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KimBoo York is a sci-fi and fantasy romance author who has found her calling in writing serial stories for subscriptions. Today, she shares with us what she has learned and how we can use the power of serials to supercharge our subscription.
Read Become An Unstoppable Storyteller Book: https://houseofyorkshop.myshopify.com/products/become-an-unstoppable-storyteller
Free Serial Fiction Beat Outline Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E6I6Z4TwKgVtUTaid28J2ng_tSxU0HjauV9OievkcTE/edit?usp=sharing
Fireside Chat with KimBoo York: https://youtu.be/utLupUf4ftA
KimBoo York’s Keynote at SFA Summit: https://youtu.be/qkwALb04XiI
KimBoo’s website: https://houseofyork.info/
KimBoo’s subscription: https://reamstories.com/houseofyork and https://houseofyork.substack.com/
EPISODE OUTLINE:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:04:38 From Plotting to Creation: KimBoo's Journey and Insights
0:11:36 Novel Writing vs. Serial Writing Landscape
0:19:26 Unpacking Packaging and Exploring Structural Mastery for Serial Writing
0:23:09 Crafting Unstoppable Serials
0:27:01 Extracting Insights from Television: Translating Serial Storytelling Techniques
0:29:04 Balancing Fan Input and Serial Release Strategy
0:31:35 Strategizing Packaging for Serials: Tailoring Structure to Optimize Impact
0:35:54 Expanding Possibilities: Crafting Experiences and Monetizing Serials
0:38:25 Navigating Pen Names
0:40:05 Advice for Guiding Established Audiences through Format Changes
0:46:13 Conclusion
Join our community of subscription authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/subscriptionsforauthors
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Review/rate Storytellers Rule the World on your favorite podcast app. You can also find the episode transcripts here: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/podcasthome
ABOUT STORYTELLERS RULE THE WORLD
We help authors break free from publishers, retailers, and big-tech platforms that take advantage of us. The most powerful people in publishing are YOU – storytellers.
Emilia Rose, a multi-six-figure romance author and co-founder of Ream, and Michael Evans, sci-fi author of a dozen novels and CEO of Ream, are here to help you succeed in the future of publishing as the founders of Storytellers Rule the World.
ABOUT REAM
Ream is an all-in-one publishing platform for fiction authors.
Ream combines the best features of a mailing list, community platform, and a world-class reading and listening experience into one easy-to-use platform. All for $0 a month. We only make money when you do — and authors keep 90% of what they earn.
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By Emilia Rose and Michael Evans
4.3
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KimBoo York is a sci-fi and fantasy romance author who has found her calling in writing serial stories for subscriptions. Today, she shares with us what she has learned and how we can use the power of serials to supercharge our subscription.
Read Become An Unstoppable Storyteller Book: https://houseofyorkshop.myshopify.com/products/become-an-unstoppable-storyteller
Free Serial Fiction Beat Outline Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E6I6Z4TwKgVtUTaid28J2ng_tSxU0HjauV9OievkcTE/edit?usp=sharing
Fireside Chat with KimBoo York: https://youtu.be/utLupUf4ftA
KimBoo York’s Keynote at SFA Summit: https://youtu.be/qkwALb04XiI
KimBoo’s website: https://houseofyork.info/
KimBoo’s subscription: https://reamstories.com/houseofyork and https://houseofyork.substack.com/
EPISODE OUTLINE:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:04:38 From Plotting to Creation: KimBoo's Journey and Insights
0:11:36 Novel Writing vs. Serial Writing Landscape
0:19:26 Unpacking Packaging and Exploring Structural Mastery for Serial Writing
0:23:09 Crafting Unstoppable Serials
0:27:01 Extracting Insights from Television: Translating Serial Storytelling Techniques
0:29:04 Balancing Fan Input and Serial Release Strategy
0:31:35 Strategizing Packaging for Serials: Tailoring Structure to Optimize Impact
0:35:54 Expanding Possibilities: Crafting Experiences and Monetizing Serials
0:38:25 Navigating Pen Names
0:40:05 Advice for Guiding Established Audiences through Format Changes
0:46:13 Conclusion
Join our community of subscription authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/subscriptionsforauthors
Free storytelling insights delivered to your inbox each week: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/
Review/rate Storytellers Rule the World on your favorite podcast app. You can also find the episode transcripts here: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/podcasthome
ABOUT STORYTELLERS RULE THE WORLD
We help authors break free from publishers, retailers, and big-tech platforms that take advantage of us. The most powerful people in publishing are YOU – storytellers.
Emilia Rose, a multi-six-figure romance author and co-founder of Ream, and Michael Evans, sci-fi author of a dozen novels and CEO of Ream, are here to help you succeed in the future of publishing as the founders of Storytellers Rule the World.
ABOUT REAM
Ream is an all-in-one publishing platform for fiction authors.
Ream combines the best features of a mailing list, community platform, and a world-class reading and listening experience into one easy-to-use platform. All for $0 a month. We only make money when you do — and authors keep 90% of what they earn.