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Ep 22: Shanti Hershenson: The Journey from 6th Grade Novelist to Author of 16 books by 16
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Ep 22: Shanti Hershenson: The Journey from 6th Grade Novelist to Author of 16 books by 16
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**🎧 Episode Overview:**
Hey, Pen to Profit enthusiasts! Your favorite host Ray Evans here, bringing you another episode filled with literary gems. Today, we have a special treat - a chat with the young and remarkably prolific author, Shanti Hershenson. Shanti's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, having published her first two novellas in sixth grade. Now with 16 books under her belt, she's a force to be reckoned with in the young adult fiction world. 📚✨
**🤔 Why You Should Listen:**
- To get inspired by Shanti's unique story and her early start in the writing world.
- For valuable insights into balancing school, social life, and a burgeoning writing career.
- To learn effective strategies for marketing books, especially through social media platforms like TikTok.
**🔑 Key Takeaways:**
- **Consistent Writing Habits:** Shanti emphasizes the importance of writing daily, a practice she's maintained since seventh grade.
- **Effective Time Management:** Balancing school and writing by creating to-do lists and utilizing free periods productively.
- **Strategic Book Marketing:** The role of early promotion, gathering book reviews, and using TikTok to boost book sales.
- **Handling Negative Reviews:** Differentiating constructive criticism from meaningless negativity and learning to use feedback positively.
- **Maximizing TikTok for Book Promotion:** Tips for growing a TikTok following and using the platform to engage with readers and market books effectively.
- **Shanti's Most Successful Book:** Insights into the launch strategy of her most successful book, "Never Dying."
🔗 **Quick Links**🔗:
Ready to dive into the world of a young writing prodigy?
Follow Shanti Hershenson on TikTok @ShantiWhoWrites (https://www.tiktok.com/@shantiwhowrites) and visit her website http://shantihershenson.com for more on her books and journey.
- Ray's Monday, Wednesday, Friday Medium Blogs: https://medium.com/@edtingandwritingtips
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