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https://youtu.be/UGw-NV6qUMo?feature=sharedHave a question on anything writing-related? Ask Thea at www.thecharmedstudio.com/contact. I love questions and answer every one of them with a happy heart. Two irreverent, funny, F-Bomb-laden 8-minute videos on where to find Beta Readers and what to ask them:All About Beta Readers Part 1 by Jenna MoreciAll About Beta Readers Part 2 by Jenna MoreciFabulous, totally inexpensive course for writers who want to self-publish a book by Romance/Erotica Writer Alessandra Torre. Take this if you are feeling overwhelmed about what to do when if you are writing, self-publishing and self-promoting your own book.A Fearless Way to Self Publish https://youtu.be/UGw-NV6qUMo?feature=sharedA Fearless Way to Sell More Novels https://youtu.be/UGw-NV6qUMo?feature=sharedGreat, great, humble Youtube video by a British Gallerist. Watch it here:Artists-do you know how to work with galleries to sell your art, or even how to approach them?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGw-NV6qUMoKevin Doberstein ArtBrenda Doberstein Art To be charming and subscribe to the blog and get free access to my writing toolkit for artists click here.For info on one-on-one writing coaching with Thea go here. This blog is produced by The Charmed Studio Blog and Podcast™, LLC. And when you get scared about writing and want to relax, remember what Anne Lamott says."100 years, all new people."You can do this. Occasionally my show notes contain Amazon or other affiliate links. This means if you buy books or stuff via my podcast link I may receive a tiny commission and do a happy dance. There is no extra fee for you. I only link to items I personally use and love: products I feel help heart-centered artists and writers. Thank you. :)

Welcome to episode #37.I asked on the internet if y'all wanted to know why I had to fire my editor or if y'all wanted me to break down how to differentiate feedback on your story, and y'all chose the topic of feedback! So, here we are. Let's discuss how you can separate your beta reader feedback into useful criticism vs. a reader's personal taste.Heads up! This episode was recorded in the car, so the audio quality may not be as crisp as usual. Apologies in advance!Curse (melaninlibrary.com)Support the show-Purchase We Are the Origin: https://amzn.to/3YEODQIPreorder We Are Dying Gods: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wadgphSupport the podcast: https://Patreon.com/CMLockhartMelanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.comMentoring Services: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/mentoring Editing & Formatting: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services Music by Akia DaGreatRequest We Are the Origin and We Are Dying Gods at your local bookstore or library!

This is a re-release episode! Another gem hidden deep in the recesses of Season 1 is a step-by-step guide on how to use beta reader feedback. Here is your pile of feedback forms and marked up manuscripts. How do you tackle these things?! stay tuned to find out in this replay of Season 1 Episode 8. Shows Website: https://betareaderbits.podbean.com/ Beta Bits eBook! and other titles by Tiffany: https://bit.ly/TCLewis Author's Helper Service: https://authorshelpservice.wordpress.com/  Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorTCLewis Join my mailing list, get a free book!: http://bit.ly/ReadyPrequel  Wanna start a podcast? DM my producer @Poeticearthling on Twitter Make cool videos with wavelengths and sound from your podcast with Headliner! (Referral Link) I get my sound from Epidemic Sound! (Referral Link)

This is a re-release episode. Season 1 Episode 1 is a great one to check out again because it's really packed full of info and will help you prepare for what's coming in season three. It might seem like a simple thing to some authors, but understanding what a beta reader was pretty perplexing for a lot of my author friends at the start of my beta reader journey. So, here is the premier episode of Beta Reader Bits Season 1 Episode 1. What is a beta reader? Shows Website: https://betareaderbits.podbean.com/ Beta Bits eBook! and other titles by Tiffany: https://bit.ly/TCLewis Author's Helper Service: https://authorshelpservice.wordpress.com/  Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorTCLewis Join my mailing list, get a free book!: http://bit.ly/ReadyPrequel  Wanna start a podcast? DM my producer @Poeticearthling on Twitter Make cool videos with wavelengths and sound from your podcast with Headliner! (Referral Link) I get my sound from Epidemic Sound! (Referral Link)

Have you ever been at a crossroads in your business where you wondered, should I stick it out or is it time to move on? Maybe you're in that place right now and you're afraid to share it with anyone because they might see you as a failure.  And in those seasons, you have to ask yourself, “what do I ultimately want from my life?” That's exactly what we'll explore today––what it looks like to get still, step back, and get honest with yourself, so you can create something that 100% feels aligned with your soul. Today I'm talking with Carol Gavhane, Chief Sparkler of Sparkle Hustle Grow, an award-winning subscription box and online community for female entrepreneurs that has included books delivered to your doorstep from New York Times Bestselling authors such as Jen Sincero, Shonda Rhimes, and Jenna Kutcher.  Carol was an early Beta Reader for She Builds, and She Builds is being featured in Sparkle Hustle Grow's January 2023 box. The theme, “Build It Your Way,” is perfect to kick off the New Year and carve out time and space to think, dream, and clarify your next-level vision.  You can learn more and subscribe to Carol's award-winning boxes at sparklehustlegrow.com. Use the code JADAH for 50% off your first month of a new subscription, available through 1/31/2023.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: An eye-opening realization Carol made about where her energy was going and how she knew that a shift was needed :: The way that Carol's very personal experiences led her to another business that gives others hope and strength ::  How the perspective she approached this new business with different from that of her first business ::  The role that She Builds played in aiding her with the discussions she was having with her husband around that time ::  The specific practices from She Builds that Carol has implemented including a Weekly Workflow Plan and how this has helped her as she builds a new business ::  What your “Enough Number” is all about, and how you can apply it to your own life and personal definition of success You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/_198 Grab a copy of my book She Builds: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life (or gift it to a friend) at shebuilds.com. And if you're an Audible listener like me, head over to shebuilds.com/audible. Once you read it, leave a review. It's the most helpful thing you can do to inspire more people to build their businesses without burnout. 

Today I discuss what I find difficult and easy about drafting and revising. I find there are aspects to each that I love, and aspects of each that are more challenging. I also talk a little about journaling my journey as a writer.LinksGet 10% off your next purchase at Metallic Dice Games.Get a free 30 day trial of Audible with my affiliate link.Manuscript Format Blog Post.Become a Beta Reader!Check out my Guide to Novel Formatting in WordQuery Shark blogFollow me on Mastodon!Join my Book Club.Episode on Finding the Right Writing Goal for You.Support the show.Join my Discord server.Call My Voicemail: 951-465-5391

I've finished the 4th and 5th drafts of Critical Balance. I talk about my struggles and journey with these two drafts, and I share some of the changes I made. I also discuss my thoughts about, and struggles with, my word count through the revision process. Finally I wonder about the odds of getting published that are often floated around. There are many commonly-made mistakes that are actually easy to avoid. How much does avoiding those mistakes improve your chances?LinksGet a free 30 day trial of Audible with my affiliate link.Manuscript Format Blog Post.Become a Beta Reader!Check out my Guide to Novel Formatting in WordQuery Shark blogFollow me on Mastodon!Join my Book Club.Support the show.Join my Discord server.Call My Voicemail: 951-465-5391

This week I give an update on my progress and talk a bit about how managing the flow of information to the reader may be the most challenging aspect of writing a novel.LinksGet a free 30 day trial of Audible with my affiliate link.Manuscript Format Blog Post.Become a Beta Reader!Check out my Guide to Novel Formatting in WordQuery Shark blogSupport the show.Join my Discord server.Call My Voicemail: 951-465-5391

As a writing coach, Karena Akhavein says that the majority of her clients come to her because they were devastated by negative feedback from editors or beta readers. This is why this week's How to be an Author podcast episode is all about working with beta readers and how to keep their comments or lack thereof from driving you crazy or breaking you down. You'll learn how to choose beta readers, what to expect and not to expect from them, and how to make sure they improve your book without detsroying your mindset.

I talk a bit about a new hobby of mine—crossword puzzles. I think solving crosswords on the regular has quite a few benefits for writers. I also give some tips for getting started in this hobby.LinksGet a free 30 day trial of Audible with my affiliate link.Manuscript Format Blog Post.Become a Beta Reader!Support the show.Join my Discord server.Call My Voicemail: 951-465-5391

(Tiffany - Beta Reader)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Tiffany as my guest. She shared with me her interest in being a beta reader her hobby.   Definition: A beta reader is usually a test reader of an unreleased work of literature or other writing (similar to beta testing in software), who gives feedback from the point of view of an average reader to the author. A beta reader provides advice and comments in the opinions of an average reader. This feedback is used by the writer to fix remaining issues with plot, pacing, and consistency. The beta reader also serves as a sounding board to see if the book has had the intended intellectual and/or emotional impact on the target market. Wikipedia contributors. (2022, February 1). Beta reader. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 17:21, August 17, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Beta_reader&oldid=1069189756 Tiffany's Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorTCLewis  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authortclewis/  Website: https://rebellionlit.com/  Linktree: https://tiffanychristinalewis.com/links/  Amazon:https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffany-Christina-Lewis/e/B00JLJO40S/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1    Time For Your Hobby links: Website: Time For Your Hobby website (click to find Apple, Spotify, Google and more) Merch: TFYHpodcast (on Redbubble) Instagram: @timeforyourhobby Twitter: @tfyhpodcast Podchaser: Time For Your Hobby  Patreon: Timeforyourhobby  Email: timeforyourhobby@gmail.com     If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it and leave a review. If you want to be on my podcast or have any questions at all, by all means, contact me through any of the platforms above. So until the next episode... make some time for your hobby.   Shout out to my Patrons: Chess Talk (https://chesstalk.podbean.com/) Mélissa Sabrina Hughes Berry    Take care,

I give an update on my progress with version 4 of Critical Balance. I also share some struggles I've been having that have been impacting my productivity. Finally, an unexpected bonus: an example of why you really don't want to screw up the ending of a story.LinksGet a free 30 day trial of Audible with my affiliate link.Manuscript Format Blog Post.Become a Beta Reader!Andy Weir discusses The Martian.Andy Weir Discusses The Martian and ArtemisRecent interview with Andy Weir (sorry, it's on Facebook).Support the show.Join my Discord server.Call My Voicemail: 951-465-5391

Nichole asks: What are different ways to get material to beta readers and what are some different ways to get their feedback?  The post Question 1038: Beta Reader Tech appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

Now that you've chosen the right Point-of-View for your story, you're finally ready to put pen to page and start writing or outlining your novel, right? No, there is a little more to Point-of-View than first, second or third person. And that's what we're going to discuss in this show.When planning out season three of the podcast, I split the episodes covering Point-of-View into several parts. The first instalment, episode TAP039 discusses Point-of-View in writing fiction and the things to consider when choosing the right point of view for your novel. In this second instalment, I will discuss writing from a character's point of view and share how to overcome the biggest mistake many first-time writers make. I'm not saying that I've mastered this technique in any way, shape or form, but I've made mistakes and learned valuable lessons that I want to share with you.So stay tuned for all of this and much more.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous EpisodeInterested in the mini-course on how to outline a novel?Am Writing Fiction Community by The Authorpreneur Podcast (Facebook Group)Support the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Short Story, the LawnThe Candidate (Rookie Reporter, Book 1)Suspicion (James Lalonde, Book 1)Become a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: Am Writing Fiction Community by The Authorpreneur Podcast Instagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

Not all beta readers are created equal. Just as you can learn to be a better writer, you can also learn to be a better beta reader.

Before you put pen to page, you need to decide which point-of-view is right for your story. In this show, I will discuss point-of-view in writing fiction and the things to consider when choosing the right point-of-view for your novel. But I will not discuss second-person because I don't understand its mechanics. And I will not be delving too deep into third-person omniscient point-of-view for similar reasons.While researching for this episode, I received contradictory advice on how to write in third-person omniscient, especially about whether head-hopping is permitted. In light of this, I'm considering interviewing an editor on my podcast and asking questions about point-of-view in fiction. So, let me know if you are interested in listening to this interview. However, I have experience writing in first-person and third-person point-of-view.So stay tuned for all of this and much more.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesInterested in the mini-course on how to outline a novel?Am Writing Fiction Community by The Authorpreneur Podcast (Facebook Group)Support the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Short Story, the LawnThe CandidateBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: Am Writing Fiction Community by The Authorpreneur Podcast Instagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

I discuss how a fundamentally important element of my setting is barely mentioned in the novel that takes place in that setting. I also give an update on my writing life and talk a bit about why so many trees are grown in Union City.LinksGet a free 30 day trial of Audible with my affiliate link.Manuscript Format Blog Post.Become a Beta Reader!Check out the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope!An article by the Planetary Society (which I'm a proud member of) with more background on the JWST images.Andy Weir discusses The Martian.Andy Weir Discusses The Martian and ArtemisRecent interview with Andy Weir (sorry, it's on Facebook).Support the show.Join my Discord server.Call My Voicemail: 951-465-5391

This week, we discuss how to edit the first draft of your novel. Should you let your manuscript rest or start editing immediately? Then, we share our editing checklists and some tips about dealing with Beta Reader feedback.

Today I talk about how naming your chapters can help you when it comes time to summarize your novel for an agent or editor.LinksGet a free 30 day trial of Audible with my affiliate link.Manuscript Format Blog Post.Become a Beta Reader!Stephen King's Reading List for Writers.Support the show.Join my Discord server.Call My Voicemail: 951-465-5391

In previous podcast episodes, I've mentioned that I want this podcast to be free of interviews unless they are about how an author writes, outlines or writers without an outline. Today, I'm making an exception with this bonus interview because I believe the discussion will benefit you even if you're in the planning stages of writing your first novel.As you can guess from the title of this show, I chat with Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur on writing, editing, formatting, and collaborating with Atticus. For those who don't know, Atticus is a brand new all-in-one writing software for writers launched at the end of 2021. That's when the reviews of the software first launched. One of the many things I like about Atticus is that the developers are making updates all the time, and these updates are free after the initial purchase of the programme. And they have a calendar available where you can see when certain features are due to be rolled out.Before we get into the interview, here's a bit about Dave Chesson.About Dave ChessonDave Chesson is a military veteran, husband, and father of three. But, when he's not doing Dad things, he's an avid book marketer. Dave works in publishing and book marketing and has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, ALLi, Huffington Post, and Market Watch. And he's been blessed to have worked with many New York Times bestselling authors in multiple genres and topics like Ted Dekker, Orson Scott Card, Kevin J. Anderson and more. He has also been a paid consultant to major publishing companies helping with digital sales, advertisement methods and sales page optimisations.On his website, kindlepreneur.com, you can find some fantastic apps, including the Amazon Book Sales Calculator, Book Description Generator, and QR Code Generator. But he's best known as the creator of Publisher Rocket and, now, Atticus.So stay tuned for all of this and much more.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesAtticusAtticus Road MapKindlepreneurMacInCloudProWriting Aid *4 The WordsBook BrushPlottrWorld AnvilInterested in the mini-course on how to outline a novel?Am Writing Fiction Community by The Authorpreneur Podcast (Facebook Group)Support the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Short Story, the LawnThe CandidateBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: Am Writing Fiction Community by The Authorpreneur Podcast Instagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

#029 - This is the final installment of my three-part series with my dear friend Lauren Turner on the subject of fear. In this episode, Lauren reveals The Payoff - getting those incredible reactions detailed in Part 1. This is string stuff! And with it comes the possibility of disaster. Not only do we get into some of our greatest successes, but we also outline some of our failures, too. Things can and do go wrong. This kind of performance isn't for everyone. But to those who enjoy this kind of thing, the shows can be exhilarating fun for both the audience and performer.Also, in this week's Trick Talk, I review Nick Lewin's wonderful Coin in Vanishing Bottle!LINKS:Want to be a "Beta Reader" for Lauren Turner's latest book?http://darkenlightenment.com/Beta%20Readers.htmlNick Lewin's Coin in Vanishing Bottle:https://www.lewinenterprises.com/store/p13/Nick_Lewin%27s_Ultimate_%E2%80%8BCoin_in%E2%80%8BVanishing_Bottle.htmlFREE goodies for booking more shows at higher fees:https://theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com/free-pdf-offer/Questions? Comments? Contact me at:crisjohnsoninfo@verizon.net

So, you've created an outline for your novel. And, now you're ready to start writing. Diving into writing the first draft seems like the first logical step. However, I recommend you slow down and edit the outline for your novel. I learned this lesson the hard way after publishing my first-in-series novella.To this day, I regret not going back and editing the outline for that novel. There were minor things that were not wrapped up at the end, that I believed wrapped up rather subtly, but the reader needed more clarity around. If I had edited the outline before starting to write the first draft, I would have fixed these issues before they were issues. By the time you get to the revision stage, it's difficult to see all the errors, especially if you're a new writer, and you don't have an established team of beta readers or a critique partner who is a little more seasoned than you.So stay tuned for all of this and much more.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesTAP036, From Idea to Outline: How I Outline a Novel (Part 3)TAP035, From Idea to Outline: How I Outline a Novel (Part 2)TAP034, From Idea to Outline: How I Outline a Novel (Part 1)Interested in the mini-course on how to outline a novel?Am Writing Fiction Community by The Authorpreneur Podcast (Facebook Group)Support the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Short Story, the LawnMy Novella, Missing The CandidateBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: Am Writing Fiction Community by The Authorpreneur Podcast Instagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

Season 1, Episode 10: When you find an awesome reader, how do you keep them? There are two very simple steps to retaining your Beta Reader for your next project. And as a bonus, I'll talk about how to get your Beta Reader to REVIEW your book! *** This week's book share is Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Sand Runner by Vera Brook. Find it here: https://www.verabrook.com/book/sand-runner/  *** Links! Shows Website: https://betareaderbits.podbean.com/ Beta Bits eBook! and other titles by Tiffany: https://bit.ly/TCLewis Author's Helper Service: https://bit.ly/AuthorHelpService  Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorTCLewis Join my mailing list, get a free book!: http://bit.ly/ReadyPrequel  Make cool videos with wavelengths and sound from your podcast with Headliner! (Referral Link) I get my sound from Epidemic Sound! (Referral Link)

Beta reading is one of the most essential parts of being and/or supporting an indie author. This is the first set of eyes on the story outside of any close confidants and it's where the story starts to get its real makeover -- where you present it to others and ask them, "How do I make this better?" It's nerve wracking, but necessary. And as authors, not only do we ask others to read our works, we also read the stories of friends and colleagues. So, that's why today, I'm giving you my take on what makes a good beta reader Say something positive: http://www.writteninmelanin.com/episode-11 Request a promotion: https://MelaninLibrary.com/services Purchase We Are the Origin: https://payhip.com/b/KihME OR https://amzn.to/35hVsAm Support C. M. Lockhart, her books, and the Melanin Library by joining her Patreon at https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin or visiting her website at https://WrittenInMelanin.com Check out the Melanin Library for books by Black authors at https://MelaninLibrary.com Join her for the Melanin Chat on Tuesdays at 4p EST on YouTube (YouTube.com/c/WrittenInMelanin). Sign up for Dabble Writer (her preferred writing software) using her affiliate link: https://www.dabblewriter.com/?via=cmlockhart Follow her on social media @CLockhartWrite, @WrittenNMelanin, and @Melanin_Library

Welcome to Episode 50! As it its the the 50th, I thought I'd share my reason why I started this podcast. My "why" is because I wanted to help out new podcasters figure out how to make decent audio with basic gear and equipment. We all have our reason for podcasting. Your audience has their reason for listening to you show. Everything starts with your Why. "Why do we podcast?" Then I'm joined by Beta Reader & Author Tiffany Christina Lewis. Tiffany has been writing since her adolescence and was honored to have work published for the first time in 2011. Since then her work has been featured in many books and online publications. From fiction to non-fiction, murder to relationships, Tiffany's range as a writer is expansive. Crazy about killing, Tiffany's favorite genre to write is Crime Fiction. With three books to her credit, Tiffany writes for readers. “It is my job to satisfy readers. Everything they say about my work is invaluable. I use it to make myself and my writing better.” “My style is a little Patterson and a little King. I love short chapters and grossing people out but the Detectives win at the end of the day. There is lots of gore when I can and I try my damndest to give those vivid details that make you grimace!” https://tiffanychristinalewis.com/ https://betareaderbits.podbean.com/ http://www.krisandkristineshow.com podtasticaudio@gmail.com

Welcome to the third instalment of my mini-series on how I outline a novel. For those of you who are unaware, in the first episode, I discuss how I go from fleshing out a story idea to a basic outline. In episode TAP035, which is the second instalment in this three-part mini-series on outlining, I focused n sharing the steps in my outlining process that help me create a structurally sound story with scenes that actively move the story forward. And in this episode, I will share more of those steps, plus a bunch of things that I add to my outline spreadsheet that are purely there to help me outline that I don't necessarily use while writing the first draft. If you haven't listened to episodes TAP034 and TAP035, I highly recommend you pause here and go back and listen to those shows.About this EpisodeThis episode is not scripted because I want it to be a chat about how I outline a novel. In saying that, I have compiled a list of steps and broke down exactly how I outline a story. Each of these steps has a bullet point list of notes to help me stay on track. I'm sharing this with you so you know that I've thought about this episode in detail.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous Episode TAP034, From Idea to Outline: How I Outline a NovelScrivener (MacOS) *Scrivener (Windows) *Interested in the mini-course on how to outline a novel?The Cliffhanger: How to Write a Story Your Readers Can't Put Down by The Write PracticePlot Gardening by Chris Fox *Am Writing Fiction Community by The Authorpreneur Podcast (Facebook Group)Support the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Short Story, the LawnMy Novella, Missing The CandidateBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: Am Writing Fiction Community by The Authorpreneur Podcast Instagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

Welcome to the second instalment of my three-part mini-series on how I outline a novel. For those of you who are unaware, I discuss how I go from fleshing out a story idea to a basic outline in the first episode. In this show, I share the steps in my outlining process that help me create a structurally sound story with scenes that actively move the story forward. If you haven't listened to episode TAP034, I highly recommend you pause here and go back and listen to that. The steps in this show take my outlining process and push it to the limits of being a zero draft.So stay tuned for all of this and much more.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous Episode Scrivener (MacOS) *Scrivener (Windows) *Interested in the mini-course on how to outline a novel?Screenwriting: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee *The Story Grid: What Good Editors Know by Shawn Coyne *Types Of Conflict In Scenes by Writers WriteGet Pushy—Push Character Conflict and Reader Emotion by The Editor's BlogAm Writing Fiction Community by The Authorpreneur Podcast (Facebook Group)Support the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Short Story, the LawnMy Novella, Missing The CandidateBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: Am Writing Fiction Community by The Authorpreneur Podcast Instagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

Since 2014, I've written two novellas, one short story, and two full-length novels, three of which I have self-published. One novel is being rewritten because I wanted to change a story device and plot thread. For me, this second storyline was unrealistic and painted the character in an unprofessional light, thus creating a sense of trust with the reader. I needed the character to be seen as trustworthy for the reader. The second full-length novel is waiting for its turn to be published. After I wrote that novel, I realised the story occurred further on in the series. Between 2011 and 2014, I wrote screenplays, then changed to writing novels when I discovered self-publishing.But enough about my writing journey.About this EpisodeIn this episode, I will discuss how I go from a story idea to a fleshed-out outline. I know this is obvious, but this is my process instead of 'the way to outline a novel.' This process has evolved since my very first novel. As I wrote the next story, more steps were added to my intricate outlining approach. After publishing my first novella, in 2020, I added another step to my outlining process, but I will share this in a separate episode because it's a huge step and needs a detailed explanation.This episode is not scripted because I want it to be a chat about how I outline a novel. In saying that, I have compiled a list of steps and broke down exactly how I outline a story. Each of these steps has a bullet point list of notes to help me stay on track. I'm sharing this with you so you know that I've thought about this episode in detail. Because there is no script, I'm not sure how long this episode will be in terms of minutes. Depending upon the length of the show, I may choose to divide this up into two or three parts, which I will release weekly. The one thing I do know is this first episode will focus on how I create a basic outline, and the subsequent episodes will focus on the steps that make my outline more of a zero draft.So stay tuned for all of this and much more.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous Episode Writing a Short StoryUsing Story Cubes and a Massive Tea Haul | BTS Vlog #8TAP002TAP007TAP008EvernoteScrivener (MacOS) *Scrivener (Windows) *Psychology of why people commit murder | ABC News AustraliaPsychology of why people commit murder | Mysterious Matters BlogThe Making of a Murderer | Psychology TodayElizabeth Craig: 15 Tips for Writing a Murder MysteryAm Writing Fiction Community by The Authorpreneur Podcast (Facebook Group)Support the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Short Story, the LawnMy Novella, Missing The CandidateBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

Season 1, Episode 1: In our first episode, I'll explain what a beta reader is and why you need one! Plus much more. *** This week's book share is Fantasy, The Fate of Kings and Queens by Joseph S. Samaniego. Find it here: https://bit.ly/FateKingsAndQueens *** Links! Shows Website: https://betareaderbits.podbean.com/ Beta Bits eBook! and other titles by Tiffany: https://bit.ly/TCLewis Author's Helper Service: https://bit.ly/AuthorHelpService  Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorTCLewis Join my mailing list, get a free book!: http://bit.ly/ReadyPrequel  Make cool videos with wavelengths and sound from your podcast with Headliner! (Referral Link) I get my sound from Epidemic Sound! (Referral Link)

Before I dive into discussing how to outline a novel or the planning phase of writing, I thought it would be best to ask an obvious but nonetheless important question.Is outlining a good idea? Depending upon who you listen to, you will hear conflicting advice. Some authors will say in order to write quicker, you need to ditch the outlining phase. While others abide by the age-old saying, "fail to plan, plan to fail."So which option is best for you?In this episode, I will share the things you need to consider, an important question that you need to ask yourself, a piece of advice that you need to keep in mind, and my recommendations for new writers. On top of this, I talk about the downsides of creating an outline in order to give you a balanced and somewhat unbiased answer to this age-old question.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous Episode Writing into the Dark (Workshop)Writing into the Dark (eBook) *Writing into the Dark (Paperback) *Book Review by AuthorLevel Up on Writing into the Dark: Write a book without an outline!The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg (Audiobook) *The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg (Paperback) *The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg (eBook) *The Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookSupport the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Short Story, the LawnMy Novella, Missing The CandidateBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

Throughout the preorder and launch period of the release of The Candidate, I experienced a series of frustrating issues with Apple Books. While I was struggling with Apple Books, I decided to redesign the ebook's cover, then I went on to design the paperback based upon this new theme. And, this new design had surprising results on the ARC giveaway for The Candidate. Also, I started paying attention to the results of using BookSirens and BookSprout. This led me to decide whether I recommend you use these Advanced Reader Services.So stay tuned for all of this and much more.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous Episode BookSprout BookSirensGoodreadsKDP PrintIngram SparkNielsen ISBN Store (UK Only)Kindle Whisper-sync for VoiceBookBubThe Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookSupport the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Short Story, the LawnMy Novella, Missing The CandidateBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

As November flips open on my calendar, so does the launch date for my novella. In amongst the busyness of preparing for my book release, I ran into an alarming issue with Etsy that led me to question whether I will continue recommending them to creative businesses. But back to preparing for my book release, I decided to take the plunge and use BookSirens to find advanced readers after feeling disappointed by another reader service. On top of this, I discuss the highs and lows of reading my reviews.So stay tuned for all of this and much more.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous Episode BookSprout BookSirensVellumThe Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookSupport the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Short Story, the LawnMy Novella, Missing The CandidateBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

The writing has come to an end. And, the line editing and proofreading phases are underway. In the final hours of editing, I made a story decision that I suspected would cost me more money. While I waited for the next phase of the editing process to begin, I dived into the process of preparing to self publish my novella. This led me to finally make a decision about preorders after months of changing my mind.So stay tuned for all of this and much more.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous Episode BookSprout Publisher Rocket (formally KDP Rocket)GrammarlyVellumThe Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookSupport the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?The Book Nerd PodcastMy ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Short Story, the LawnMy Novella, Missing The CandidateBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

Up until now, I've wanted the seasons of this podcast to be evergreen and act as a resource on how to write a particular element of a story. My desire to create short evergreen episodes focused on a single topic is the reason this podcast tends to be free of interviews. However, throughout season three, I will share short interviews with other writers discussing how they write stories, and in particular, I will try to interview as many writers who "pants" novels. But these interview episodes will be treated as bonus episodes and will not be the focus of the podcast season.In light of that, in this bonus episode, I chat with Michaelbrent Collings on how he writes his fiction novels. Before we dive into the interview, here is a brief introduction to Michaebrent Collings.About Michaelbrent CollingsWhile he is best known for horror (and is one of the most successful indie horror authors in the world), Michaelbrent Collings has also written internationally-bestselling thriller, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, humour, young adult, and middle grade works, and romance. In addition to being a bestselling novelist, Michaelbrent has also received critical acclaim: he is the only person who has ever been a finalist for a Bram Stoker Award, a Dragon Award, and a RONE Award, and he and his work have been reviewed and/or featured on everything from Publishers Weekly to Scream Magazine to NPR. An engaging and entertaining speaker, he is also a frequent guest at comic cons and on writing podcasts like Six Figure Authors, The Creative Penn, Writing Excuses, and others.What to Expect From this EpisodeIn this episode, I chat with Michaelbrent about the following topics:Where Michaelbrent gets ideas for his books.How to know whether a horror novel is scar enough for the reader.Characters in horror movies that are too stupid to live.Transitioning from having that initial idea to getting to a place where you feel ready to write the first draft.How much detail Michaelbrent includes when he outlines his novels.The trick of becoming a professional author.Tips on how to tackle writer's block when you're writing the first draft.The trap most authors fall into when writing and measuring success.Dealing with negative reviews.Stores weighing low rating reviews over higher ratings.Writing is quite emotionally taxing.The value of a supportive partner or friends.Thanks for listening, and happy reading and writing, everybody.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous EpisodeGenre Tropes Cheat SheetMichaelbrent Collings WebsiteMichaelbrent Collings Books on AmazonThe Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookSupport the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My Books Get My Short Story, the Lawn for FREEMy Novella, MissingThe Candidate (Pre-order)The Candidate (ARC on BookSprout)Become a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

Revision is like pulling teeth. Well, that's how it feels to me, at the moment. I'm so over revising this story. But at the same time, I feel so insecure about this novella. Long gone is that innocent, naive Amelia, who was excited to publish her first piece of fiction. Perhaps, I know better now. Or, more realistically, I'm more cynical. I know what awaits me if I screw up and publish a book with plot holes, however minor. 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.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous Episode Fiverr*Pro Writing Aid*GrammarlyAutoCritAuthors.aiThe Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookSupport the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Short Story, the LawnMy Novella, Missing The Candidate (Pre-order)The Candidate (ARC on BookSprout)Become a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

Welcome to the final instalment of this two-part mini-series on how to write a novel with genre expectations in mind. There's nothing worse than reaching the halfway mark as you write your first draft or even as you're starting the revision stage to realise that you're not sure if there's a market for your book. If this is where you are at, then don't panic; it's quite normal not to know what genre you're writing in as you write or finish your first book. But, there's something you can do about it. In this episode, I'm going to share with you five steps to revising your story with genre expectations in mind.Thanks for listening, and happy reading and writing, everybody.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous EpisodeTAP021, How to Choose the Right Ending for Your StoryGenre Tropes Cheat SheetFiverr *Write to Market by Chris Fox *How to Outline a Cozy Mystery by Sara Rosette *Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes *Mystery: How to Write Traditional and Cozy Whodunits by Paul Tomlinson *WMG Publishing Lectures and WorkshopsAm Writing Fantasy Podcast + CoursesThe Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookSupport the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesThe Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Novella, Missing My Short Story, the LawnBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

