BTS054, Changes To The KDP Print Pricing, New Categories In KDP, And A Solution To My Series Mistakes The Authorpreneur Podcast

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Send us a text As I wrote the outline and script for the show on value shifts, I realised that there is a smaller unit of story that I need to discuss that's integral to understanding value shifts or how a scene turns. So, I considered adding it to that episode but soon discovered that the final version of the episode would be too long. That's why I created this, hopefully, short bonus show where I discuss what is a story beat. And how you can use them to create better scenes. Course, Podcasts, Books, and Tools Mentioned Check Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap047/ The previous Episode ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap046/ TAP045, The Anatomy of a Scene ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap045/ TAP041, What is a Scene? ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap041/ Story by Robert McKee ⇢ https://amzn.to/49VnLAe * Plot and Structure by James Scott Bell ⇢ https://amzn.to/3Wcq8eN * Story Grid by Shawn Coyne ⇢ https://amzn.to/4aZNs3O * Suggest an Episode Topic ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/request/ Ask a Question ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/ Products I Recommend Scrivener ⇢ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod * Grammarly Premium ⇢ https://www.grammarly.com/ Pro Writing Aid ⇢ https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911 * Marlow/Authors.ai ⇢ https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq * Fiverr ⇢ https://www.fiverr.com/ DIVI Theme ⇢ https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=66529 * Other Useful Links Looking for an affordable premade book cover? | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ ** Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/ Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ Support the show Connect with me on Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/6pXHfz5K Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/writeradhay YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/ Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop * This is a service or product offered by me ** My bookish merchandise store…

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TAP046, End Your Scenes with Cliffhangers | How to Write Great Scenes 25:26

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Send us a text So you've probably read the title of this episode and thought, what do cliffhangers have to do with outlining? I'm so glad you asked. Let me explain. If you're the kind of writer who needs to outline every scene, then you need to be aware of the types of cliffhangers and how to effectively use them to create a page-turning effect and not turn readers away. In fact, there is more than one type of cliffhanger—there are four. So, in this episode, I'll unpack the four types of cliffhangers in fiction so that you can avoid the common pitfalls and end your scenes with cliffhangers in a way that keeps the reader turning the page. Without further ado, let's get into the episode. Course, Podcasts, Books, and Tools Mentioned Check Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap046/ The previous Episode ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts057/ TAP045, The Anatomy of a Scene ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap045/ TAP041, What is a Scene? ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap041/ Got a burning question that you would love me to answer on the podcast ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/ Answers to Questions on Writing from Previous Shows ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/ Products I Recommend Scrivener ⇢ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod * Grammarly Premium ⇢ https://www.grammarly.com/ Pro Writing Aid ⇢ https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911 * AutoCrit ⇢ https://www.autocrit.com/ Marlow/Authors.ai ⇢ https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq * Fiverr ⇢ https://www.fiverr.com/ DIVI Theme ⇢ https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=66529 * Other Useful Links Looking for an affordable premade book cover? | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ ** Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/ Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ Support the show Connect with me on Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/6pXHfz5K Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/writeradhay YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/ Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop * This is a service or product offered by me ** My bookish merchandise store…

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BTS057, A Year in Review and Self Publishing Products I Loved in 2023 52:37

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Send us a text I'm back again. And yes, it's been sixteen weeks since I released an episode of the podcast. Between now and November, I took December and January off because it's a busy time of year and I tend to travel during these periods. When I got back from vacation at the end of January, I had caught the flu from a family function. Guess who didn't get the flu vaccine? But I was out of action for three weeks, and I wanted to wait until I got my voice back before I continued podcasting. In this episode, I look back on 2023 and discuss the highs and lows. On top of this, I share the products and courses that I recommend and are still using in my writing and self-publishing business. Without further ado, let's get on with the episode. Show Notes and Links to Products and Courses I'm really sorry, but I ran out of room to list all of the products and courses that I love. They're all on the blog post. Just click the link above to see the post. Support the show Connect with me on Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/6pXHfz5K Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/writeradhay YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/ Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop * This is a service or product offered by me ** My bookish merchandise store…

