Rage Against the Manuscript

Let’s take a look at the benefits and drawbacks of being exclusive with Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited programme versus taking your books wide across all platforms.

In this episode, we’re doing a case study! I walk you through how I launched a series into a new sub-genre, exactly what I did for the launch, and how much money I earned. If you want to launch books in different sub-genres, I think you’ll find this useful.

The new year is fast approaching, and it’s time to reflect on what’s working in our author business and what we can change up to have an amazing writing year in 2021.

Christmas is 8 weeks away. I googled it this morning and it terrified me. I thought I’d put together some promotional ideas to help you prep new readers over the holiday period. I’ve organized them via budget, so there are promotional ideas for every type of author within.

In this episode I discuss some of the ways I create the kinds of characters that keep the pages turning and readers guessing. Plus, I give you an exclusive sneak peek into my upcoming project. 

Today’s podcast is a little different – I’m answering your questions! I’ve chosen three questions from members of the RAtM Facebook group. We’re talking about my editing process, categories and keywords on Amazon, and how to balance the creative and business sides of being a writer.

Building and tending your brand is vital if you want a career as an author. So what exactly is your author brand, and what are the common mistakes authors make that can tank their brand?

Worldbuilding is super fun, but it’s also one of the key aspects to creating an engaging novel. I dive deep into some of my favorite fictional worlds, share how I build a world around my characters, and discuss common worldbuilding pitfalls.

Tropes are reader-crack. Readers love and actively search for their favorite tropes, and as a clever author you can use tropes to create stories that attract your ideal readers. In this episode I wax lyrical about tropes and why they’re awesome.

Skeleton drafting is the technique I use to plot intricate, action-packed, emotionally-charged books quickly, and enjoy myself during the process. I explain exactly how to use this technique, why it’s so powerful, and give you some examples from my books.