Storytellers Rule the World

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.

Aria Glazki is a romance author with 10 paying subscribers who also has a chronic illnness. In today’s episode, we chat all about navigating indie publishing and building a sustainable author career as an author with chronic illness.

Aria Glazki’s Links:

Aria’s subscription: https://reamstories.com/ariaglazki/public and https://www.patreon.com/AriaGlazki

Aria’s website: https://www.ariaglazki.com/p/books.html

Virtual SFA Summit 2023 Free Recordings: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/the-subscriptions-for-authors-summit-2023/

EPISODE OUTLINE:

0:00:00 Introduction

0:03:33 Aria’s Subscription Success Patreon & Ko-fi

0:06:20 Aria’s Flexible Approach to Chapters and Release Schedules

0:07:34 Diving into Serial Fiction: Aria's Journey of Early Access, New Platforms, and Serial Fiction

0:11:00 Finding the Optimal Posting Schedule for Serial Fiction Success

0:17:57 Crafting a Sustainable Publishing Schedule Beyond Serial Fiction

0:22:25 Building Reader Connections with Chronic Illness

0:32:53 Capturing and Engaging Your Target Audience

0:47:34 Enduring Adversity: Unraveling Aria's Motivation Amid Personal Health Struggles

0:57:30 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/

And join Ream, the all-in-one publishing platform by fiction authors for fiction authors: https://www.reamstories.com

Review/rate Storytellers Rule the World on your favorite podcast app. You can also find the episode transcripts here: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/podcasthome

Thank you so much for tuning into the show! Always feel free to reach out to the team at [email protected]

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.

But wait... what is Ream?

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.

You can join Ream here: https://reamstories.com

Ever wondered how a content marketing guru can successfully become a bestselling mystery author? Join us as Joe Pulizzi shares his invaluable insights on leveraging content, securing long-term reach, and nurturing author communities, and get ready to unlock your own creative potential!

Joe Pulizzi’s Links:

Joe’s book: https://www.joepulizzi.com/the-will-to-die/

Creator Economy Expo: https://cex.events/

The Tilt: https://www.thetilt.com/

#41 Episode Outline:

0:00:00 Introduction

0:02:09 Writing a Fiction Novel After Selling Your Company

0:08:28 Leveraging Content Marketing as a Valuable Asset

0:21:41 Securing Long-Term Reach: Safeguarding Content Strategy with Email Marketing

0:25:24 Nurturing Author Communities: Strategies for Building Strong Bonds

0:30:51 Streamlining Success: Focusing on Key Priorities for Authors' Content Strategy

0:35:57 Mastering the Art of Minimum Viable Audience & Planning for the Inevitable Exit

0:41:19 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/

And join Ream, the all-in-one publishing platform by fiction authors for fiction authors: https://www.reamstories.com

Review/rate Storytellers Rule the World on your favorite podcast app. You can also find the episode transcripts here: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/podcasthome

Thank you so much for tuning into the show! Always feel free to reach out to the team at [email protected]

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.

But wait... what is Ream?

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.

You can join Ream here: https://reamstories.com

Can we help an author with 20 paying subscribers increase her membership to 100+ paying readers per month? In this episode, we sit down with fantasy author Elizabeth Kirke to see if we can help her develop a marketing strategy to supercharge her subscription growth.

Elizabeth’s Links:

Elizabeth’s Website: https://elizabethkirkebooks.com/

Elizabeth’s Ream: https://reamstories.com/elizabethkirke/public

Elizabeth's Patreon: https://patreon.com/Elizabethkirke

Elizabeth's Facebook Post:

Watch the recording of the 2023 Subscriptions for Authors Summit: https://subscriptionsforauthors.com/the-subscriptions-for-authors-summit-2023/

EPISODE OUTLINE:

0:00:00 Introduction

0:03:32 How to Make Subscriptions a Bigger Part of Your Income

0:12:11 What’s helped So Far?

0:22:48 Enhancing Subscriber Experience

0:26:44 Arranging Tiers

0:28:46 Elizabeth’s Current Marketing Strategies

0:29:45 Michael’s Marketing Suggestions

0:41:18 Waves of Launching

0:47:50 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/

And join Ream, the all-in-one publishing platform by fiction authors for fiction authors: https://www.reamstories.com

Review/rate Storytellers Rule the World on your favorite podcast app. You can also find the episode transcripts here: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/podcasthome

Thank you so much for tuning into the show! Always feel free to reach out to the team at [email protected]

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.

