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BTS052, I Screwed Up My Series and Reaching a New Level of Appreciation for Draft2Digital 39:31

1M ago39:31

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Welcome to the ninety-ninth episode of the Authorpreneur Podcast. Yes, I'm doing the countdown thing—I know, it's super dorky, but I'm embracing it anyway. At present, I'm struggling to sell book two in my amateur sleuth mystery series, and I'm going into detail about my experiments to get this bookselling and my issues with publishing direct to Ba…

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TAP044, News From My Editor: My Experience Writing into the Dark (Part 2) 27:05

1M ago27:05

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Welcome to the ninety-eighth episode of the Authorpreneur Podcast. Honestly, I can't believe that my podcast has come this far. But, back to the matter at hand. Toward the end of March, I started working with my editor on the Locked Room, and in this episode, I share the mistakes that were found in that manuscript in comparison to the previous stor…

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TAP043, A Tale of Two Novels: My Experience Writing into the Dark 44:21

2M ago44:21

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In February, I finished writing the Locked Room into the Dark, and I'll discuss how I achieved this, along with the response of my favourite beta reader. As you've come to expect, I will share my writing stats, days, time, word count and the step-by-step process that I used. Now that I've mentioned that, it's crucial that I point out that I'm follo…

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BTS051, Writing a Locked Room Mystery, Author Book Readings, and Tech Issues Galore 45:58

3M ago45:58

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In this episode, discuss what I've been doing in February. I also share my frustrations about a tech fail and newfound thoughts on this product and delve into why I've changed my mind. It's important to discuss the positives and negatives of products I use and recommend because I've discovered something stupid that needs to be addressed, or I feel …

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BTS050, More Experiments with Ad Stacking 21:14

4M ago21:14

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So, I decided to list Suspicion for free and promote it using various newsletter book promotion services ahead of the release of the second book in the James Lalonde series. The promotions I booked were with AuthorsXP, Fussy Librarian, Kobo, and Free Booksy; altogether, these promotions cost me £176.67 or US$209.96. I used the Google exchange rate …

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BTS049, A Year in Review and Self Publishing Products I Loved in 2022 57:44

4M ago57:44

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This year, I've decided to start my podcast by looking back at everything I achieved in 2022. After that, I will discuss the products I loved in 2022 and will continue to use in 2023. I will also not dive too deeply into metrics like hours or word count because that's not helpful. In fact, as a coach, I hate metrics because it doesn't contribute an…

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An Update on My Three Act Structure Scrivener Template 3:04

4M ago3:04

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In an upcoming episode of the authorpreneur podcast, I discuss how I stopped supplying my three-act structure Scrivener template to my email list and the reasons that led to the decision. As I was editing that episode, I had an idea. I'm considering supplying a free ebook on three-act structure, a cheat seat, and possibly a video on how you can cre…

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TAP042, Troy Lambert Discusses Plotting and Story Organisation Techniques with Plottr 1:05:40

6M ago1:05:40

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A few weeks ago, I received an email from Plottr letting me know they were interested in chatting with me on my podcast about plotting and story organisation techniques and how Plottr can benefit both Plotters and Pantsers. Because Plottr is a story organisation tool, I thought the interview would be great for this season of The Authorpreneur Podca…

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TAP041, What is a scene? All Your Questions Answered 13:09

7M ago13:09

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Are you confused about scenes and chapters? Do you write scenes that aren't working, and you wonder why? In this first instalment of this mini-series on scenes, I will discuss the difference between scenes and chapters. Define what is a scene in the context of novel writing. I will answer the age-old question, what is the perfect length of a scene?…

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BTS048, Trademarking My Podcast Name, Publishing Books, Mixed Feelings About ARC services, and Designing Covers 47:23

7M ago47:23

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It's been a while since I filmed or recorded a Behind the Scenes Author Diary Update—so that's what I'm going to do. In this episode, I will discuss what I've been doing since January 2022. And this episode isn't going to be scripted, mainly because if I start scripting these episodes, it will take a long time to produce them. Let's face it, I know…

