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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Topics discussed in interview:

• 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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• Jill’s website: http://www.jillshalvis.com
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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

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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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

281 / Shannon Lynn, middle grade sci-fi author and educator, shares how she found time to write while working full time, insight on launching your first book, and small marketing steps that add up over time.

• Balances a day job with writing
• Tips for middle grade authors: marketing to parents and kids
• Lessons learned about pacing
• Print formatting and getting set up with Ingram Spark
• Making strategic choices–and sometimes saying no–to new opportunities
• How Shannon found her editor, cover artist, and illustrator
• Adding skills as you need them
• Building an audience without burning out

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📚 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-podcast