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TAP045, The Anatomy of a Scene: Goal, Tension, Conflict and Stakes | How to Write Great Scenes 23:26

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Send us a text So, how do you write a great scene? But not just a great scene but a scene that keeps a reader engaged and turning the pages, no matter what genre you're writing. The answer is in the details. In order to write great scenes, you need to pay attention to the anatomy of the scene. So, what do I mean by anatomy? I'm referring to the elements of a scene, which include the goal, tension, conflict and stakes of a scene. In this episode, I'm going to break down these individual elements and share tips on how you can incorporate this into your writing. Course, Podcasts, Books, and Tools Mentioned Check Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap045/ TAP041, What is a Scene? ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap041/ TAP009, The 5 Types of Story Conflict ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/5-types-of-story-conflict/ TAP010, How to add more conflict in a story ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/create-conflict-in-a-story/ Got a burning question that you would love me to answer on the podcast ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/ Answers to Questions on Writing from Previous Shows ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/ Products I Recommend Scrivener ⇢ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod * Grammarly Premium ⇢ https://www.grammarly.com/ Pro Writing Aid ⇢ https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911 * AutoCrit ⇢ https://www.autocrit.com/ Marlow/Authors.ai ⇢ https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq * Fiverr ⇢ https://www.fiverr.com/ DIVI Theme ⇢ https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=66529 * Other Useful Links Looking for an affordable premade book cover? | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ ** Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/ Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ Support the show Connect with me on Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/6pXHfz5K Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/writeradhay YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/ Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop * This is a service or product offered by me ** My bookish merchandise store…

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BTS056, AI-Generated Images, Designing Your Own Book Cover, Declining Free Downloads, and Struggling to Write Book Three 33:35

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Send us a text I'm back. And yes, it's been sixteen weeks since I released an episode of the podcast. Originally, I took the summer off because I needed to take a holiday from podcasting and writing. However, I did a bit of blogging during my break, where I discussed whether you should use AI-generated images in book covers. Also, I wrote a blog post on how to work with a book cover designer. This article was originally written to help potential clients and browsers for Le Villain Book Covers, but I shared the full article on authorpreneur podcast dot com because I believed it would be useful to you as well. While we're on the topic of book cover design, I discussed in another blog post the things you need to know before you design your own book cover. This episode isn't just about blog posts; I also discuss my struggles with writing and the epiphany I've had, which helped me make progress after chasing my tail for so long. Without further ado, let's get into the show. Courses, Podcasts, Books, and Tools Mentioned Check Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts056/ How to Work With a Book Cover Designer ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/how-to-work-with-a-book-cover-designer/ AI-Generated Images on Book Covers ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/ai-generated-images-for-book-covers/ Things You Need to Know Before Designing Your Own Book Cover ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/designing-your-own-book-cover/ Accounting and Financial Terms for Authors ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/financial-terms-for-authors/ Plot Gardening by Chris Fox ⇢ https://amzn.to/49egmNu * Products I Recommend Scrivener ⇢ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod * Grammarly Premium ⇢ https://www.grammarly.com/ Pro Writing Aid ⇢ https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911 * Natural Readers ⇢ https://www.naturalreaders.com/ AutoCrit ⇢ https://www.autocrit.com/ Marlow/Authors.ai ⇢ https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq * Fiverr ⇢ https://www.fiverr.com/ DIVI Theme ⇢ https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=66529 * Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ https://www.siteground.com/go/authorpreneur * Other Useful Links Affordable Premade Book Covers | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ ** Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/ Got a burning question that you would love me to answer on the podcast ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/ Answers to Questions on Writing from Previous Shows ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/ Support the show Connect with me on Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/6pXHfz5K Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/writeradhay YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/ Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop * This is a service or product offered by me ** My bookish merchandise store…

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BTS055, My Experiment with Tempting Readers to Impulse Buy the Second Book in My Series. Did It Work? 32:30

