Episode 4: The Self Publishing Path with Bestselling Author Bridget E. Baker

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The episode includes dynamic Bridget E. Baker as the guest, a highly productive and successful indie author. Beginning with an entertaining look into her personal life, filled with family, farm animals, and kickboxing, Baker then dives into the particulars of her writing journey. She talks about her initial attempts at traditional publishing with agents, her transition to self-publishing and the elements involved therein, like marketing, editing, maintaining a high publication speed, and managing pricing and profit. She discusses her writing process, from outlines to revisions. Also, Baker provides helpful advice on the thought process and the drive required to successfully self-publish. Finally, she explores her future goals in the realm of self-publishing.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:18 Getting to Know Bridget E. Baker

00:40 Bridget's Personal Life and Hobbies

01:44 Bridget's Writing Journey Begins

02:23 The Importance of a Good Bio

02:35 Balancing Life and Writing

03:42 The Struggles of Traditional Publishing

04:58 The Decision to Self-Publish

06:55 The Ups and Downs of Self-Publishing

08:40 The Turning Point in Bridget's Self-Publishing Journey

10:28 The Success of Self-Publishing

15:28 Advice for Aspiring Self-Publishers

23:20 The Power of Series in Indie Publishing

23:41 The Profitability of Book Series

24:31 The Unexpected Success of a 'Failed' Series

25:15 The Longevity of Indie Published Books

26:08 The Importance of Quality in Indie Publishing

27:07 The Writing and Editing Process

29:52 The Future of Traditional Publishing