Jamie Davis on Facing Hurdles in Your Writing Career - Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers | Lyssna här

Episode 033 / Fantasy and science fiction author Jamie Davis joins Jami Albright and Sara Rosett this week to talk about those critical times in your author career when you face hurdles and how to get over them. The conversation also touches on tips for new podcasters, the importance of connecting with authors outside your genre, and surveying your readers to understand them better.

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Intro recap

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

How Jamie wrote his first book during NaNoWriMo and why he participates every year
How Jamie’s background as a journalist was a benefit when it came to writing quickly, but he had to discover his own narrative voice
What Jamie would do differently if he were publishing his first book now
Jamie’s advice for new podcasters and why recording your first podcast is like writing your first draft
Facing hurdles in your writing career
The importance of connecting with authors outside of your genre
How to survey your readers to help you understand your readers and what novels they like

Genres discussed include fantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance.

Links:

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ 📚 Sara’s 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-podcastResources 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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