Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.
These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.

In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistently, then the outcomes take care of themselves. Here’s what it’s like.

Segments:

- Audiobooks and ACX
- Covers
- ARCs and Bookfunnel
- Prequel Novellas
- FAQs

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Stuart is a self-published author, and founder of WriteMentor, an organisation that strives to help authors achieve their writing dreams and form community.

He is a secondary school science teacher by day, and writer and multiple business owner by night. He has a young family, with a son and a daughter, Luke and Leia (only kidding!), and is a Star Wars fanatic!

He writes fantasy and science fiction for Middle Grade and Young Adults.

He lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com

You can also follow me in the following places:
Website: https://stuartwhiteauthor.co.uk/
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNuaRDeP/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartwhitewm/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StuartWhiteWM

Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL

Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.
These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.

In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistently, then the outcomes take care of themselves. Here’s what it’s like.

Segments:

- Amazon Attribution and Sales

- Building a Reader Newsletter

- Joy in Connecting with Readers

- Targeting the Right Audience

- 3 Questions from author Jemma Hatt

Jemma Hatt is an award-winning children's author whose books include The Adventurers Series' and the 'Mysterious Mansions Series'.

Growing up near Sevenoaks in South East England, Jemma developed with a passion for reading and writing short stories, which ultimately led to a degree in English Literature from the University of Exeter.

The Adventurers Series was inspired by many family holidays to Devon and Cornwall as well as the mysteries of Ancient Egypt.

After having lived and worked in London, New York and Delaware, Jemma is living in Kent and working on her next writing projects.

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Stuart is a self-published author, and founder of WriteMentor, an organisation that strives to help authors achieve their writing dreams and form community.

He is a secondary school science teacher by day, and writer and multiple business owner by night. He has a young family, with a son and a daughter, Luke and Leia (only kidding!), and is a Star Wars fanatic!

He writes fantasy and science fiction for Middle Grade and Young Adults.

He lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com

You can also follow me in the following places:
Website: https://stuartwhiteauthor.co.uk/
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNuaRDeP/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartwhitewm/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StuartWhiteWM

Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL

Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.
These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.

In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistently, then the outcomes take care of themselves. Here’s what it’s like.

Segments:

- General News from the Self-Publishing Sphere

- Writing/Editing/Planning

- Marketing

- Finances

- 3 Questions

Stuart is a self-published author, and founder of WriteMentor, an organisation that strives to help authors achieve their writing dreams and form community.

He is a secondary school science teacher by day, and writer and multiple business owner by night. He has a young family, with a son and a daughter, Luke and Leia (only kidding!), and is a Star Wars fanatic!

He writes fantasy and science fiction for Middle Grade and Young Adults.

He lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com

You can also follow me in the following places:
Website: https://stuartwhiteauthor.co.uk/
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNuaRDeP/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartwhitewm/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StuartWhiteWM

Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL

Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.
These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.

In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistently, then the outcomes take care of themselves. Here’s what it’s like.

Segments:

- General News from the Self-Publishing Sphere

- Writing/Editing/Planning

- Marketing

- Finances

- Mental Health

Stuart is a self-published author, and founder of WriteMentor, an organisation that strives to help authors achieve their writing dreams and form community.

He is a secondary school science teacher by day, and writer and multiple business owner by night. He has a young family, with a son and a daughter, Luke and Leia (only kidding!), and is a Star Wars fanatic!

He writes fantasy and science fiction for Middle Grade and Young Adults.

He lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com

You can also follow me in the following places:
Website: https://stuartwhiteauthor.co.uk/
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNuaRDeP/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartwhitewm/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StuartWhiteWM

Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL

#authorpreneur #authortube #selfpublishing #bookbub #kindledirectpublishing #kindlecountdowndeal #bargainbooksy #kickstarter #ream #writingcommunity

Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.
These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.

In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistently, then the outcomes take care of themselves. Here’s what it’s like.

Segments:

- General News from the Self-Publishing Sphere

- Writing/Editing/Planning

- Marketing

- Finances

- Mental Health

Stuart is a self-published author, and founder of WriteMentor, an organisation that strives to help authors achieve their writing dreams and form community.

He is a secondary school science teacher by day, and writer and multiple business owner by night. He has a young family, with a son and a daughter, Luke and Leia (only kidding!), and is a Star Wars fanatic!

He writes fantasy and science fiction for Middle Grade and Young Adults.

He lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com

You can also follow me in the following places:
Website: https://stuartwhiteauthor.co.uk/
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNuaRDeP/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartwhitewm/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StuartWhiteWM

Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL

#authorpreneur #authortube #selfpublishing #bookbub #kindledirectpublishing #kindlecountdowndeal #bargainbooksy #kickstarter #ream #writingcommunity

Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.
These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.

In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistently, then the outcomes take care of themselves. Here’s what it’s like.

Segments:

- General News from the Self-Publishing Sphere

- Writing/Editing/Planning

- Marketing

- Finances

- Mental Health

Stuart is a self-published author, and founder of WriteMentor, an organisation that strives to help authors achieve their writing dreams and form community.

He is a secondary school science teacher by day, and writer and multiple business owner by night. He has a young family, with a son and a daughter, Luke and Leia (only kidding!), and is a Star Wars fanatic!

He writes fantasy and science fiction for Middle Grade and Young Adults.

He lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com

You can also follow me in the following places:
Website: https://stuartwhiteauthor.co.uk/
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNuaRDeP/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartwhitewm/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StuartWhiteWM

Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL

#authorpreneur #authortube #selfpublishing #bookbub #kindledirectpublishing #kindlecountdowndeal #bargainbooksy #kickstarter #ream #writingcommunity

Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.
These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.

In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistently, then the outcomes take care of themselves. Here’s what it’s like.

Segments:

- General News from the Self-Publishing Sphere

- Writing/Editing/Planning

- Marketing

- Finances

- Mental Health

Stuart is a self-published author, and founder of WriteMentor, an organisation that strives to help authors achieve their writing dreams and form community.

He is a secondary school science teacher by day, and writer and multiple business owner by night. He has a young family, with a son and a daughter, Luke and Leia (only kidding!), and is a Star Wars fanatic!

He writes fantasy and science fiction for Middle Grade and Young Adults.

He lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com

You can also follow me in the following places:
Website: https://stuartwhiteauthor.co.uk/
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNuaRDeP/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartwhitewm/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StuartWhiteWM

Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL

Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.
These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.

In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistently, then the outcomes take care of themselves. Here’s what it’s like.

Segments:

- General News from the Self-Publishing Sphere

- Writing/Editing/Planning

- Marketing

- Finances

- Mental Health

Stuart is a self-published author, and founder of WriteMentor, an organisation that strives to help authors achieve their writing dreams and form community.

He is a secondary school science teacher by day, and writer and multiple business owner by night. He has a young family, with a son and a daughter, Luke and Leia (only kidding!), and is a Star Wars fanatic!

He writes fantasy and science fiction for Middle Grade and Young Adults.

He lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com

You can also follow me in the following places:
Website: https://stuartwhiteauthor.co.uk/
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNuaRDeP/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartwhitewm/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StuartWhiteWM

Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL

Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.
These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.

In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistently, then the outcomes take care of themselves. Here’s what it’s like.

Segments:

- General News from the Self-Publishing Sphere

- Writing/Editing/Planning

- Marketing

- Finances

- Mental Health

Stuart is a self-published author, and founder of WriteMentor, an organisation that strives to help authors achieve their writing dreams and form community.

He is a secondary school science teacher by day, and writer and multiple business owner by night. He has a young family, with a son and a daughter, Luke and Leia (only kidding!), and is a Star Wars fanatic!

He writes fantasy and science fiction for Middle Grade and Young Adults.

He lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com

You can also follow me in the following places:
Website: https://stuartwhiteauthor.co.uk/
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNuaRDeP/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartwhitewm/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StuartWhiteWM

Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL

Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.
These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.

In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistently, then the outcomes take care of themselves. Here’s what it’s like.

Segments:

- General News from the Self-Publishing Sphere

- Writing/Editing/Planning

- Marketing

- Finances

- Mental Health

You can sign up to the Diary of a Self-Published Author facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2185895738466818

Stuart is a self-published author, and founder of WriteMentor, an organisation that strives to help authors achieve their writing dreams and form community.

He is a secondary school science teacher by day, and writer and multiple business owner by night. He has a young family, with a son and a daughter, Luke and Leia (only kidding!), and is a Star Wars fanatic!

He writes fantasy and science fiction for Middle Grade and Young Adults.

He lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com

You can also follow me in the following places:
Website: https://stuartwhiteauthor.co.uk/
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNuaRDeP/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartwhitewm/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StuartWhiteWM

Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL