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In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' hosts Matt and Christina engage in a lively discussion interrupted by their excitement over the release of Scarlett Cole's new book, 'The Oath We Take' just released on March 27th!
They revisit a previous podcast episode featuring Scarlett Cole, a successful romance writer. Scarlett shares her journey of transitioning from a senior corporate executive to a full-time writer, and later balancing both careers to find fulfillment. The conversation covers Scarlett's strategic approach to writing and her willingness to pivot to different writing styles and genres. It also explores the importance of trusting one's intuition, marketing strategies, and the need to write what one loves. Scarlett speaks candidly about her latest release, 'The Loves We Lost,' and her experiences with self-publishing versus traditional publishing. Her insights into maintaining creative energy and strategic planning provide valuable lessons for aspiring writers.
00:00 Podcast Introduction and Unexpected Change of Plans
01:09 Discussing Scarlett Cole's New Book
01:48 Revisiting the Episode with Scarlett Cole
02:33 Introduction to Scarlett Cole
03:42 Scarlett's Writing Journey
05:19 The Great Pivot: Balancing Writing and Career
12:19 Exploring Different Writing Styles and Genres
16:17 Transition to Indie Publishing
19:15 Client's First Novel Experience
20:44 Success of the MC Series
22:14 Marketing Strategies and Branding
26:37 Balancing Writing with a Full-Time Job
30:30 Trusting Your Intuition
33:18 New Book Release: The Loves We Lost
35:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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