Serious Writer Podcast
Welcome to the SW Family No matter where you are in your writing journey – just starting out, working on proposals, looking for an agent, or marketing your book – we’re happy you’re here and we’re happy to help. – Co-Owners, Cyle Young & Bethany Jett
Serious Writer Podcast
Ep. 3 | Picture Books, Affinity Groups, & Yes! You Need a Platform
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Season 1
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Episode 3
- 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/
