Ryder O'Malley on Gay Romance, Goals, and Achieving Success

276 / Ryder O’Malley, gay romance author cover designer, shares his path from art to indie publishing and the lessons learned along the way. He unpacks redefining success as an author, developing an authentic writing voice, and treating writing as a true business.Moving the goalposts on success and learning to celebrate winsThe realities of marketing your books and understanding your audienceNavigating the transition from day job to full-time author and the emotional aftermath It’s a great listen for anyone struggling with defining success, balancing art with business, or figuring out how to sustain a creative career in indie publishing. Plus look for the supporter greenroom chat about covers.  💙 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:www.authorryderomalley.comwww.covervillain.com Send us a text Support 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 Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing