Episode 111 / Paranormal romance author Krystal Shannan joins us this week to talk about how shifting to writing intuitively was freeing for her and revitalized her writing process. We also talk about whether or not you should cull your newsletter, what Krystal does when she gets stuck, and why readers want specific emotional payoffs in each genre. Plus, mythology and unicorns! Intro links: Intro links: Sara’s How to Outline a Cozy course sale Author Consulting with Jami Show notes: How Krystal got started writing through entering writing contests Why she recommends the Margie Lawson Academy to learn about writing craft Why Krystal wishes she’d developed her brand sooner How she came back after a sabbatical and revived a “dead” newsletter list Why culling her newsletter is one of her biggest regrets Krystal’s process of writing into the dark Why thinking/brainstorming time is so important What Krystal does when she gets stuck Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Links: www.krystalshannan.com Authors A.I. Market Better FastSend 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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