S2 Ep45: S2 Ep45: Publishing Multiple Books - with Shelley Wilson

Have you ever wondered what it takes to publish multiple books? Perhaps your first one has given you a taste of how exciting the writing journey can be. On this week's podcast, I talk to multi-published author Shelley Wilson. She's a self-confessed word nerd with a passion for storytelling, a love of exclamation marks, and a mission to inspire and entertain. She’s an English multi-genre author of YA fiction and motivational self-help titles. During our brilliant conversation, we chat about: The incredible success of her debut nonfiction book, ‘How I Changed My Life in a Year’ - selling 20,000 copies - and why community and building your author platform is so important. Her hybrid publishing model —both with her traditional publisher and through self-publishing—and her experience when one of the ‘Big Five’ publishers got in touch! Just goes to show you never know who’s reading or listening to your stuff. Why we can underestimate the emotional journey we’ll go on when writing - and why self-compassion, vulnerability and kindness are an essential part of our author toolkits. Shelley's habits for getting her bum in the chair and continuing writing—and the power of a realistic deadline. And lots more! Shelley really is an inspiration to me - she’s published 20 books - but what I loved most about talking to her was how much she wants to help others succeed, too. Warm, funny and incredibly knowledgeable, Shelley really is someone we can all learn a lot from - no matter where we are in our own publishing career.  Enjoy! Further resources Connect with Shelley: Website Social Media Shelley’s Books My book, ‘Dare to Write: How to Write a Nonfiction Book to Grow Your Business,’ is available now on Amazon or directly via my website. Subscribe to my Substack, The Write Stuff, for advice on writing and publishing a book in your niche. Download my FREE PDF - 5 Steps to Plan a Bestselling Book in Your Niche Connect with Steph: Website: https://stephcaswell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephcaswellauthor/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephcaswell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creatinghappywriters Twitter https://twitter.com/stephcaswell_ Use #creatinghappywriters If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform: Apple Spotify Amazon Listen to all previous podcast episodes on my website via the podcast platforms below or by searching for 'Creating Happy Writers' on your favourite podcast provider. Apple Podcasts  Spotify Amazon Music