Description

Are you trying to decide if you should self-publish or traditionally publish? I’m here with Jon Richter- a writer of crime thrillers, horror, sci-fi and fantasy books, and co-host of the Dark Natter and Hosts In The Shell podcasts. This is the Artistic Spirit Podcast, your place to understand artistry. Welcome, I’m Katie Moran an author, poet, suicide prevention advocate, speaker, creativity coach and social entrepreneur.

Key Takeaways From Jon

• Find an editor and/or beta reader
• Get feedback
• Self-publishing means you have to market yourself
• Stay professional when you get feedback while standing your ground
• Read and follow guidelines when you are submitting to publishers or agents
• Read contracts when you get a deal
• Follow your own approach to writing: do whatever works for you
• The only rule to writing is to write
• Use targets to beat procrastination

Jon expresses his interest in Sci-Fi and AI. He discusses opportunities for AI and his fascination with it. And I happen to be fascinated too! Are you?

You can connect with Jon here.

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