How to thrive in YA through indie publishing with bestselling author Aileen Erin

04/30/19 • 30 min

Independent publishing is changing the game and people like USA Today bestselling author Aileen Erin are part of that wave. In this episode, Aileen -- who writes fantasy and sci-fi YA novels -- sits down with Michael and Saul to share her experiences with independent publishing and how the freedom to be her own publisher has allowed her to thrive in the YA book market. She also talks about the fluctuating trends in the market and how they can both be a blessing and a curse for authors.

In this episode...

Aileen shares her story about how she got published.
Do YA trends make it hard for some authors to get their books published -- or can they help?
There's a lot to juggle when it comes to independent publishing. How does one balance everything?
What are some of the upsides of independent publishing?
Aileen shares her tips for being successful in indie publishing.
We spend a little time talking about writing MFA's.

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In this episode...

Aileen shares her story about how she got published.
Do YA trends make it hard for some authors to get their books published -- or can they help?
There's a lot to juggle when it comes to independent publishing. How does one balance everything?
What are some of the upsides of independent publishing?
Aileen shares her tips for being successful in indie publishing.
We spend a little time talking about writing MFA's.

Learn more about Aileen Erin:

Check out our new podcast, About the Author with Saul Marquez!

Bookmarked is brought to you by Audible.com! You can get a FREE audiobook when you sign up for a 30-day free trial membership. Click here for more info!

If you like the show, please RATE AND REVIEW it on Apple Podcasts!

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It seems to be that just about every book series is getting a spin-off these days -- that includes modern classics like Harry Potter all the way down to YA mega franchises like the Shadowhunters Chronicles. We love some of them. Others make us upset. And we thought it'd be relevant to discuss the dangers (and upsides) of adding too much to an already established world. Keep in mind, we recorded this episode before the J.K. Rowling controversy hit the internet earlier this week. It just goes to show you that this is on everyone's mind.

In this episode...

Yay or nay to spin-offs? What's everyone's reaction to when spin-offs are announced?
Are spin-offs ever necessary? We talk Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunters Chronicles.
Is there a certain budget when it comes to spin-offs? Can a writer add too much?
Where does J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World fit into all this?

In the headlines...

There's a new Harry Potter mobile game coming from the makers of Pokémon Go.
We've got our first look at the illustrated edition of Goblet of Fire!
We're learning more and more about Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings'
Shadowhunters is on its final season.
Children of Blood and Bone's sequel is getting a later release date.

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Controversy struck the YA community with the announcement of the 'Eleanor & Park' movie, based on the popular novel by Rainbow Rowell. Does the book perpetuate harmful and racist stereotypes and ideas? We dive into the discussion surrounding the announcement in this latest episode while also asking how authors should approach inclusivity in YA books.

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In this episode...

We're making changes to our show and we want your feedback!
We've got a mini book review of Broken Throne by Victoria Aveyard in this month's segment of 'What Are You Reading?'
Would a book like Eleanor & Park be publishable today?
Where did Rainbow Rowell go wrong?
Dear authors: please research!
What books get inclusivity and representation right?
A friendly reminder: Let's try to be patient with each other.

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