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Why Carolyn Wilman Believes Strategy and Consistency Are the Keys to Winning Big
Description
On this episode of the Authors on Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with author Carolyn Wilman, widely known as the “Contest Queen,” to explore how she’s won over $400,000 in prizes and helped others win more than $1 million through sweepstakes and contests.
Carolyn shares her proven tips on:
- 🗂️ Staying consistent and organized when entering contests
- 📬 Setting up systems like dedicated emails and aggregator sites
- 💡 Adapting to new formats such as social media contests
- ✍️ Writing strategies: starting with a table of contents, drafting chapters out of order, and the importance of professional editing
- 📣 Why marketing matters for authors and how to build a strong presence
This conversation is packed with practical advice for both aspiring contest winners and authors looking to sharpen their writing process.
🎙️ Check out more amazing author journey stories in Authors On Mission podcast:
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-on-mission/id1585639049
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@authorsonmission
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