289 / Are you struggling to find ease, joy, and sustainability in your writing career as the industry keeps evolving?

Lee Savino, seven-figure romance author and mastermind founder, and Russell Nolte, USA Today bestselling fantasy author and co-host of the Six Figure Author Experiment podcast, discuss the realities of building and maintaining an author business.

• Redefining "hard" and "ease" in writing and business
• Choosing the right kind of hard—and what to walk away from
• Letting go of past successes and recalibrating your goals
• Collaboration, co-creation, and building creative partnerships
• Structuring your business for happiness and sustainability

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288 / Have you ever wondered how to build a writing career that’s both creatively fulfilling and financially sustainable in today’s fast-changing publishing world?

Douglas Pratt shares the real markers of success, tips on seeking feedback, and why he moved away from strictly following “write what you know.”

• The importance of letting go of your “darlings”
• Defining success beyond book sales and fame
• Mistakes and lessons in craft, marketing, and series building
• Building a supportive writing community and finding mentors
• Adapting to industry changes in publishing

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287 / Bestselling rom-com author Jeré Anthony shares about embracing your unique voice, the power of niche marketing, and why your book shouldn’t be for everyone.

We tackled topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of taking risks, and making peace with the messiness of the creative process.

• Finding your niche and accepting your book isn’t for everyone
• Leaning into your book’s uniqueness and “repelling” the wrong readers
• Managing ADHD and the myth of writing “ease”
• The value of taking risks and revising boldly
• Strategies for covers, newsletters, and marketing that fit your readers

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286 / What happens when a fantasy author brings a soundtrack to storytelling—and what can writers and readers learn from merging music, world-building, and social themes?

Richie Billing shares his innovative journey blending original soundtracks with fiction, the challenges of marketing across genres, and the lessons learned from a decade of writing.

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Topics discussed in interview:

• Writing social justice and controversial themes and underdog stories in fantasy
• When to get feedback on your drafts
• Subscription model using novelettes and connecting directly with readers
• Incorporating soundtracks into fantasy books
• Where to start with wordbuilding in fantasy

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285 / Are you curious about how to move to a new genre? Fiona Marin shares her experiences switching from traditionally published middle grade to indie contemporary romance and the marketing strategies that have helped grow her readership.

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• Biggest differences between writing for middle grade and contemporary romance
• Group texts, podcasts, and other mixed media storytelling techniques
• Growing a newsletter from scratch and connecting with readers
• Lessons learned about craft, revision, and adapting writing routines to fit life stages—especially juggling creativity with parenthood and ADHD
• Finding editors and cover artists as an indie author

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283 / Curious about how to create a one-of-a-kind book that only you can write? John Gaspard joins the show to discuss his latest passion project, a photo-rich, locally inspired book, and sharing lessons learned.

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• Behind-the-scenes of researching a 50-year-old story, including tracking down interview sources, online resources, and family archives
• Issues related to licensing photos
• Organizing research with tools like Scrivener
• Creative and technical considerations when bringing a photo-heavy coffee table book to life—rights, layout, and design choices
• Leveraging local interest for book marketing

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283 / Have you ever wondered how to have a joy-filled writing career, especially when the publishing landscape is always changing? Jill Shalvis discusses her transition from traditional publishing to indie, what success means to her, and the writing and marketing lessons she wishes she'd known earlier.

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• Why writing “rules” held Jill back
• Trusting your instincts over rigid craft advice
• Experimenting with first person POV
• Overcoming the anxiety of switching from trad to indie
• How shifting from trad to indie opened new opportunities
• The importance of writing what you love, not just to market

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282 / Are you curious how in-person events and writing retreats can transform your writing journey, expand your community, and inspire new connections?

Jami Albright and Sara Rosett dive into the benefits of stepping out of the writing cave, share insights from podcasting conferences, and reveal what really happens at writing retreats.

• Sara’s takeaways from Podcast Movement conference that can be applied to writing and publishing
• Strategies for podcast merch and building community
• How to organize and get the most out of writing retreats
• The difference between conferences and small-group retreats

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