#98 - A Mindset Shift to Write Every Day with Rachel Amphlett
The Kobo Writing Life Podcast brings you insights and inspiration for growing your self-publishing business. We feature interviews with bestselling authors and industry experts, who share practical advice you can use to improve your writing and sell more books. Hosted by the Kobo Writing Life team, you'll also get the latest news and updates about Kobo and the KWL platform. Self-publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife
Rachel Amphlett, bestselling crime and thriller writer from
Brisbane, Australia, was at Kobo HQ earlier this fall as part of an
international author tour. Rachel spoke to Mark Lefebvre about:
Rachel’s re-introduction to writing after a long lapse and the
underlying concept for a story that just wouldn’t let go
The wonderfully inspirational Christmas gift from Rachel’s
husband Nick and his keen words of advice on how to deal with that
story (which became the novel WHITE GOLD)
The Italian publisher who approached her wanting to purchase
Italian language rights to that first published novel
The mindset shift that requires discipline on a daily basis in
order to hit the daily word count first thing before all the other
business and marketing tasks take hold
The necessary step of turning off the wifi and putting her
phone in another room when it is time to be serious and get down to
writing
The Gantt chart Rachel uses to outline and stick to her twelve
month pre-planned publishing schedule
Her latest book, the November 2017 release HELL TO PAY and how
it wraps up an underlying sub-plot that had been developing over
the previous three novels in the series
How emails and feedback from readers around the world have
helped Rachel to “up” her game when writing the books in her two
series
The decision Rachel has made to use British English versus
American English for different books depending on where they are
set
How Rachel’s Canadian audience on Kobo was established well
before any of her other international audiences started to
grow
How being in Kobo Plus in the Netherlands and Belgium have
helped Rachel sell more books in those territories than ever
before
Her advice for beginning writers, which include “don’t give up”
and “do your homework”
Nick’s advice for the spouses of writers
About the Podcast
Insights and inspiration for growing your self-publishing business. Featuring interviews with bestselling authors and industry experts, who share practical advice you can use to improve your writing and sell more books. Hosted by the Kobo Writing Life team, you'll also get the latest news and updates about Kobo and the KWL platform. Self-publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife