Indie Author Lifestyle

Are you a healthy indie author? In today’s episode, we talk about staying healthy while staying at home. We also share from our personal lives what we are doing to stay mentally and physically healthy. IN EPISODE 26 YOU WILL LEARN: What you feed your mind is important, here’s why you should turn off channels […]

Are you a healthy indie author? In today’s episode, we talk about staying healthy while staying at home. We also share from our personal lives what we are doing to stay mentally and physically healthy.

IN EPISODE 26 YOU WILL LEARN:

What you feed your mind is important, here’s why you should turn off channels that feed you negative information. How to adjust, pivot and find your sources of peace whether its music, quiet times, devotionals, meditation or prayer.Why you should have a set routine and schedule for the day. Using food prep to ensure you’re eating healthy every day and watching what you put into your bodies.Sitting behind a screen all day? Here are some reasons why you should get up and move around. The #1 question you should ask yourself right now: What can I do to be healthy?Why you should take the time to relax, have fun and be spontaneous.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Young Adult Fantasy Addicts – Facebook GroupMusic: Steffany GretzingerTrello

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REAL TALK

Stephanie BwaBwa is having a slower week, but she’s still finding ways to write by working on her serial. Learn more about her books here.

Angela J. Ford is working on her passion project, a fantasy romance serial which just released. Learn more about her serial here.

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The journey to becoming a full-time author on your own terms doesn’t have to be lonely or hard.

We have an awesome community where we chat daily, write together, and motivate each other.

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Simple steps to becoming a six-figure author: write, publish, repeat, featuring bestselling fantasy author, J.T. Williams

Simple steps to becoming a six-figure author: write, publish, repeat, featuring bestselling fantasy author, J.T. Williams.

IN EPISODE 25 YOU WILL LEARN:

How to go from part-time writer to full-time writer without losing your productivity.Setting up boundaries for yourself to keep the words flowing. The pros and cons of bouncing between books and writing more than one series at a time.How to determine what series to spend your time on and how to use reader engagement to determine what you should write next. What to do if you have books out and they aren't selling.Why you shouldn't wait for your books to be perfect before you publish, here's what to do instead.Using marketing to set yourself up for a six-figure indie career. Advertising strategies for a book series and why you should trust your gut.Who to target when you advertise your books on Facebook and Amazon Ads.Why you should never stop promoting your books.Pricing your books and why 99 cents might not be the best price for conversions and reader loyalty. Understanding also-boughts and why you shouldn't mess them up.

ABOUT J.T. WILLIAMS

USA TODAY BESTSELLING author J.T. Williams writes both epic fantasy, inspired by the likes of Tolkien, Salvatore, and Brooks, along with darker sword and sorcery, fueled by countless hours playing Elder Scrolls, The Legend of Zelda, and many other fantasy RPG/ MMORPGs. When he isn't writing, he wages war in his backyard with his children having make-believe battles against the orcs invading from next door. He is married and has five little orc slayers.

As a longtime lover of fantasy and the surreal, he hopes you enjoy his contributions to the world of fantasy and magic.

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Dragon DictationBlue Yeti Mic

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HOSTS CORNER

Stephanie BwaBwa is chasing after her characters who are doing their own thing. Pro tip: If your characters deviate from the outline, let them! Just remember to go back to the next point in your outline. Learn more about Stephanie’s work here.

Angela J. Ford is working on Fated and seeking out inspiration by reading fantasy books and playing video games. Learn more about her serial here.

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Are you stuck when it comes to crafter a super villain for your novel? In today's episode, we talk about our favorite villains, what makes them realistic, and strategies you can use to create your own super villain.

Are you stuck when it comes to crafter a super villain for your novel? In today's episode, we talk about our favorite villains, what makes them realistic, and strategies you can use to create your own super villain.

IN EPISODE 24 YOU WILL LEARN:

Why your villain shouldn't be evil just for the sake of being evil. Using Thanos as an example of a villain who is relatable.Three questions you should ask you villain: Who are you? What happened? What are the decisions you should make?How to humanize your villain by using life decisions.Differentiating between a hero and a villain when bad decisions are made. Making your character likable even when they make mistakes.

