Podcasts about 20books

We're entering a new era for the indie author...In the last few years we've once more seen seismic shifts in the self-publishing industry. No one understands that better than author consultant Joe Solari, who recently took the reins of what was once the 20Books to 50k conference. Rebranding under the Author Nation banner, Joe has been on the front lines, helping authors marry their artistic dreams with concrete business goals. In this interview, we dive deep into the history of 20Books, the changes that are coming with Author Nation, and how Joe hopes to grow regional support around the largest author conference in the country. Joe Solari is a consultant for authors and publishers, known for his experience in business ownership, private equity, and fundraising. He holds a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Since 2016, he has been helping authors navigate the complexities of the publishing market and has written guides for this purpose. He the Managing Director of the Author Nation Conference and Co-founder of Cybercraft Studios.Joe SolariWebsite:  https://www.authornation.live/2024tickets Twitter: https://twitter.com/author_nationInstagram: @author.nationFacebook: @authornationevents TikTok: @author.nationThe Author Wheel:Website: www.AuthorWheel.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorWheelGreta Boris:Website: www.GretaBoris.comFacebook: @GretaBorisAuthorInstagram: @GretaBorisMegan Haskell:Website: www.MeganHaskell.comFacebook & Instagram: @MeganHaskellAuthorTikTok: @AuthorMeganHaskell*****Thank you to our SponsorMany thanks go out to this week's sponsor, Stanley B. Trice. Check out his novel High School Rocket Science for Extraterrestrial Use Only on his website at https://stanleybtrice.com/. ⭐️ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭐️If you're enjoying The Author Wheel Podcast, please consider supporting the show by clicking the link below! Your contribution helps us cover the ongoing expenses—like hosting and editing—that are critical to the creation of this podcast. Plus, you'll get a shout out on air and in the show note The Happy Writer with Marissa MeyerAuthors, from debuts to bestsellers, chat about books, writing, publishing, and joy. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.FREE Mini Email CourseHave you ever struggled to explain to others exactly what you write? Or wondered which of the many fiction ideas running through your brain you should tackle? If so, The Author Wheel's new mini-course might be your solution. 7 Days to Clarity: Uncover Your Author Purpose will help you uncover your core writing motivations, avoid shiny-thing syndrome, and create clear marketing language. Each daily email will lead you step by step in defining your author brand, crafting a mission statement, and distilling that statement into a pithy tagline. And, best of all, it's free. Click here to learn more!

The new digital-first traditional publisher...It's been awhile since we talked about the differences, pros and cons of traditional versus indie publishing. As our tagline says, "We believe there's no single right way to produce, publish, or promote your writing, only what works for you!"Which is why we're excited to have Stephanie Carey on the show. Steph is the Commissioning Editor at Joffe Books, one of the UK's leading independent publishers of commercial fiction, and they're currently looking to expand further into the American thriller/suspense market.We met Stephanie at the 20Books to 50K conference in Vegas last November, and really enjoyed our conversations. We always think it's a good idea to learn about all of the publishing options, and Joffe has been on the cutting edge of the NEW digital-first traditional publishing space. Both indie and traditional authors will learn a lot from this one!The indie publishing landscape can feel like untamed wilderness, but Stephanie reveals how Joffe provides a collaborative yet hands-on approach, giving authors the reins over editorial decisions and cover art. This blend of control and support could be the nurturing ground needed for authors to flourish long-term.If pitching publishers is on your horizon, Stephanie has advice on how to query, what to do, and better yet, what NOT to do as you seek a contract.THIS WEEK'S SUBSCRIBER SPONSORMany thanks to The Indy Author, Maddy Dalrymple, for becoming a subscriber and sponsoring the show. Take a listen to the Indy Author Podcast and learn more about Podcasting for Authors. Follow Us!Stephanie CareyWebsite: https://joffebooks.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephMCareyThe Author Wheel:Website: www.AuthorWheel.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorWheelGreta Boris:Website: www.GretaBoris.comFacebook: @GretaBorisAuthorInstagram: @GretaBorisMegan Haskell:Website: www.MeganHaskell.comFacebook & Instagram: @MeganHaskellAuthorTikTok: @AuthorMeganHaskellThe Last Descendant Special Edition Kickstarter Campaignhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meganhaskell/lastdescendant*****⭐️ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭐️If you're enjoying The Author Wheel Podcast, please consider supporting the show by clicking the link below! Your contribution helps us cover the ongoing expenses—like hosting and editing—that are critical to the creation of this podcast. Support the Show.FREE Mini Email CourseHave you ever struggled to explain to others exactly what you write? Or wondered which of the many fiction ideas running through your brain you should tackle? If so, The Author Wheel's new mini-course might be your solution. 7 Days to Clarity: Uncover Your Author Purpose will help you uncover your core writing motivations, avoid shiny-thing syndrome, and create clear marketing language. Each daily email will lead you step by step in defining your author brand, crafting a mission statement, and distilling that statement into a pithy tagline. And, best of all, it's free. Click here to learn more!

ALLi Director Orna Ross welcomes the Alliance's newly appointed Business Adviser, Joe Solari. Listeners will get an insight into Joe's expertise and innovative vision for the indie publishing industry, followed by a detailed discussion about the upcoming Author Nation conference in Las Vegas, scheduled for November 2024, with early-bird tickets just released. Joe shares his exciting plans for the event, explains how it will differ from the 20Books conference, and what to expect if you attend this largest event in the world for indie authors. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our self-publishing advice center. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. Now, go write and publish! About the Hosts Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is greatly excited by the democratizing, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website. Joe Solari assists authors in developing successful businesses as the managing partner of Author Ventures LLC. In his role as a business manager, he supports his private clients, who collectively achieved gross royalties of twenty-two million in 2023, with an average pre-tax profit of 44%. This remarkable success results from implementing disciplined business strategies and maintaining an unwavering dedication to enhancing the customer experience.  

Veronica and Terry regale Paul and chat with their tales of literary debauchery at the 20Books Vegas conference. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site:  https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .

In this episode, Matt and Lauren expound on the many reasons we're passionate about sponsoring and attending in-person events. We talk about why we love meeting new people (even as a pair of introverts), the educational and inspirational benefits, networking and community-building opportunities, and more! Matt's Famous Vegas Out-of-Office:I am out of the office Monday, November 6th, through Friday, November 10th. While dodging casino zombies and buffet browsers, my team and I will be attending The 20Books author conference in Las Vegas. I don't drink, smoke, or gamble, so you can imagine how excited I am to spend a week in a hazmat suit every time I step out of my hotel room. I will do my best to reply to your email, but please cut me some slack if it takes a few days. If it takes more than 3 days, please notify the Las Vegas PD that I may have fallen victim to the aforementioned zombies.Dive Deeper

Today's top story is Lessons from Vegas. Question of the week is When you have gone to a conference for a first time, has it been a better or different experience than when you went a second or third? And would you turn this feature on if it became available? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Bold statement: indie publishing is a maturing industry.A few weeks ago, The Author Wheel attended the 20Books to 50k conference in Las Vegas, and in this episode we're going to talk about our experiences. Our biggest takeaway? There are dozens, possibly hundreds, of different strategies for author success. Moreover, the very definition of success depends on the author and what they're looking to get out of their writing. With nearly two thousand writers in attendance, we saw it all, and talked about most of it.The landscape of publishing is changing once again. We highlight successful indie authors who have secured contracts, expanded their reach through film and audio book adaptations, and built impressive careers. Understanding your genre, treating your books as a catalog, focusing on your target audience, and building a growth mindset are critical. Listen in to learn more!Follow Us!The Author Wheel:Website: www.AuthorWheel.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorWheelGreta Boris:Website: www.GretaBoris.comFacebook: @GretaBorisAuthorInstagram: @GretaBorisMegan Haskell:Website: www.MeganHaskell.comFacebook & Instagram: @MeganHaskellAuthorTikTok: @AuthorMeganHaskellIf you're enjoying The Author Wheel Podcast, please consider supporting the show! You can buy us a coffee at the link below. Support the showFREE Mini Email CourseHave you ever struggled to explain to others exactly what you write? Or wondered which of the many fiction ideas running through your brain you should tackle? If so, The Author Wheel's new mini-course might be your solution. 7 Days to Clarity: Uncover Your Author Purpose will help you uncover your core writing motivations, avoid shiny-thing syndrome, and create clear marketing language. Each daily email will lead you step by step in defining your author brand, crafting a mission statement, and distilling that statement into a pithy tagline. And, best of all, it's free. Click here to learn more!

Welcome to episode 190 – ten off another major milestone! TB is stressed. Why, I hear you cry? The November IHS Mega Sale for one, along with the IHS Sapphic Reading Challenge for 2024. Plus, she's got a co-write to finish. But what's bringing a touch of lightness is her WIP, which is set in Vermont. TB has been able to get out and enjoy the picturesque state. She also has some very sad news to share. Meanwhile, after a couple of months focusing on business, Clare's got back in the writing saddle and aims to get London Romance 9 to her editor before Christmas. You heard it here first. Her paperbacks are still flying off bookshop shelves, and she's determined to finish her year-long reading challenge on a sapphic high! They crash on to the topic at hand: the 20Books Vegas Conference and what did they learn? First, presentation matters. Second, Vegas is expensive and badly carpeted. But mostly, that you can learn a lot at such an intense and varied conference, but none of it matters as much as the people you meet and the connections you make. Bonus lesson: Clare can still play pool. Her lesbian card is still intact. Phew. What do you think are the key points of attending conferences? Let us know by heading over to www.lesbianswhowrite.com and leaving us a comment. Happy listening! Clare & TB Links: 2024 Reading Challenge Submission Form: https://forms.gle/ZLBmJatXgd8NLm9C9 IHS Mega Sale: https://iheartsapphfic.com/2023/11/24/november-mega-sale-page-1/ Top 5 Reads Form: https://forms.gle/ELgbZtDjFcFmRtk88 IHS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IHeartSapphFic Clare Lydon website: https://www.clarelydon.co.uk Hotshot: https://www.clarelydon.co.uk/books/hotshot/

Alexa Bigwarfe shares her key takeaways and insights from the 20Books Vegas conference last week.

Last week I listened to a best-selling author give a masterclass on writing and content productivity tips. In this episode I go through the ones that impacted me the most. Show links: 20Books Author Kevin J. Anderson This episode is sponsored by Lulu.comBooks are among the top 3 most profitable and most utilized tactics to monetize content.Turning your content into a printed book with Lulu has never been easier. Create a free account today at Lulu.com to get started. ------- Like this episode? SUBSCRIBE on Apple, Spotify or Google. See all Content Inc episodes at the Content Inc. podcast home. Get my personal newsletter today and receive the first chapter of my new book for free.

In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast ALLi Director Orna Ross and Enterprise Adviser Joanna Penn discuss insights gleaned from their visits to the 2023 London Book Fair and 20Books to 50K conference in Spain. They share what they consider to be the most important trends, tools and technologies emerging for authors, with advice on how to make these work for you, and their personal lessons learned. The #AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon is sponsored by IngramSpark: "Go Publish Yourself!" Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our self-publishing advice center, http://selfpublishingadvice.org. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. You can do that at allianceindependentauthors.org. Now, go write and publish! About the Hosts Joanna Penn writes nonfiction for authors and is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F.Penn. She's also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction and nonfiction, and is greatly excited by the democratising, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website: http://www.ornaross.com    

Direct sales are a big deal this year and thankfully, there are some really awesome partnerships that indie authors can form. I have one such partner on the show this week! In today's podcast episode, I'm talking with Alex Smith from Book Vault, a print-on-demand distributor based in the UK. Book Vault does some pretty unique things for indie authors and we're discussing them all in this interview. So, if you've been wondering how to make direct sales work for you, wonder no more. Have a listen! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to https://authorrevolution.org/180

20Books is a multi-day networking and educational event for authors that covers the innumerable ways indie authors can earn revenue from their work. We'll catch up with Craig to learn how the event has grown over the year to become a "must-attend" event for indie authors looking to grow their careers.//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We'll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won't charge you a dime.  We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  • Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Last year, I went to the 20Books Vegas conference and one of the most inspiring talks that I attended was all about writing through adversity. Her speech touched my heartstrings and was the only talk that made me cry! So, of course, I had to bring her on to the show to talk to all of you! In today's podcast episode, I had the great privilege of speaking with bestselling urban fantasy author, Martha Carr! We talked about her diagnosis in 2010, how her PA Grace helps her be the amazing author she is, and even about her Kickstarter coming this May. You don't want to miss this one! Have a listen! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to https://authorrevolution.org/167.

20Books Vegas just opened up again for registration, so Brian Drake joined us AGAIN to discuss the conference with Justin. Also, this year, Justin joined a Skyrim designer to discuss writing for games. http://20booksvegas.com/ What is 20Books Vegas all about? Here's the introduction speeches and high-powered author panel from 20Books Vegas 2022. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTrqmZBt-FWUWnxWD2x5Ucg 20Books Vegas 2022 was by far the biggest and best of the 20Books shows (we've had a bunch). It is the biggest show in the world focused on self-publishing although there is something for every author, traditional or indie. Why would you come to Las Vegas in November to be with up to 2500 authors, publishers, and industry professionals? Because we believe that everyone deserves a chance to succeed if they take the knowledge and experience and apply it to their author business. What if you could ask a question of someone who is where you want to be? What would that question be? Vegas gives you that opportunity. We had over 300 authors making full-time money from their writing. There will be something for everyone. Be warned, no one is going to carry you and make you an overnight sensation. You have to do that for yourself by applying what over 100 guest speakers have to offer. Are you ready to excel, reap the rewards of your good work? Then take control of your author career. There is no other conference like 20Books Vegas. This show is predicated on the principle of giving back. It is run without any profit. We run this show because philanthropy is a part of our lives. We make our money off our fiction. We don't need to make it from other authors. So we don't. We get our reward when we see others We have our Live Events YouTube Channel so you can see the types of presentations we have made along with our daily material. Please follow the 20Booksto50k(R) Live Events channel for a great source of information on all things publishing. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTrqmZBt-FWUWnxWD2x5Ucg

20Books Vegas has come and gone and my brain is still a whirlwind regarding the entire experience. There was so much to see, so much experience, so much to learn... and then some! In today's podcast episode, I'm dishing out all the goods on the 2022 20Books Vegas Conference experience. I'm going to talk about my top 5 sessions (and maybe one bonus one!), as well as what I'd do differently next time around. Plus, you can get a little flavor for what it was like being in Las Vegas. Have a listen! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to https://authorrevolution.org/158.

Strap in, kids. It's gonna be a long one! It's 2022. Lindsay is taking a break from the podcast and writing, taking a year off to accomplish some other things on her list. But Jerry has recruited someone else to join him. Because, as new authors, we should be talking to each other, the New Author Podcast will have a new co-host. Joining Jerry most weeks will be Rich Kacy. Listen as Jerry and Rich (and sometimes Lindsay) talk about things Jerry learned at the 20Books Vegas conference, writing when life gets in the way, their publishing hopes, and anything else that pops into their head while talking into a microphone. If you're an existing author or are writing your first book, come and listen to us because we were in the same boat as you. We've made mistakes, so you don't have to! Come hear our successes and our mistakes, and find out where we spend money and where we shouldn't have spent money. We'll tell you everything we did to be successful (or fail...as the case may be). And you'll hear a nice conversation on things Jerry learned at the 20Books Vegas conference, marketing tools and how to gain newsletter subscribers. We are publishing our first Patreon Craft Video for $5 patrons. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/newauthorpodcast. We are also an affiliate for Livingwriter.com Writing Software: Check it out here: Link This week, you can hear things talked about, such as: Recap of 20 Books Vegas Trip to Las Vegas Rich is back at home Bonus Scenes How is Average Jones doing? Only a little bit of college football Even less NFL and so much more! Read more...

Every author at one point or another has the opportunity to go to some big-deal conferences and signings. For me, I'm attending one such event next week when my husband, close friend, and I attend the largest indie author conference in the world. In today's podcast episode, I'm spilling the beans on how I'm *really* feeling about the upcoming 20Books Vegas Conference and dishing out 3 sanity-saving tips to focus on when you have big events like this to attend. Have a listen! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to https://authorrevolution.org/157.

Comic book round table. This week, we talk X-Terminators, Vanish #1, Sgt Rock Vs The Army of Dead #1, Interview with Ben Templesmith at Denver Fan Expo 2022 and more ........... Run Times -News In Comics.... – 1:40 – 18:45 X-Terminators #1 – 18:45 – 41:00 Vanish #1 – 41:00 – 1:06:45Sgt Rock Vs The Army of Dead #1 – 1:06:45 – 1:20:40 Interview with Ben Templesmith at Denver Fan Expo 2022 – 1:20:40 – 1:32:30www.Templesmith.com Instagrams@ templesmith Lessons of the Day (LOTD) – 1:34:30 – 1:34:20Books to watch – 1:36:65 – 1:36:08Action Figure Update – 1:42:30   *** If you would like to ask a question of our panel you can email at - top5podcast@hotmail.com *** Or visit us online at www.top5comicspodcast.com  Top 5 Comics Podcast Ep. 193 Season 10Produced By Top 5 Comics Podcast with-Steve "CBS"Josh .45Tyler BrownBen Templesmith Mixed By "CBS" 

Visit https://joncronshaw.com to get your Ravenglass Universe starter library...for free!

Harry Potter, Il Signore Degli Anelli, Eragon... In questa puntata di "Pizza e Cinema?" affrontiamo l'annosa questione: Meglio il libro o il film? Con Tommaso Renzoni, sceneggiatore, parliamo di quanto e quando un adattamento cinematografico migliora o peggiora la storia raccontata in un libro. Per seguire in diretta i nuovi episodi di "Pizza e Cinema?": https://www.twitch.tv/slimdogsproduction Ogni Martedì e Venerdì dalle 18:00 alle 20:00. Link d'approfondimento: I più grandi adattamenti da libro a film (classifiche): - https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/periods-genres/film-tv/greatest-movie-books/kill-mockingbird-9/ - https://screenrant.com/worst-book-adaptation-movies-according-to-rotten-tomatoes/ - https://screenrant.com/unforgotten-horror-movies-based-on-movies/ Differenze di adattamento "libro vs film": - https://askanydifference.com/difference-between-books-and-movies/#:~:text=The%20main%20difference%20between%20Books%20and%20Movies%20is%20that%20Books,true%20events%2C%20someone's%20life%20story. Che cos'è un adattamento?: - https://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/trasposizione_%28Enciclopedia-del-Cinema%29/ Il Signore Degli anelli, il caso TomBombadil : - https://screenrant.com/lord-rings-tom-bombadil-cut-movies-why/ Alan Moore contro l'adattamento dei suoi testi: - https://filmschoolrejects.com/a-brief-history-of-alan-moores-hatred-of-hollywood-adaptations/ - https://screenrant.com/alan-moore-favorite-adaptation-doctor-who-fan-film/ Il pubblico di oggi è più esigente rispetto agli adattamenti che vengono realizzati? Il caso Harry Potter - https://www.mugglenet.com/2020/02/from-page-to-screen-how-fans-feel-about-the-harry-potter-film-adaptations/ Un grazie speciale a Alex Polidori (voce italiana di Tom holland/Spider-Man) per aver prestato la sua voce per la nostra nuova sigla. 
 Seguilo su Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpolidori/ Le nostre magliette le trovi qui: http://bit.ly/MaglietteStoInFissa SEGUICI SU: Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/subscripti --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slim-dogs-production/message

"Going wide" is the best strategy for a long-term author career, and getting your books onto many platforms as possible opens up possibilities for reaching more readers in more places. One of the biggest potential audiences for books may be right in your pocket. Apple Books comes pre-loaded on all of their devices, which means millions of people worldwide might be tempted to read your work, wherever they are. But first, they have to know you're there. In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders, we explore how to improve the odds and use Apple Books to reach those readers.//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor. We'll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way, and we won't charge you a dime. We take a cut of royalties on each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money! • Get started: https://Draft2Digital.com Get insider info on indie author success from our blog. • Visit: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog Tune in to our monthly livestreams and ask us anything! • D2D Live: https://D2DLive.com Promote your books with our Universal Book Links! • Books2Read: https://books2read.com//Get ahead of the Self-Publishing game with our Amazing Partners// Findaway Voices || Find a narrator, produce your audiobook, and distribute it to retailers worldwide, including Audible.com and Apple Books. • http://findawayvoices.com/d2dReedsy || Assemble your team of publishing professionals! Find editors, cover designers, marketing experts, ghostwriters and more. • https://reedsy.comBookBrush || Build graphics and video that help you market and promote your books. • https://bookbrush.com/d2d-mockups///Join the D2D Community Online// Facebook || https://facebook.com/draft2digitalTwitter || https://twitter.com/draft2digital

Comic book round table. This week, we Crossover with The Never Been Done Podcast to talk Disney Plus Hawkeye, a little drunker then normal and an interview with Rob from Geek Garage from the Fan Expo Denver 2021 and more ........... Run Times – News – 3:05 – 41:15 Josh Talks Lord Of The Rings – 10:53 – 25:05 Hawkeye Tv Show  – 41:15 – 1:31:57 Interview with Rob from Geek Garage at Fan Expo Denver 2021 – 1:31:57 –1:38:08www.geek-garage.com Lessons of the Day (LOTD) – 1:38:15 – 1:39:20Books to watch – 1:39:20   *** If you would like to ask a question of our panel you can email at - top5podcast@hotmail.com *** Or visit us online at www.top5comicspodcast.com  Top 5 Comics Podcast Ep. 177 Season 9Produced By Top 5 Comics Podcast with-Steve "CBS"Josh 45Tyler BrownTyler HuffMax RyanRob at Geek Garage Mixed By "CBS"   #fed2021 #fanexpo #fanexpodenver #comiccon #marvel #hawkeye #disneyplus 

Brian Drake returns to the Creative Writing Life podcast to discuss the 2021 20BooksVegas writers conference. Enjoy! http://20booksvegas.com/ Here is some information on the conf: What is 20Books Vegas all about? Here's a short video to show the energy. https://vimeo.com/254950940 20Books Vegas 2022 is by far the biggest and best of the 20Books shows (we've had ten so far). It is the biggest show in the world focused on self-publishing although there is something for every author, traditional or indie. Why would you come to Las Vegas in November to be with 2500 authors and publishers? Because we believe that everyone deserves a chance to succeed if they take the knowledge and experience and apply it to their author business. What if you could ask a question of someone who is where you want to be? What would that question be? Vegas gives you that opportunity. With up to 20 authors making seven figures a year and hundreds making a full-time living, there will be something for everyone. Be warned, no one is going to carry you and make you an overnight sensation. You have to do that for yourself by applying what over 100 guest speakers have to offer. Are you ready to excel, reap the rewards of your good work? Then take control of your author career. There is no other conference like 20Books Vegas. This show is predicated on the principle of giving back. It is run without any profit. We run this show because philanthropy is a part of our lives. We make our money off our fiction. We don't need to make it from other authors. So we don't. We get our reward when we see others We have our Live Events YouTube Channel so you can see the types of presentations we have made along with our daily material. Please follow the 20Booksto50k(R) Live Events channel for a great source of information on all things publishing. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTrqmZBt-FWUWnxWD2x5Ucg 20Books Vegas 2022 Facebook Group

Almost the entire KSM crew was in Las Vegas for the 20Booksto50k 2021 Writer's Conference, today we talk about take-aways, experiences, and why standing in bars is illegal. Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon, C. Steven Manley 00:00 Opening remarks -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 07:47 Weekly update—Hedge Maze Edition Josh: Distracted by a story idea. Chuck: Still working on Jack Dark #2… 10:25 Main Event— LIVE! 20BookstoVegas 2021 Recap Show -Favorite things about the conference. -Talking to Larry Correia. -Scott enjoyed the military scifi and space opera panels. -Chuck's surprise trip to 20Books. -Chuck enjoyed Chris Fox's marketing panel, Scott's police procedural panel, and milSF panel. -‘Hand farts'! -Military Ethos v. Militaristic in milSF. -Baen books panel on sales for print v. ebooks and crossing the divide between ebook only readers and print only readers. -Thoughts on post-conference motivation. -Readers follow series, not authors. -Patreon vs. Newsletters. -The good thing about the conference is not having to keep Scott from signing up for everything. -The KSM podcast panel. -Getting energized by being at the conference with other writers. -Thoughts on the venue (Bally's) -Getting kicked out of a standing bar. -Scott and mixed drinks and Josh's hangover shuffle. 59:24 Closing remarks *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Writer's Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone - https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond - https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium's first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!

When asked about the high-performing prolific authors, the first thing that comes to my mind is always the epic Facebook group, 20Booksto50K. Their success truly is the success of all indie authors and we, as a collective, are so lucky to have this group on our side. In today's episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Craig Martelle - prolific author master and 20Booksto50K co-creator. We talk about his own role as an indie author, how 20Books has evolved over the years, and touch on the incredible conference the group puts on each year. Have a listen! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/111.

Mark shares three short audio excerpts from the November 2021 20BooksVegas conference. 20Books Vegas 2021 is by far the biggest and best of the 20Books shows (there have been ten so far). It is the biggest show in the world focused on self-publishing although there is something for every author, traditional or indie. The 20Books mentality is that everyone deserves a chance to succeed if they take the knowledge and experience and apply it to their author business. With up to 20 authors making seven figures a year and hundreds making a full-time living, there will be something for everyone. Be warned, no one is going to carry you and make you an overnight sensation. You have to do that for yourself by applying what over 100 guest speakers have to offer. Are you ready to excel, reap the rewards of your good work? Then take control of your author career.   Prior to the main content, Mark shares recent comments, a personal update, thanks new patron Michael Howell and shares a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. The three clips (each approximately 10 minutes) are: Mal Cooper - Finding and Keeping Fans https://youtu.be/qlqdlrgGXCQ (Full video) Caroline Peckham - Starting and Growing Your TikTok Platform https://youtu.be/dBiIPaeYUmk (Full video) Kevin McLaughlin - The Five Pillars of Indie Publishing https://youtu.be/yFXZAoi02sk (Full video)     Links of Interest: 20BooksVegas Website 2021 Video Playlist of 144 Videos (YouTube) Findaway Voices Findaway Voices Blog - Spotify EP 218 - John Gaspard on Business, Magic, and Writing The 2021 NaNoWriMo Writing Tools Storybundle Patreon for Stark Reflections The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  

New show's every week, ish, unless we don't have one, then it's a new show every other week, unless we're sick, then it's a new show every few weeks, but we're really, really, really, going to have one today. Probably. Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon, C. Steven Manley Special Guest: Steve Beaulieu/Jaime Castle 00:00 Opening remarks -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 05:10 Weekly update—Don't Drop the Toilet Seat Edition Steve: Preparing to go to 20Booksto50k conference. Writing an epic fantasy novel with Andy Peloquin. Loves co-authoring. Adventures in Vegas last 20Books conference… Chuck: Wrapping up Jack Dark #2. Promises Steve to finish! Outlined book 3! Scott: Building a new house, writing a lot, wishing he had a beard comb. Josh: Finally has a series titled Weaponized instead of Savage Stars/Sentinel. Writing. Had a Baen interview on The Romanov Rescue, a military procedural, watched the new Dune movie. https://amzn.to/3bpSFoH 29:28 Main Event— LIVE! Writing Roundtable - October 2021 - Dune 2021, podcasting, AND SCOTT'S BIRTHDAY -Discussion on the new Dune movie. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160419/ -Interpolation of story from immersion. -Immersion as the opposite of the infodump. -The importance of the medium for story (i.e. movie vs. novel) -Technical issues with the movie. -Missiles vs. bullets -The Weirding Way in 1984 Dune vs the novel and current film. -Atreyu vs. Atreides! -The strange ending of part 1, though it was the same stopping point in the novel. -The audio issues with the movie (soundtrack vs. dialogue). -The demand for science fiction. -The success of The Expanse https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3230854/ -Thoughts on Babylon 5 reboot. -Podcasting thoughts and ideas. -Aethon creating a game branch. -Recent Aethon requests for military science fiction/space opera. -What does Aethon look at for the market. -Looking at ‘stickiness' and things that make a top-selling book sell outside of promotions and author writing. -Write to market. -Balancing writing what you love vs. marketing. -Submit to Aethon (put KSM in the subject line) https://aethonbooks.com/submissions/ 1:08:20 Closing remarks *** Try out Rob McClellan's Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone - https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond - https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium's first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo *** If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!

Live in 3... 2... 1! KEYSTROKE FEUD! In today's episode, Keystroke Medium hosts go head-to-head against the crew of 20Booksto50K(R) in a Family Feud frenzy of DOOM! We've gathered the answers of over 250 members of KSM and 20Books (which our players have never seen!) for the show. What kind of crazy answers did the audience come up with? Watch and see. Let the feud BEGIN!

