Episode 149 / Megan Haskel, co-host of the Author Wheel podcast and fantasy writer, joins us this week. We delve into defining success when you’re an achiever, going wide, selling direct, and helping new authors. 

Show notes:

• Tips for getting writing done with kids at home
• Setting goals and defining success when you’re an achiever
• Why marketing and career growth isn’t alway linear and how to deal with that
• How Megan splits her time between fiction and nonfiction and her tips on being a multi-passionate creative
• Being a “tortoise” writer – slow and steady
• Going wide
• How Megan transitioned her website to a Shopify store and what she sells, including bundles (ebook, audiobook, and signed paperback) as well as merchandise 
• How the Author Wheel helps authors who are just starting out

Resources mentioned:

• Greta’s episode on the WIKT podcast: Small Press to Indie Publishing: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/146-2/
• ToDoist organizer: https://todoist.com
• Flat Tomato pomodoro app: https://appadvice.com/app/flat-tomato-time-management/719462746
• Printify.com: https://printify.com

Links: 

Author website: www.MeganHaskell.com

The Author Wheel website: www.authorwheel.com

The Author Wheel Podcast: https://authorwheelpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share

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/

Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainans