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- Episode 155: Atticus and the Future of Book Management Software with Dave Chesson
In this week's episode, Julia speaks to Dave Chesson, the owner and creator of Kindlepreneur, all about his new software, Atticus.
"If Scrivener, Google Docs, and Vellum got together and had a baby, it's name would be Atticus."
One software to rule them all (but this one plays nicely with others, such as ProWritingAid, Dragon Dictate and BookBrush), Atticus currently covers writing and formatting and already has some amazing features up it's sleeve (duplicating AND auto-updating front/back matter across books, hello!) but it also has a bright future ahead of it, including collaborating with editors and beta readers, plotting, and some potential connections with Amazon. Check it out at Atticus.io
We also discussed other projects Dave is working on; alerts for new reviews and monitoring price changes (and a discussion about a scam happening in the industry that we need to watch out for that this will help with), as well as the shift in the publishing industry's attitude towards self published authors.
Get the full show notes and links at www.unstoppableauthors.com
1 hr 5 min - Episode 154: Writing A Series with Helen Scheuerer
In this week's episode, Holly speaks to YA fantasy author, Helen Scheuerer about her new non-fiction book, How to Write A Successful Series.
The discussion covers:
- The advantages and disadvantages of writing books in a series
- Researching and planning
- Plotting over multiple books
- Exit and expansion strategies
Get the full show notes and links at www.unstoppableauthors.com
54 min - Episode 153: Seasonal Writing Life and Why You Need to Know Your Big Why
Angeline, Holly & Julia are back from the summer break with a brand new episode. In this episode, they talk about what's coming up for the podcast this season, how they adapt their writing businesses to the different seasons of life, and the importance of knowing your Big Why!
If you'd like help with figuring out your Big Why and setting the right goals, you can find out more in Goal Setting for Writers by Holly Lyne.
You can also pre-order Angeline's next Worldbuilding guide, How to Build A Culture here.
See the full show notes on our website www.unstoppableauthors.com
41 min - Episode 152: Exploring Character and Setting Through Language
This week, Angeline and Holly discuss the ways in which you can deepen your characterization and make more believable settings by using the awesome power of words!
The conversation covers:
- Regional accents
- Idioms
- Vocal tics
- Profanity and insults
- The history of language
- and much more!
See the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
We're taking a short break for the summer but will return in September so stay tuned!
53 min - Episode 151: Writing for Children with Matt Beighton
Angeline is joined by children's author Matt Beighton to chat all about writing and marketing children's books. Hear about the unique projects Matt has launched, how he adapts his marketing for his audience, and the secret to how he keeps track of all the plotlines in his Pick Your Path books. Read the show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
34 min - Episode 150: Celebrating Unstoppable Authors!
In this special, milestone episode, Angeline, Holly & Julia reflect on 150 episodes of the podcast. Questions were submitted by the show's patrons and a few extra themed questions were bounced around too.
If you'd like to support the show, find out more at www.patreon.com/unstoppableauthors
1 hr 10 min - Episode 149: Writing Fictionalised Memoir with Jeff Elkins
This week, Holly sits down with Dialogue Doctor, Jeff Elkins to discuss the ups and downs of translating real-life experiences into a fictionalised memoir.
The conversation covers:
- What it means to deconstruct religion
- How to explore sensitive subjects respectfully
- Self-care while delving into emotionally intense subjects
- Getting feedback on your writing
Get the show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
1 hr 31 min - Episode 148: Discovering and Utilising Your Strengths With Holly Lyne
In this week's episode, Julia interviews our very own Holly Lyne to get the lowdown on these 'strengths' she keeps talking about. We discuss what 'strengths' are and how to find out what yours are, the benefits of finding out your top strengths for both writing and life in general, and how it has changed Holly's life for the better and could do the same for you too!
Check out the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
59 min - Episode 147: Multiple Streams of Income for Authors
In this week's episode, Angeline, Holly & Julia discuss how you can create multiple streams of income in your author business.
We cover:
- Regular subscriptions, like Patreon
- Irregular payments, like Ko-Fi, courses, and podcasting
- One-off injections, like awards and grants
- and full-on side-hustles, like formatting or coaching
Check out the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
57 min - Episode 146: Planning and Running an Author Event
In today's episode, Angeline shares her experience of organising and hosting local events. She offers up ideas of different types of events, and various approaches you can take. She discusses promotion and how to set up your stall, as well as top tips in the run up to, and on the day of the event. Get the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
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About Unstoppable Authors
From the publisher's feed
Indie authors Angeline Trevena, Holly Lyne and Julia Scott discuss their adventures in self publishing and writer life. Episodes every Monday, juggled around their limited child-free time.