Interview with Mike Anderle from 20books to 50k Publishing Are you ready for a mind-blowing interview cause that's what we have here. A guest so incredible we invited him back on the show and are trying to speak with him again asap. Mike Anderle is the founder of LMBPN Publishing and 20 books to 50k he's been empowering indie authors for years and offering them the road map to true independence in the publishing world. His blueprint for universe building has launched some of the biggest names in indie publishing today and we are so incredibly grateful to have him. For inquiries reach out to GreyNGoldPodcast@gmal.com It is available on 8 platforms plus YouTube. Links are below Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZPWeZkuCyyWXu71sK6San Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grey-gold-podcast/id1513619452 Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMDJlZWExYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor https://anchor.fm/greygold Breaker https://www.breaker.audio/grey-and-gold-podcast Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1513619452/grey-gold-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/6qkk7xvl Radio Public https://radiopublic.com/grey-gold-podcast-69z4JQ

We’ve been threatening to have an email / listener show for a while so we thought this would be a good opportunity to do that in a short show, of course it didn’t quite work out that way.  It’s a good job we didn’t have any more emails to read out.   Wayne’s links https://www.facebook.com/PhotoByWayneSetser/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/wsetser/   Things we chatted about on the show: We answered emails from;   Chris Frear https://www.chrisfrear.co.uk/index   Tom DiCorcia https://www.facebook.com/tdicorcia?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDoyNjIyNTAwMDk3OTc0NzIzXzI2MjMyNDg4Nzc4OTk4NDU%3D   Ian Flemming https://www.instagram.com/ifleming/   Mark Fohl https://www.facebook.com/mark.fohl.5?fref=search&__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARA2ykGsYI3Xl94I8rEnE8syxwq4aKWrLIU1bkPrlTpeoKY098apnEPh7ptf8o-OYkAAq7Zvujmyu5YO   Bob Matter https://www.instagram.com/bobmatter/   And the show he plugged which you can’t see at the moment. https://www.artic.edu/exhibitions/9167/signs-and-wonders-the-photographs-of-john-beasley-greene Andrew shared the tale of cutting a hole in the wooden lens board kindly made by Neil Piper’s Dad – you can check out Neil in various places but the best place to hear him is with Alex Purcell https://anchor.fm/neil-piper   Wayne recommended a spiffing adjustable tool to cut holes https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-adjustable-holesaw-with-cowl-29cm-9-piece-set/2571v?fbclid=IwAR3YIfXM6StVpCz9Uc4IszJ9D1Pfl-xA63uaozhrYZP_GjrKsiMiKwL3p6A#product_additional_details_container   We moved on to address some questions from the FB group specifically from; AJ White https://www.facebook.com/adtamrobtay?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdC-R-R&eid=ARA6GfQ4rnA-osuWLstNhSuLMyLBtTA9m3arlJZyDJvKTv1gh5pp7X1p31hR9qAn957n1fxBLjDDUfKW&hc_ref=ARTxjPOc1CfokFpe-xEc7LCkCQ_Rf-mY5t4gAC-uxUPxlmQr1k4q3IdYzM4Le76pom0&dti=2296599290564807&hc_location=group_dialog   and Svein Olav Humberset who also has a podcast with Ian Barnaby Nutt https://anchor.fm/viewfindervikings/episodes/Episode-22---Free-Film-ealhm8   Andrew and Wayne gave book shout outs   Dialogue with Photography https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30219311191&searchurl=sortby%3D17%26tn%3Ddialogue%2Bwith%2Bphotography&cm_sp=snippet-_-srp1-_-title2     Ways of Seeing https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/books/john-berger/ways-of-seeing/GOR001256569?msclkid=baa71b88bfdb138c1e6a450e4ec488b1&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SP%20-%20Books%20-%20Desktop%20-%20%C2%A35.00%20-%20%C2%A35.49%20-%20Bing%20Only&utm_term=4575617640877501&utm_content=%C2%A35.00%20-%20%C2%A35.49     Photographers on Photography https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30595277029&searchurl=isbn%3D9780136647553%26n%3D100121503%26sortby%3D17&cm_sp=snippet-_-srp1-_-title1   Currently our meet up at the end of May is still on, BUT, if you haven’t already booked you may want to hold on a while to see how the plague settles down or not.   Why not join us at the “LFPP 2020 Gathering in the Forest” over the weekend of 29th and 30th May. Bracelands Camp site, Forest of Dean (that’s in the UK for those in the colonies) – www.campingintheforest.co.uk   Thanks to all those who donated using the Ko-Fi site and to our email contributors, we finally managed to answer some (well two) before running out of time.   Simon's wonderful lens caps! https://simonforsterphotographic.co.uk/collections/new-3d-printed-lens-caps     And……   Much to Simon’s dismay the Six Towns Darkroom is in lock down for the time being.   LFPP links -   https://largeformatphotographypodcast.podbean.com/   ko-fi.com/largeformatphotographypodcast   You can join in the fun at our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2296599290564807/   Get Twitter updates for the show from Andrew – https://twitter.com/warboyssnapper   Or from Simon – https://twitter.com/simonfor   Email feedback, ideas and questions for the podcast largeformatphotographypodcast@gmail.com   Podcast Hosts Social Media presence   Simon Forster www.classiclensespodcast.com   www.simonforsterphotographic.co.uk   https://stores.ebay.co.uk/itsfozzyphotography   https://www.flickr.com/photos/125323761@N07/   https://www.facebook.com/SimonForsterPhotographic/   https://www.instagram.com/simonforsterphotographic/   https://twitter.com/SimonFor   Andrew Bartram https://anchor.fm/thelenslesspodcast   https://andrewbartram.wordpress.com   https://www.instagram.com/warboyssnapper   https://www.imstagram.com/warboyssnapper_pinholes   https://www.flickr.com/photos/warboyssnapper/   https://twitter.com/warboyssnapper

