S05 E09 Takalani M
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Takalani M is the author of the bestselling The Royal Mistress series, the After Dawn series, and the standalone novel A BURNING DESIRE. She has created a publishing and distribution powerhouse that dominates the romance sphere.
Takalani joins Fiona Snyckers and Gail Schimmel to talk about how she got her start in 2017 with a Facebook page and no followers. She tells us about writing 2,500 words a night alongside her full-time job in finance and three children. Takalani breaks down the exact process for producing a book, from editing, layout, and cover design, to sales, distribution, and marketing.
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Takalani joins Fiona Snyckers and Gail Schimmel to talk about how she got her start in 2017 with a Facebook page and no followers. She tells us about writing 2,500 words a night alongside her full-time job in finance and three children. Takalani breaks down the exact process for producing a book, from editing, layout, and cover design, to sales, distribution, and marketing.
For more details about the books, movies, series, and podcasts that are discussed on the show, sign up for our weekly newsletter.
Ask us your writing-related questions. Fiona and Gail would love to hear from you! Please join the conversation here:
Email: hiddenlivesofwriters@gmail.com
Instagram: @thehiddenlivesofwriterspod
Twitter: @hiddenwriterpod
YouTube: The Hidden Lives of Writers
Threads: @thehiddenlivesofwriters
Facebook discussion group: The Hidden Lives of Writers
Chapters
- 00:13 Writing Week Frustrations
- 01:58 Balancing Creative and Academic Writing
- 04:15 Recent Reading Recommendations
- 09:25 Takalani M's Writing Week
- 13:54 Writing Routine and Inspiration
- 21:49 Journey to Publishing
- 29:36 Writing Process and Plotting
- 31:53 Relatability and Representation in Takalani's Stories
- 41:15 Reader Feedback and Plotting
- 44:17 Publishing Options and Experiences
- 48:13 Cover Design and Branding
- 51:45 Pen Name and Branding Strategy
- 54:28 From Manuscript to Bookshelves: The Process
- 57:40 Marketing Strategies and Community Engagement
- 01:07:11 Reading Preferences and Recommendations
- 01:09:47 Final Thoughts and Appreciation
