The Author Life Podcast

The Author Life Podcast

By J Thorn and Crys CainArtsBooks
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The Author Life Podcast episodes

  • 32: How do you build characters?

    This week, authors J Thorn and Crys Cain discuss how they build characters now, how they used to build characters, and what tools have helped them along the way.


    To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/32-characters/

    Learn more about The Author Success Mastermind: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/

    14 min
  • 31: Should I provide author services?

    This week, authors J Thorn and Crys Cain discuss author services. Why would you offer them, and why might you decide that's not the best path for you?

    To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/31-services/

    Learn more about The Author Success Mastermind: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/

    16 min
  • 30: What is a "pro" author?

    This week, authors J Thorn and Crys Cain question what it means to be a pro author, and does it matter? This is a question that creatives struggle with constantly. Can I call myself an author? Do I "count"?

    To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/30-pro/

    Learn more about The Author Success Mastermind: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/

    16 min
  • 29: How do you deal with the murky middle?

    This week, authors J. Thorn and Crys Cain discuss how they navigate the "murky middle" of writing a novel, and how that has changed through experience.

    To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/29-middle/

    Learn more about The Author Success Mastermind: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/

    12 min
  • 28: How do you price your books?

    This week, authors J Thorn and Crys Cain discuss what elements come into play when you're deciding how to price your book. Are you going exclusive with Amazon or wide? Are you a new author or are you established? What are your goals?

    To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/28-pricing/

    Learn more about The Author Success Mastermind: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/

    16 min
  • 27: How do you deal with the encroaching influence of Pay-to-Play?

    This week, authors Crys Cain and J Thorn discuss how they feel about advertising, what they're doing for advertising, and what other venues they're exploring outside of the pay-to-play game.

    Tickets are still on sale for the Career Author Summit, September 18-19. Come join J, Crys, and a whole lot of other awesome writers geeking out about craft and business.

    To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/27-pay-to-play/

    Learn more about The Author Success Mastermind: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/

    19 min
  • 26: How do you study a new genre?

    This week, authors J. Thorn and Crys Cain talk about studying a new genre, whether you want to dive into it completely or just bring elements of it into another work.

    Tickets are still on sale for the Career Author Summit, September 18-19. Come join J, Crys, and a whole lot of other awesome writers geeking out about craft and business.

    To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/26-genre/

    Learn more about The Author Success Mastermind: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/

    Resources:

    • K Tempest Bradford https://ktempestbradford.com/about/classes/
    • Holly Lisle http://hollyswritingclasses.com
    • Margie Lawson https://www.margielawson.com/lawson-writers-academy/
    • Chris Fox’s Write to Market https://amzn.to/384L2SK
      • 14 min
    • 25: How do you work while traveling?

      This week, authors J Thorn and Crys Cain talk about their tips, tricks and challenges working while on the road. From visiting family to living in a van, we writers can get the words down no matter where we are.

      Tickets are still on sale for the Career Author Summit, September 18-19. Come join J, Crys, and a whole lot of other awesome writers geeking out about craft and business.

      To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/25-travel/

      Learn more about The Author Success Mastermind: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/

      16 min
    • 24: How do I build my confidence muscle?

      This week, authors J Thorn and Crys Cain discuss building confidence. Is it possible? If so, how? And what do they think is even more important than confidence in the practice of writing and publishing books?

      Tickets are still on sale for the Career Author Summit, September 18-19. Come join J, Crys, and a whole lot of other awesome writers geeking out about craft and business.

      To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/24-confidence/

      Learn more about The Author Success Mastermind: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/

      12 min
    • 23: When should you use present tense?

      This week, authors J. Thorn and Crys Cain discuss the benefits of defferent tenses and POVs, as well as what other elements influence your choice for your story.

      Tickets are still on sale for the Career Author Summit, September 18-19. Come join J, Crys, and a whole lot of other awesome writers geeking out about craft and business.

      To read the full transcript or comment on the episode: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/23-tense/

      Learn more about The Author Success Mastermind: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/

      13 min

    About The Author Life Podcast

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    J. Thorn and Crys Cain talk about the business and craft of writing with questions from The Author Life Community.