After Hours Authors

By Jess Knaus

A podcast for authors, indie and traditionally published! Marketing, writing tips and conversations to help you get your books out there.

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The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

After Hours Authors episodes:

October 24, 2024 23. Authors: how to market your books without the overwhelm
Time to stop stressing about your marketing plans and just have a play!
Share your own ideas on this or any other writing topic by reaching out here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/afterhoursauthors/⁠
Connect with Jess on Instagram or Threads: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jayk_creates/⁠
Check out Jess's written works here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/⁠
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15min
October 02, 2024 22. 3 ways to bring your books to life
I don't know a single indie author who doesn't have multiple stories swirling around in their head! Here's 3 practical ways you can get the stories out and jotted down, ready to be written up into a manuscript.

Share your own ideas on this or any other writing topic by reaching out here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/afterhoursauthors/⁠
Connect with Jess on Instagram or Threads: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jayk_creates/⁠
Check out Jess's written works here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/⁠
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8min
September 11, 2024 21. Good and evil: 3 book/TV characters who have shades of dark and light
I asked my followers on Instagram whether they'd prefer a villain character in a book, or a main character that swings between good and evil. Interestingly 71% said the latter! So I thought I'd share my thoughts on why this might be the case.
Share your own ideas on this or any other writing topic by reaching out here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/afterhoursauthors/⁠
Connect with Jess on Instagram or Threads: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jayk_creates/⁠
Check out Jess's written works here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/⁠
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12min
August 13, 2024 20. First-time indie authors: here's what you need to know
I asked my followers on Threads what they wished they'd known before starting as an indie author and her is what they shared! Some amazing tips and guidance for anyone starting out as an author.
Share your own ideas on this or any other writing topic by reaching out here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/afterhoursauthors/⁠
Connect with Jess on Instagram or Threads: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jayk_creates/⁠
Check out Jess's written works here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/⁠
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15min
August 06, 2024 19. Prologues: yay or nay?
Are prologues a yay or a nay? I asked my followers on Threads and Instagram and here is the verdict!

Share your own ideas on this or any other writing topic by reaching out here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/afterhoursauthors/⁠
Connect with Jess on Instagram or Threads: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jayk_creates/⁠
Check out Jess's written works here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/⁠
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9min
July 21, 2024 18. Superpowers all indie authors possess
Yep, you're amazing. LISTEN.
Share your own ideas on this or any other writing topic by reaching out here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/afterhoursauthors/⁠
Connect with Jess on Instagram or Threads: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jayk_creates/⁠
Check out Jess's written works here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/⁠
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11min
July 21, 2024 17. Simple & life-saving habits all indie authors need
It's amazing how effective the simplest habits can be. Here's 5 habits I love and want you to implement to support your writing as well!

Share your own ideas on this or any other writing topic by reaching out here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/afterhoursauthors/⁠
Connect with Jess on Instagram or Threads: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jayk_creates/⁠
Check out Jess's written works here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/⁠
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10min
July 07, 2024 16. Do this exercise to form three dimensional characters
Keen to avoid characters that fall flat on the page? Yep, me too. I've gathere some questions we can ask about each of our characters to help improve their depth and relateability. Maybe open a Google Doc and answer each one for each of your characters.

Share your own ideas on this or any other writing topic by reaching out here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/afterhoursauthors/⁠
Connect with Jess on Instagram or Threads: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jayk_creates/⁠
Check out Jess's written works here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/⁠
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12min
June 30, 2024 15. Preventing burnout: tips for indie authors
No project under the sun is worth burning out for!! Here's some quick and practical tips to prevent burnout and ensure you can deliver your book without ending up a hot mess.

Share your own ideas on this or any other writing topic by reaching out here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/afterhoursauthors/⁠
Connect with Jess on Instagram or Threads: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jayk_creates/⁠
Check out Jess's written works here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/⁠
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9min
June 23, 2024 14. How to pitch your book in a few sentences
Figuring out how to pitch your book to someone in 3-5 sentences can feel impossible, but this formula might help!

Here's the blog post I mention: https://jessknaus.blog/2024/06/23/crafting-a-compelling-book-pitch-a-guide-for-indie-authors/

Share your own ideas on this or any other writing topic by reaching out here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/afterhoursauthors/⁠
Connect with Jess on Instagram or Threads: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jayk_creates/⁠
Check out Jess's written works here: ⁠https://jessknaus.blog/⁠
...more
10min

FAQs about After Hours Authors:

How many episodes does After Hours Authors have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.