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Send us a text So, I have a confession to make. Actually, I've been struggling to sell paid books. Sure, I can give them away for free, but paid is a different problem altogether. I've been struggling to sell Duplicity, the second book in my James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mystery Series. A few days before my forty-second birthday, I realised that FreeBooksy had a spot open on my birthday, the 29th of May. In this episode, I'm going to share with you the results of that experiment and my attempts to re-create the results with a Fussy Librarian Promotion. Without further ado, let's get into the show. Course, Podcasts, Books, and Tools Mentioned Check Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts055/ May Behind-The-Scenes Author Diary ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts054/ FreeBooksy ⇢ https://secure.writtenwordmedia.com/features The Fussy Librarian ⇢ https://www.thefussylibrarian.com/advertising/ Support the show by buying me a coffee ⇢ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authoradhay Got a burning question that you would love me to answer on the podcast ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/ Answers to Questions on Writing from Previous Shows ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/ Products I Recommend Scrivener ⇢ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod * Grammarly Premium ⇢ https://www.grammarly.com/ Pro Writing Aid ⇢ https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911 * AutoCrit ⇢ https://www.autocrit.com/ Marlow/Authors.ai ⇢ https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq * Fiverr ⇢ https://www.fiverr.com/ DIVI Theme ⇢ https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=66529 * Other Useful Links Looking for an affordable premade book cover? | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ ** Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podc Support the show Connect with me on Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/6pXHfz5K Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/writeradhay YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/ Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop * This is a service or product offered by me ** My bookish merchandise store…

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BTS054, Changes to the KDP Print Pricing, New Categories in KDP, and a Solution to My Series Mistakes 27:13

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Send us a text In the April Behind the Scenes Author Diary, I mentioned that I screwed up my amateur sleuth mystery series; well, a solution might be at hand. So, in this episode, I discuss my plans for my James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mystery series books three and four and a new shiny object. On top of this, I discuss a few self-publishing updates and selling direct with WooCommerce. But without further ado, let's get on with the episode. Course, Podcasts, Books, and Tools Mentioned Check Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts054/ April Behind-The-Scenes Author Diary ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts052/ Dave Chesson's Royalty Calculator ⇢ https://kindlepreneur.com/kdp-royalty-calculator/ Changes to the paperback pricing on Amazon ⇢ https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GPGVYM9KWTYLD2GD WooCommerce ⇢ https://woocommerce.com/marketplace-sale/ DIVI Theme ⇢ https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=66529 * My Author WooCommerce Shop ⇢ https://authoradhay.com/shop/ ** Le Villain Book Covers WooCommerce Shop ⇢ https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ ** Products I Recommend Scrivener ⇢ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod * Grammarly Premium ⇢ https://www.grammarly.com/ Pro Writing Aid ⇢ https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911 * Marlow/Authors.ai ⇢ https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq * Fiverr ⇢ https://www.fiverr.com/ Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ https://www.siteground.com/go/authorpreneur * Other Useful Links Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/ Want the podcast straight to your inbox? ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/ Got a burning question that you would love me to answer on the podcast ⇢ Support the show Connect with me on Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/6pXHfz5K Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/writeradhay YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/ Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop * This is a service or product offered by me ** My bookish merchandise store…

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BTS053, The 100th Podcast Episode: Ask Me Anything on Writing, Revision, Editing, and Self Publishing 48:32

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Send us a text Honestly, I can't believe I made it this far; it's mind-blowing. I know that's cliche, but it's how I feel when I see that episode number. Let's just say it has been a wild ride, a ride that is not yet over, and I'm glad I stuck with podcasting through those difficult times. And I've dabbled with a few great interviews and had my first-ever guests. It's been both challenging and fun all at once. In the spirit of celebrating the 100th episode milestone, I'm going answer the top questions asked by my Blog Readers, YouTube Subscribers, and Podcast Listeners, and questions asked through my Ask A Question form on my website. Course, Podcasts, Books, and Tools Mentioned Check Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/100th-episode/ TAP033, The Case for Outlining, Outlining Pitfalls, and Overcoming Writing Obstacles ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap033/ TAP034, From Idea to Outline: How to Outline a Novel (Part 1 of 3) ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap034/ TAP035, From Idea to Outline: How to Outline a Novel, (Part 2 of 3) ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap035/ TAP036, From Idea to Outline: How to Outline a Novel (Part 3 of 3) ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap036/ TAP037, How I Edit the Outline of a Novel Before Writing the First Draft ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap037/ TAP043, A Tale of Two Novels: My Experience Writing into the Dark ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap043/ Course on Writing into the Dark by Dean Wesley Smith (WMG Publishing) ⇢ https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/writing-into-the-dark Book on Writing into the Dark by Dean Wesley Smith ⇢ https://amzn.to/3LUjkNV * Blogging as an Unpublished Fiction Author ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/blogging-unpublished-fiction-author/ ProBlogger ⇢ https://problogger.com/ Answers to Questions on Writing from Previous Shows ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/ Looking for an affordable premade book cover? | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ ** Be on the Podcast Support the show Connect with me on Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/6pXHfz5K Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/writeradhay YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/ Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop * This is a service or product offered by me ** My bookish merchandise store…

