Networking For Authors With Daniel Parsons

How do you build a network of author friends and peers over the long-term? How can you overcome anxiety about online or in-person events in order to network more effectively? Daniel Parsons and I share tips on networking online and also for physical events post-pandemic.

21:28 - Interview starts

In the intro, new Series management tools from Amazon KDP; Draft2Digital scheduled price changes; Kevin Tumlinson and I talk about the self-publishing future [Self-Publishing Insiders]; thoughts on The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin; Richard O'Brien on The Rocky Horror Show [The Guardian]; why The Queen's Gambit is a perfect story; Plus, fantastic ebook bundle for writers (includes Audio for Authors: Audiobooks, Podcasting, and Voice Technologies): http://www.Storybundle.com/nano; and Map of Shadows available in audio.

Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid, writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. With its detailed reports on how to improve your writing and integration with Scrivener, ProWritingAid will help you improve your book before you send it to an editor, agent or publisher. Check it out for free or get 25% off the premium edition at http://www.ProWritingAid.com/joanna

Dan Parsons is a fantasy and horror author who also writes non-fiction. His latest book is Networking for Authors: How to Make Friends, Sell More Books and Grow a Publishing Network from Scratch.

What networking looks like for authors and how it differs from traditional networking
Mistakes to avoid when networking
How to present yourself in person to make a positive impression
Prepping for a live networking event to make it easier in the moment to connect
Tips and strategies for shy networkers
Why long term thinking is important for networking
What the future of networking might look like

You can find Daniel Parsons at http://www.DanielParsonsBooks.com and on Twitter @dkparsonswriter

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