Indie Author Lifestyle

Are you ready to get the support you need for your author career and life? Join International Indie Bestseller, Angela J. Ford, and fantasy author, Stephanie BwaBwa, as they talk all things writing, publishing, and the real life of an indie author. Welcome to the Indie Author Lifestyle Show. Living your best indie life starts here.

In episode six you will learn:

What is world building and where to start.How to visualize your world.Macro versus micro world building.Things to think about before creating your magic system.Feeling overwhelmed? Here are the 6 steps for creating your world.The role of research, history and creativity in world building.How to use the unexpected in world building.Balancing world building, doing something new and different and still hitting the tropes that fans are going to love.Why you shouldn’t skip steps when it comes to world building.

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.

Additional Links:

Create your own map.

Enroll in the World Building Bootcamp

Join the Discussion:

How do you tackle world building?

Listen to previous episodes:

015: Staying True to your Creativity & Writing with JA Andrews014: How to Build and Engage your Email List013: Expert Book Marketing Strategies from a Best-Selling Author with Elise Kova012: Habits, Mindset & Goals of Successful Authors011: The Author Crash Course into a Successful Indie Author Career with Meg Cowley010: The Roadmap from Enthusiast to a Career Author

Are you ready to get the support you need for your author career and life? Join International Indie Bestseller, Angela J. Ford, and fantasy author, Stephanie BwaBwa, as they talk all things writing, publishing, and the real life of an indie author.

Welcome to the Indie Author Lifestyle Show. Living your best indie life starts here.

In episode five you will learn:

The #1 thing authors accidentally do to damage their brand.How to effectively use social media as an author and how often you should really post.Why you should give yourself permission to unplug and enjoy living your life.What to do if you have an established fan base but need to re-brand yourself.Author branding - what is it and where to start without being spammy.Staying patient and using consistency to build your tribe of book ambassadors. Introvert versus extrovert: how to market yourself even if you're an introvert.The benefits of a local writing group and what to do if there isn't one near you.

Additional Links:

Get the 10 Commandments of Branding Printables

About Shayla Raquel

An expert editor, seasoned writer, and author-centric marketer, Shayla Raquel works one-on-one with authors and business owners every day. A lifelong lover of books, she has edited over 400 books and has launched several Amazon bestsellers for her clients.

Her award-winning blog teaches new and established authors how to write, publish, and market their books.

She is the author of the Pre-Publishing Checklist, The Rotting (in Shivers in the Night), The Suicide Tree, andThe 10 Commandments of Author Branding. In her not-so-free time, she acts as organizer for the Yukon Writers’ Society, volunteers at the Oklahoma County Jail, and obsesses over squirrels. She lives in Oklahoma with her dogs, Chanel, Wednesday, and Baker.

Get the 10 Commandments of Author Branding:

Shayla's commandments teach authors how to:

Be yourself, not a marketing robot.Choose a social media platform that works for you.Launch your book without slamming your head against a wall.Find book ambassadors who fangirl over your book.Practice consistency rather than giving up after a month.

Buy the Book Now!

Connect with Shayla:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shaylaraquel

Are you ready to get the support you need for your author career and life? Join International Indie Bestseller, Angela J. Ford, and fantasy author, Stephanie BwaBwa, as they talk all things writing, publishing, and the real life of an indie author.

Welcome to the Indie Author Lifestyle Show. Living your best indie life starts here.

In episode five you will learn:

The #1 thing authors accidentally do to damage their brand.How to effectively use social media as an author and how often you should really post.Why you should give yourself permission to unplug and enjoy living your life.What to do if you have an established fan base but need to re-brand yourself.Author branding – what is it and where to start without being spammy.Staying patient and using consistency to build your tribe of book ambassadors. Introvert versus extrovert: how to market yourself even if you’re an introvert.The benefits of a local writing group and what to do if there isn’t one near you.

Additional Links:

Get the 10 Commandments of Branding Printables

About Shayla Raquel

An expert editor, seasoned writer, and author-centric marketer, Shayla Raquel works one-on-one with authors and business owners every day. A lifelong lover of books, she has edited over 400 books and has launched several Amazon bestsellers for her clients.

Her award-winning blog teaches new and established authors how to write, publish, and market their books.

