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/⁠

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/⁠

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/⁠

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/⁠

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/⁠

Failure = success. It means you're doing the work. Every fail is a key to unlocking success. Aim. For. It.

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/⁠

Here are the 8 fatal flaws that indie authors possess! Ok this is just a bit of fun but I definitely resonate with some (*cough* MANY *cough*) of these. Which ones do you resonate with? Let me know.

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/⁠

Ok the long-awaited part 2 to Instagram for authors! Go back and listen to part 1 before venturing your way through this episode. I provide the 3 types of posts to focus on with your content, and give some examples of how you can do each one. But, as with all book marketing, make it your own. Peace!

Read my tips from this episode in blog format: https://jessknaus.blog/2024/05/26/maximize-your-instagram-3-types-of-author-posts-to-boost-engagement/

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/⁠

Hello author - time to chill and slow down a lil, ok?

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/⁠

I see a lot of writers in online communities focusing on building very specific story arcs or structures, but I believe the art of storytelling is more important. Here are 3 dos and donts that I think make a better story.

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/⁠