From Teacher to Bestselling Author, Matt Eicheldinger is telling the stories kids want to read
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Hosts: Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid
Theme: Writer Resilience, Success
Key Discussion Points:
- Matt Eicheldinger's Background:
- Transition from childhood interests to writing.
- Teaching career and its role in storytelling.
- Path to self-publishing and eventual traditional publishing success.
- Celebrating Recent Successes:
- Matt's book, "Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes," hits bestseller lists.
- Discussion on dealing with imposter syndrome and the overwhelming nature of success.
- The Realities of Publishing:
- The challenges of gaining visibility and the perseverance required in the face of rejection.
- The impact of social media presence and pre-sale records on publishing opportunities.
- Understanding the nature of book deals and the industry's unpredictability.
- Self-Publishing Insights:
- Matt's experiences and learnings from self-publishing, including Kickstarter funding and distribution struggles.
- The importance of pivoting strategies and learning from rejection to enhance one’s writing and querying process.
- Social Media Strategy:
- Matt’s approach to building an authentic social media presence without overtly promoting his books.
- The significance of being genuine, consistent, and engaging in storytelling on social media platforms.
- Lessons learned from viral content and maintaining a focus on genuine engagement over chasing trends.
Conclusion:
The episode encapsulates the highs and lows of a writer's life, emphasizing hard work, resilience, and adaptability. Matt's journey from an unknown teacher and writer to a celebrated author exemplifies the unpredictable nature of the publishing world and the importance of staying true to one's craft and vision.
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Κεφάλαια
1. Author's Journey to Bestseller Status (00:00:00)
2. Advice for Resilient Writers (00:13:01)
3. Advice for Self-Publishing and Storytelling (00:16:49)
4. [Ad] That Wonderful State (00:21:01)
5. (Cont.) Advice for Self-Publishing and Storytelling (00:21:51)
6. Navigating Social Media Growth and Virality (00:30:06)
7. Navigating Rejection and Career Transition (00:36:30)
8. Gratitude for Guest - Matt (00:45:34)
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