279 / Ember Scott, multi-genre author (also writing as MJ Caan), shares his journey from the medical field to full-time indie author and unpacks how he successfully transitioned across genres and managed his author IP.

• Finding and trusting your author voice
• How audience expectations shape the writing process
• Why it's okay not to master every platform and the importance of playing to your strengths
• Selling a backlist to a traditional publisher
• How Ember transitioned to thrillers and how he found his subgenre
• How and why Ember handed over his self-published titles for longevity and peace of mind

A great listen for indie authors looking to future-proof their career and learn how to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing industry.

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