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TAP040, Writing From a Character's Point of View 13:31

10M ago13:31

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Now that you've chosen the right Point-of-View for your story, you're finally ready to put pen to page and start writing or outlining your novel, right? No, there is a little more to Point-of-View than first, second or third person. And that's what we're going to discuss in this show. When planning out season three of the podcast, I split the episo…

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TAP039, Point of View: Which One is Right for Your Story 22:01

11M ago22:01

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Before you put pen to page, you need to decide which point-of-view is right for your story. In this show, I will discuss point-of-view in writing fiction and the things to consider when choosing the right point-of-view for your novel. But I will not discuss second-person because I don't understand its mechanics. And I will not be delving too deep i…

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TAP038, Dave Chesson Discusses Writing, Editing, Formatting, and Collaborating with Atticus 59:47

11M ago59:47

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In previous podcast episodes, I've mentioned that I want this podcast to be free of interviews unless they are about how an author writes, outlines or writers without an outline. Today, I'm making an exception with this bonus interview because I believe the discussion will benefit you even if you're in the planning stages of writing your first nove…

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TAP037, How I Edit the Outline of a Novel Before Writing the First Draft 29:18

1y ago29:18

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So, you've created an outline for your novel. And, now you're ready to start writing. Diving into writing the first draft seems like the first logical step. However, I recommend you slow down and edit the outline for your novel. I learned this lesson the hard way after publishing my first-in-series novella. To this day, I regret not going back and …

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TAP036, From Idea to Outline: How to Outline a Novel (Part 3 of 3) 21:55

1+ y ago21:55

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Welcome to the third instalment of my mini-series on how I outline a novel. For those of you who are unaware, in the first episode, I discuss how I go from fleshing out a story idea to a basic outline. In episode TAP035, which is the second instalment in this three-part mini-series on outlining, I focused n sharing the steps in my outlining process…

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TAP035, From Idea to Outline: How to Outline a Novel, Part 2 of 3 21:54

1+ y ago21:54

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Welcome to the second instalment of my three-part mini-series on how I outline a novel. For those of you who are unaware, I discuss how I go from fleshing out a story idea to a basic outline in the first episode. In this show, I share the steps in my outlining process that help me create a structurally sound story with scenes that actively move the…

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TAP034, From Idea to Outline: How to Outline a Novel (Part 1 of 3) 29:21

1+ y ago29:21

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Since 2014, I've written two novellas, one short story, and two full-length novels, three of which I have self-published. One novel is being rewritten because I wanted to change a story device and plot thread. For me, this second storyline was unrealistic and painted the character in an unprofessional light, thus creating a sense of trust with the …

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TAP033, The Case for Outlining, Outlining Pitfalls, and Overcoming Writing Obstacles 31:53

1+ y ago31:53

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Before I dive into discussing how to outline a novel or the planning phase of writing, I thought it would be best to ask an obvious but nonetheless important question. Is outlining a good idea? Depending upon who you listen to, you will hear conflicting advice. Some authors will say in order to write quicker, you need to ditch the outlining phase. …

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BTS047, Issues with Apple Books, Cover Redesigns, and The Results of Using Advanced Reader Services 18:05

1+ y ago18:05

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Throughout the preorder and launch period of the release of The Candidate, I experienced a series of frustrating issues with Apple Books. While I was struggling with Apple Books, I decided to redesign the ebook's cover, then I went on to design the paperback based upon this new theme. And, this new design had surprising results on the ARC giveaway …

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BTS046, Preparing for My Book Release, Snarky Reviews and Why I No Longer Recommend Etsy to Creative Businesses 15:38

1+ y ago15:38

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As November flips open on my calendar, so does the launch date for my novella. In amongst the busyness of preparing for my book release, I ran into an alarming issue with Etsy that led me to question whether I will continue recommending them to creative businesses. But back to preparing for my book release, I decided to take the plunge and use Book…

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BTS045, Working with a Professional Editor and Preparing to Self Publish 9:08

