[82] From autism diagnosis to becoming a mega successful bestselling author

Bestselling thriller author JD Barker shares his journey from his Autism diagnosis at 22 to corporate finance to becoming a full-time mega successful novelist. In this candid interview, he reveals his entrepreneurial approach ("selling bananas") to writing and how he stands out in an increasingly crowded market.

KEY INSIGHTS:
➡️ The entrepreneurial mindset of a bestselling author

➡️ Why authors must dare to think differently

➡️ The best strategy of building an author brand and expanding readership

➡️ Successful book promotional strategies

➡️ The creative business magic of co-authoring

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to JD Barker
00:35 JD Barker's Writing Journey
01:08 Balancing Corporate Life and Writing
02:07 Transition to Full-Time Author
03:00 Marketing and Entrepreneurship in Writing
13:32 Overcoming Writer's Block
16:50 Finding Inspiration for Stories
18:53 Turning a House into a Haunted House
19:32 Promoting the Book with a Haunted House Contest
21:19 The Importance of Author's Platform in Publishing
24:35 Collaborating with James Patterson
28:07 Writing Process and Inspirations
31:50 Living with Asperger's and Its Influence on Writing
33:20 Thoughts on AI in Writing
34:42 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Writers

Connect with JD:

https://jdbarker.com/