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On today’s episode, Dan and Sam talk about mailing lists and why they are an authors best friend. Plus Dan breaks down, how to set them up, where to find your readers and other incredibly useful tips.
Watch the Show: https://youtu.be/RKbvkODYS10
Recommended Resources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Thorpe
Mailing List Platforms
https://www.mailerlite.com/invite/1de824c073a26
https://mailchimp.com/
https://www.aweber.com/
https://convertkit.com/
Newsletter Ninja Series
**https://www.amazon.com/Newsletter-Ninja-Become-Author-Mailing-ebook/dp/B07C6J8HP9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TLWBJSP63DSP&keywords=newsletter+ninja&qid=1696515645&sprefix=newslett%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1**
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IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Samantha Frost
https://www.mastressofnone.com
IG: @mastressofnone
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost
BONUS: The "Writes and Wrongs" of Marketing, feat John L. Monk (A Great Writers Learn miniseries, ep 3 of 6)
BONUS: The "Writes and Wrongs" of Genre Expectations, feat John L. Monk (A Great Writers Learn miniseries, ep 2 of 6)
BONUS: The "Writes and Wrongs" of Book Covers, feat John L. Monk (A Great Writers Learn miniseries, ep 1 of 6)
#067: Christmas conversations; mindset, rest, lessons, goals, and beards with Luke Kondor and Daniel Willcocks
#066: Victoria LK Williams – Getting cozy with mystery, finding balance between the light and the dark side, and tips for Florida gardening.
#065: Samantha Frost – Winning NaNoWriMo, writing groups, and the importance of creativity.
#064: Alesha Escobar – Learning from collaboration, writing diverse characters, & learning through fiction.
#063: Josh Malerman – Definition of an artist, the power of “the end,” and what it means to be a Prolific.
#062: Lucinda E Clark – Living a life worth writing, lessons learned from writing, and falling into what’s right.
#061: Andy Conduit-Turner – Writing comics, navigating publishing contracts, and choosing the best medium for your story.
#060: Jessie Shedden – Escaping the cult, healing with writing, and empowering others through personal experience.
#059: Great Writers Scare – Exploring horror with Michael David Wilson, Bob Pastorella, Daniel Willcocks, and John Crinan.
#058: V.S. Holmes – Advocating for queer and disabled representation, winning awards, and collaborative relationships.
#057: Julia Scott – Formatting books the right way, tackling the second novel, and diving into audio.
#056: Ben Errington – Starting with just a cover, gaining confidence as a writer, and positivity on social media.
#055: Faye Trask – Debut novel writing, finding mentors, and falling in love with learning.
#054: Jennie Nash – Becoming a book coach, the truth behind the author journey, and the power of integrity.
#053: Ritu Bhathal – “Marriage Unarranged,” setting priorities, and poetry versus prose.
#052: V Castro – Boosting marginalized voices, word counts during lockdown, and writing in the horror genre.
Bonus Minisode, feat J. Thorn: "9 Things Career Authors Don't Do"
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