Episode 144 / We’re answering your questions this week as we dig into launching prep and what to do after a launch plus more questions about direct sales, winter promos, and how to handle disruptions in your schedule.  

 

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Questions answered this episode:

 

  • Planning your future releases
  • After the book launch? What to do next  
  • Winter holiday promo 

Episode 34: Is it too Late to Plan Holiday Promotions?

  • Book Vault
  • Setting up a Shopify store

Episode 136: Getting Started with Direct Sales for Authors with Morgana Best 

On the Creative Penn Podcast:

Morgana’s Course: Authors Selling on Shopify (Affiliate Link)

  • Katie Cross: 

https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2022/06/20/selling-books-direct-on-shopify/

 

  • Navigating a period of turbulence successfully – mental health and maintaining income

3M’s 15% Rule

Google Side Project – 20% – Wikipedia article

 

  • Craft: What do you do when your characters want to change the book’s genre on you?

Creative Penn Podcast: The Long Game with Dorie Clark

 

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: 

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

Jami’s Launch Plan

Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist

Jami’s books

Sara’s books

Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainans