The Casual Author

Hoping to reach your readers directly and make a decent chunk of change from it? Kickstarter has broken out as a new way to get your book to your audience! Join Amber and me as we discuss how she leveraged Kickstarter to launch her debut novel, Umbra, and what she learned about setting up successful campaigns.
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Find out more about Amber and her books at: http://ambertoro.com/
https://www.instagram.com/amberraetoro
https://twitter.com/amberraetoro
Check out her past Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/amberraetoro/umbra-sentient-stars/description

Bringing the reader into your world is an important part of being a fantasy author. But sometimes, we need to bring a little bit of our world into the fantasy world's reality. Join me and Andrew as we discuss how he combined his complex world with the realities of neurodiversity to create an inclusive and incredible experience for readers.
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Find out more about Andrew and his books: https://www.authorandrewjohnston.com/books
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hwjohn?lang=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hwjohnston7
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Dan's Payhip Store:

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Sometimes we may feel self conscious that what we believe in and who we are might be off putting to our readers, but it's those unique traits and beliefs that can help us to succeed and find the right readers. Join me and Candice as we discuss her writing journey and how she writes what is best for her beliefs and situation to find success.
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Find out more about Candice and her work at: https://candiceyamnitz.com/

Something we all could use more of as authors is the same thing that keeps us from doing more each day. Time. What if you could find more of it? Join JC Youngstrom and me as we talk about time maximation and prioritization strategies that will help you get more done each day and week.

Every author has a different approach to their writing, as well as to the business aspects of their strategy. Join Joanna Penn, host of The Creative Penn podcast, and me, as we discuss her learnings from over 15 years in the publishing industry and what changes you can make to mindset and strategy. We talk about prioritization, decision-making, and marketing ideas for new, or more established authors.

There's not much better than being yanked into the world of the book you are reading. It's no wonder it can be one of the most fun parts of the writing experience. Join Brady and me as we talk about how he focuses on pulling his readers into the world of his fantasy series.

Don't put your eggs in one basket' is an excellent idiom to describe Waterfall's incredible spread of passion and business mind set. Join me and Waterfall as we discuss her passions and decisions around publishing in multiple genres of writing and how that helps her move towards her goals and success.
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Find out more about Waterfall and her books at the following links:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@WaterfallVee?si=XAOe68KViXgesFWQ
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/99406236-veronica-adams
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Waterfall%20Adams/author/B08V72JJ5Y
Blog: https://waterfallsonlinrartgallery.blogspot.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-adams-52488b27?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/vavonni159
https://www.tiktok.com/@waterfalladams86?_t=8hpdoBs1cyJ&_r=1
https://waterfalladams.blogspot.com/
https://x.com/vavonni159?t=fUzIlayz5Til1e8iXfU6_A&s=09
https://instagram.com/veewaterfalladams?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==

Our lives are a constant rushing from one thing to the next, but sometimes we need to slow down, appreciate the moment, and refill our creative energies with a little celebration. Join B.A. and me as we talk about her thoughts on the importance of self with our writing.
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Find oure more about B.A. and her books at the links below.
https://www.instagram.com/b.a.mcrae/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@b.a.mcrae
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17161273.B_A_McRae

Sometimes that hardest part of writing is arguing with the doubtful voices in your head. Yet you are writing the story for a reason, and someone needs to hear that story. Join me and Amy as we talk about recognizing your self-worth and the importance of your story, a positive narrative to being an author.

Are you hoping to change the world with your writing? Or perhaps teach some important lessons or skills through your fiction? Join Matt Guzman and I as we talk about his passion for teaching about emotional health and how he writes it into his middle grade books.
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Find out more about Matt Guzman and his books/socials at: https://authormattguzman.com/