Episode 040 / It’s Q & A time. We talk about how finding a critique group is similar to dating, how to prepare to go wide, and much more.  Intro: Sara is planning a limited edition hardcover for the holidays and Jami is signing books for a subscription box. Plus Sara shares about an audiobook giveaway site. Reveal Book Box Library Thing Audiobook Giveaway Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. In this podcast episode, you’ll discover: Developmental editing and critique groups Pros and cons of each  Why finding a critique group is like dating Tips for publishing wide Mindset - long-term thinking Why you may need to save up “quit your job money” Go wide in format first -- audio, print, large print Try a perma-free, either a first book in series or prequeal Use smaller paid newsletter sites Check price points  Advice for new writers Write your best book Don’t be in a rush Build a newsletter and draw readers to you that are interested in your specific genre Branding Marketing for writers Use ads and content marketing Newsletter Starting over in your author career Create new IP if you need to How to re-engage readers after you’ve been quiet for a while Risks of rapid release Scaling up Amazon ads Tactics: Bid high on Book One and get read through; start a new ad; courses Reader engagement Post one thing a day and then respond Dealing with FOMO  Links: Story Alignment with H. Claire Taylor SPA Girls podcast David Gaughran’s Starting from Zero course Ads for Authors course Mystery Books Podcast WIKT Podcast with Amy Daws Nickolas Eric ad courses and resources Novel Marketing Podcast - Why Rapid Release is a Risky Book Launch Strategy