About this episode
Send a textAspiring authors often find themselves at a crossroads, deciding whether to follow their passion for writing or stay in a secure career. In this episode of Authors Who Lead, Azul sits down with Aime Austin, a successful author of legal thrillers, to discuss her unique journey from the courtroom to the writing desk. This insightful conversation uncovers Aime’s path, creative processes, and advice for emerging writers.Timestamp:00:00 Rushed graduate school decision05:38 Endless ideas, choosing the right one08:01 Creating vivid, relatable characters10:45 Writing coach insights on the process13:17 The challenges of authorship18:46 Small publisher’s author marketing advice22:18 Separating from fictional characters23:19 Immersed in writing characters28:12 Unique fan-author relationships29:58 Building writing Communities essential33:53 Marketing insights and writing advice35:59 Writing on social issues40:01 Art’s noble purpose celebratedFull show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be a GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage