Simon Wood on Why You Are Your Best Advocate
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Episode 068 / Thriller, mystery, and horror author Simon Wood joins us this week to talk about how he learned he was his own best advocate in negotiating right and how he\\u2019s become a \\u201crights raptor\\u201d because he realizes the value of his intellectual property.\\xa0
We also discuss how his background as a mechanical engineer helps him breakdown stories and reverse engineer his plots. Plus tips on pen names, writing flawed heroes, and dealing with impostor syndrome.
Intro links:\\xa0
Check out the Wish I\\u2019d Known Then Facebook group for the Q&A replay.\\xa0
Kirsten Oliphant\\u2019s Create If Writing podcast:
Lessons Learned in Three Years as an Author\\xa0
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
Genres discussed include thriller, mystery, and horror.
Links:\\xa0
Simon\\u2019s website: http://www.simonwood.net
Twitter handle\\xa0@simonwoodwrites
Instagram handle\\xa0@simonwoodwrites
Facebook Author Page\\xa0@simonwoodwriter
Support the show\\U0001f680 Jami\\u2019s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices
\\u2764\\ufe0f Jami\\u2019s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5
\\U0001f50e Sara\\u2019s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
\\U0001f4da Sara\\u2019s 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing