Laura Durham on the Benefits of Writing in Multiple Genres

Published: Sept. 14, 2020, 6 a.m.

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Episode 035 / Cozy mystery and sci-fi romance author Laura Durham joins Sara and Jami to discuss how writing in different genres can improve your books plus a lot more including: tips for transitioning from traditional publishing to indie publishing and getting the most out of your intellectual property.

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

Links from intro:

Kobo Writing Life podcast about audiobook production\\xa0

Ingram Spark podcast about the state of bookselling during Covid and how to get into print and get books into bookstores and libraries\\xa0

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Enola Holmes and the Missing Marquess\\xa0

In this podcast episode, you\\u2019ll discover:

  • How Laura transitioned from traditional publishing to indie publishing
  • How Laura got her rights back to her traditional books and how she updated those books before releasing them\\xa0
  • The perils of writing a love triangle
  • Learning what your readers want
  • How Laura juggles the writing and marketing in two extremely different genres, including her thoughts on pen names
  • Laura\\u2019s tips for translations, selling direct, and creating multiple streams of income

Genres discussed include cozy mys

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How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

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