283 / Have you ever wondered how to have a joy-filled writing career, especially when the publishing landscape is always changing? Jill Shalvis discusses her transition from traditional publishing to indie, what success means to her, and the writing and marketing lessons she wishes she'd known earlier. ✨Podcast Sponsor: Ingram Spark: https://www.ingramspark.com/learnmoreTopics discussed in interview:Why writing “rules” held Jill backTrusting your instincts over rigid craft adviceExperimenting with first person POVOvercoming the anxiety of switching from trad to indieHow shifting from trad to indie opened new opportunities The importance of writing what you love, not just to market💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportAccess to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesPrivate slack groupShoutout on a future episode. 📥 Send us a Text Message ⚡Links:Jill’s website: http://www.jillshalvis.comJill’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jillshalvisJill’s Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jillshalvisJill’s TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@jillshalvisJami’s launch workshop: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshopsSend 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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