Timestamps

In Episode 2 of the Serious Writer Podcast Bethany Jett and Cyle Young discuss:

00:21- Children’s Writing
1:21 How does your Idea Fit the Market
4:00 Book Style
6:55 Start Quick
10:54 Non-Fiction Know Your Why
12:59 Define Your Target Audience
17:43 Set Goals
19:14 Write in Chunks
26:34 Loosen Up
33:01 Marketing and Platform
42:18 Closing Remarks

Some great quotes:

“The ones that work the hardest and hustle the most get the book deals.” – Cyle Young
“If someone tells you that you need platform, they’re just eliminating their competition.” — Bethany Jett
“…net of minutia…” – Cyle Young
“You don’t get a pass for being new.” — Bethany Jett
“An erratic writing life produces erratic results. A consistent writing life produces consistent results.” — Cyle Young

LINK:
Bethany quoted Seth Godin as building the platform “three years” ago. Here’s the actual quote we need to share:
“The best time to start that was seven years ago. The second best time is right now. So start!” – Seth Godin
Reference link: https://writetodone.com/seth-godin-part-2/

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