But wait... what is Ream?

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.

You can join Ream here: https://reamstories.com

Lanech is the author of serial fiction on the Facebook Page Tales of Lanech and has gained over 10,000 followers on the platform with over a thousand engagements and hundreds of comments on each of his posts on Facebook. Today, we learn how he built a following for his fiction on Facebook and how he makes writing serials sustainable for him.

Lanech’s Links:

Tales of Lanech on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Talesoflanech/

Cursed Pride Book: https://amazon.com/dp/B0BRN1CTVG/

Subscriptions for Authors Resources first-half 2023:

• SFA Book: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/subscriptions-for-authors-book/
• 12 Days of Subscriptions: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/12-days-of-subscriptions/
• SFA Summit 2023: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/the-subscriptions-for-authors-summit-2023/
• Fireside Chats first-half 2023: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/fireside-chats/
• Subscription Pricing Calculator: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/subscription-pricing-calculator/
• Top 500 Fiction Authors in Subscriptions for 2022: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/top-fiction-authors-in-subscriptions/
• Community + Future of Publishing Series: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/why-community-is-the-greatest-asset-for-authors/
• KU vs Wide is a False Debate: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/ku-v-s-wide-is-a-false-debate-heres-why/

EPISODE OUTLINE:

0:00:00 Introduction

0:04:28 How Lanech Got Started Writing

0:07:46 How Lanech Grew His Following on Facebook

0:11:59 Where Lanech's Readers are From + Buying Habits of his Readers

0:14:28 Making Writing Sustainable when making a Sustainable Income is hard

0:16:15 Engaging with fans on Facebook + Dealing with Haters and Fame

0:21:39 Lanech's Next Steps in His Author Career

0:25:47 The Books That Inspire Lanech

0:28:47 Lanech's Advice for Being a Writer Online

0:30:54 Top Subscription Resources 2023 So Far

Join our community of subscription authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/subscriptionsforauthors

Free storytelling insights delivered to your inbox each week: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/

Deanna Roy is a best-selling romantic comedy author writing under the pen name J.J. Knight and the creator of the infamous Great Pickle Patreon. In today's episode, we learn about her unique subscription benefit and how she has used Picklegrams to build deeper connections with her fans and a growing subscriber base.

Deanna's Links:

J.J. Knight Website: https://jjknight.com/

The Great Pickle Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thegreatpickle

EPISODE OUTLINE:

0:00:00 Introduction

0:02:40 Trigger Warning: Miscarriage

0:06:03 Finding Community with Readers and Other Writers

0:09:15 Advice for New Writers

0:12:40 Deanna's Four Patreon Points

0:23:14 Deanna's Picklish Patreon

0:26:45 Deanna's Pickleverse Inspiration

0:30:26 Breaking Down Deanna's Subscription Approach

0:38:29 Being A Hybrid Author

0:40:40 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/

And join Ream, the all-in-one publishing platform by fiction authors for fiction authors: https://www.reamstories.com

Review/rate Storytellers Rule the World on your favorite podcast app. You can also find the episode transcripts here: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/podcasthome

Thank you so much for tuning into the show! Always feel free to reach out to the team at [email protected]

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.

But wait... what is Ream?

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.

You can join Ream here: https://reamstories.com

Mila is an amazing LitRPG author from Bulgaria writing under the pen name Alix Roche. In this episode, we chat about her struggles with monetizing her subscription and the pressure that comes with it.

Join the conversation about Mila's Episode in the SFA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4829545823760825/posts/6225557280826332

Mila's Links:

Mila's website: https://magidexacademy.com/

Mila's new release: https://mybook.to/magidex_academy

EPISODE OUTLINE:

0:00:00 Introduction

0:03:52 Mila's Origin Story

0:07:38 The Pressures of Subscriptions

0:08:48 Parallels in Mila and Emilia's Story

0:11:05 Mila's First Subscription

0:16:34 Helping Mila Deal With The Pressure of Subscriptions

0:17:40 Subscriptions As a Side Hustle

0:21:39 Keeping Writing Fun

0:26:27 Altering Your Expectations

0:30:53 Reflecting on Your Relationship With Your Readers

0:31:45 Finding Community as a Part-Time Writer

0:37:18 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/

And join Ream, the all-in-one publishing platform by fiction authors for fiction authors: https://www.reamstories.com

Review/rate Storytellers Rule the World on your favorite podcast app. You can also find the episode transcripts here: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/podcasthome

Thank you so much for tuning into the show! Always feel free to reach out to the team at [email protected]

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.

