Mistakes and Lessons Learned in Indie Publishing

Sara and Jami interview one another and reveal their deepest, darkest secrets--writing secrets, that is. 

They talk about: 

-Their first big successes--getting a Bookbub and finishing the first book

-How they overcame tech challenges (hint: Youtube is your friend)

-How not keeping up with changes in the market was a mistake for Sara and how she pivoted and started over in indie publishing 

-What Jami learned as a new indie author 

-How a mistake can be a good thing

-How Sara learned it’s a mistake to try to cast too wide a net for readers 

-The benefits Jami experienced when she held off publishing her first book and took a year to learn and research before release 

-The changes Sara’s seen in publishing, including how writers have become more publisher-like in their decisions and the rise of advertising

-How Jami launched her first book with a newsletter audience 

Links:

www.JamiAlbright.com

www.SaraRosett.com

Bookbub Partners: https://www.bookbub.com/partners/overview

Genres discussed include: romance, romantic comedy, mystery, cozy mystery, thriller, and classic romantic suspense. 

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