Episode 119 / Southern urban fantasy author Kimbra Swain joins us this week to share tips on connecting with your readers and expanding your income streams. Kimbra creates jewelry, book boxes, tumblers, and many other items for her readers. Learn how she uses physical items to deepen her connection with readers and create life-long fans through her books, merchandising, and Pateron.
Show notes:
- Why you can’t sit still when it comes to marketing your books
- How Kimbra used reader feedback to learn how to write marketable books
- How the switch to full-time author impacted Kimbra’s outlook and writing
- Kimbra’s tips on merchandising to create an extra layer of connection between you and your reader
- How Kimbra uses Pateron: exclusive serial story, early access to her books and merchandise, and a more personal connection with her
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:
Kimbra’s website: https://www.kimbraswain.com
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Hello! I learn so much from your podcast. I went to my first writer’s conference in April, and I found everything about it encouraging. What is the conference that you talked about in this week’s episode? I can’t attend one in June, but I’m making a list of conferences I might want to attend some time. Thank you for your help!
The conference Sara and Jami mentioned is Inkers Con. (https://www.inkerscon.com/)