Self-Publishing and Overcoming Fear with Tanya E. Williams

Modern Publishing | Writing & Publishing Industry Trailblazers

Every author deals with fear. Learn how to respond to fear and self-doubt in a way that drives your writing career forward.
In this episode of Modern Publishing, my guest is historical fiction author Tanya E. Williams, whose five novels include Becoming Mrs. Smith and Welcome to the Hamilton. We discuss the way Tanya runs her business and approaches publishing as an indie author. We also explore characterization and ways to help readers relate to unfamiliar concepts. Tanya talks about how the fear of failure has impacted her self-publishing journey and how failure can be an opportunity to learn and grow.
Topics Discussed

• Overcoming fear to achieve success
• Creating a thriving self-publishing business
• Pros and cons of self-publishing vs. traditional publishing
• The self-editing and professional editing process
• Benefits of joining a writing community

Guest
A writer from a young age, Tanya E Williams loves to help a reader get lost in another time, another place through the magic of books. History continues to inspire her stories and her insightful view into the human condition deepens her character's experiences and propels them on their journey. Ms. Williams' favorite tales, speak to the reader's heart, making them smile, laugh, cry, and think.
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Resources

• The New Author's Handbook
• Blue Pen Blog: Writing & Publishing
• Blue Pen Writers' Conference

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Luvut

1. Interview with Tanya E. Williams (00:00:00)

2. Recognizing Women's Contributions to History and Technology (00:03:14)

3. Writing the Universal Human Experience (00:05:51)

4. Overcoming Fear and Achieving Success (00:08:02)

5. Tanya's Writing Career and Personal Goals (00:14:35)

6. Challenges in Publishing: Working with Others and Taking the Leap (00:19:08)

7. Editing, Self-Publishing, and the Changing Industry (00:21:50)

8. The Resilience of the Publishing Industry (00:31:36)

9. Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing (00:39:33)

10. Self-Editing and Taking a Break from Your Writing (00:43:11)

11. Editing Processes and Developing Awareness as a Writer (00:47:09)

12. Succeeding in the Modern Publishing Industry (00:49:50)

13. Pointing Out Differences and Recognizing Similarities (00:52:38)

14. Benefits of Joining a Writing Community (00:55:32)

15. Forging Your Own Path (00:57:22)