by Amelia D. Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary, Season 3: How to Outline a Story, Self-Publishing, Tech for Writers, tools
In this episode, I discussed whether you should use AI-generated images in book covers, how to work with a book cover designer and the things you need to know before you design your own book cover. But, this episode isn’t just about blog posts; I also discuss my struggles with writing and the epiphany I’ve had, which helped me make progress after chasing my tail for so long.
by Amelia D. Hay | Author Platform, Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary, business, Marketing, Season 3: How to Outline a Story, Self-Publishing
So, I have a confession to make. Actually, I’ve been struggling to sell paid books. Sure, I can give them away for free, but paid is a different problem altogether. I’ve been struggling to sell Duplicity, the second book in my James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mystery Series. A few days before my forty-second birthday, I decided to embark on a book marketing experiment where I tempt readers to impulse buy the second book in a series.
by Amelia D. Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary, business, First Draft Tips, Marketing, Season 3: How to Outline a Story, Self-Publishing, Tech for Writers, tools, Writing
In the April Behind the Scenes Author Diary, I mentioned that I screwed up my amateur sleuth mystery series; well, a solution might be at hand. So, in this episode, I discuss my plans for my James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mystery series books three and four and a new shiny object. On top of this, I discuss a few self-publishing updates, including changes to the KDP print pricing, the new KDP categories, and selling direct with WooCommerce.
by Amelia D. Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary, editing, First Draft Tips, Marketing, Outlining Your Novel, Revision, Season 3: How to Outline a Story, Self-Publishing, Writing
In the spirit of celebrating the 100th episode milestone, I’m going answer the top questions asked by my Blog Readers, YouTube Subscribers, and Podcast Listeners, and questions asked through my Ask A Question form on my website.
by Amelia D. Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary, editing, Marketing, Point of View, Season 3: How to Outline a Story, Self Publishing Services, Self-Publishing, tools, Writing
At present, I’m struggling to sell book two in my amateur sleuth mystery series, and I’m going into detail about my experiments to get this bookselling and my issues with publishing direct to Barnes and Noble upon the advice of going wide webinar. Let’s just say that I regret leaving Draft 2 Digital. And I discuss how I’ve screwed up my amateur sleuth mystery series.
by Amelia D. Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary, Marketing, Season 3: How to Outline a Story, Self-Publishing, Writing
In this episode, discuss what I’ve been doing in February. I also share my frustrations about a tech fail and newfound thoughts on this product and delve into why I’ve changed my mind. Also, I discuss a few things I did for the podcast, plus a marketing experiment I did this month. And I share my experience writing a locked room mystery
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