The Career Author Podcast - Time Management for Authors

Time management for authors can be a tricky business. Prioritizing what you should be doing when you’re not writing is important. Zach and J. make some suggestions on where you should focus. You will discover:

Some interesting changes in the video game industry + how they relate to what’s happening in the publishing industry right now
A great app to help you manage your grocery lists and other checklists you use on a regular basis
The many different facets of a successful author career
How the guys’ priorities have changed as their careers have grown
Why building an audience, and in particular growing your email newsletter, is essential to success
Marketing tools that still work in today’s publishing landscape + the guys’ thoughts on newsletter swaps
The importance of networking with other authors – yes, even if you’re an introvert – and some advice on how to build these relationships
Why you should always be reading and learning, both about writing craft and about the world around you
The importance of being selective about the resources you learn from + what novelists can learn from other storytelling mediums
How to build a great publishing team to help you produce great books
Why advertising might not be a great way to spend your non-writing time
Some of the factors you need to consider when deciding what business and marketing tasks you want to focus on in your own author career (hint: focus on what you enjoy)

Plus, submit your own ways and hacks to The Career Author Podcast in the comments section!

The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.

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