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Episode 145 – CL Walters - Young Adult & New Adult Fiction from Hawaii
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Building an author career depends on writing book after book after book, which is something CL Walters knows well. From her home base in Hawai’i, she writes and publishes through Mixed Plate Press, the venture she runs with her husband. CL writes Young Adult and New Adult titles, and pens Romances under the name Maci Aurora.
In this episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner chats with CL Walters about her author journey, making a living as a writer, maintaining a steady flow of stories, and the resilience required when your first book doesn't quite take off.
In this episode, Lynne and CL discuss:
Early writing memories
Becoming a full-time writer
The trials of self-publishing
Platforms for self-publishing
Consistency in theme
Understanding rejections
Building audience relationships
Fighting Imposter Syndrome
Setting goals for your book
Choosing a pen name
How many books to write a year
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If you enjoyed this episode, you’ll like these other Make Meaning Podcast episodes:
Episode 138 - Sara Bennett Wealer - Connecting with YA Readers
Episode 135 - Camille Pagan - Making Writing Your Career
Episode 128 - Becky Robinson - Building Reach for Books
Episode 70 - Elena Reads - How to Stoke a Love of Reading in Kids
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