T. Thorn Coyle on Building a Sustainable Midlist Writing Career Through a Slow Build

Episode 267 / T. Thorn Coyle writes several magic-filled series with diverse casts and is the author of The Midlist Indie Author Mindset. Thorn shares their journey of learning how to embrace curiosity to the importance of simply finishing what you start. We also dive into modular work strategies, leveraging Kickstarter, and the power of building genuine connections.Learned which marketing tactics work for youBuilding connections with readersFree first in series and small paid newsletters for sales and discoverabilityGauging your energy and matching tasks to your energy levelMultiple income streams, including newsletter and PatreonStrategies for successful Kickstarter campaigns 💙 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:https://www.thorncoyle.comhttps://thorncoylebooks.comMidlist Indie Author Mindset book: https://thorncoylebooks.com/products/the-midlist-indie-author-mindset-ebookWhat If Podcast - What if AI Replaces Me: https://pod.link/1750288736/episode/06892eab03a5deb51d3e361e4683b71d Novel Marketing Podcast - How to Write Stories Readers Will Love by Knowing the Zeitgeist: https://pod.link/721122555/episode/11b53f1397d93fea087fb3575364f776 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