Ep. 679 – “Rock Gods & Messy Monsters” with Diane Hatz (@dianehatz)
Release Date: 06/13/2024
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info_outline"Search inward. The outward stuff means nothing." – Diane Hatz
Today’s featured award-winning author is inner activist, creative marketing expert, and nonprofit founder, Diane Hatz. Diane and I had a fun chat about her book, “Rock Gods & Messy Monsters”, navigating the writing world as an indie author, and more!!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
Her advice for new indie authors
Mistakes that authors need to avoid when publishing their work
How her music business experience plays a role in her writing
Why writers should be part of writing groups
Diane’s Site: https://dianehatz.substack.com/
Diane’s Book: https://mybook.to/rockgods-hatz
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