Diana Xarissa on Consistent Rapid Release and Developing Likeable Characters

Diana Xarissa on Consistent Rapid Release and Developing Likeable Characters

45:30 Apr 9, 2025
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Episode 266 / Cozy mystery author Diana Xarissa joins us this week. With over 150 books in her backlist, Diana shared how she found success through rapid release (but she works a year ahead) and why embracing her passion was the key that helped her find and connect with readers.Topics:Diana's unique process for building a year-long advance writing schedule to maintain a steady release paceTips for creating likeable characters and a “Scooby gang” that keep readers coming back and also keep Diana excited to write their storiesDiana’s advice around ambition, goal setting, dreaming big, and celebrating successDealing with imposter syndrome? Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportAccess to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesPrivate slack groupShoutout on a future episode. ? Send us a Text Message ?Links:www.dianaxarissa.comSara’s How I Met My Kdrama podcastHistorical Cozy Mystery Book Box (Affiliate link)Trope Con: https://trope-talk-jennifer-s-school.teachable.com/?affcode=1589366_yo0_fyjf (Affiliate link)Send a textSupport the show? Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops?? Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5? Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ ? Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
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