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Navigating Criticism and Creativity with A.A. Sekhon (New Author Series)

Wish I'd Known Then Podcast For Writers··20 August 2026·43 min

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331 / How can you balance craft and criticism? How do you know when to take feedback and when to reject it? A.A. Sekhon shares insights on filtering feedback, writing historical fiction, and staying creative when you don’t feel creative or inspired. Navigating the difference between writing and marketing skillsetsThe role of constructive vs. destructive criticismFinding your first readers and building review momentumLeveraging an academic background to enrich storytellingWhy writing for yourself can unlock creative freedom ✨ This week’s sponsor is BookFunnel.com. 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribeAccess to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesShoutout on a future episode 📥 Send us a Text Message  ⚡Links:A.A. Sekhon: https://assumptionsbook.wordpress.com/purchase/Book Funnel: BookFunnel.comIndie Author Magazine article about Sara Rosett: https://indieauthormagazine.com/sara-rosett-shares-how-shes-built-a-cozy-career-in-indie-publishing/📥 Send us a Text Message Support 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