Episode 150 / Cozy and romance author Kate Baray joins us this week to talk about how she focuses on productive longevity and creates a sustainable author career.

Show notes:

  • Kate’s unusual path to being an author
  • Why it’s important to tune out writing and craft advice that doesn’t apply to your genre or your personality type
  • Kate’s method of trying and testing ideas
  • The biggest mindset shift Kate has had to make: identifying as a creative
  • Balancing running a business and being a creative
  • Being wide with a paranormal cozy pen name 

 

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: 

Author websites: 

Catelawley.com

Gemmacates.com

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan

Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist https://www.sararosett.com/timeline

Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

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