This week, I got to catch up with somebody I've wanted to talk to for a long time.

David Farland is the author of over 50 books, including The Runelords series. He's worked with top fantasy and science fiction authors like Brandon Sanderson and Stephenie Meyer, and he's also written Million Dollar Outlines.

In this interview, we talk about Robert Heinlein's Rules for Writers. Several years ago, I came across these rules after being frustrated writing and rewriting the same short stories repeatedly. 

We chat about hybrid publishing, self-publishing, and traditional publishing and how to decide which approach is right for your book. I also got David's take on marketing and how a back catalog can help you earn a good living as an author.

David also explains the importance of having an e-mail list and how it can help you earn a healthy living from writing.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How David's writing process has changed over the years
• Advice for new writers
• What makes a story compelling
• Common mistakes authors make
• Choosing a genre to write in 
• What makes authors stand out
• How to market your books

Resources:

• writers.com/">Apex Writers
• Writers of the Future
• My Story Doctor

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