In this episode, I talk about how the CliftonStrengths have helped me develop as a person and a writer, and also why most of my top strengths are fed by my podcast addiction. :-) Also, we talk about success metrics for writing, cliffhangers in series, and marketing tips for newer authors—especially wide authors who write in multiple genres. Hint: Patience is the key, so take joy in the journey.

Mentioned in this episode:

Goddess Fish Promotions: https://www.goddessfish.com/

Becca Syme - Write Better-Faster Academy - https://betterfasteracademy.com/

5 Critical Things for Successful Book Signings by Adam Dreece (affiliate link) - https://books2read.com/u/bOyPZW

The Elevator Pitch blog post - https://www.talenawinters.com/writing-tips/2019/9/9/your-story-in-a-single-sentence-part-2-the-elevator-pitch

The Elevator Pitch video: https://youtu.be/16Uy8DtGm4o

My Book Description Writing Services - https://www.talenawinters.com/editing#blurb

Post by author Suzie O’Connell in Facebook group Wide for the Win about marketing - https://www.facebook.com/groups/wideforthewin/permalink/1252194868624693/

ALLi post “What Readers Want from Writers in 2022” -
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/what-readers-want-2022/

Written Word Media’s “What Do Readers Really Want: How to Write a Book to Market” - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-write-a-book-to-market/

Bryan Cohen’s 5-Day Author Ad Profit Challenge, currently just starting if you want to check it out at https://bryancohen.lpages.co/jan22/.

Author and editor Brenna Bailey-Davies is doing a webinar called “Self-Editing for Fiction Writers” on January 27 through Editors Canada. You do not have to be a member to take the webinar.

Register at https://training.editors.ca/upcoming_webinar/self-editing-for-fiction-authors/.