So you’ve decided to self-publish an ebook. Congratulations! The next step is marketing. Where do you begin? Where should you put in effort?
Recommended Reading:
Prompt:
Remember that book you published? Market it!
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Category: Season 2
Episode 2.14 – How We Go From Idea to Done
Writing is more than typing frantically at a keyboard. Alas, we get ideas and have to work them into stories, while making sure that the final product meets our original intent and the desires of our readers. What does that process look like?
Recommendation:
- Check out Author Accelerator, a service that helps you move through the full process of writing a novel.
Episode 2.13 – How to Self-Publish a Book
Self-Publishing is complex—there are various platforms, stores, and formats to consider before even starting the process. How do you self-publish?
Recommended Reading:
Prompt:
Publish a book!
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Episode 2.12 – How to Self-Edit Economically
Previously, we talked about how self-editing is a no-no. But that’s not entirely valid. Self-editing is an important part of the process, when applied properly and not overexerted. How do you go about it? What kind of limitations do you need to set?
Recommended Reading:
Prompt:
Set a timer and edit a chapter, sticking strictly to a superficial edit.
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Episode 2.11 – Am I Ready to Publish?
You’ve been refining and revising your book forever. You’ve got a beautiful cover and the book’s been edited by a pro. The question remains: am I ready to publish? How do you know when it’s time to hit publish?
Recommended Reading:
Prompt:
Create a checklist (or use the list from the Steven James book) and review your closest-to-publication work. Does it meet the criteria?
Episode 2.10 – Where We Write
Where do you write? Do you have a special place that fills you with inspiration? Do you sit? Do you stand? Do you work at a cafe? In silent sequestration?
Where’s best?
Recommended Reading:
Prompt:
Try switching up where you write. Take notes about where you feel most productive or inspired.
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Episode 2.09 – Q&A With Elayna Mae Darcy
We meet friend of the pod Elayna Mae Darcy, author of They are the Last and Continuum.
Recommendation:
- Visit indiepenink.com
Episode 2.08 – Sleep: go get some.
As much as we love stimulants and late-night writing sessions, sleep is a very important of personal maintenance. It’s vital to your success and health. No two ways about it. Enough of the “never stop working” idea. We need rest.
Recommendation:
- James Clear’s long and excellent article on sleep.
Prompt:
Try to go to bed one hour before you usually do. See what happens.
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Episode 2.07 – The Cost of Editing
Why are editorial services so pricey? Let’s dig into the details of the process to lay any confusions to rest.
Recommendation:
- Visit the EFA’s rates page to learn about average prices for editorial services at http://www.the-efa.org/res/rates.php.
Episode 2.06 – Why Every Writer Should Read
It seems fairly straightforward, but we’re here today to talk about why every writer should read. How much of your time should you spend reading? What kind of stuff should you read? What should you not read?
Recommended Reading:
Prompt:
Get a book on craft. Read it.
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