WRITER 624: Sandie Docker on how to ensure longevity in your author career

Meet Sandie Docker, who shares her journey and strategies for ensuring longevity in your author career. Sandie emphasises the importance of networking, connecting with readers, and seeking help in areas outside of one’s expertise. She also discusses her role in starting the Northern Beaches Readers Festival and how it has benefited her career. 00:00 Introduction00:19 Upcoming webinar on avoiding infringement in fiction writing03:38 Nat Newman's lighthouse residency experience07:27 Writing tips from Nat Newman12:45 Exciting book giveaway: The Oxenbridge King by Christine Paice16:07 Word of the week: Gravamen17:45 Interview with author Sandie Docker27:06 Establishing an author career28:47 Building industry relationships33:40 Connecting with readers37:02 The role of an agent41:06 Starting a literary festival48:35 Writing routine and final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.