Jeannette, Meredith, and Tara check out some recent stats on diversity in publishing, spotlight a couple of people advocating for diversity in the publishing world, and talk about what they do to maintain diversity in their own reading lives. Find us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/eclecticreadpod), Litsy (https://www.litsy.com/web/user/EclecticReaders), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/eclecticreaders/), and Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/68328-eclectic-readers) - WriteOn Con (https://www.writeoncon.org) - Lee and Low 2019 Diversity Baseline Survey Results (https://blog.leeandlow.com/2020/01/28/2019diversitybaselinesurvey/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Today%20in%20Books&utm_term=BookRiot_TodayInBooks_DormantSuppress) - [Cooperative Children's Book Center Publishing Statistics] on Children's/YA Books about People of Color and First/Native Nations and by People of Color and First/Native Nations Authors and Illustrators(https://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/books/pcstats.asp) - Diversity in Children’s Literature 2018 Infographic (https://readingspark.wordpress.com/2019/06/19/picture-this-diversity-in-childrens-books-2018-infographic/) - Rick Riordan Presents announcement (https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/71466-disney-announces-new-rick-riordan-imprint.html) - More information on Rick Riordan Presents (http://rickriordan.com/2017/04/rick-riordan-presents/) - List of books under the Rick Riordan Presents imprint (https://www.readriordan.com/series/rick-riordan-presents/) - Jason Reynolds Named [New National Ambassador] for Young People’s Literature(https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-20-002/?loclr=twloc) - Big Magic on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24453082-big-magic?from_search=true&qid=PKqEkKIoRo&rank=1) and Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=big+magic&qid=1581377776&sr=8-1) - When You Were Everything on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45144784-when-you-were-everything?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Sp0GxaOxn5&rank=1) and Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/When-Were-Everything-Ashley-Woodfolk-ebook/dp/B07T3XHYDL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DDMF5QAUEQGA&keywords=when+you+were+everything&qid=1581390122&sprefix=when+you+were+ever%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1) - Beneath a Scarlet Sky on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32487617-beneath-a-scarlet-sky?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=tdTudidcYv&rank=1) and Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Beneath-Scarlet-Sky-Mark-Sullivan/dp/1503943372/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2A5JONQS39W6Y&keywords=beneath+a+scarlet+sky&qid=1581390179&sprefix=beneath+a%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2) - The Belles on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23197837-the-belles?from_search=true&qid=y8xRVkQ8ve&rank=1) and Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Belles-Dhonielle-Clayton/dp/1484732510/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+belles&qid=1581390220&sr=8-1) - Red, White, & Royal Blue on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41150487-red-white-royal-blue?from_search=true&qid=h2qluhwTWE&rank=1) and Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Red-White-Royal-Blue-Novel/dp/1250316774/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2VAHTQZRNJZZ5&keywords=red+white+and+royal+blue&qid=1581390346&sprefix=red+white%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-2) - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32075671-the-hate-u-give?from_search=true&qid=SfqwY7J7a1&rank=1) and Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Hate-U-Give-Collectors/dp/0062872346/ref=sr_1_3?crid=5IEANOI06XYM&keywords=the+hate+u+give&qid=1581390586&sprefix=the+hate+u+%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-3) - Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbaliaon Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39884337-tristan-strong-punches-a-hole-in-the-sky?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=0y2nVjTnuK&rank=5) and Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Tristan-Strong-Punches-Hole-Sky/dp/1368039936/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1Q95EGF2LUXPO&keywords=tristan+strong+punches+a+hole+in+the+sky+kwame&qid=1581390638&sprefix=tristan+strong%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2)

In this episode guest host Mike and Glen discuss the power of student civic engagement through the act of protesting. The Bests are back this week and we will rank our top educational books and our guest this week is educator and speaker Ken Shelton.Guest: Ken SheltonKen is a veteran educator and speaker on a variety of Educational Technology, Equity and Inclusion, Multimedia Literacy, and Instructional Design topics. He has been named to the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction's Education Technology Task Force.Twitter: https://twitter.com/k_sheltonWebsite: http://kennethshelton.net/Notes:#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQFETC Epic Games Party: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epic-games-educator-networking-future-of-education-technology-conference-tickets-81980218039Mike's Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/misterwashburnOne of the nation’s biggest school systems will let students take time off to protest. The conservative backlash has begun: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/one-of-the-nations-biggest-school-systems-will-let-students-take-time-off-to-protest-the-conservative-backlash-has-begun/2019/12/26/7c2ebaf8-27e3-11ea-9c21-2c2a4d2c2166_story.htmlWhat is most important content knowledge or pedagogy?: https://twitter.com/iamDrWill/status/1211657863409655814?s=20Books about Race and Education: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1205830476524601345.htmlToday's podcast is brought to you by:Classcraft: The presenting sponsor for OnEducation is Classcraft. We are excited to announce Classcraft’s new Story Mode which makes it easy for educators to harness the power of stories. Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 1 are ready for you and your students to play today and it’s completely free! To learn more about Classcraft and the new Story mode simply visit classcraft.com/oneducationPhidgets: OnEducation is brought to you by Phidgets. Phidgets are interactive USB sensors that support all major programming languages that make physical computing easy. Phidgets keep the emphasis on coding while increasing student engagement and the best part is that you can get started for free right now. Simply go to bit.ly/phidgetsoneducation to get your introductory kit that includes a free sensor worth over $50!

Josh, Scott, Lauren, Kalene, and Ellen talk about their experiences at this year's 20BooksToVegas Writers Conference. --- Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com Keystroke Medium Anthologies      Kingdoms of Iron and Stone - https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I       Horizons Beyond - https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or where ever else you found us!

This week, Lindsay shares some of her notes from the annual 20Books conference in Las Vegas. She had a chance to talk with reps from Google Play and Amazon, so she shared what she learned…Continue ReadingSFA – 014 Goodreads, Google Play, and Tips from the 20Books 2019 Conference

The post BTF004: Ramy Vance Discusses 20Books Edinburgh and Co-Authoring with Michael Anderle appeared first on LMBPN Publishing.