She is the author of the Pre-Publishing Checklist, The Rotting (in Shivers in the Night), The Suicide Tree, andThe 10 Commandments of Author Branding. In her not-so-free time, she acts as organizer for the Yukon Writers’ Society, volunteers at the Oklahoma County Jail, and obsesses over squirrels. She lives in Oklahoma with her dogs, Chanel, Wednesday, and Baker.

Get the 10 Commandments of Author Branding:

Shayla’s commandments teach authors how to:

Be yourself, not a marketing robot.Choose a social media platform that works for you.Launch your book without slamming your head against a wall.Find book ambassadors who fangirl over your book.Practice consistency rather than giving up after a month.

Buy the Book Now!

Connect with Shayla:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shaylaraquel

Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaylaleeraquel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaylaleeraquel

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/ShaylaRaquel

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayla-raquel-9813a582

Email: [email protected] or https://shaylaraquel.com/contact

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.

Listen to previous episodes:

014: How to Build and Engage your Email List013: Expert Book Marketing Strategies from a Best-Selling Author with Elise Kova012: Habits, Mindset & Goals of Successful Authors011: The Author Crash Course into a Successful Indie Author Career with Meg Cowley010: The Roadmap from Enthusiast to a Career Author009: Steps to Success as a Romance Author with Emma Hamm

Are you ready to get the support you need for your author career and life? Join International Indie Bestseller, Angela J. Ford, and fantasy author, Stephanie BwaBwa, as they talk all things writing, publishing, and the real life of an indie author. Welcome to the Indie Author Lifestyle Show. Living your best indie life starts here.

In episode four you will learn:

Vanity publishing isn’t publishing! What author should watch out for.The power of crowdfunding & pre-order bonuses.What indie authors need to be able to become successful and stay successful.Benefits of becoming an indie author.Using multiple sources of income to set yourself up for success and keep from going broke.How a publishing deal can help your indie career.Using a team to avoid spreading yourself too thin.Is social media still relevant? The answer might surprise you.What to do if you’re deadset on having your books in bookstores.

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.

Additional Links:

Visit Angela’s Fantasy Website

Learn about building an author website.

Join the Discussion:

What questions do you have about becoming an indie author?

Listen to previous episodes:

013: Expert Book Marketing Strategies from a Best-Selling Author with Elise Kova012: Habits, Mindset & Goals of Successful Authors011: The Author Crash Course into a Successful Indie Author Career with Meg Cowley010: The Roadmap from Enthusiast to a Career Author009: Steps to Success as a Romance Author with Emma Hamm008: How to Build your Author Platform

Are you ready to get the support you need for your author career and life? Join International Indie Bestseller, Angela J. Ford, and fantasy author, Stephanie BwaBwa, as they talk all things writing, publishing, and the real life of an indie author.

Welcome to the Indie Author Lifestyle Show. Living your best indie life starts here.

In episode three you will learn:

Pantser vs. plotter – recommended writing tools and the different ways we use them. How the right music can help you write faster and better.Want to prevent writer’s block? Try visualizing your story. The only tool you’ll ever need for organizing and writing your novel. Take the headache out of book formatting forever. Gamify your writing and stay focused on reaching your writing goals.The best way to share your story with an advance review team. The all-in-one resource for tracking sales, ad spend, link tracking, and ROI.

Tools we recommend:

Google SuiteApple MusicSpotifyPinterestScrivenerVellum4thewords (For a free trial use this code: CKPNJ59643)BookfunnelStoryOriginReaderlinksRecommended books and more.

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.

Join the Discussion:

What tool do you use for writing, publishing and/or marketing?

Listen to previous episodes:

012: Habits, Mindset & Goals of Successful Authors011: The Author Crash Course into a Successful Indie Author Career with Meg Cowley010: The Roadmap from Enthusiast to a Career Author009: Steps to Success as a Romance Author with Emma Hamm008: How to Build your Author Platform007: How to Write and Market your Book While Traveling the World with Aaron Hodges

Are you ready to get the support you need for your author career and life? Join International Indie Bestseller, Angela J. Ford, and fantasy author, Stephanie BwaBwa, as they talk all things writing, publishing, and the real life of an indie author. Welcome to the Indie Author Lifestyle Show. Living your best indie life starts here.

In episode two you will learn:

Settings, characters, or theme? What comes first when writing?What pantsers should do before they begin to write.Why free writing is critical to preventing writers block.Before and after: Using plot to trigger your story, world-building, and character motivations. How to use the 5 senses to make your story come alive.2 reasons why you should read more books.Why you shouldn’t be intimidated by your favorite authors and what you should do to reach their level.

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.

Additional Links

K.M. Weiland

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King

Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin

Join the Discussion:

What are the key elements of story for you?

What is the #1 thing you need to write your novel?

Listen to previous episodes:

041: How to Declutter and Increase Productivity as Indie Authors with Ally Deatherage040: How to be Intentional with Writing Diverse Indie Novels039: How to Start and Grow a Podcast for Indie Authors

Are you ready to get the support you need for your author career and life? Join International Indie Bestseller, Angela J. Ford, and fantasy author, Stephanie BwaBwa, as they talk all things writing, publishing, and the real life of an indie author. Welcome to the Indie Author Lifestyle Show. Living your best indie life starts here.

In episode two you will learn:

Settings, characters, or theme? What comes first when writing?What pantsers should do before they begin to write.Why free writing is critical to preventing writers block.Before and after: Using plot to trigger your story, world-building, and character motivations. How to use the 5 senses to make your story come alive.2 reasons why you should read more books.Why you shouldn’t be intimidated by your favorite authors and what you should do to reach their level.

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.

Additional Links

K.M. Weiland

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King

Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin

Join the Discussion:

What are the key elements of story for you?

What is the #1 thing you need to write your novel?

Listen to previous episodes:

011: The Author Crash Course into a Successful Indie Author Career with Meg Cowley010: The Roadmap from Enthusiast to a Career Author009: Steps to Success as a Romance Author with Emma Hamm008: How to Build your Author Platform007: How to Write and Market your Book While Traveling the World with Aaron Hodges006: Elements of World Building for your Fictional Novel with Stephanie BwaBwa

Are you ready to get the support you need for your author career and life? Join International Indie Bestseller, Angela J. Ford, and fantasy author, Stephanie BwaBwa, as they talk all things writing, publishing, and the real life of an indie author. Welcome to the Indie Author Lifestyle Show. Living your best indie life starts here.

In episode one we discuss:

Pantser versus plotter – what projects we are working on using our unique styles.Being intentional about who/what we follow on social media.The #1 thing you can do to make your writing more personal and relatable.Why you NEED a community of support for your author career.Real talk for when priorities shift.Plus our personal experiences going it alone versus having a community of support.

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.

We also have courses and a monthly membership for those who need an inner circle of indie authors who are working just as hard towards their writing circles and sharing all the intimate strategies they’ve learned to become the writers they are.

If you wish join in the discussions taking place in the Indie Author Lifestyle Community, click here.

Listen to previous episodes:

041: How to Declutter and Increase Productivity as Indie Authors with Ally Deatherage040: How to be Intentional with Writing Diverse Indie Novels039: How to Start and Grow a Podcast for Indie Authors038: Increase your Book Visibility with Bookstagram Tours037: Kick off your Author Career with Book Coaching with Christina Kaye

Are you ready to get the support you need for your author career and life? Join International Indie Bestseller, Angela J. Ford, and fantasy author, Stephanie BwaBwa, as they talk all things writing, publishing, and the real life of an indie author. Welcome to the Indie Author Lifestyle Show. Living your best indie life starts here.

In episode one we discuss:

Pantser versus plotter – what projects we are working on using our unique styles.Being intentional about who/what we follow on social media.The #1 thing you can do to make your writing more personal and relatable.Why you NEED a community of support for your author career.Real talk for when priorities shift.Plus our personal experiences going it alone versus having a community of support.

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.

We also have courses and a monthly membership for those who need an inner circle of indie authors who are working just as hard towards their writing circles and sharing all the intimate strategies they’ve learned to become the writers they are.

If you wish join in the discussions taking place in the Indie Author Lifestyle Community, click here.

Listen to previous episodes:

010: The Roadmap from Enthusiast to a Career Author009: Steps to Success as a Romance Author with Emma Hamm008: How to Build your Author Platform007: How to Write and Market your Book While Traveling the World with Aaron Hodges006: Elements of World Building for your Fictional Novel with Stephanie BwaBwa005: Branding Commandments for Successful Indie Authors with Shayla Raquel