Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks

Episode 030

Released on: April 15, 2023

In this episode, Ben and Shanon talk with guests, Martin Lejeune and Natalie Locke about Chris Fox’s book “5,000 Words Per Hour.” The book is about Fox’s way to write faster and more efficiently to produce quality writing. We discuss how we interpreted his ideas and how we see them working in our writing lives.

🌟Sign up on Chris Fox’s Nonfiction newsletter, and get your copy of “5,000 Words Per Hour” 👉https://chris-fox-writes.ck.page/chrisfoxnonfictionmailinglist

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MARTIN LEJEUNE:

🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@faldor

🌐Website: http://www.bradleylejeune.com/

📚Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bradley-Lejeune/author/B09ZXCWNPP

📸Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefaldor/

NATALIE LOCKE:

🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NatalieLocke

🌐Website:https://natalielockebooks.com/

📸Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/writerlocke/

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▶Shanon (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

▶Morgan Links: https://linktr.ee/authormorganlee

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Episode 029

Released on: March 15, 2023

In this episode, co-writing sisters E.L. Summers & L.N. Frost share how they manage the writing process and marketing of their book, Hunted: The Immortal’s Kiss. This was a fun episode as the pair answered all of our questions and good-humoredly discussed how they handled disagreements and compromises.

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CONNECT WITH E.L SUMMERS AKA LAUREN ADELE!

🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@authorlaurenadele

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorlaurenadele/

CONNECT WITH L.N. FROST AKA NICOLE WHEATLEY!

🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theblindmage8447

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luna_nyx_frost/

FOLLOW BOTH SISTERS!

🎊Book: https://www.amazon.com/HUNTED-IMMORTALS-KISS-L-Summers-ebook/dp/B08HZ9CRVD

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poetscornercritiques/

📱Enchanting Tales Publishing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/901747180349211

🍵Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/enchantingtalespublishing

CONNECT WITH US!

▶Shanon (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

▶Morgan Links: https://linktr.ee/authormorganlee

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Episode 028

Released on: March 1, 2023

In this episode, Ben Pick, one of our own hosts, gives us insight into what it is like to be a writer and an author in today’s market. He talks about marketing strategies he’s tried, some of which he probably wouldn’t try again and others, like using a video trailer with Facebook ads, that have proved to be more successful. He also shares the tips he’s learned from our own podcast and how that has informed his journey into publishing and marketing two books now.

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CONNECT WITH BEN PICK!

🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

🎊Books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV2Y7FMK

🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/running2write

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

CONNECT WITH US!

▶Shanon (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

▶Morgan Links: https://linktr.ee/authormorganlee

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Episode 027

Released on: February 15, 2023

In this episode, we interview Sarah Hualde, a mystery cozy author of fifteen published books. Sarah gives us insight about being a homeschooling mom who writes on the side and has a blast while doing it! We also talk with her about how she handles the inherently lonely pursuits of being a homeschool mom and a writer. Last, Sarah shares several wonderful resources for getting more book reviews.

WEBSITES MENTIONED

📘StoryOrigin: https://storyoriginapp.com/?via=s-d

📗BookSprout: https://booksprout.co/

📙Book Award Pro: https://bookawardpro.com/

📕BookSirens: https://booksirens.com/

📘Get Books Reviewed: https://getbooksreviewed.com/

***Please keep in mind that we may receive a commission when you click on our links and make a purchase.

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CONNECT WITH SARAH HUALDE!

🌐Website: https://sarahhualde.wordpress.com/

🎊Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sarah-Hualde/author/B077C6DG8M

🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SarahtheLateNightCoffeeMom

🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sthecoffeejedi

📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahhualdewritermom/

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahthecoffeemom/

CONNECT WITH US!

▶Shanon (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

▶Morgan Links: https://linktr.ee/authormorganlee

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Episode 026

Released on: February 1, 2023

In this episode, we interview Natalie Gensits, a Wellness Content Writer and Copywriting Coach. She shared so many great tips about copywriting, including what is copywriting and one tip to transform your copywriting, how long should a newsletter be, what is the “F” pattern of readers, what is a good elevator pitch, and how to use social media to find the right words for your copywriting.

