Discover the optimal timing for publishing new books with insights from acclaimed travel writer and photographer Emma Strandberg. Learn why avoiding burnout is crucial for authors and how to strike a balance between productivity and self-care while considering factors like marketing, reader engagement, and quality writing and editing time.
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The Best is Yet to Come: Why Your First Published Book is Not Always Your Best
In this reflective blog post, Emma Strandberg shares insights into their journey as a writer, emphasising that an author’s first published book may not always be their best. She also highlights the importance of practice and embracing life’s changes, believing that each book reflects a moment in their writing journey.
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From Wanderlust to Words: How Travel Shaped my Life and Books
The acclaimed travel writer Emma Strandberg hasn’t been everywhere – but it’s next on her list. In this exclusive blog post for Palamedes, Emma discusses the profound impact that world travel has had on her life and on her work, and encourages other authors to embrace their own wanderlust.
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Learning, Failing and Learning Again: the trials and tribulations of a self-published author
Discover valuable insights from Han-Son Lee, CEO of DaddiLife, in his exclusive blog post for Palamedes. Gain wisdom on learning from failure, prioritizing audience needs, and overcoming stigmas against self-publishing.
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It’s the Journey That Counts, by Emma Strandberg
Join critically-acclaimed travel writer Emma Strandberg on a journey of resilience and determination as she shares her experience of self-publishing her second book, ‘Where the f**k is Blönduós?’
Faced with the challenges of going solo without her previous publisher and literary agent, Emma’s story is a testament to the sacrifices, dogged determination, and unwavering belief that fuelled her labour of love.
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