The Casual Author

Connecting with your readers, wherever they are around the world, is essential to not only make a living as an author, but build a community and an audience to sustain it for the future. With increasing costs of living and the challenging economy, many turn to social media, which is, aside from time, free marketing. But what if you don't know what to do there? What if showing your face or books is outside of your comfort zone? Join me and N.D. as we talk about social media, escapism, and how we can find our readers through social media interaction and community.
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Your writing process is unique to you and should remain that way. As we navigate the throng of advice for writing and the 'best way to do it', more often then not you'll find plotting and organization helps. What about discovery writing? Join me and KimBoo as we discuss the skill and strategy around discovery writing, the pros, the cons, the goods and the challenges.
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When life hits you hard, sometimes the only thing you need is to sit in front of an empty page and write your heart out. Though it may not mend broken hearts, it can aid you in processing challenges, but also help you craft beautiful stories along the way. Join me and Kelly as we talk about her experience with writing through tragedy and how disibility representation is both important and necessary in her writing.
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Find out more about Kellyl and her books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPDQR3LP?ref=d6k_applink_bb_dls&dplnkId=553309e9-5dae-4606-a045-6fac2689ac87
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Writing (and any creative outlet) can be such a cathartic experience, helping authors with their mental health and to keep a positive life. Join me and Abdul as we talk about his health and mental health challenges and how writing helped him flip his life around.
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See my conversation on The Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse: https://youtu.be/3sSGC4lZVeQ?si=03qrB9aXL7P3GYlO
Find out more about Abdul and his books at https://authorabdulazeez.com/books/
https://books.gotopublish.com/product/outer-realm-advent-of-fire/
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Scaling a business is a challenge that all companies go through, so authoring is no exception. Whether you are casual or not, at some point, we have more readers to reach and more books to write. How can you go about scaling that? Join me and Jennifer Carr as we discuss technologies and strategies she's used to scale her author business.
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Find out more about Jenn and her books/podcast at https://www.jcarrwrites.com/
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Many of us have wished we could write the book that we've wanted to for most of our lives, but what does it take to actually get there? Join me and Sebastian as we talk about how he set out to write the books in his heart, how he gets into the flow, and where he gets inspiration for the books he writes.
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Find out more about Sebastian and his books at https://books.gotopublish.com/product/little-green-monster/
Or on Amazon! https://a.co/d/c6zcvQk
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As authors, finding your set of readers, whoever they may be, is such an important part of finding success. But that isn't the only part! Understanding their desires and knowing how to set and keep up with their expectations is key to building a business and doing well. Join Mr. Pixel Ate and myself as we dive into his strategies for communicating with and meeting expectations of his audience.
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Find out more about Mr. Pixel Ate Books at https://www.pixelatebooks.com/
Follow the author on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/Pixel-Ate/author/B08NRWLT52
Follow on tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@pixelatebooks
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Writing has a tendency to bring out the best and the worst in us as we discovery the way our mind works, our history and life experiences, as well as other hidden thoughts and feelings. Join Dani and me as we discuss how self-discovery through writing, and the Enneagram, can work to enhance your experience and your character development in many way.
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Find out more about Dani and her services at https://www.daniabernathy.com/
Follow Dani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniabernathyauthor/
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Whether you are new to writing, or you've been doing it for years, you owe it to yourself and your craft to continue growing and developing both personally and professionally. Humans thrive on progress, and we tend to feel when we miss the mark in this area. Join Irene Hill, Small-Town Crime Thriller Author, and me as we discuss this essential piece of self and how she's grown as an author since she started.
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Find out more about Irene and her books
Website: https://irenehillauthor.com/2022/03/05/kiss-and-kill-is-here/#
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Irene-Hill/author/B087ZNLT9F
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So you've decided to query agents and publishers directly, but you wish you had some insight from someone who's been through the process. Wait no longer! Join Kay and me as we talk through her decision to go down the traditional publishing route, things she's learned, and how she's navigated working directly with two publishing companies directly.

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Find out more about Kay and her books

Website: Kay (K.A.) Ross ❖ Story Always (authorkayross.com)

Amazon: Amazon.com: Whisper eBook : Ross, Kay: Kindle Store

Instagram:Kay (K.A.) Ross (@authorkayross) • Instagram photos and videos

FB:Facebook

Immortal Works Publishing: Whisper | Immortal Works Press

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