In this episode of Write of Passage, Vanessa Riley reflects on the entrepreneurial reality of being a writer, sharing the highs, lows, and relentless grind of book launches, marketing, and storytelling. From chasing hidden histories aboard a pirate frigate for Fire Sword and Sea to balancing release logistics, Vanessa explores the courage, creativity, and persistence required to bring stories to the world—and why, at the end of the day, there’s no “somebody else” to do it for you.
Keywords: writing, publishing, book launch, indie author, traditional publishing, entrepreneurship, author life, marketing, Fire Sword and Sea, historical fiction, pirate history, hidden history, Black women authors, creative hustle, storytelling, authorpreneur, book marketing, reader engagement, podcast, Write of Passage, Vanessa Riley
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