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Episode 111 / Paranormal romance author Krystal Shannan joins us this week to talk about how shifting to writing intuitively was freeing for her and revitalized her writing process. We also talk about whether or not you should cull your newsletter, what Krystal does when she gets stuck, and why readers want specific emotional payoffs in each genre. Plus, mythology and unicorns! Intro links:  Intro links:  Sara’s How to Outline a Cozy course sale Author Consulting with Jami Show notes:  How Krystal got started writing through entering writing contests Why she recommends the Margie Lawson Academy to learn about writing craft Why Krystal wishes she’d developed her brand sooner How she came back after a sabbatical and revived a “dead” newsletter list Why culling her newsletter is one of her biggest regrets Krystal’s process of writing into the dark Why thinking/brainstorming time is so important  What Krystal does when she gets stuck  Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Links:  www.krystalshannan.com Authors A.I. Market Better Faster  The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes  Jami’s Launch Plan Sara’s Book Release Timeline ChecklistSupport the show

Episode 111 / Paranormal romance author Krystal Shannan joins us this week to talk about how shifting to writing intuitively was freeing for her and revitalized her writing process. We also talk about whether or not you should cull your newsletter, what Krystal does when she gets stuck, and why readers want specific emotional payoffs in each genre. Plus, mythology and unicorns! Intro links:  Intro links:  <a href="http://sararosett.com/cozy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sara’s How to Outline a Cozy course sale</a> <a href="https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Author Consulting with Jami</a> Show notes: <ul> <li>How Krystal got started writing through entering writing contests</li> <li>Why she recommends the <a href="https://www.margielawson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Margie Lawson Academy</a> to learn about writing craft</li> <li>Why Krystal wishes she’d developed her brand sooner</li> <li>How she came back after a sabbatical and revived a “dead” newsletter list</li> <li>Why culling her newsletter is one of her biggest regrets</li> <li>Krystal’s process of writing into the dark</li> <li>Why thinking/brainstorming time is so important </li> <li>What Krystal does when she gets stuck</li> </ul> Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/304647074240099/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WIKT Facebook group</a>! You can find show notes and links at <a href="https://wishidknownforwriters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wishidknownforwriters.com</a>. Links:  <a href="http://www.krystalshannan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.krystalshannan.com</a> <a href="https://authors.ai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Authors A.I.</a> <a href="https://betterfasteracademy.com/marketbetterfaster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Market Better Faster</a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes</a> <a href="https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jami’s Launch Plan</a> <a href="https://www.sararosett.com/timeline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist</a><a href="https://www.sararosett.com/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Writing Into the Dark with Krystal Shannan

In this week's episode, authorpreneur Krystal Shannan shares how to set up and run an author networking party extraordinaire. Writing is two genres and running an events company are just part of whats Krystal a successful indie author.   Show Notes: -What does the new breed of author networking parties look like? -How to use multiple platforms to insure success -How to get fans to invite their friends -Why getting email addresses is much better than getting Facebook page likes -Sweeten the pot and get more attendance with pre-party giveaways -Get your sign-ups off Facebook Events and gather email addresses Links: Krystal’s author website: http://www.krystalshannan.com/ Krystal’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MeantToBeRomance/ KS Publsihing Events website page: http://kspublishingevents.com/ Get Chris’ new book Sell More Books With Less Social Media and get a free online course with the book. Get your copy today here. Stephen Campbell’s post on how to leave a podcast review on iTunes:  http://theauthorbiz.com/how-to-leave-a-podcast-review-at-itunes/

