🩻 Steffanie Holmes on Skeleton Drafting, Rebanding, and Kickstarter | Wish I'd Known Then . . ....

Episode 223 / Do you like to discover the plot as you write? Do you get bored if you know where the story is going? Then a skeleton draft might be what you need.
Paranormal and gothic romance author Steffanie Holmes joins us to talk about how discovery writers can use a skeleton draft to get their ideas down on paper and avoid writer’s block. We also talk about rebranding, Kickstarter tips for authors outside the US, and bust some publishing myths. 🥊
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Topics:
Introduction to Skeleton Drafting
Why Stephanie shifted away from dark romance to her Nevermore Bookshop series, which features a magical bookstore and a blind heroine who teams up with famous literary villains to solve mysteries
How Stephanie found success with skeleton drafting, not rigid outlines
Using TikTok for market research
How she rebranded her series
Partnering for order fulfillment to reduce shipping costs and increase sales
Creating a unique fan experience for achieving success
Links:
www.steffanieholmes.com
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