Andrea Pearson On Growing Your Writing Career Incrementally

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Episode 032 / Fantasy author Andrea Pearson joins Sara and Jami to chat about the incremental growth of her writing career and how she learned to trust herself when it came to craft. They also delve into the worst marketing advice Andrea’s heard, how she finds time to write with small kids, and how she collaborates with her spouse. Come over and say hey to Jami and Sara in the</span> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/304647074240099/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">WIKT Facebook group</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">! You can find show notes and links at</span> <a href="https://wishidknownforwriters.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">wishidknownforwriters.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the intro this week, Jami shared she’s been busy with family-stuff, and Sara shared that her launch of her book went well. Sara’s currently recording her audiobook for</span> <a href= "https://books2read.com/howtowriteaseries"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to Write a Series</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">from a blanket fort. Sara also mentioned a book she’s reading,</span> <a href= "https://books2read.com/u/3JjwXK"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Fanocracy</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, which is a deep dive into fandom--what it is and how different companies and creatives develop and nurture their fans.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Andrea turned down a traditional deal</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How many small successes have built over the years to give Andrea the career she has now</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Andrea learned to trust herself when it came to craft</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why