What I’ve been up to in July, what I’ve learned, goals for August and your monthly tips.   What I’ve been up to, such as: Editing. Working out low cost launch plans for my new book, A Sleuth & a Charlatan. Reading fiction & non-fiction, including Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert and David Gaughran’s BookBub Ads Expert. Reformatted A Thief & a Gentlewoman’s paperback size. Reviewed notes for Strangers to Superfans (also by David Gaughran) to plan what I need to implement.   I talk 20Books to Edinburgh, including: Delayed flights and working at the airport. Catching up with existing friends and making new ones. Feeling even more of a sense of belonging with my tribe. My first writing retreat – making a start on drafting my pirate books. Getting my arse kicked by mad people who get up at 5am. Getting my arse kicked/being made to cry in the nicest way by Lyz Kelley – all part of finding your inner, truest why, leading to your inner, truest brand. Cool plans for a potential collaboration … More information soon.   Links for the tips for this episode: 5am Writer’s Club: https://5amwritersclub.wordpress.com/ Big Magic [UK affiliate link: https://amzn.to/33dhPS8] [US affiliate link:https://amzn.to/2yA3BwB] BookBub Ads Expert, David Gaughran [UK Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2KgYRTd] [US Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2MCr8oB] Strangers to Superfans, David Gaughran [UK affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2M0pyxE] [US Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2T9mwYr] Connect with me: Twitter @claresauthor, email clare@claresager.com.   Credits: Intro/Outro Music: “Inspired” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jerry Evanoff chats to me about the release of his first book, his New Author Podcast and why he's such a fan of 20Books ...

Jerry Evanoff chats to me about the release of his first book, his New Author Podcast and why he's such a fan of 20Books ... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/self-publishing-journeys/message

A contract signing, 20Books is back on and more tweaking to writing plans ...

A contract signing, 20Books is back on and more tweaking to writing plans ... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/self-publishing-journeys/message

Lindsay got to meet lots of cool authors at the 20Books conference in Las Vegas this fall, and today’s guest was one of those people. Urban fantasy author Ramy Vance was involved in the traditional publishing world for years, but when it came time to publish his fiction, he decided to go indie. He’s written a number of novels and

Craig Martelle is a science fiction author. In just about two years, Craig has authored 30 full-length novels, numerous short stories, anthologies, and co-written books. He has written 2.25 million words written over the last 844 days, averaging 2,677 words a day. Talk about hard work! Craig is also the man behind the 20Books conferences.   What We Discuss with Craig Martelle: Assume your first novel is going to suck and that's okay! Writing the book is only half the battle, you still have to put it out there Where Craig gets his book writing ideas from and developing the writer's voice Developing the habit of writing everyday Craig's book writing process and the importance of creating relatable characters How the 20Books Conferences came about Building and developing relationships with your editors The challenges of publishing and the concept of vanity press Craig's process of creating audiobooks and how to write a very powerful first page Tools Craig use for writing and tips for creating the best cover for your book   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Join us as we take a deep deep dive into the works of John Green, Teenage America's favorite nerdy author. We're reading "The Fault in Our Stars" and we fully expect it to be as unintentionally funny and loathsomely pretentious as we hope.https://archive.org/download/BookClubbedEp1TheFaultInOurBooks/book%20clubbed%20ep%201%20The%20Fault%20in%20our%20Books.mp3

We chat with rock star of indie publishing, Craig Martelle, bestselling author of the Terry Henry Walton Chronicles. He swears he hasn’t demolished a hotel room… yet! Craig tells us about what his sister did to the very first book ever wrote. Bring your tissues! He also talks about his collaboration with Michael Anderle and what they have going on with the 20Books conventions. We also discuss some of the creative innovations brought about by the changes in the publishing space. We also hear about some of the unique aspects of his hometown, Fairbanks, Alaska. My daughters and I also have a Bam What!? contest because why not!? Make sure to leave your vote for the winner in the comments section on this episode. All that and much more!

Hosted by James McAnespy, with dramaturg and writer Emily De Dakis (@accidentalemily) in Bookfinders Belfast.We look back on the pilot episode of Black Books, where Bernard is introduced as a disorganised fop who struggles with his tax return after his accountant becomes a fugitive from the law. Manny the stressed out desk jockey, who swallows The Little Book of Calm. And Fran, the flighty owner of Nifty Gifts, a shop that specialises in a lot of wank. We'll all been there, and we discuss our own difficulty with tear-inducing form-filling, door-to-door sales and Millwall FC.In out Culture Wine and Life section, Emily has been reading Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States: 1492-Present, an oral history of America since 1492 and James has been watching Black Sails, a pirate show which rises above it's station as one of the great TV shows of the era.Help support the podcast on Patreon.com/jmca, where pledges start at £1.To hear all the None of That episodes for free, subscribe to us on iTunes, or copy this link (http://feeds.feedburner.com/BlackBooksPodcast) into your favourite podcast app if you are using Android/PC. Leave your comments below - we read them all!

Many film adaptations of books just simply don’t live up. What are some of your favorite books-to-movies? We talk about Smite and Paragon, No Man’s Sky, and discuss some details about the anticipated Dark Tower movie.Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @NL9000, Facebook.com/Nerdlevel9k, and Instagram @NerdLevel9k!

Comic book round table. This week, we have - Aquaman Futures End #1, Copperhead #1, Edge of The Spider-Verse #1 Spiderman Noir, Green Arrow Futures End #1, Wilds End #1 ...... and moreRun Times -News In Comics.... - 2:13- 26:08Top 5 Comics League Standings - 26:10- 31:36Audience Question - 31:36- 37:00Aquaman Futures End #1 - 37:32- 57:13Copperhead #1 - 57:13- 1:17:25Edge of The Spider-Verse #1 Spiderman Noir - 1:17:25- 1:32:01Green Arrow Futures End #1 - 1:32:10- 1:45:14Wilds End #1 - 1:45:14- 2:02:10Chad Hardin Interview @ SDCC 2014 - 2:02:10- 2:11:20Books to look for - 2:12:38*** If you would like to ask a question of our panel you can email at - top5podcast@hotmail.com ***If you would like to join our Espn Gridiron Fantasy Football League,http://games.espn.go.com/nfl-gridiron-challenge/2014/en/group?groupID=20838League name is : Top 5 Comics League Password is : podcast**********ITS TOTALLY FREE******