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

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Send us a text 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 Barnes and Noble upon the advice of going wide webinar. Let's just say that I regret leaving Draft 2 Digital. And I discuss how I've screwed up my amateur sleuth mystery series. Just saying that out loud gives me anxiety. But without further ado, let's get on with the episode. Course, Podcasts, Books, and Tools Mentioned Check Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts052/ Course on Writing into the Dark by Dean Wesley Smith (WMG Publishing) ⇢ https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/writing-into-the-dark Book on Writing into the Dark by Dean Wesley Smith ⇢ https://amzn.to/3LUjkNV * Course on Writing a Locked Room Mystery by Dean Wesley Smith (WMG Publishing) ⇢ https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/pop-up-17 Course on Writing with Depth by Dean Wesley Smith (WMG Publishing) ⇢ https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/apr-depth23 Scrivener ⇢ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod * Grammarly Premium ⇢ https://www.grammarly.com/ Pro Writing Aid ⇢ https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911* AutoCrit ⇢ https://www.autocrit.com/ Marlow/Authors.ai ⇢ https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq* Fiverr ⇢ https://www.fiverr.com/ Other Useful Links Looking for an affordable premade book cover? | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ ** Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/ Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ https://www.siteground.com/go/authorpreneur* Support the show Connect with me on Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/6pXHfz5K Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/writeradhay YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/ Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop * This is a service or product offered by me ** My bookish merchandise store…

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

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Send us a text 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 stories that I've written. So, without further ado, let's get into the episode. Course, Podcasts, Books, and Tools Mentioned Check Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap043/ Got a burning question that you would love me to answer on the 100th episode ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/ Course on Writing into the Dark by Dean Wesley Smith (WMG Publishing) ⇢ https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/writing-into-the-dark Book on Writing into the Dark by Dean Wesley Smith ⇢ https://amzn.to/3LUjkNV * Course on Writing a Locked Room Mystery by Dean Wesley Smith (WMG Publishing) ⇢ https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/pop-up-17 Course on Writing with Depth by Dean Wesley Smith (WMG Publishing) ⇢ https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/apr-depth23 Products I Recommend Scrivener ⇢ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod * Grammarly Premium ⇢ https://www.grammarly.com/ Pro Writing Aid ⇢ https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911 * AutoCrit ⇢ https://www.autocrit.com/ Marlow/Authors.ai ⇢ https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq * Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ https://www.siteground.com/go/authorpreneur * Other Useful Links Looking for an affordable premade book cover? | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ ** Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/ Support the show by buying me a coffee ⇢ Support the show Connect with me on Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/6pXHfz5K Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/writeradhay YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/ Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop * This is a service or product offered by me ** My bookish merchandise store…