Writing to market or writing with genre expectations in mind is often seen as a dirty word. And, I think there are a few misconceptions, largely to do with confusing the strategy with writing to a trend which is very different. For the sake of clarity, writing to trend is all about writing what's popular. An example of that strategy is writing a paranormal romance feature vampires because they're hot right now; that's writing to trend. By the way, I have no idea whether that's a hot trend, so don't take that as gospel because it's just an example I plucked from my mind, a few seconds ago. However, writing with genre expectations in mind is all about writing for your audience. I know you want to write what you love, but just hear me out. As a writer, I get it, you need to love what you write, but you also need to write something that others will enjoy and want to stick around for long-term. What to ExpectBefore we get into the tips, this episode is the first in a two-part series focused on writing with genre expectations in mind. In this first part, I want to focus on writing with genre expectations in mind for writers who haven't written their first draft and merely have a story idea in mind. This episode will be great for you if you have a story idea or outline, and want to write for an existing audience. Part two, which will be in two weeks, will be great for those of you who, have written the first draft or are revising and are concerned there's no market for your book. Don't worry, the episode has already been recorded and edited, and is scheduled on my podcast hosting providers website.Thanks for listening, and happy reading and writing, everybody.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous EpisodeGenre Tropes Cheat SheetThe Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookSupport the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Novella, Missing My Short Story, the LawnBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

At the start of season two, I started off with the best of intentions. Just like this episode, I set the expectations for the season. And, that's when everything went pear-shaped. In fact, things aren't back to normal for me either. I don't need to remind you because technically we're still at this place. Now that I've said this, I'm going to immediately follow through with this and devote this short episode to what you can expect from season three. And, I'll share a few changes to the podcast that you can expect from season three.In this episode, I will discuss:What you can expect from season threeThe start date of the new season.Changes to the podcast in season three onwards.My podcasting plans until the end of the year.As always, I have an important question to ask. Are you writing a novel, short story, or novella? And if so, is there a topic you want me to cover in the upcoming season of The Authorpreneur Podcast. Let me know by coming over to the blog post or the YouTube video and share your thoughts in the comments section.Thanks for listening, and happy reading and writing, everybody.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookSupport the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Novella, Missing My Short Story, the LawnBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

In the last two weeks in August, I started revising a murder mystery novella. Also, during this period, I created a book marketing plan for the Candidate. As I was revising my murder mystery novella, I began to feel scared to self publish. To be honest, I've been feeling this way for a while. This month, I purchased a few courses, and I share what prompted me to make these purchases.So stay tuned for all of this and much more.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous Episode Fiverr *Scrivener *BookSproutBook DoggyBargain BooksyWMG Publishing Lectures and WorkshopsThe Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookSupport the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Novella, Missing My Short Story, the LawnBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