Thanks for watching and listening!

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CONNECT WITH NATALIE GENSITS!

🌐Website: https://www.nataliegensits.com/

📸Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nataliegensits.wellnesswriter/

CONNECT WITH US!

▶Shanon (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

▶Morgan Links: https://linktr.ee/authormorganlee

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Episode 025

Released on: January 15, 2023

How can you find new readers for your books if they’ve already been published for a while? In this episode we interview award-winning fantasy author Robert G. Culp, who shares his enthusiasm for trying innovative and free tactics for not only finding new readers for his older books, but also growing his newsletter and gaining new reviews.

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WEBSITES MENTIONED

📘StoryOrigin: https://storyoriginapp.com/?via=s-d

📗Inkitt: https://www.inkitt.com/

📙Voracious Readers Only: https://voraciousreadersonly.com/voracious-readers-only-author-sign-up/

***Please keep in mind that we may receive a commission when you click on our links and make a purchase.

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CONNECT WITH ROBERT G. CULP!

🌐Website: https://robertgculp.com/

🎊Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-G.-Culp/author/B00TOVHT5K

🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/rdculp18_culp

📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertculpauthor/

🖋Inkitt: https://www.inkitt.com/greg63

CONNECT WITH US!

▶Shanon (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

▶Morgan Links: https://linktr.ee/authormorganlee

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Episode 024 Released on: December 15, 2022  

In this last episode of Season 1, we give our favorite highlights from each author we interviewed and what lessons we learned. We also attempted to answer Shanon's burning question, "Is social media valuable for authors?" Then we wrap up with all of the best self-publishing and marketing tips and tricks from our authors!  

 Thanks for watching and listening!  

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CONNECT WITH US!  

▶Shanon (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

▶Morgan Links: https://linktr.ee/authormorganlee 

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Episode 023

Released on: December 1, 2022

In this episode we interview multigenre author of twelve works, Shanti Hershenson and learn how she published her first book at the age of eleven and how she balances school, family, friends, writing, and publishing.

Thanks for watching and listening!

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CONNECT WITH SHANTI HERSHENSON!

🌐Website: https://www.shantihershenson.com/

🎊Books: https://www.amazon.com/Shanti-Hershenson/e/B08QRF5LP4

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shantihershenson/

🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shantiwhowrites

CONNECT WITH US!

▶Shanon (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

▶Morgan Links: https://linktr.ee/authormorganlee

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Episode 022

Released on: November 15, 2022

In this episode we interview multigenre author Chris Kenny and learn how he moved from writing nonfiction about his bodybuilding to writing romance with his wife. He also shares the missteps he made in self-publishing and his advice on how to avoid the same mistakes. He also discusses his science fiction books and reveals why he uses Kindle Unlimited instead of going wide with his books.

Thanks for watching and listening!

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CONNECT WITH CHRIS KENNY!

🌐Website: https://www.chriskennyauthor.com/

🎊Books: https://www.amazon.com/Chris-Kenny/e/B08GZ8Z9ZG

📧Newsletter: www.chriskennyauthor.com/newsletter

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriskennyauthor/

📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chriskennyauthor

🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chriskennyauthor

CONNECT WITH US!

▶Shanon (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

▶Morgan Links: https://linktr.ee/authormorganlee

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Episode 021

Released on: November 1, 2022

In this episode we interview award-winning author of the Colors Trilogy, K. R. Raye. She talks about her plans to pursue traditional publishing with a coauthored book with her son, trying new methods for getting more book reviews, and how to always market yourself.

Thanks for watching and listening!

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CONNECT WITH K. R. RAYE!

🌐Website: https://www.krraye.com/

🎊Books: https://www.krraye.com/books.html

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krraye3/

🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/KRRaye

📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krraye3/

CONNECT WITH US!

▶Shanon (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

▶Morgan Links: https://linktr.ee/authormorganlee

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