Episode 160 / How do you succeed in a market flooded with books? The Gold Rush in publishing is over and authors have to adjust. Sara and Jami discuss Becca Syme’s “New Rules of Publishing,” which gives three business verticals authors can lean into to be successful when the water is more red than blue.💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode! https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportFirst Private Zoom Chat for supporters - April 6th at 7pm CST https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support Author Wheel - 7 Days to Your Author Brand: https://www.subscribepage.com/authorbrandchallengeShow notes:New Rules of Publishing Video from Becca Syme:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-I_LwrV2rAMarket has changed - flooded, not the “gold rush” anymore/Red water not blue waterHorizontal vs. vertical platformsFirst Private Zoom Chat - April 6th at 7pm CST. We’ll send out that morning, so check your inboxes.https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support Primary types of vertical platforms for authors and examplesBooks SaraLindsay Buroker https://www.buzzsprout.com/2121723/12119656-lindsay-buroker-on-pen-names-podcasting-and-rapid-release-reairMarie ForcePersonJamiLucy Score https://www.buzzsprout.com/2121723/12119725-lucy-score-on-building-a-backlist-with-series-as-well-as-standalonesTonya Kappes https://www.buzzsprout.com/2121723/12119723-tonya-kappes-on-reader-focused-promotionPippa Grant https://www.buzzsprout.com/2121723/12119778-how-pippa-grant-revolutionized-her-writing-career-with-a-new-pen-nameWorldThe WitcherMarvelTwilight50 Shades of GraySherlock HolmesSend us a textSupport the show🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

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