHow to re-engage readers after you’ve been quiet for a whileRisks of rapid releas📥 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