by Amelia Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary, Season 3: How to Outline a Story, Self-Publishing, Writing
In this episode, I discuss a series of frustrating issues with Apple Books. While I was struggling with Apple Books I decided to redesign the cover of the ebook, and I went on to design the paperback based upon this new design. Also, I started paying attention to the results of using advanced reader services like BookSirens and BookSprout.
by Amelia Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary, Season 3: How to Outline a Story, Writing
In this episode, I discuss my newfound distrust of Etsy and no longer recommend them to creative businesses. Also in November, I finish preparing for my book release, and I get some snarky reviews.
by Amelia Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary, Season 3: How to Outline a Story, Writing
Coming up in this episode, I discuss the highs and lows of working with a professional editor and preparing to self publish my second novella.
by Amelia Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary, editing, Revision, Season 3: How to Outline a Story, Self-Publishing, Writing
In this behind the scenes author diary episode, I discuss the highs and lows of my revision process, what prompted me to move into the professional editing phase and my struggles with writer’s insecurity. Yes, spoiler alert, I’m riddled with it. And, I share an exciting milestone with Le Villain Book Covers.
by Amelia Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, Behind the Scenes, BTS Podcast Diary, business, Marketing, Season 2: Writing Adventure During a Pandemic, Self-Publishing, Writing
In this episode, I discuss revising a murder mystery novella and creating a book marketing plan for the Candidate. And, I share how I began to feel scared to self publish.
by Amelia Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary, Revision, Season 2: Writing Adventure During a Pandemic, Self Publishing Services, Self-Publishing, Writing
During the first two weeks of August, I focused my time on preparing a murder mystery novel for beta readers, then as I waited for feedback, I focused on the second book in my other series. And, this is what juggling multiple manuscripts at once is like. You spend much of your time jumping between projects, and it does get overwhelming at times. In light of that, I share a tip on dealing with overwhelm when jumping between manuscripts.