But wait... what is Ream?

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.

You can join Ream here: https://reamstories.com

Shelby Lee has grown her subscription to nearly $200 per month as a new author with subscriptions making up the majority of her revenue. Today, we learn how this dark romance author got her start and found success in subscriptions.

Shelby's Links:

Her website: http://authorshelbylee.com/

Her subscription (she has an awesome tier for authors!): https://reamstories.com/authorshelbylee/public

EPISODE OUTLINE:

0:00:00 Introduction

0:04:04 Shelby Lee's Start in Self-Publishing

0:06:50 Why Shelby Started her Subscription Early in Her Career

0:14:32 Shelby's Experience on TikTok

0:17:47 Finding Your Path and Navigating Mental Health as a Writer

0:24:09 The Dos and Don'ts of Facebook Parties

0:30:05 Shelby's Early Bird Subscription Tiers

0:33:14 Pricing for Tiers with Shipping

0:39:42 Shelby's Future Subscription Goals

0:43:18 A Note From Michael about Year 1 of the Podcast

Join our community of subscription authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/subscriptionsforauthors

Free storytelling insights delivered to your inbox each week: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/

And join Ream, the all-in-one publishing platform by fiction authors for fiction authors: https://www.reamstories.com

Review/rate Storytellers Rule the World on your favorite podcast app. You can also find the episode transcripts here: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/podcasthome

Thank you so much for tuning into the show! Always feel free to reach out to the team at [email protected]

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.

But wait... what is Ream?

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.

You can join Ream here: https://reamstories.com

Natalie Keller Reinert is an equestrian fiction author who makes a full-time living writing romance stories for horse lovers. In this episode, we cover how she writes and markets to her niche of readers and her shift to direct sales and subscriptions. So much to learn in this conversation with Natalie!

Check out Natalie's Links:

Her website: https://www.nataliekreinert.com/

Her subscription: https://reamstories.com/page/ldyqjca7qp/public

EPISODE OUTLINE:

0:00:00 Introduction to Podcast and Natalie

0:06:12 Natalie's Marketing Experience

0:09:08 Natalie's Book Distribution

0:11:54 Natalie's Subscription Evolution

0:18:07 Breaking Down Natalie's Income

0:20:17 Taberton Equine Books

0:23:30 Protecting Your Energy at In-Person Events

0:27:40 Advice for Niche Authors

0:30:30 Subscription Evolution & Surprises

0:33:30 Burnout

0:35:50 Advice for Managing New Subscriptions

0:37:30 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/

And join Ream, the all-in-one publishing platform by fiction authors for fiction authors: https://www.reamstories.com

Review/rate Storytellers Rule the World on your favorite podcast app. You can also find the episode transcripts here: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/podcasthome

Thank you so much for tuning into the show! Always feel free to reach out to the team at [email protected]

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.

But wait... what is Ream?

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.

You can join Ream here: https://reamstories.com

For our first-ever subscription workshop session we have Jen Cantwell with us, a best-selling dystopian and fantasy author. She has a few paid subscribers but is struggling to break through and really find a subscription audience. In this podcast helps we try to help her do just that.

Jen's links:

Her Website: https://www.jbcantwell.com/

Her Ream: https://reamstories.com/page/ld0fcu0qn1/public

EPISODE OUTLINE:

0:01:45 Jen’s Subscription Model

0:06:45 Michael’s Take on Abandoned Carts

0:08:20 Jen’s Current Reader Journey

0:13:00 Focusing Your Strategy

0:17:20 The Importance of Looking Up to Authors

0:19:40 Strategic Offers for Readers

0:21:20 What Excites Jen About Epic Fantasy

0:22:55 Jen’s Audience

0:36:10 Getting Personal with Readers

0:48:45 How Can You Focus on Your Subscription Goals

0:57:25 Final Questions From Jen

0:59:05 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/

And join Ream, the all-in-one publishing platform by fiction authors for fiction authors: https://www.reamstories.com

Review/rate Storytellers Rule the World on your favorite podcast app. You can also find the episode transcripts here: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/podcasthome

Thank you so much for tuning into the show! Always feel free to reach out to the team at [email protected]

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.

But wait... what is Ream?

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.

You can join Ream here: https://reamstories.com