One of the best ways to improve conversations and sales of your book is by targeting the right readers to begin with! In this episode I share the first step of any book marketing campaign.

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Instagram is a common roadblock for many authors so I wanted to share my thoughts and hopefully help you break through into your own Instagram groove. Check it out and share it with a fellow author!

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Getting that first sentence of your book nailed is a bit of an artfrom. In this episode I open up the 5 things that help make first sentences brilliant, and give some examples of first sentences that work really well.

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Oooof dialogue is tough. How do you improve your dialogue? What tips and tricks work for you? In this episode I share the tips I found from other writers about how to make dialogue the best it can be.

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I can't think of any writer or creative I know that doesn't struggle with the concept of believing in themselves or their work. This episode is the pep talk we all need!

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Embrace it - your first draft will always suck. Every writer experiences this. I wanted to talk about how we can approach this idea without freaking out. This episode was inspired by a session at the 2024 Newcastle Writers' Festival.

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This is part 2 in a series to help inspire writers when they are running out of steam! Here are 7 more ways to spark fresh ideas when you need some creative vibes and energy.

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Welcome to the After Hours Authors podcast! A podcast for those who write fiction after hours, whether that's after work or in between other responsibilities like family.

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