Episode 24 / Learn how cozy and historical mystery author Shea MacLeod analyzes her books and makes strategic changes to create solid-selling books that satisfy readers. You can find show notes and links at https://www.wishidknownforwriters.com. In the intro, Sara shares that she’s using Reedsy to find translators for foregin editions of her books. Jami had a cover reveal and is trying the new technique of including characters from the next book in her second epilogue. Sara also shared a podcast she found helpful, Kobo Writing Life’s podcast, Selling Audiobooks to the Kobo Customer with Elyse Daniels In this podcast episode, you’ll discover: How switching to a new genre helped Shea level up Why Shea wishes she’d started her newsletter list earlier Why signing with a traditional publisher was a mistake for Shea and the lessons she learned How Shea analyzes her books and tries different tactics to increase sales including: Recovering a cozy series to fix discoverability problems and attract cozy readers Rewriting a paranormal romance series to make it a paranormal cozy mystery Why reading in your genre can be the key to understanding what changes you need to make to satisfy readers Shea’s strategy of having books in Kindle Unlimited as well as wide books Why cozies appeal to readers Genres discussed include cozy mystery, paranormal cozy mystery, historical mystery, and urban fantasy paranormal romance. Links: Shea MacLeod Send 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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