Navigating the Writing Journey: Insights from Douglas Weissman

Season Finale with Douglas Weissman.

Welcome to the exciting season finale of "I Wrote That"! In this special bonus episode, host Larissa Soehn is joined by Douglas Weissman to set you up for the Christmas holidays. With over a year of shared experiences and stories, Larissa and Douglas dive into the journey of writing multiple books, both with and without an agent. This episode is dedicated to authors grinding through the writing and marketing process, offering support, commiseration, and invaluable tips. Douglas Wiseman, celebrated for his novel "Girl in the Ashes," joins Larissa to discuss the emotional rollercoaster of being an author, the commitment it takes, and the balance between creating dark, thrilling worlds and everyday life.

From marketing strategies to using social media platforms like TikTok and leveraging AI, they explore various approaches to promote books and oneself as an author. Douglas shares his unique journey of writing six books in a year through a book packaging deal, offering insights into the fast-paced publishing world and the growth he experienced from his first to ninth book.

Larissa and Douglas also discuss the power of deadlines, the transformation of writing styles, and the benefits of partnering with publishing houses. Don't miss out on this enlightening and entertaining conversation that promises to inspire and equip you with practical tools for your writing journey.

Tune in to "I Wrote That" and get ready to tackle your next writing project with renewed vigor and confidence!

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