One of the most important things I’ve learned as a writer is to listen to readers. I’ve talked about receiving feedback specifically related to your book throughout the revising and editing stages, but this advice applies to any point before and during. I’ve heard a ton of advice from writers who seemed to stick toContinue reading “Writing Ranting – Listening to Readers”
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Book Review – Monthly TBR Update February 2023
Reading did not go to plan this month, but that’s okay. I got through some great stories, mostly indie authors, including a couple of ARCs. Books I read this month… Mini non-spoiler reviews… Gods and Mostes had such a great start but then fell away for me. And a lot of the writing and characterContinue reading “Book Review – Monthly TBR Update February 2023”
Writing Ranting – Content Warnings vs Trigger Warnings
Warning: This gets ranty because of jerkface bigots, but I left that part for last. I know I’ve covered this in a previous post about pushing boundaries, but after a fellow writer asked about it, I thought I’d break down the differences. I’m sure there are people who would say something different, but these areContinue reading “Writing Ranting – Content Warnings vs Trigger Warnings”
Writing Ranting – Publishing on the Cheap!
Note: This is not about avoiding key steps in the writing or publications process. This is about keeping costs down for low-earning writers or those who can’t justify spending thousands on publishing. Firstly, I’m always so shocked when I hear people spending thousands on publishing either doing it themselves or using *editorial groups, *hybrids andContinue reading “Writing Ranting – Publishing on the Cheap!”
Writing Ranting – Getting Feedback – ARC Readers
I cannot stress enough the importance of getting feedback on your novel, especially with so many indie authors breaking the stigma of “my mum loved it, so I published it”. It’s time we changed that, and I’m seeing more and more indie authors become successful because they put the effort into their books and listenContinue reading “Writing Ranting – Getting Feedback – ARC Readers”
Writing Ranting – Getting Feedback – Alpha and Beta Readers
I cannot stress enough the importance of getting feedback on your novel, especially with so many indie authors breaking the stigma of “my mum loved it, so I published it”. It’s time we changed that, and I’m seeing more and more indie authors become successful because they put the effort into their books and listenContinue reading “Writing Ranting – Getting Feedback – Alpha and Beta Readers”
Writing Ranting – Getting Feedback – Critiques
I cannot stress enough the importance of getting feedback on your novel, especially with so many indie authors breaking the stigma of “my mum loved it, so I published it”. It’s time we changed that, and I’m seeing more and more indie authors become successful because they put the effort into their books and listenContinue reading “Writing Ranting – Getting Feedback – Critiques”
Writing Ranting – I’m a Real Author Now
I was so nervous sending out my ARCs of Out of Ashes because that’s the final version of the book. That’s what I’m releasing to the public. That’s what people are going to pay for. I wrote about my fears in another post, but since then, I had an ARC reader reach out to me.Continue reading “Writing Ranting – I’m a Real Author Now”
Things That Terrify Me as a Writer.
It’s not sales or low ratings, that I’m scare of, it’s the personal effect on readers. I’m genuinely scared of something coming across the wrong way, especially something within my own experience. I have a diverse cast (BIPOC and LGBTQ+) in most of my stories right now and will make sure I have them inContinue reading “Things That Terrify Me as a Writer.”
Writing Ranting – Publishing Checklist – Marketing
I have no idea what I’m doing, but I’m doing it anyway. I’m mostly using social media (mainly TikTok) to market my book but also YouTube and my author website. Everywhere, really. I’ve found a bunch of ways to make fun videos for free either using in-app filters and effects or templates. CapCut offers aContinue reading “Writing Ranting – Publishing Checklist – Marketing”
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