Self Publishing and Successful Marketing with Annie Abel

About Annie:Annie is a German-born author who now lives in the Netherlands, where she cycles through the countryside like a main character in a moody indie film—if that character were also late to school pickup and covered in cat hair. She writes romcoms full of grumps, banter, and emotional chaos, because love should come with laughter and a mild identity crisis. She lives with her British husband, two small tornadoes disguised as children, and exactly two cats. When she’s not writing or drawing, she’s watching drag and pretending her fictional characters didn’t just emotionally damage her.Find her website here!Annie Abel discusses her book 'Two Truths and a Lie' and her experience with self-publishing and audiobooks. She also shares insights on creative freedom, marketing, and the indie publishing community. The conversation covers topics such as marketing strategies for indie authors, staying true to one's creative vision, self-publishing advice, and managing a busy life as a writer. Anne-Marie Alcott shares insights on book launches, writing processes, and the challenges of balancing family and writing career. She also emphasizes the importance of authenticity and creativity in the writing process.TakeawaysCreative freedom in self-publishing allows authors to take risks and write stories they want to read.Networking and seizing opportunities play a key role in indie book marketing. Marketing strategies for indie authorsStaying true to creative visionSelf-publishing adviceBalancing family and writing careerChapters00:00 Introduction and Book Overview07:55 The Audiobook Journey15:01 Creative Freedom in Self-Publishing22:20 Approach to Marketing and Networking31:39 Self-Publishing Advice37:20 Balancing Family and Writing Career