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

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Send us a text 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 following Dean Wesley Smith's Writing Into the Dark method, which he teaches in a course and in a book. I highly recommend that you check out both of these options if you're interested in learning how to discovery write. Without further ado, let's get into the episode. Course, Podcasts, Books, and Tools Mentioned Check Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap043/ Course on Writing into the Dark by Dean Wesley Smith (WMG Publishing) ⇢ https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/writing-into-the-dark Book on Writing into the Dark by Dean Wesley Smith ⇢ https://amzn.to/3LUjkNV * Course on Writing a Locked Room Mystery by Dean Wesley Smith (WMG Publishing) ⇢ https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/pop-up-17 Course on Writing with Depth by Dean Wesley Smith (WMG Publishing) ⇢ https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/apr-depth23 Products I Recommend Scrivener ⇢ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod * Grammarly Premium ⇢ https://www.grammarly.com/ Pro Writing Aid ⇢ https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911 * Marlow/Authors.ai ⇢ https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq * Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ https://www.siteground.com/go/authorpreneur * Other Useful Links Looking for an affordable premade book cover? | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ ** Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/ Want the podcast straight to your inbox? ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/ Support the show Connect with me on Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/6pXHfz5K Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/writeradhay YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/ Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop * This is a service or product offered by me ** My bookish merchandise store…

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

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Send us a text 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 like I need to talk about it. So, perhaps this is, in part, a bit of therapy for me. And I'm coming off a rather super frustrated week where I feel like I've wasted my time. But, in the spirit of fairness, I'm all up for wasting my money in terms of experimenting and trying things than letting you know about it because that's the point of me doing this. I waste my money trying stuff, so you don't have to, but I digress. Also, I discuss a few things I did for the podcast, writing-related tasks, plus a marketing experiment I did this month. Podcasts, Books, and Tools Mentioned Check Out the Show Notes The Previous Episode Book Edge MailerLite * My reading of The Candidate on YouTube Self Publishing Journey's Podcast Support the show by buying me a coffee Want the podcast straight to your inbox? Host Your Author Website with SiteGround * Interested in the mini-course on how to outline a novel ? Am Writing Fiction Community by The Authorpreneur Podcast (Facebook Group) My Services Try The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE ** The Formatting Templates offered by my services. Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) ** Support the show Connect with me on Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/6pXHfz5K Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/writeradhay YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/ Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop * This is a service or product offered by me ** My bookish merchandise store…

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BTS050, More Experiments with Ad Stacking 21:13

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Send us a text 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 from the 19th of November, just in case you're interested. So, in this behind-the-scenes author diary, I will discuss the results of my experiments with Ad stacking on my first-in-series novella or short novel. But first, let's discuss my expectations. My Expectations To be honest, my expectations were relatively low in terms of download numbers. Still, I expected around 2,000 downloads from the Free Booksy promotion only because of an experience in the past. But I was hoping some people would download Suspicion like the store and either follow me on Amazon and buy the next book when it's released or even purchase the preorder. Even though I was hoping for these things, I was pretty pessimistic about the results and knew it was more of an experiment. On top of this, I was terrified that I would receive more harsh reviews or low-rated positive reviews, thanks to my experiences with BookSirens. As a result, I was starting to think this third edition was crappy, and as a result, I was a crappy writer. But that's a story for another time. Without further ado, let's get into the episode. Podcasts, Books, and Tools Mentioned Check Out the Show Notes The Previous Episode Host Your Author Website with SiteGround * AuthorsXP, Daily Deal Fussy Librarian Free Booksy BookSprout Interested in the mini-course on how to outline a novel ? Want the podcast straight to your inbox? My Services Try The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE ** The Formatting Templates offered by my services. Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) ** Support the show Connect with me on Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/6pXHfz5K Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/writeradhay YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/ Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop * This is a service or product offered by me ** My bookish merchandise store…

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

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Send us a text 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 anything of value, especially in the writing space. Everyone writes differently. Some people need to write slowly, think and research as they write. And if that's you, it's okay to write that way and slowly build your backlist. But I'll hop off my soap box now. Podcasts, Books, and Tools Mentioned Check Out the Show Notes The Previous Episode Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign Canva * Deposit Stock Photos * iStock Vector Stock Stripe WooCommerce WordPress The Divi Theme * Gravity Forms Siteground * Blubrry * Ecamm Live Final Cut Pro Garageband Blue Yeti Microphone * BookFunnel * PayHip Vellum Draft2Digital NaturalReaders (Premium) Scrivener * Grammarly Premium ProWriting Aid * AutoCrit Authors ai (Marlow) * BookSprout Support the show Connect with me on Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/6pXHfz5K Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/writeradhay YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/ Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop * This is a service or product offered by me ** My bookish merchandise store…

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

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