1+ y ago9:08

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The writing has come to an end. And, the line editing and proofreading phases are underway. In the final hours of editing, I made a story decision that I suspected would cost me more money. While I waited for the next phase of the editing process to begin, I dived into the process of preparing to self publish my novella. This led me to finally make…

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TAP032, How Do You Write Fiction with Michaelbrent Collings 49:37

1+ y ago49:37

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Up until now, I've wanted the seasons of this podcast to be evergreen and act as a resource on how to write a particular element of a story. My desire to create short evergreen episodes focused on a single topic is the reason this podcast tends to be free of interviews. However, throughout season three, I will share short interviews with other writ…

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BTS044, Revision is Like Pulling Teeth and Working with a Professional Editor 10:23

1+ y ago10:23

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Revision is like pulling teeth. Well, that's how it feels to me, at the moment. I'm so over revising this story. But at the same time, I feel so insecure about this novella. Long gone is that innocent, naive Amelia, who was excited to publish her first piece of fiction. Perhaps, I know better now. Or, more realistically, I'm more cynical. I know wh…

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TAP031, Write a Novel with Genre Expectations in Mind (Part 2 of 2) 37:03

1+ y ago37:03

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Welcome to the final instalment of this two-part mini-series on how to write a novel with genre expectations in mind. There's nothing worse than reaching the halfway mark as you write your first draft or even as you're starting the revision stage to realise that you're not sure if there's a market for your book. If this is where you are at, then do…

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TAP030, Write a Novel with Genre Expectations in Mind (Part 1 of 2) 29:40

1+ y ago29:40

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Writing to market or writing with genre expectations in mind is often seen as a dirty word. And, I think there are a few misconceptions, largely to do with confusing the strategy with writing to a trend which is very different. For the sake of clarity, writing to trend is all about writing what's popular. An example of that strategy is writing a pa…

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TAP029, What to Expect from Season Three of the Authorpreneur Podcast 8:25

1+ y ago8:25

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At the start of season two, I started off with the best of intentions. Just like this episode, I set the expectations for the season. And, that's when everything went pear-shaped. In fact, things aren't back to normal for me either. I don't need to remind you because technically we're still at this place. Now that I’ve said this, I’m going to immed…

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BTS043, Revising a Murder Mystery, Creating a Book Marketing Plan, and Feeling Scared to Self Publish 14:40

1+ y ago14:40

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In the last two weeks in August, I started revising a murder mystery novella. Also, during this period, I created a book marketing plan for the Candidate. As I was revising my murder mystery novella, I began to feel scared to self publish. To be honest, I've been feeling this way for a while. This month, I purchased a few courses, and I share what …

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BTS042, Preparing a Murder Mystery Novel for Beta Readers and Juggling Multiple Manuscripts 18:36:00

1+ y ago18:36:00

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During the first two weeks of August, I focused my time on preparing a murder mystery novel for beta readers, then as I waited for feedback, I focused on the second book in my other series. And, this is what juggling multiple projects at once is like. You spend much of your time jumping between projects, and it does get overwhelming at times. In li…

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BTS041, A Writing Update, Fussy Librarian Book Promotions, and The Best Beta Reader Software 19:41

2y ago19:41

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If you listened to the previous episodes of this podcast, you'd know that I've been struggling to finish my next novel. By now, you're probably wondering what drama got in the way of me achieving my writing and publishing goals. In this show, I'll share a momentous writing update. On top of this, I discuss my fears and a surprising update on my Fus…

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BTS040, Low Budget Book Promotions Gone Wrong 16:09

2y ago16:09

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During May and June, I experimented with more low budget book promotions on a 99 cent sale on my first-in-series novella, Missing. Naturally, things didn't go as expected. In this episode, I dive into why I believe my low budget book promotions went horribly wrong. But before I delve into all of that, I discuss what I achieved in terms of writing a…

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BTS039, Writing Multiple Books at Once, Low Budget Promotions, and Multiple Streams of Income 32:24