The Gift of Alpha Readers If you wish to become a patron of Writing in the Tiny House podcast, please visit www.patreon.com/writinginthetinyhouse today! The following is a transcript of this episode. For the complete transcript, please visit the show's website. [00:00:00] So you did it guys. You have written the next best thing and you are so eager to get this out into the world that you have revised it, you have combed through it, and you have all of these things ready, but nobody has read it yet. So what do you do next? Well, let's find out today on Writing and the Tiny House. [00:00:26] Hello. Hello. Hello. And welcome back to the show. Welcome to Writing in the Tiny House. I am your host Devin Davis, and I am the guy in the tiny house who is here to show you, you busy adults working a nine to five like me, that it is completely possible for you to write that work of fiction that you have always wanted to do. [00:01:06] And you should. I just recorded 20 minutes of audio and didn't actually record any of it. So we're starting over and it's fine. Because now I get to say the things that I didn't save very well the first time, and it's okay to start over. We're still learning some of this new recording equipment and that's okay too. [00:01:26] But many of you know, because I announced in last week's episode that I have been working on some smaller things as a way to get my writing more available, to get my writing into the hands of people who are eager to read it and to do it faster than I could do if I were to just write a book just because the time to produce a book is much longer and there are a million different ways to share your writing with other people. [00:01:57] So I have been working on some smaller things and I am working on them in conjunction with Krissy Barton from Little Syllables Editing. She is going to be the editor on call or whatever, the editor in this whole project of writing a collection of short stories or novelettes. And so with this, I am writing these smaller works, and I'm going to be releasing them on a schedule, provided all of this works out okay. Right now we are on track with this first thing. And so I expect everything to be okay. And I think that this is something that we can reproduce right now. All of this is tentative stuff though. Like this is not gospel truth yet, but in doing these shorter things, I still need to go through the different steps of writing and revising and cleaning up these smaller works of fiction as I would have to do with a book. [00:03:07] But because the thing is shorter, all of those steps don't take as long to do, which is kind of cool. It's fun to blaze through some of these different steps a little faster, and to get that progress done faster, to arrive there more quickly. And with this, I also hope to have myself on a regular releasing schedule, which means that there is kind of a stopwatch going for each of these projects. [00:03:35] And for this first one, I am hoping more than anything. And I am taking a leap announcing this on the podcast that this will be ready for sale by the end of October. I'm going to post it on amazon.com and it will be available to purchase there. It'll be affordable. Don't worry about that. But I wanted so badly to share my writing and I think that I'm going to do it. [00:04:00] So what I'm doing is this collection of short stories ties into the larger books that I am also in the middle of that I have set aside for the moment. So the world that all those things take place in these smaller short stories will tie into that same world. And this collection is called Tales from Vlaydor, and this is Installment One, which is entitled Brigitte. [00:04:29] And so, yeah, so we did it. We've written a manuscript. We've gotten, you know, a few revisions under our belts, but if you are like me, perhaps you don't outline things very well. I surely don't, I don't like to outline. I like to write and then make huge revisions to what I've written because I don't like to outline, but for this first installment, I did not get any feedback to begin with on the story itself. I wanted to sit down, I wanted to write the story, revise a couple of things just because I wanted to present it in a good way to a small group of people. So I sat down. I wrote the thing. I revised it a couple times. I sent it through Pro Writing Aid, which by the way, Pro Writing Aid is amazing. [00:05:19] Especially if you are using Scrivener as your word processor, because it integrates into Scrivener. It was the easiest thing to do. I recommend sending anything you are working on through Pro Writing aid before you let anybody read it, just because the edits were easy to do. And because Pro Writing Aid made it easier to read. [00:05:42] Everybody seemed to have a better time. Pro Writing Aid does not replace a professional editor, but it is a very good tool to use along the way. So I wrote the thing, I sent it through Pro Writing Aid, and then I gathered in a way, a group of people that I would want to get feedback on this first draft, I guess we can call it a first draft. On this first revision, I guess. [00:06:09] And this is what we do, this is how we approach this. So I needed to get feedback because first of all, I needed to know if this was a story that anybody wanted to read. I wanted to know also if this was a story that people would be willing to buy, and I needed to know if after reading this, they would be interested in reading more. [00:06:35] And if the results were such that, no, this story idea is not a good idea. You need to switch to something else. I didn't want to spend so much time and energy on something that nobody would want. And so I would sooner scrap the whole idea and start a fresh with a new story idea rather than try to simply make something work. [00:07:04] And so, because I'm writing to market because I want this to be sold. And so I want there to be a certain audience appeal. I wanted to make sure that I was on track and on base with the very foundation of this story. So that's what I did first. And I recommend you doing the same thing with your shorter works of fiction also, or with your novels. [00:07:29] So here's the deal. I'm sure that you have heard the term beta readers a million different times if you are engaged in the writer, community. Beta readers are basically the people who are doing product testing for your book. They get your book and you need to know that the book is working for them as books need to work for readers. Does it keep their attention? Is it easy to read? Is it entertaining? Can they keep track of characters? Can they keep track of places? Do they have a good experience? Are they surprised during the surprising parts? Are they scared during the scary parts, all those things. [00:08:10] That is what beta reading is for, but there's a big step before that. Some people call it alpha readers. Some people call it, I don't know other stuff, but. I had this concept and I needed to make sure that the concept was okay. So I selected a few of my close friends and another person that I'll get into in order to share ideas. [00:08:36] So I wrote this novelette called Brigitte. It is about 9,000 words long, and I included just some questions at the end as a prompt, as a way to help people give feedback. And I recommend that you do the same. In a novel I recommend actually that you include things like that in sections of the book, rather than just a big, long list at the end of the book, just as a way to get the gears moving so that people can be inspired or understand how to give feedback, just because, especially in this most recent round of feedback, I have found that so many people read just to be entertained and they don't read critically. And that is fine. And so the little bit of help for that is really good for them. And it's good. It's good to hear all sorts of feedback. I've also found that for many people. So with this story, the vast majority of the feedback was positive. [00:09:45] People liked the story. It was pretty middle of the road, which is okay. But people liked the story. They thought that it was easy to read. It was easy to get to the end. They weren't confused by people or names or places. And so I took that as a good affirmation or confirmation that I was on the right track with this, and I should move forward. [00:10:14] And that is great. With many of the people though, the feedback was simply, Hey, this is great. I like it. I would want to read more of things like this. And that feedback is valuable for a specific reason. If that is all they're saying, this is great. I want to read more. While that feedback is not going to help you iron out the kinks and dings and dents in your manuscript. And it's not necessarily going to help you with your craft. It can show you that producing work like this. There are people who want to support your craft. And that is very valuable. So even though the tools aren't there, even though the feedback isn't there to help you get better as a writer, it is really cool to know that people are there to support you as a writer. [00:11:12] And like I said, that is valuable too. However, with a lot of people, they responded to the questions. And I liked that and I took notes and I paid attention. With those questions though, I found that with many of them, I didn't require seven people to answer each of those questions just because the same answers for many of those questions ended up showing up like seven different times. [00:11:41] That's okay. We live and we learn. However, there were a couple peers a couple people that read it, took notes, re-read it. And then had a really long conversation with me about how it went about, what was working and what wasn't working. And I'll come back to that in just a second, just because people who are willing to put that type of attention and energy into my work, those are people that I hold near and dear. I mean, everybody who is supporting my work is held near and dear, but those are the people that I will go to with the first ideas, with the baby ideas that I need to grow from, the really underdeveloped things that need to grow that are still vulnerable and still scary and still underdeveloped. And working together we're able to come up with some cooler things for the next revision of this story.  [00:12:47] With this, and I recommend this thing until the day I die. It is important to send your work, especially if you are writing to market, it is important to send your work to someone you don't know, or to many people that you don't know. [00:13:02] When you are ready for that, you will know. I sent this first revision. I will likely try to find another person that I don't know to read this after this next round of revisions, but here's the reason why. The feedback that a stranger gives you is really hard to take, but it is super honest and it's usually really direct and it's really easy to understand, and that matters my friends. [00:13:30] These people are not preserving a friendship. And so there is no holding back when it comes to what isn't working, what is confusing, what seems silly, but seems banale or stupid. I mean, what other words did this nice person include? But the points that this person brought to my attention were good points. It was clear that I had not conveyed so much of this story clearly. [00:14:01] And like I said, because we weren't already friends, there was no reason to pretend like we were friends and try to sugarcoat anything. Most of the stuff that this person told me was really good and really valuable feedback. And so what I was able to do is take the key points from her feed back and talk about them with these other friends who were interested in helping me develop the story. [00:14:29] So they didn't have to worry about stepping on eggshells. They didn't have to worry about offending. I got to say, oh, this other lady said this and this and this. And they're like, oh yeah, I guess that makes sense. And then we were able to discuss together ways to make it better. So with these conversations, some people tend to kind of freak out about it because they don't know how to have a critique conversation. So with these conversations, it is you and somebody else. And maybe a third person who are trying to improve a specific work. They're trying to make things better. If you or someone is coming to the table just in the attitude of saying this sucks. You need to leave it alone. You need to throw it away. [00:15:16] Then you're not going to have this conversation with that person, but everybody has the common goal and the common understanding that this work is not finished and we are joining forces to make it better. The way that this conversation unfolds is much of the time the person will have notes. The person will have some ideas, but they don't really know how to get started about it just because Cohesion and hoping that everything links together and thoughts and different things like that. [00:15:50] But this conversation is not going to be a dissertation. This conversation is not going to be like baring of souls. This conversation is largely brainstorming, which means a lot of the ideas and a lot of the topics don't have to mesh in the most beautiful way throughout the conversation. It's okay to jump from topic to topic. [00:16:15] It's okay to say, oh, are we done with this? Because on the next page, this completely different problem is there. Let's talk about that now. And through those, I had two friends who were very interested in helping me improve this work of fiction. And that is exactly how the conversation went. They put aside an hour, we had a phone call and we talked about all the things that didn't work. [00:16:42] And we talked about the things that this stranger critique partner brought to my attention, and we were able to iron out things and bring up some different ideas and some different approaches that I should try to incorporate into the next revision of this work. And that happened to me twice and it was beautiful and I felt enriched at the end and they were excited that they were included with this. [00:17:11] And it was a really good thing. So I guess the takeaway here is when you are searching for feedback, it is important to help by supplying a list of questions. If it's a person who's already experienced with giving feedback, they likely won't pay much attention to those questions, but a lot of people don't read fiction critically. [00:17:35] And so they they may need a little help with that. And that's great. Also, if you find those friends who are so engaged and so interested in helping you develop your craft, make sure to keep them near and dear. Take care of those friends. And lastly, If you have the people who say this is good, I want to read more, and then don't say much more than that. That means that you're on the right track and that what you have written is good. And while it may not improve your craft, it shows that there are people in the world who want to support your craft. So that's the quick take home for today.  [00:18:24] Thank you so much for tuning in and listening to this episode. If you wish to become a patron of this writing in the tiny house podcast, go topatreon.com/writinginthetinyhouse. And I will have links to that in the show notes of this episode. Go ahead and follow me on Instagram. My handle is @authordevindavis and on Twitter my handle is@authordevind. And have fun writing. We will see you next time guys. Bye.

