Who are the Geek Girls?
CJ Anaya and Jana S. Brown happily claim the title of Geek Girls. Together they boast several decades of experience in writing, editing, teaching, and marketing. If it has to do with publishing and helping other authors succeed, they’re interested! CJ writes under three pen names with best-selling titles in YA Fantasy and Romance including the Healer series and the Paranormal Misfits. Jana writes under three pen names specializing in speculative fiction, romance, and non-fiction including The War of the Lich and the Miller Family Lodge series.
The Write2Market Approach
The Write2Market Approach states that you are always writing with an audience in mind, commonly called writing to market. We believe that writing to market does not mean that you are ‘selling out’ or only writing ‘what’s hot’ without thought to creativity or art. What it does mean is that we are considering the purpose and reach of each work you create and preparing from the first letter for success – in all its many colors - by being aware of audience needs, desires, and expectations. Your audience may be big, or it may be only yourself, but when you write to the audience, you will learn more about your creative process and be in the best position to excel whether that means thoroughly exploring your inner world, or creating books that sell to the masses. When passion means analysis, we find the best of both worlds and books that satisfy and sell.
Common Sense Publishing
When it comes to publishing there is a LOT of information and many paths you can follow. For many authors, from beginners to masters, this glut of information can be overwhelming. At Geek Girl’s Academy we strive to present Common Sense Publishing in information and guidance. There are no stupid questions, and we strive to break information down to its simplest form and to provide guidance as to not only what the information is, but how to apply it in your unique publishing career. We know that every author, and every author’s processes, are different, but by giving you foundational information we strive to empower you to develop your career with confidence.