2y ago32:24

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For some reason, I put off sharing this author diary update because I believed I didn't do that much writing, and I was a little embarrassed. Well, I was partly correct. As I look back over my completed tasks on ToDoist and the notes on my daily writing habit spreadsheet, I realised that my assumption was incorrect. And, I did get some writing done…

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BTS038, Story Origin Newsletter Swaps, Price Matching an eBook on Amazon and Lifting a Preorder Penalty on Amazon 27:58

2y ago27:58

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The results of my very first story origin newsletter swap are in, and it's not what I expected. As I cast my mind back, I decide whether I will do another newsletter swap in the future. And, I share my biggest lessons learned. In November, I managed to secure another free mystery and thriller eBook promotion on Kobo. Due to this change in price on …

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BTS037, Writing to Market, Book Formatting Services and Hiring an Alpha Reader on Fiverr 13:58

2+ y ago13:58

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After much deliberation, I come to terms with my struggles with the notion of whether I should continue to write more books in the James Lalonde series. Which leads me to announce that I'm letting myself write another series in a different sub-genre alongside writing the James Lalonde series. I guess the short version of that is I'm writing to mark…

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BTS036, The Best Decision I've Ever Made 13:43

2+ y ago13:43

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After months of frustration with the slow speed of my website, I took the plunge and moved web hosts. And in this episode, I discuss the dramas with moving from one WebHost to another. Spoiler alert, I’m happy with my move, and I’m wondering why I didn’t do it earlier. But, the move took some time. In September, I found myself lured in by another m…

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A Quick Guide on How to Get Interviewed on Podcasts for Fiction Authors 25:37

2+ y ago25:37

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The problem with helpful book marketing suggestions like"get interviewed on podcasts," is no one actually tells you how to create a pitch that will land you an interview. In this bonus episode, I will share three tips and a six step formula that will help you craft a better pitch and hopefully, get you a podcast interview. Obviously, I can't make a…

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BTS035, Developing a Writing Habit After Months of Struggling 11:58

2+ y ago11:58

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I’m super excited to announce that I’ve finally developed a writing habit after months of struggling. And in this episode, I share the tips that I believe helped me to achieved this goal. During August, I start chasing reviews for Missing on the Amazon US store. In terms of writing, I started working with an alpha reader and I discuss what I’m doin…

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BTS034, Struggling to Write Book Two in a Series and the Results of My Free Book Promotion on Kobo 27:18

2+ y ago27:18

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July was full of surprises. A well known free ebook platform shared my novella with its audience. And I’m going to share the results of this with you. While we're on the topic of book marketing, I will also discuss the outcome of my free promotion on Kobo. After careful deliberation, I took steps to self-publish my reader magnet on all stores, and …

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BTS033, Opting out of KU, My First Free Promotion on Kobo, and Outlining a Short Story 18:48

2+ y ago18:48

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In June, I made the decision to opt-out of Kindle Unlimited, and I don’t regret trying it out. Due to this experience, I’ve learned a few valuable lessons which I will put into practice for another series. While I’m on the topic of lessons learned, I also change my focus from sales to getting more book reviews. And I share the steps I plan on takin…

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BTS032, Publishing a Second Edition of a Mystery Novel and Using Book Blogging Tours as a New Author 25:52

2+ y ago25:52

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Now that the rewrites of the second edition Missing are finished, during May I prepared the new edition for publication. And in this episode, I’m going to share the exact steps I took to go from revised draft to pressing the publish button. While I’m on the topic of Missing, I’m going to discuss the results of my book blogging tour, that’s everythi…

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BTS031, Rewrite a Self-Published Novel, Using a Paid Beta Reader, Book Blogging Tours, and My Second Bargain Booksy Promo 34:21

2+ y ago34:21

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It’s official, I'm rewriting a self-publish novel, only a few months after it’s initial release. And, that book is Missing. In this episode I’m going to share the steps I took to rewrite the novella, and what I plan to do next. While we’re on this topic I also share my experience using a paid beta reader, and how this entire experience has changed …

