Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

Simplify Your Writing Life: How to Embrace Artisanship for a Sustainable Career with Belinda Kroll

• Sara Rosett and Jami Albright • Episode 301

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301 / In this 301st episode, hear from listeners (thanks for the voicemails!) about their favorite topics and takeaways and another long-time supporter, Belinda Kroll joins us. Belinda is a cozy fantasy romance author and illustrator, and shares how she's streamlining her business to lean fully into her artisan side.

  • Shifting from serial to artisan-focused publishing 
  • Leveraging Kickstarter and Shopify for book launches 
  • Balancing writing and business with family life 
  • Learning from setbacks and focusing on what works for you 
  • Adapting to industry changes and technology, including AI

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