The Casual Author

One of the most surprising things that I learned as an author is how isolating and lonely it can feel. It seems ironic, yet I know there are a lot of authors that feel the same way. Join me and Natalie (YA Dystopian author of The Falling and Uprising Series) as we discuss making author connections and how they can bolster our productivity and positivity.


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Find more about Natalie and her books at: https://www.nataliecammarattabooks.com/

One of the greatest feelings when writing fiction can be immersing yourself in the world you've created. Join me as I discuss Molly and Marcia's experience as they created their universe with poetry and art combined in an immersive way.


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Find their books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Myth-Molly-Likovich/dp/B097FDJ3TP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K0EWNVXSQ13I&keywords=not+a+myth&qid=1654028104&sprefix=not+a+myth%2Caps%2C276&sr=8-1

If you know anything about me, you know that I do not plot very much when it comes to writing. Jason Dorough, independent author of his own epic fantasy starter, Akithar's Greatest Trick, talks to me about his process of plotting and planning with his writing. If you're looking to get started writing, or haven't had a lot of success with pantsing your book, join us as we break down the process that helped him plan not only a long first book, but an epic long series.



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Jason's website - https://jasondorough.com/
Jason's tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jasondoroughauthor?lang=en
Fun word count game/tracking - https://4thewords.com/

I talk a lot about the indie publishing route on this podcast since that's the path I've chosen, but what about the other side of the process? Rebecca Danzenbaker, YA author, has opted to take the traditional route and has a lot of insight on how it has worked for her. Join us as she shares the ins and outs of the traditional process of publishing!


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Many of us read books because they take us to a new place, a fantastical world where we can set aside troubles of the real world and just enjoy something new. Reading these worlds and creating them are two different things. Join David Trotter and  me as we discuss how we go about crafting a world that can be both an escape and a wonder to readers of fantasy.

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Find David on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidatrotter92?lang=en
Find David on Instagram: datzme16

I think we can all agree that being an author is far from the easiest thing in this world. That doesn't mean we don't have anything to be grateful for! Join me and Ali (aka AK Mulford) as we talk about her journey and success as an author and how much she attributes that to her focus on gratitude throughout the journey.


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Check out Ali's books and more at https://akmulford.com/
Click here for the gratitude journal: https://www.amazon.com/Author-Gratitude-Journal-Ali-Mulford/dp/B09X68B1NS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DX08KJIQTLUJ&keywords=author+gratitude+journal&qid=1651594729&sprefix=author+grati%2Caps%2C257&sr=8-1

One thing that's so challenging as an author, is knowing if what you are writing is any good! The craft has a somewhat steep learning curve, especially for new authors, but what if you can help flatten that curve by getting real feedback from another author? Kerri has amazing experience working with a critique partner, as well as being one herself. Join us as we talk about the ins and outs of finding and working with a writing partner!


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Check out Kerri's work at her site: https://kerrikeberly.com/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superkeek?lang=en

Marketing has and probably will always been known as the most painful part of being an author, but what happens if you have the proper mindset as you approach marketing? Join Rachael and me as we talk about her unique experience and outlook on marketing, and how an author's mindset can make or break their success in getting their books out there and reaching readers.


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Sign up for Rachael's newsletter for a free novella and more information about her books!

https://rachaelwatson.com/

As authors, one of the things we want most is to make sure that our books are available in all formats in every place possible around the world. That included audiobooks! But what if it costs way too much to get your audiobook created by a professional? Join Andrea and me as we discuss the very real possibility of recording your own audiobook and just how to go about doing it.


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Andrea's Website - https://www.andreafinkbooks.com/

If you're like me, posting anything on social media is a huge burden in and of itself. Now you want me to figure out hashtags to get a better reach? Join me and Dave Chesson as we talk about one of his most recent author tools, the hashtag generator. 

Need a place to write that syncs across all your devices, even to the cloud? What about a software for editing and formatting? Atticus has all of that! Listen as we discuss the current state of Atticus and where the software is going.


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All of Dave's tools https://kindlepreneur.com/
The Hashtag Generator - https://kindlepreneur.com/hashtags-for-writers/
Atticus Writing and Formatting Software - https://www.atticus.io/