Serious Writer Podcast

Ep. 3 | Picture Books, Affinity Groups, & Yes! You Need a Platform

March 09, 2022 FFPP Season 1 Episode 3
Serious Writer Podcast
Ep. 3 | Picture Books, Affinity Groups, & Yes! You Need a Platform
Show Notes
  • 00:21- Children's Writing
  • 1:21 How does your Idea Fit the Market
  • 4:00 Book Style
  • 6:55 Start Quick
  • 10:54 Non-Fiction Know Your Why
  • 12:59 Define Your Target Audience
  • 17:43  Set Goals
  • 19:14 Write in Chunks 
  • 26:34 Loosen Up
  • 33:01 Marketing and Platform
  • 42:18 Closing Remarks

Some great quotes:

  • “The ones that work the hardest and hustle the most get the book deals.” - Cyle Young
  • “If someone tells you that you need platform, they’re just eliminating their competition.”  — Bethany Jett
  • “…net of minutia…” - Cyle Young
  • “You don’t get a pass for being new.” — Bethany Jett
  • “An erratic writing life produces erratic results. A consistent writing life produces consistent results.” — Cyle Young

LINK:
 Bethany quoted Seth Godin as building the platform “three years” ago. Here’s the actual quote we need to share: 
“The best time to start that was seven years ago. The second best time is right now. So start!” - Seth Godin
Reference link: https://writetodone.com/seth-godin-part-2/