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ЁЯй╗ Steffanie Holmes on Skeleton Drafting, Rebanding, and Kickstarter
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Episode 223 / Do you like to discover the plot as you write? Do you get bored if you know where the story is going? Then a skeleton draft might be what you need.
Paranormal and gothic romance author Steffanie Holmes joins us to talk about how discovery writers can use a skeleton draft to get their ideas down on paper and avoid writerтАЩs block. We also talk about rebranding, Kickstarter tips for authors outside the US, and bust some publishing myths. ЁЯеК
ЁЯТЩ ЁЯОЩ Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exclusive supporter episodes, the private slack group, and a shoutout on a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support
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Use discount code WISHIDKNOWNTHEN20 and get 20% off a Xero subscription for 3 months. https://www.xero.com/us/?utm_source=WishIdKnownThen&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=customer%20podcast
Topics:
Introduction to Skeleton Drafting
- Why Stephanie shifted away from dark romance to her Nevermore Bookshop series, which features a magical bookstore and a blind heroine who teams up with famous literary villains to solve mysteries
- How Stephanie found success with skeleton drafting, not rigid outlines
- Using TikTok for market research
- How she rebranded her series
- Partnering for order fulfillment to reduce shipping costs and increase sales
- Creating a unique fan experience for achieving success
Links:
https://www.rageagainstthemanuscript.com/skeletondraftcourse
Inkers Con Digital conference: July 20th тАУ August 2nd 2024
Affiliate links:
Sara: https://inkerscon.com/2024-digital-conference/ref/32
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Jami: https://inkerscon.com/2024-digital-conference/ref/14
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Ep 161 - Nell Goddin on How Direct Sales Helped Revive her Author Business https://wishidknownforwriters.com/161-2/
ЁЯЪА JamiтАЩs Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices
тЭдя╕П JamiтАЩs books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5
ЁЯФО SaraтАЩs books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
ЁЯУЪ SaraтАЩs How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/
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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing
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Manage episode 423122192 series 2807188
Episode 223 / Do you like to discover the plot as you write? Do you get bored if you know where the story is going? Then a skeleton draft might be what you need.
Paranormal and gothic romance author Steffanie Holmes joins us to talk about how discovery writers can use a skeleton draft to get their ideas down on paper and avoid writerтАЩs block. We also talk about rebranding, Kickstarter tips for authors outside the US, and bust some publishing myths. ЁЯеК
ЁЯТЩ ЁЯОЩ Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exclusive supporter episodes, the private slack group, and a shoutout on a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support
тнР Episode Sponsor: Xero Accounting Software
Use discount code WISHIDKNOWNTHEN20 and get 20% off a Xero subscription for 3 months. https://www.xero.com/us/?utm_source=WishIdKnownThen&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=customer%20podcast
Topics:
Introduction to Skeleton Drafting
- Why Stephanie shifted away from dark romance to her Nevermore Bookshop series, which features a magical bookstore and a blind heroine who teams up with famous literary villains to solve mysteries
- How Stephanie found success with skeleton drafting, not rigid outlines
- Using TikTok for market research
- How she rebranded her series
- Partnering for order fulfillment to reduce shipping costs and increase sales
- Creating a unique fan experience for achieving success
Links:
https://www.rageagainstthemanuscript.com/skeletondraftcourse
Inkers Con Digital conference: July 20th тАУ August 2nd 2024
Affiliate links:
Sara: https://inkerscon.com/2024-digital-conference/ref/32
CODE: SARA24
Jami: https://inkerscon.com/2024-digital-conference/ref/14
CODE:JAMI24
Ep 161 - Nell Goddin on How Direct Sales Helped Revive her Author Business https://wishidknownforwriters.com/161-2/
ЁЯЪА JamiтАЩs Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices
тЭдя╕П JamiтАЩs books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5
ЁЯФО SaraтАЩs books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
ЁЯУЪ SaraтАЩs How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/
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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing
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