Summary:

A recent article by author Rea Frey, “Protecting Author Privacy: The Cost of Marketing Your Own Books,” Writer's Digest, touches on the challenges of today’s authors and why the question “So what kind of writer do you want to be?” is fundamental for all writers. In this episode, we’ll discuss the article, our own take on some of the key points and discuss how to set goals, priorities and boundaries as a writer.

SHOW NOTES:

• Rea Frey’s Perspective: Key points from article.

• Self-Assessment: Now ask yourself…what drives you to write? What kind of impact do you want to have? What are you willing and not willing to do?

• Writing Exercise: Discuss a writing exercise or prompt to help listeners explore their own writing identity. For example, "Write a letter to your future self about the kind of writer you hope to be in five years."
• Examples of Successful Writers: Share examples of well-known authors who have clearly defined their writing paths and discuss how this focus contributed to their success.

• Setting Goals: Discuss the importance of setting both short-term and long-term goals to help steer your writing career in the desired direction.
• Setting Boundaries: What are you not able/willing to do?

Claiming your Boundaries in a Social Media World:

Engaging with Your Audience Beyond Social Media

SOURCES AND LINKS:

“Protecting Author Privacy: The Cost of Marketing Your Own Books,” Writer's Digest, Rea Frey

“Marketing Your Books: 4 Essential Questions for Authors,” Linkedin, Drew Garber

DO NOW:

Write a letter to your future writer-self projecting where you will be in five years. Make a list of goals for the next five years AND a list of boundaries. Finally, prioritize what is on these lists from most to least important.

Full Show Notes are available on our website as well as free downloads mentioned in the episode.

Authors Talking Bookish https://www.authorstalkingbookish.com

Hope Gibbs, author of Where the Grass Grows Blue https://www.authorhopegibbs.com/

Donna Norman-Carbone, author of All That is Sacred & Of Lies and Honey https://www.donnanormancarbone.com

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