Michael Chatfield on Indie Publishing, Patreon and Reader Growth

How do you build an independent author career around both books and readers? Michael Chatfield joins Richie Billing to discuss his writing process, fantasy series and the business choices behind his work.

They explore how Michael develops ideas and characters, as well as how he engages an audience through Patreon. The conversation includes the work of running a growing publishing operation alongside the creative demands of writing.

Subscription features and business arrangements can change. Michael’s experience offers one model to study rather than a guaranteed path to sales.

You’ll discover:

How Michael develops story ideas and characters.What his fantasy and LitRPG series reveal about his process.How he has used Patreon to connect with readers.Which business questions independent authors need to consider.

If you are weighing an indie publishing career, this conversation brings craft and entrepreneurship together.

ABOUT MICHAEL CHATFIELD

Michael Chatfield is an independent fantasy, science fiction and LitRPG author whose series include The Ten Realms and Emerilia.

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