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Activated Authors is an online author community centered around principles of healthy productivity, community, and shared knowledge. Founded by international bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, and author coach, Daniel Willcocks, the group aims to help authors and creatives of all levels achieve their creative goals and thrive as part of a healthy, positive community.
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![#005: Alison Ingleby – Hitting the USA Today Bestseller list, publishing anthologies, and why you should write what you love.](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12375381/46aff5c075074d7be54b22052f49484a_300x300.jpg)
Friday Aug 23, 2019
Friday Aug 23, 2019
Alison Ingleby is a USA Today bestselling author of sci-fi and fantasy fiction. She loves writing cross-genre books featuring complex characters, twisting plots and fast-paced action with a dash of romance.
When not writing, Alison enjoys reading, drinking tea and spending time outdoors. She lives in Yorkshire, England, but her heart loiters by the sea in north-west Scotland.
In this episode we dive deep into:
- What does Alison get out of going to writing conferences and events
- Why having a community of writers is important
- Biggest takeaways from conferences over the last year
- Tips for introverts to tackle author events
- The difference between anthologies and box sets
- How to approach publishing an anthology and what you get out of them
- Lessons learned from several different types of anthologies
- Pros and cons of genre-hopping
- Ensuring you’re productive when you know you’re a slower writer
- Balancing the ego with the outcome when trying to make a living from your writing
- How to hit the USA Bestseller List
- Group advertising strategies
- Why Alison chooses independent over traditional publishing
- How to build a beta reading team and what to look for when choosing who first reads your work
Alison answers questions from Patrons:
- David Hines: Does one need an MFA do exceed and make a living as a writer? I went to college many years ago and now wish I'd studied English/literature, of course I didn't. Is it necessary to get such a degree? At this point in my life it would be a struggle.
Find out more about Alison Ingleby:
Links from the show:
PublishDrive (not yet live at time of publication)
Special thanks to:
Intro vocals: Persephone Rose
Show theme: Karl Hughes
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David Hines
Harley Christensen
Jon Cronshaw
Jenn Mitchell
Innes Richens
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