176 How David Rawlings Broke Into the US Market Despite Living Overseas (Case Study)

Summary: In this episode we have a special interview about how author David Rawling’s publishing dream came true … and what you can learn from it for your own dream.<br> (Thomas) Getting published is hard, especially if you live outside of the country. Here is how David did it and if can do it, you can do it too. Tips, ideas … what you can do that David did.<br> Show Notes<br> Talking Points:<br> David, I want to start with where you are now … and then go back and talk about the path your took to get here … because I think it’s going to be inspiring, and encouraging and enlightening for any author whether they’re independently published, trad published, or hybrid. So … you signed a deal with HarperCollins a year or so ago, and you have your first novel coming out with them in mere months.<br> <br> * Love it … give us the pitch for the book.<br> * Alright, you have this cool novel coming out, you already have a nice buzz going for it … take us back to the beginning. How did all this get started?<br> * What are the things you think made a difference in getting to the place you are now?<br> * How much would you say your marketing background played into your getting published?<br> * I want to talk for a moment about your commitment … you’ve come to a major writing conference, ACFW, TWICE now. That’s not such a huge commitment if you live in the US, but you came from Australia where you had to invest a huge amount of time and money … talk to us about that decision.<br> * I wasn’t at AFCW this past fall, but I watched your Facebook posts and loved seeing how well you networked and met people and engaged really well. Talk to us about how important that part of publishing is … the relationships … and what came out of those new friendships.<br> * What would you tell that author that’s been working at this crazy publishing game for years and is getting frustrated … they feel like giving up, but deep inside they know they’re supposed to be on this path?<br> * Quick Tips:<br> <br> * Show us your real personality- show us who you are<br> * Video is going to be huge in 2019, but have a reason to be watched<br> * Focus on Social … not Media, engage, build friendships, help others with their marketing.<br> <br> <br> * Where can people find out more about you and The Baggage Handler?<br> <br> Website: <a href="https://davidrawlings.com.au/">David Rawlings</a><br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Baggage-Handler-David-Rawlings/dp/0785224939">The Baggage Handler </a><br> Featured Patron<br> <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Embers-Carrie-Daws/dp/1947539035/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8%09%22">The Embers Series</a> by Carrie Daws<br> When a hurricane and a series of unexplained fires hits too close to home, inspector Cassandra McCarthy has to figure out what it will cost to protect the citizens of Silver Heights.”<br> Sponsor:<br> <a href="https://www.rubartwritingacademy.com/">Rubart Writing Academy</a><br> <br> * March 21 – 24 in Lake Chelan, Washington<br> * April 25 – 28 Blairsville, Georgia<br> <br>