In this week's episode, authorpreneur Krystal Shannan shares how to set up and run an author networking party extraordinaire. Writing is two genres and running an events company are just part of whats Krystal a successful indie author. Show Notes: -What does the new breed of author networking parties look like? -How to use multiple platforms to insure success -How to get fans to invite their friends -Why getting email addresses is much better than getting Facebook page likes -Sweeten the pot and get more attendance with pre-party giveaways -Get your sign-ups off Facebook Events and gather email addresses Links: Krystal’s author website: <a href="http://www.krystalshannan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.krystalshannan.com/</a> Krystal’s Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MeantToBeRomance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MeantToBeRomance/</a> KS Publsihing Events website page: <a href="http://kspublishingevents.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kspublishingevents.com/</a> Get Chris’ new book Sell More Books With Less Social Media and get a free online course with the book. <a href="http://amzn.to/2dRIefz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your copy today here.</a> Stephen Campbell’s post on how to leave a podcast review on iTunes:  <a href="http://theauthorbiz.com/how-to-leave-a-podcast-review-at-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theauthorbiz.com/how-to-leave-a-podcast-review-at-itunes/</a>

Episode 026 - Authorpreneur Krystal Shannan 

Show Notes: In episode 005, indie bestselling author Krystal Shannan shares her secrets of marketing success from how she builds her email list to her pulling back from "buy my book" messages on social media.   How an author co-op can improve your brand's visibility How Facebook ads are changing and other ways to build your email list The secrets of good content: quit posting "buy my book" Why good social media is about what my fans want and not about what I want them know Lessons learned from Becca's road trip Upcoming June Master Class on how less social media can get your more sale and fans And more...  Links from this episode:  Krystal Shannan's website: http://www.krystalshannan.com/ Find Krystal on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeantToBeRomance The Chick Tales website: http://chicktalesink.com/books/ Registration &amp; info link to Chris' June Master Class: How To Get More Fans &amp; Sales With Less Social Media (live June 28): https://www.cksyme.com/june-master-class Information on how the Content Bucket System works:  https://cksyme.com/how-to-sell-more-books-on-social-media-without-being-sales-y/ Chris' website: https://cksyme.com Join Becca Nation - Becca's private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeccaNation/ Join the SMART Social Media for Authors Private Facebook Group moderated by Chris &amp; Becca: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartsocialmediaforauthors/  Don't forget to enter the June Kickoff Contest: https://cksyme.com/podcast/. And subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher and leave a review! Thanks for helping!

Show Notes: In episode 005, indie bestselling author Krystal Shannan shares her secrets of marketing success from how she builds her email list to her pulling back from "buy my book" messages on social media.  <ul> <li>How an author co-op can improve your brand's visibility</li> <li>How Facebook ads are changing and other ways to build your email list</li> <li>The secrets of good content: quit posting "buy my book"</li> <li>Why good social media is about what my fans want and not about what I want them know</li> <li>Lessons learned from Becca's road trip</li> <li>Upcoming June Master Class on how less social media can get your more sale and fans</li> <li>And more...</li> </ul> Links from this episode: <ul> <li>Krystal Shannan's website: <a href="http://www.krystalshannan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.krystalshannan.com/</a></li> <li>Find Krystal on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MeantToBeRomance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MeantToBeRomance</a></li> <li>The Chick Tales website: <a href="http://chicktalesink.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://chicktalesink.com/books/</a></li> <li>Registration &amp; info link to Chris' June Master Class: How To Get More Fans &amp; Sales With Less Social Media (live June 28): <a href="http://www.cksyme.com/june-master-class" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cksyme.com/june-master-class</a></li> <li>Information on how the Content Bucket System works: <a href="https://cksyme.com/how-to-sell-more-books-on-social-media-without-being-sales-y/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://cksyme.com/how-to-sell-more-books-on-social-media-without-being-sales-y/</a></li> <li>Chris' website: <a href="https://cksyme.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cksyme.com</a></li> <li>Join Becca Nation - Becca's private Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeccaNation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeccaNation/</a></li> <li>Join the SMART Social Media for Authors Private Facebook Group moderated by Chris &amp; Becca: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartsocialmediaforauthors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartsocialmediaforauthors/</a></li> </ul> Don't forget to enter the June Kickoff Contest: <a href="https://cksyme.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cksyme.com/podcast/</a>. And subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher and leave a review! Thanks for helping!

Episode 005: Indie Author Krystal Shannan Shares Her Marketing Secrets