The Casual Author

We all have to start out somewhere, and for most of us that means that we are 'nobody' in terms of finding readers. Join Naresh and me as we talk about his valuable experience and insight as a marketing consultant for businesses and authors alike.

To request FREE copies of his book, contact Naresh as his website:
http://nareshvissa.com/

Every author has their own style and method of writing, but sometimes it can be challenging to find exactly what that is. Join M.K. and me as we discuss her journey in finding her voice, and what you might do to find yours.

SHOW NOTES:
Sign up for Self Publishing Launch Pad until Nov. 30! - https://learn.selfpublishingformula.com/p/launchpad

Find out more about M.K. here:

https://linktr.ee/mkdockery

https://www.mkdockery.com

Wingless on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Wingless-Veil-M-K-Dockery/dp/173792272X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YW1BVJEWNFWT&keywords=wingless+mk+dockery&qid=1668486728&sprefix=wingless+mk+dockery%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1

Wingless on Barnes and Noble

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wingless-m-k-dockery/1142558111

Creating a balance from description to characters and plot is important for authors to be able to keep the interest of their readers. Join Jack and me as we discuss how crafting dynamic characters can draw in our readers, and what pitfalls we might need to avoid in doing so.


SHOW NOTES:
The Dragons of Dorwine Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C13723T

Jack's author website: https://authorjackadkins.com/

Noblebright Alliance Discord hangout: https://discord.gg/3H8Uf2HUbG

Drawing your readers into another universe is what often gets people to fall in love with your story. But what does that look like if you are writing a short story versus a novel? Join me and Marshall as we discuss his experience with world building in both types of stories!


SHOW NOTES:
Learn more about Marshall at his Website: www.marshalljmoore.com

OR follow him on Social Media:

TikTok: @marshalljmooreauthor

Instagram: @marshalljmooreauthor

Facebook: @kwajmarshall

Twitter: @Kwaj14

To be a successful author, the first and most important thing you have to do is write. Sometimes that is easier said than done. With so many opinions and strategies for writing, it can feel overwhelming to learn how to improve your craft. Join me and Arabella as we discuss her journey and learnings on writing craft.

SHOW NOTES:
Arabella's book:
https://a.co/d/8rEwXK5

Where to find more about Arabella:
Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60860464-the-mark-of-chaos-and-creation

Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/arabellasarmy

Newsletter 

http://www.arabellakfederico.com/newsletter/

Social media-

https://www.tiktok.com/@authorarabellak.federico

https://www.pinterest.com/arabellakfederico/

https://www.instagram.com/author.arabellak.federico/

https://www.facebook.com/ArabellaK.Fed

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAeay0hmA3_nd8D0e-s-OrA

https://twitter.com/ArabellaKFed

Www.arabellakfederico.com 

Craft resource-

Save the cat plot book

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078VWDNKT/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1666060274&sr=8-1

As authors, it's important that we know who our audience is so that we can make sure to write to them directly. With so many young kids and teenagers wanting to find books to read, it's sometimes hard to recognize what is good for them. Join Natasha and me as we discuss our experiences writing our books for young minds.


SHOW NOTES:
Follow Natasha at her website: https://natashasapienzablog.wordpress.com/

There's definitely an art to writing Science Fiction, but what if sometimes that feels overwhelming to an author? Especially to a new author. Join me and Hyrum as we talk about his experience with science and space and how you can break into writing Science Fiction yourself.


SHOW NOTES:
Kerbal Space Program: https://xkcd.com/1356/

Hyrum's Website: https://www.hyrumhawks.com/

Excellent Hard Sci-fi Novels:

Anything by Andy Weir (The Martian, Artemis, etc.)

The Lost Fleet series by Jack Campbell

Seveneves by Neal Stephenson

The Expanse by S.A. Corey

Haven't read but are recommended:

Kim Stanley Robinson, Arthur C. Clarke, Larry Niven

We all want to sell more books. How else can we fund our next project after all? But when it comes time to find the audience, and to actually get the sales, many of us are left scratching our heads. Join me and Kelly as we discuss creating marketing plans from her experience with marketing in her ten years in the publishing business.

SHOW NOTES:
Kelly's Website: https://kellyschuknecht.com/

The marketing template: https://kellyschuknecht.com/simple-book-marketing-plan-template/

Ever since Kindle Unlimited started gaining traction, the question of 'wide versus exclusive' has been on the mind of so many independent publishers. Join me as I discuss some of the pros and cons of both routes, and my experience with both since I've begun publishing.

The crafting of kingdoms and meshing of magic is one of the most satisfying things for authors, but what happens if you can bring that worldbuilding to new levels both inside and outside of your books? Join Liz and me as we discuss strategies and ideas for creating a unique and interesting world for your readers to enjoy.

SHOW NOTES:
Check out Liz's books and her author services at www.lizdelton.com
Building Maps - https://www.wonderdraft.net/
https://inkarnate.com/