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BTS030, Frustrations with Publishing Wide, Trying Something New, and Dealing with Negative Feedback 22:26

3y ago22:26

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During the first two weeks in March, I made a decision that I never thought that I would make, even after careful consideration. Essentially, I've let go of an ideal and made a decision for business reasons. But, more on that a little later. In terms of pay per click advertising, I share my experiences with Amazon Ads and paying for an ad to promot…

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BTS029, Writing Beats within Scenes, Scene Blocking and Experimenting with First and Third Person POV in a Novel 21:45

3y ago21:45

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During the first two weeks in March, I both struggled and made progress with rewriting book two. At the same time, I also failed to meet an ambitious writing goal that I set for myself. In part one of my March author diary update I discuss the following writing topics: The progress I made with writing book two Changing and choosing the name of a no…

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An Update: I'm Back From My Hiatus 3:04

3y ago3:04

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I’m back from my hiatus. Due to the pandemic and the lockdown situation in London, and my husband working from home, I paused the podcast. I stopped recording because I was struggling with productivity, writing, and mental health issues that come with being in the same environment for weeks on end. My husband will probably be working from home unti…

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BTS028, Book Blogging Tours, MailerLite Frustrations, and Rewriting a Thriller Novel 18:45

3y ago18:45

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During the last week in February, I faced the infamous chicken or the egg scenario, that every author faces—book reviews or sales. And, I make progress with growing my fiction email list. By now, you’re probably wondering whether I started rewriting my second book after all of that planning. If you are, then you’ll find the answer to that question …

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BTS027, My Revision Plans for Book Two, A Huge Tech Fail, More Amazon Ads, and a Book Promo Update 14:18

3+ y ago14:18

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There’s light at the end of the tunnel for the second book in my James Lalonde series. I’ve made a tonne of progress this week on fixing the issues in the story arc. In book marketing news, I started dabbling in Amazon ads for the US store. I’m going to share why I turned off the ads on the UK store On top of all of this, I experienced a few exciti…

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BTS026, I've Written a Pile of Garbage, Amazon Ads, and Book Promo Results 10:18

3+ y ago10:18

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There’s no polite way to say this, but I’ve realised that I’ve written a pile of garbage and may need to completely rewrite the second book in my James Lalonde series. So, the first lesson you’ve learned is to never rush the initial creative brainstorming and outlining phase of writing a story. Just don’t do that. But, enough of my whinging. My adv…

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BTS025, Experiments in Book Launching and Book Marketing as a New Author 19:10

3+ y ago19:10

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Just to let you know, this behind the scenes podcast diary was recorded on February 17, so this diary episode is primarily me looking back at the week starting from January 27, 2020 to February 2, 2020. In light of that, I have some exciting news. On, Monday, January 27, I published Missing in ebook, paperback, and large print on all online store p…

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BTS024, Getting Ready to Publish a Thriller Novella, Translating a Novel in French, and Changes to the Podcast 24:28

3+ y ago24:28

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Coming up in this episode, I’m going to discuss where I’m at in the publishing process for Missing, my thoughts and plans on how I’ll self-publish my crime thriller novella, and a few more marketing ideas. Before we dive into my exciting publishing news, I want to first talk about a slight change to my podcast and why I struggled with consistently …

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BTS023, KDP Select or Going Wide: Which is Better for the New Self-Published Authors? 21:55

3+ y ago21:55

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Over the years, there has been a big push by some well-meaning people to avoid putting all your eggs in one basket and publish your books to all of the platforms or go wide. But, is this the best advice for a new author? In this episode, I’m going to discuss the difference between going wide and enrolling in the KDP Select programme and what you ne…

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BTS022, Ask Me Anything on Writing and Self-Editing 16:40

4y ago16:40

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So, I looked at my podcast in the iTunes store the other day, not only did I realise that I have a few reviews, but I also noticed that this episode is the fiftieth episode of The Authorpreneur Podcast. Holy, crap! I can't believe I made it this far. Let's just say that it's been a long and difficult road, and there were times that I didn't think t…

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