Episode 54: Breaking Into Work for Hire with Guest Aubre Andrus

Host Sharon Skinner chats with Aubre Andrus, an award-winning author and ghostwriter of over 50 children’s books, about building a writing career through work for hire projects. They discuss the ins and outs of work for hire, self-publishing, balancing passive and direct income, and the importance of networking directly with editors. Aubre shares tips on negotiating contracts without an agent, managing deadlines, and developing the versatile skill set required for writing in established brands and series. Actionable advice is offered for writers seeking to break into work for hire, emphasizing strategy, networking, and continual skill development.

Connect with Aubre Online:

Website: https://www.aubreandrus.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aubreandrus/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aubreandrus.bsky.social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AubreAndrusLLC

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