Ep 24: From First Draft to Fantasy Worlds: Mastering the Author's Quest with Joanna McSpadden!

Welcome back, literary aficionados and digital sages, to another episode of Pen to Profit Podcast, where we untangle the Gordian knots of the writing world. I'm your host, Ray Evans, your navigator through the labyrinth of syntax and storylines. Today, we've got a special treat - a confluence of the digital and the literary. Meet JoAnna McSpadden, a software sorceress by day and a narrative necromancer by night. Her debut novel, Obsidian Tide, is set to make waves in the literary ocean this March. Sit tight as we decode the enigma of balancing code and prose!

 

**Why This Episode is a Must-Listen:**

 

- Discover the alchemy of blending software development and novel writing.

- Unveil the secrets behind creating a world where dragons and deadlines coexist.

- Dive into the depths of Obsidian Tide and the mind of its creator.

 

**Key Takeaways:**

 

1. **The Magical Art of Website Development:** JoAnna demystifies the digital spells she casts to conjure user-friendly e-commerce portals.
2. **Finding Your Tribe:** Learn the importance of a writing community in keeping the creative cauldron bubbling.
3. **Navigating the Publishing Labyrinth:** JoAnna shares her odyssey from penning the first draft to finding a publisher that aligns with her vision.
4. **Social Media Sorcery:** Discover how to enchant followers and conjure a pre-launch buzz using the potent potions of Instagram and newsletter charms.
5. **Balance - The Ultimate Spell:** JoAnna reveals her secrets to juggling the realms of software development, writing, and personal life without summoning any dark spirits.

🎧 If your quill is quivering with anticipation and your cursor blinking in tandem, this episode is your crystal ball into the future of writing. Tap into JoAnna's wisdom and let your storytelling spirit soar.

 

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🔗 **Quick Links** 🔗

 

Learn more about JoAnna's debut novel Obsidian Tide - available March 5, 2024 wherever books are sold here: https://www.joannamcspadden.com/books/obsidian-tide

Ready to embark on a literary quest with JoAnna? Visit https://www.joannamcspadden.com/ and subscribe to her newsletter for an enchanting journey through her realms of code and fantasy.

 

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Until the next page turns, keep your narratives bold and your code bug-free! This is Ray Evans, signing off from the Pen to Profit Podcast!