Greg Mohr introduces Juli Bohmer, who shares her journey as an author. Juli discusses her experiences with book promotion and the intricacies of publishing. She delves into the pros and cons of self-publishing, offering valuable advice for aspiring authors. The conversation touches on overcoming rejection and the emotional aspects of being an author. Juli provides insights into writing and illustrating children’s books and offers practical tips for new authors embarking on their writing careers. The episode concludes with information on where to find Juli’s books and her final words of advice
Key Points:
- Turning a passion for storytelling into a business can offer both creative fulfillment and additional passive income.
- Traditional publishing provides broader market reach and professional support, while self-publishing offers higher profit margins and creative control.
- Aspiring authors should write about what they are passionate about and not get discouraged by rejections, as there are multiple ways to get published.