Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks

Episode 020

Released on: October 15, 2022

In this episode we interview author and Marine Veteran, Rod Van Blake, as he talks about turning his books into graphic novels, marketing successes with attending conferences and growing his newsletter, and using Kickstarter to support his product creation.

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CONNECT WITH ROD VAN BLAKE!

🌐Website: https://ancientillumination.net/

🎊Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rod-Van-Blake/e/B07G8XP7F5

🎥YouTube & Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/RodVanBlake

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

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

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

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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 019

Released on: October 1, 2022

In this episode we interview author and editor, Christie Stratos, who shares her success and marketing of Kindle Vella, why you should never submit a first draft to an editor, and the beginner pitfalls of being a pantser.

Thanks for watching and listening!

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CONNECT WITH CHRISTIE STRATOS!

🌐Website: https://christiestratos.com/

🖋Proof Positive: https://www.proofpositivepro.com/

📚Books: https://christiestratos.com/shop/

🎊Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Christie-Stratos/e/B015L5FMTM

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

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

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

📔Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christiestratos

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 018

Released on: September 15, 2022

In this episode we interview Martin Lejeune and Malcolm Bradley, the duo behind the pen name Bradley Lejeune. They share how they cowrote The McMurdo Rift, innovative ideas for marketing the book, which has continued their sales five months later, and how they plan for future successes.

Thanks for watching and listening!

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CONNECT WITH BRADLEY LEJEUNE!

🎊Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bradley-Lejeune/e/B09ZXCWNPP

📧Newsletter: http://bradleylejeune.com/

🎥Martin Lejeune’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/faldor

📸Martin Lejeune’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefaldor/

🐦Martin Lejeune’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFaldor

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 017

Released on: September 1, 2022

In this episode we interview Rita M. Reali, editor and a two-time international award-winning novelist and author of five books, who shares her tips of editing from her years as working as a story editor and proofreader. She also talks about the pitfalls of writing a series out of order and creating characters with depth using her unique character questionnaire which she has presented at several talks and conferences.

🌟Email Rita to get her character questionnaire and put Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks in the subject line: [email protected]

🌟Also, if you want to hire a life/writing coach, here is the company she used: https://gueststarcoaching.com/

✍ “The ABCs of Better Writing” by Rita M. Reali: ttps://ezinearticles.com/?The-ABCs-of-Better-Writing---Avoidance-of-Cliches,-Banishment-of-Trite-Words,-Creative-Expression&id=2022709

Thanks for watching and listening!

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CONNECT WITH RITA M. REALI!

🖋The Persnickety Proofreader: https://persnicketyproofreader.wordpress.com/

🌐Website: https://ritamreali.com

🎊Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rita-M.-Reali/e/B08CCC355N

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

📧Email: [email protected]

📝LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/persnicketyproofreader

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 016

Released on: August 15, 2022

In this episode we interview J.D. Estrada, a Puerto Rican indie author of over a dozen books in various genres, who shares why he writes in multiple genres and formats, his experiences of selling books at conventions, and how he uses social media to build his author platform and present his authentic self to readers.

Thanks for watching and listening!

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CONNECT WITH J.D. ESTRADA!

🌐Blog: http://jdestradawriter.blogspot.com/

🎊Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/J.D.-Estrada/e/B00CP4834O

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

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

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

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

📝LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jd-estrada-a47955181

📚Tazas y Portdas, bookstore: https://tazasyportadas.com/

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 015

Released on: August 1, 2022

In this episode we interview Jessica Ingold, a multi-genre author of six works of fiction and two poetry collections. She talks about how she handled publishing at a young age along with the lessons learned. She also shares what she her tips for cover designs, rebranding, selling books, and getting her works onto the shelves of her local Chapters bookstore.

Thanks for watching and listening!

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CONNECT WITH JESSICA INGOLD!

🌐Website: https://authorjessicaingold.wixsite.com/mysite

🎊Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jessica-Ingold/e/B08KSRT7ZY

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

🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTO9GNh3h_WXNUf5V23piw

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

🐦Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/jessieingold

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 014

Released on: July 15, 2022

In this episode we interview A.L. Knorr, a USA Today bestselling indie author and award-winning Canadian fantasy writer with over 20 books. She shares her unique approach to writing and marketing a nonlinear series to help her reach her bestselling status as well as what she learned about having the right book covers, working with book cover designers, and why rebranding can be good for your author career.

Thanks for watching and listening!

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CONNECT WITH A.L. KNORR!

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

🔗LinkBio: https://lnk.bio/alknorrbooks/

🎊Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/A.L.-Knorr/e/B01NBAUVKO

📚Binge Books: https://bingebooks.com/author/al-knorr

📱A.L. Knorr Newsletter: https://www.alknorrbooks.com/contact/

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

🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authoralknorr?

🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Abby7able

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

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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In this episode we interview independent author and poet, Peter Okonkwo. Coming to us from Nigeria, Peter shares a lot of wonderful tips about using his social media platform to reach readers and find both beta readers and reviewers for his poetry, which is often hard to market and find an audience for. He also gives his philosophy in handling the good, the bad, and the ugly with reviews.

Thanks for watching and listening!

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CONNECT WITH PETER OKONKWO!

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

🎊Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Okonkwo/e/B08LTR5CM8

🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-12_oANMoDLjqCOvaLnHYg

🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterok35481637

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

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterokonkwo0092018/

📱Peter Okonkwo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.okonkwo.009

📱P. English Literature Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/penglishliterature

📝 Human Endeavor Blog: https://peterokonkwoliterature.wordpress.com/

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 012

Released on: June 15, 2022

In this episode we interview hybrid author, Colleen M. Story. She is a novelist, freelance writer, writing coach, and speaker who has published both fiction and nonfiction books. Not only does she share her insight and experience in creating an author platform, how she works in productivity cycles which counterbalance traditional publishing, and shares wellness tips for writers, she turns the tables on us and interviews us right alongside her!

Thanks for watching and listening!

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CONNECT WITH COLLEEN M. STORY!

🌐Website: https://colleenmstory.com/story/

🎊Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Colleen-M-Story/e/B016CMG616

🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBZheV9URkMg8C-11MBitgA

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

💻LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-m-story-81408034/

📝Writing and Wellness Blog: https://writingandwellness.com/

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 011

Released on: June 1, 2022

In this episode we interview indie author, Zarina Macha, who also publishes under Diana Vale. This award-winning author shares what it was like rapidly releasing her contemporary romance series, the importance of looking long-term for her career, and how marketing is like dating.

Thanks for watching and listening!

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CONNECT WITH ZARINA MACHA / DIANA VALE!

🌐Website: https://zarinamacha.co.uk

🎊Diana Vale Amazon: https://author.to/dianavale

🎊Zarina Macha Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Zarina-Macha/e/B07F4BKP3M

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

📱 Diana Vale Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianavaleauthor/

📱 Zarina Macha Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1020595551728079

📰 Zarina's Zine newsletter link (where readers can get a free e-copy of Art is a waste of Time): https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/4a955900-7b14-11ea-9fcc-f384d4e75ead

📧 Diana Vale romance newsletter link (where readers can get a free m/f story): https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/908e37e2-75fa-11eb-90d0-dfe121f9be4f

📧Diane Vale m/m romance link (where readers can get a free m/m story): https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/753a3954-b8d0-11ec-b64f-fbc133ce03e1

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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