Sailing Through Self-publishing

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Teach, Learn, & Grow. We all have something we can do or say to help others. Join me as I share what I have learned on my self-publishing journey. Purchase my picture books here https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B082VNH194

Diane Elgin


    • Jul 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 22 EPISODES


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    Self publishing isn't for everyone.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 5:05


    Listen to me share a big mistake thatI have made and also a few things I think you should be aware of as you decide to self publish.

    Creating books on Canva

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 5:01


    Learning the basics of creating books on Canva. I give you a few tips on how I started my workbook series. Please email at info.dianeelgin.com

    Get more buyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 5:33


    Creating Ads and classroom visits can help you get the momentum you need. Hi

    Finding an illustrator on a budget.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 5:07


    You can find an illustrator on a budget. In this episode I will give you the information you need to do so. Sailingthroughselfpublishing.com

    What company should I use to print my book?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 5:11


    In this episode, I will give you a list of the top companies you can use to print your book. It's up to you to do the research. The link for the list will be on my website sailingthroughselfpublishing.com

    Book Launch ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 5:06


    Today’s episode we talk about ways to get the word out about your book. Remember you can find my books at dianeelginauthor.com

    Press on

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 5:00


    I just wanted to encourage you today. The words that you are writing matter so press on. Show notes are at sailingthroughselfpublishing.com

    Get your manuscript edited the right way.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 5:03


    We discuss the types of editors needed to make your manuscript sparkle and shine.

    How do you get your first set of feedback?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 4:55


    In today's episode, I share the steps to get your feedback for your manuscript. Go to sailingthroughselfpublshing.com to get your five questions for your beta readers.

    Do you have a website and subscribers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 5:09


    I will share the website platform I use and how I received my first group of subscribers. I used Bluehost to set up my website and Mailchimp to create professional looking emails. There are other websites like Wix and Wordpress.org. For email marketing you can also research convertkit, or mailerlite. As always do your research and choose the one that best fits you.

    Are you ready! Yes, you are!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 5:11


    I will give you the tools you need but you need to make it work for you on your Self-publishing journey. Sailingthroughselfpubishing.com email me at info.dianeelgin@gmail.com

    What did you learn?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 5:03


    This is episode ten of my 5-minute tips and hints. It is up to you to dig deeper as you use the information given to learn and grow. I am excited for you. Remember, feel free to email me at info.dianeelgin@gmail.com with any self publishing questions. I would love to chat. My website is dianeelginauthor.com

    Do you have followers? Or subscribers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 5:05


    Join me today to learn how to target a specific group and also a few tips for your website. blue host is a great website host -—they will help you set up your website. Listen to tge podcast to learn more.

    Reading the books from Amazon book top sellers can help you.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 5:01


    Today we are going to research what you should be reading. How can reading a book in the age group that you are writing to help you write better? Listen to today’s podcast. Please email me at info.dianeelgin.com with any questions. Also, for more information about the author, I mentioned, please go to her website annwhitfordpaul.com./resources-for-writers/

    Who is your target audience?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 5:04


    Do you know the audience for whom you are targeting? Do you have a hook? Today we are going to discuss that. To write to me please email me at info.dianeelgin.com or check out my website at dianelginauthor.com. To read more about targing an audience please read the article at yourwriterplatform.com/how-to-target-an-audience/

    Is your book marketable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 5:01


    How can you take steps to allow your book to have a fighting chance among so many books? What is one tool you can be used to help you do this? Join me to find out?

    Write your back cover first!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 15:24


    Why should you write the back cover first? The New times best selling authors do! Think about how you are going to capture a potential buyer’s attention. Join me to find out! Please visit us at www.sailingthroughselfpublishing.com

    Self publishing tips and hints in 5 minutes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 0:31


    Do you have five minutes to listen to be enlightened on your self-publishing journey? In this podcast you find information and truth of the self publishing journey. It’s a hard one. You may not become filthy rich.but it will be rewarding. All information given are based on my experience and subject to change bases on unforscence incidents. Please visit us at www.sailingthroughselfpublishing.com

    What are you reading?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 5:28


    What you are reading is just as important as what you are writing. As a teacher, I know that reading is essential for a new reader. You can learn a lot only by listening to the story. In this episode, I share some of the books I think are essential. Do you have the #1 book in the genre you are writing your story about? Join me to see why it is crucial.

    Where are you writing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 5:23


    Well, that question is interesting because, for some of us, we write everywhere. But we are creatures of habit, so the area we write is the one place that our brain doesn’t have to go into overload. Join me today as you learn and grow!

    What is your plan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 5:21


    Today we talked about the people who influenced you as a writer. We identified writing is your job. I shared my journey share yours. Please write to me and share your plan. Thanks

    Introductions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 4:44


    Meet the host of this podcast. She is at the beginning of her journey. She is hungry to succeed. Here is episode one.

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