Episode 106 / Do you think being a hybrid author is the best of both worlds? Join us this week as we chat with romantic comedy author Stefanie London about balancing traditional publishing with indie publishing. 

Intro links:

Ines Johnson Metadata Sheet

Market Better Faster

Jami’s interview on the Rebel Author Podcast

Body Beats to Build On by April W. Gardner

4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman 

Show notes:

  • Stefanie describes how she learned that her organic writing process is just as legitimate as a planned (or outlined) writing process
  • Why quality matters more than quantity when it comes to marketing
  • Tips on how to pivot to attracting quality newsletter subscribers
  • Why the writing is like the stock market
  • The mindset changes Stefanie had to make to go from the corporate world to the creative world and then from traditional publishing to indie publishing 
  • What to look out for in contracts
  • How Stefanie, an Australian living in Canada, writes books for the U.S. market

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Links: 

Stefanie’s website: https://stefanie-london.com/

Instagram: @stefanielondon

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/StefanieLondonAuthor/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

Jami’s Launch Plan

Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist