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How to Build a Tribe Online And Form a Community of Readers
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A few years ago, the popular buzzword in the author world was “tribe.” Building a tribe of readers was seen as the key to success. Reader relationships are still important for authors, so why did the term “tribe” go out of fashion?Having a tribe of readers is still an incredible asset that will help you sell your books and raise your profile amongst readers, but you need to know how and where to build a tribe if you want it to grow.In this week’s episode, you’ll learn:The difference between a platform and a tribeWhy authors need a tribeHow large your tribe needs to beWhere to gather your tribe to ensure a positive experienceIf you’ve been wondering how to listen to your Timothy or eavesdrop on a conversation between several of your target readers, listen in to find out how and where to build your tribe or check out the blog version of this episode.Support the show
Mistakes to Avoid at Your First Writers Conference
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When authors attend writers conferences, they often have big expectations but make common mistakes that squash their goals and diminish the return on their investment in the conference.In this episode, you’ll learn11 common mistakes authors often make and how to avoid themHow to avoid missing opportunitiesThe right time to attend your first conferenceListen in or read the blog version to find out how to make the most of your first (or next) writers conference.Support the show
How to Market With No Money
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Learn two ways to proceed if you don’t have money to market your book.Support the show
When to Quit
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Are you thinking about quitting publishing or writing? You started full of energy and optimism, but it has been a hard road, and you feel tired.Should you quit? My answer may surprise you.Maybe you should.Publishing is an industry where almost everyone has a financial incentive to see you keep going. People in the publishing industry don’t earn money if you quit. But there is a lot of money to be made by telling writers exactly what they want to hear: “You will be the next bestseller and hottest thing in publishing!! Just keep paying for coaching, edits, covers, and conferences! Eventually, you will be a star!”Writing will cost you time and money.How do you decide if it’s time to quit or keep going?Only a handful of writers die at their keyboards, which means we all quit eventually. But how do you know if it’s time?In this week’s episode, you’ll answer five clarifying questions to help you know whether it’s time to press on or bow out.You’ll learn:Two uncomfortable publishing realitiesWhen the time is right (or wrong)What you need to invest or cut to achieve your ultimate goalListen in or check out the blog post to answer these five clarifying questions that will guide your decision.Support the show
From Page to Screen: How to Adapt your Novel into a Screenplay
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Do you long to see your story on the big screen? If so, I have good news.Every streaming platform is desperate for new content to give them the edge in the ongoing streaming wars, and traditional TV stations and movie companies are as prolific as ever. Even radio stations and theaters are looking for new content.But how do you turn a 100,000-word novel, which would be a 12-hour audiobook, into a two-hour movie? Is that even possible? Where do you begin?Few things boost a book’s sales like a giant Hollywood marketing campaign for the movie based on a book.But how do you turn your book into a screenplay?I asked Charles Harris in this week’s episode. He’s a bestselling author and award-winning director who’s helped hundreds of authors turn their novels into screenplays.You’ll discoverDifferences between writing a book and a screenplayTechniques to distill your novel into a much shorter screenplayWhat kind of novel makes a good screenplayListen in or check out the blog post to discover the important differences between writing for the page and the screen and find out how to turn your novel into a screenplay.Support the show
Chrome Extensions Every Author Needs in 2024
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Google Chrome is the most popular web browser, but if you’re just using basic Chrome, you’re missing out on some amazing time-saving tools and assistance.Wouldn’t it be great if you had an assistant who could correct a typo in your email before you hit send? How much time would you save if you didn’t have to think of a new password for every account? Would you get fewer headaches if you didn’t have to scroll past obnoxious ads as you research?Chrome extensions are tools that can help solve all of those problems! They can make you more productive, improve your writing, and give you more time to write.But with more than 137,000 Chrome extensions available, how do you know which will be best for you?In this week’s episode, I’ll recommend six specific Chrome extensions every author needs in 2024. If Chrome isn’t your default browser, don’t worry. Other browsers offer many of the same extensions.Listen in and find out how you can leverage these tools to save time, reduce stress, and give you more time to write. Check out the blog version here.Support the show