Show Notes
From Sophie:
On this podcast Rachael Johns and I let these conversations go where they will, and in this episode we start talking about how important it is for grown-ups to engage in play. That means in our writing as well, even if - perhaps especially if - we are constrained by expectations and deadlines. So that’s the light stuff.
The heavy - or heavier - stuff turns up when we answer a listener question about social media and why male writers don’t seem to be on it as much as female writers. Here’s an abridged version of the question: ‘Just wondering why (to me) male authors don’t seem to feel as compelled to spend a lot of time networking, social media-ing and touring as female authors … Why do women authors seem to feel they have to be ‘out there’ to be recognised for their work? Or is this above and beyond and makes more money for them? If so all good, but to feel it’s the only way to be known and recognised seems unfair.’
The short answer is that it is, indeed, unfair but Rachael and I have a much longer discussion about it. As someone who has worked in book publishing for most of my adult life, I’ve had occasion to make observations and form opinions about certain things that go on, and you’ll hear some of those in this episode. Rachael has over 20 books published and she too has experience and opinions. We hope that bringing you the combination of all of that makes for an interesting episode! For more information about Rachael Johns: https://www.rachaeljohns.com
For more informationabout Sophie Green: https://sophiegreenauthor.com
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