Links mentioned in the show:

Disney Game: VillainousOnce Upon a Time - TV ShowThe Festival of Trial and Ember (Faerie Festival Series Book 1) by Logan MiehlThe Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra ClareThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

GIVEAWAY! We'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment below or tag us on Instagram with your #1 takeaway from this week's episode. Each month we'll pick one person to win access to one of our paid workshops.

HOSTS CORNER

Stephanie BwaBwa is having a lot of fun working on her story, sticking to her outline and allowing room for new things to happen. She has also been going through Pinterest and creating mood boards. View one of her mood boards here.

Angela J. Ford is enjoying working on the 2nd half of Fated and excited about her adult fairy tale serial. Learn more about her serial here.

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Workshops are designed for career authors who want in depth training on certain topics to help you take your career to the next level.  Join us each month to dig into writing, publishing and book marketing strategies for only $27.99 plus access to the exclusive community.

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Does writing multiple genres under the same new skew your audiences and profitability? Listen in to Jordan Rivet as she shares her methods.

Does writing multiple genres under the same name skew your audiences and profitability? Listen in to Jordan Rivet as she shares her methods on writing multiple series in multiple genres.

IN EPISODE 23 YOU WILL LEARN:

Does writing multiple genres under the same name skew your audience and profitability? How to balance writing more than one book at a time and in multiple genres.Plotting your novel to keep the pacing and momentum throughout the story.Using life transformations to stimulate your writing.Developing characters organically and learning about them by writing their story.Writing series over a stand-alone and why it's more profitable.When to determine how many books will be in a series.What to do if you get tired of writing the same characters in a series. The mindset and expectations you should have when you publish your first book.

ABOUT JORDAN RIVET

Jordan Rivet is an American author of swashbuckling fantasy and post-apocalyptic science fiction. She has written sixteen books across five series, including YA fantasy adventures Steel and Fire, Empire of Talents, and The Fire Queen’s Apprentice, and science fiction including Wake Me After the Apocalypse and The Seabound Chronicles.

Originally from Arizona, Jordan lives in Hong Kong with her husband. When she’s not writing, she likes to read, travel, binge-watch TV shows, and eat other people’s cooking.

Jordan’s books are available in ebook, audio, and paperback. 

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Links mentioned in the show:

Save the Cat!Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

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HOSTS CORNER

Stephanie BwaBwa is working on her series and strategizing how to write multiple series at the same time.

Starting a new project? Do you know how to budget for your next book or are you wasting time and money? Listen in as Angela and Stephanie share tips on budgeting for your indie author career.

Starting a new project? Do you know how to budget for your next book or are you wasting time and money? Listen in as Angela and Stephanie share tips on budgeting for your indie author career.

IN EPISODE 22 YOU WILL LEARN:

What to think about when packaging your book and the timeline and costs to keep in mind.Why should have a monthly budget for marketing.Costs you should consider, especially if you're a new author.Startup costs for an indie author you might not be aware of and what you shouldn't waste money on.When to expect a decent ROI in your books. Budgeting your time wisely when it comes to writing, marketing and publishing. Being aware of the places where you can cut costs.

HOST’S CORNER: A PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES OF WHAT WE’RE WORKING ON

Stephanie BwaBwa wrote over 10k this week and is closer to finishing her first draft for Seraphim Resistance and most importantly, having FUN with her story. She also hired the narrator for Seraphim Falling. Learn more here.

Angela J. Ford wrote the ending of Fated and is getting chills working on her draft. Learn more about the novel here.

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BUDGETING FOR INDIE AUTHORS - This workshop will deep dive into how to create a smart budget for your indie author career.

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Join the Indie Author Lifestyle Community

The journey to becoming a full-time author on your own terms doesn’t have to be lonely or hard.

We have an awesome community where we chat daily, write together, and motivate each other.

Join the Indie Author Lifestyle Community by going to www.indieauthorlifestyle.com/innercircle.

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021: Exploring Magical Systems, Crafting Flawed Characters & Building a World that Readers Love with Miri C. Golden020: Top Strategies for Crafting Real and Relatable Characters with Stephanie BwaBwa019: Balancing Your Indie Career When Using A Pen Name with Alisha Klapheke