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Abigail Keam: Writing Historical Mystery, Payhip Direct Sales, and Merchandise for Readers

April 24, 2024 Sara Rosett and Jami Albright Episode 216
Abigail Keam: Writing Historical Mystery, Payhip Direct Sales, and Merchandise for Readers
Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
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Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
Abigail Keam: Writing Historical Mystery, Payhip Direct Sales, and Merchandise for Readers
Apr 24, 2024 Episode 216
Sara Rosett and Jami Albright

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Episode 216 / Mystery author Abigail Keam shares how she embraced the digital landscape and incorporated direct sales into her business model. From historical accuracy to adapting to technology, she shares her lessons-learned. 

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Topics:

  • Challenges Abigail faced with publishers and how she found success with indie publishing
  • How Abigail weaves historical events and people into her novels
  • The importance of accuracy in historical fiction and her process for research and fact-checking
  • How she uses merchandise (calendar, mug, and book boxes) to add another stream of income 
  • Embracing technology to connect with her readers
  • The evolving landscape of writing, marketing, and the need for constant adaptation

Links:

Author website: https://www.abigailkeam.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/author.abigailkeam/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abigailkeamauthor/

Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/abigailkeam/

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@abigailkeam

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Episode 216 / Mystery author Abigail Keam shares how she embraced the digital landscape and incorporated direct sales into her business model. From historical accuracy to adapting to technology, she shares her lessons-learned. 

💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support

Topics:

  • Challenges Abigail faced with publishers and how she found success with indie publishing
  • How Abigail weaves historical events and people into her novels
  • The importance of accuracy in historical fiction and her process for research and fact-checking
  • How she uses merchandise (calendar, mug, and book boxes) to add another stream of income 
  • Embracing technology to connect with her readers
  • The evolving landscape of writing, marketing, and the need for constant adaptation

Links:

Author website: https://www.abigailkeam.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/author.abigailkeam/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abigailkeamauthor/

Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/abigailkeam/

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@abigailkeam

BookFunnel Video Webinar Library: https://bookfunnel.com/videos/?ck_subscriber_id=521109338


Support the Show.

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s 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