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 projects 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.So stay tuned for all of this and much more.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous Episode Scrivener *Fiverr*Grammarly ProWritingAid *The Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookSupport the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My ServicesTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services.Le Villain Book Covers (Affordable Premade Book Covers) **My BooksMy Novella, Missing My Short Story, the LawnBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

If you listened to the previous episodes of this podcast, you'd know that I've been struggling to finish my next novel. By now, you're probably wondering what drama got in the way of me achieving my writing and publishing goals. In this show, I'll share a momentous writing update. On top of this, I discuss my fears and a surprising update on my Fussy Librarian book promotion. And, I discovered a great tool for self-published authors at a great price.So stay tuned for all of this and much more.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous Episode Fussy LibrarianBetaReader.ioHeyBetaBetaBooksTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services. The Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookSupport the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox? My BooksMy Novella, Missing My Short Story, the LawnBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay* This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service offered by me

During May and June, I experimented with more low budget book promotions on a 99 cent sale on my first-in-series novella, Missing. Naturally, things didn't go as expected. In this episode, I dive into why I believe my low budget book promotions went horribly wrong. But before I delve into all of that, I discuss what I achieved in terms of writing and share a milestone that I've hit with writing the Candidate. Plus, I discuss the progress I made with Duplicity. Also, I made an interesting discovery concerning book reviews on Amazon. And I share an update on the new income stream that I've added to my business, as well as some lessons learned.So stay tuned for all of this and much more. Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show Notes The previous episodeBook AngelAwesome GangBook DoggyJust Kindle BooksBook Runes ***Reddit: Handling foreign language in your fictional writing?Reddit: How do I convey another language in a dialogue section?Blog Post: How to Use Foreign Languages in FictionBlog Post: 5 Ways To Incorporate Multiple Languages Into Your Fantasy NovelStack Exchange: How to use Foreign Words and Provide Translation in NovelOther Useful LinksTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services **Looking for an affordable premade book cover? ** The Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookWant the podcast straight to your inbox?Be on the PodcastSupport the show by buying me a coffeeThe Book Nerd Red Bubble store **My BooksMy Novella, Missing My Short Story, the LawnBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityRead Entitled to Murder on my blogOr, read Entitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhayExtra Details* This is an affiliate link where I receive a tiny commission if you purchase this product.** This is a service or product offered by me*** Please note: Book Runes didn't get back to me or communicate with me until the night before the promotion was due to run, chasing payment. I received no other communication from this company.

This  week, Jen and Vane are discussing their partnership as a fic writer and beta reader respectively! Jen's Twitter Vane's Twitter Fic RecsOf Rivals and Bows. by KennedyDreyarUh-Oh by paleroseCatnip for Setters by boomturkeyOne bed but more than one problem by EreanaTimmy play your trumpet by farozaanagain, like this by noodletasticSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theonetruepod)

Are you enjoying the Playful Mompreneur Podcast? Then I think you'll love my upcoming book, The Playful Mompreneur's Playbook. I'd also like to invite you to be part of my launch Street Team for the book. As a member of the Street Team, I'd need your help with:Promoting The Playful Mompreneur's Playbook to your networks when it launches. I'm pushing for August the 9th (Women's Day in South Africa!), but if not, it will be the week thereafter, August the 16th.Purchasing a copy of the book and leaving a review on Amazon.Sending me good vibes to complete the publishing.Want to click your support up a notch — and get a free review copy of the book? Then join the team of Beta Readers as well. Beta Readers will also do Street Team duty, as well as the following:Read a review copy of The Playful Mompreneur's Playbook (between July 16th and August 2nd).Send me your feedback, comments, and typo catches. Leave a review of the book on Amazon before it launches.To join the Street Team, send an email to hello@shelleysmithcreative.com and I'll start getting information out to you as I have it. In that email, please let me know if you'd like to be a Beta Reader.I really appreciate your support and cheering! 

For some reason, I put off sharing this author diary update because I believed I didn't do that much writing, and I was a little embarrassed. Well, I was partly correct. As I look back over my completed tasks on ToDoist and the notes on my daily writing habit spreadsheet, I realised that my assumption was incorrect. And, I did get some writing done during the first four months of the year. But more on that later. I set Missing to free and scheduled various low budget book promotions during February and March, and I experimented with Facebook Ads with some surprising results. In this show, I share my download statistics, cost per click and click-through rate when these statistics are available. Also, during this period, I started experimenting with multiple streams of income in my author business. I share the thing I've tried and the thing you need to consider when you're just starting. So stay tuned for all of this and much more.  Thank You to These Supporters of the PodcastJ. S. Rogers Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe previous episodeBook AngelAwesome GangMy Book PlaceThe Book Nerd Red Bubble storeWatch Me Write the Candidate Other Useful LinksTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services **The Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookWant the podcast straight to your inbox?Be on the PodcastSupport the show by buying me a coffeeMy BooksMy Novella, MissingMy Short Story, the LawnBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityRead Entitled to Murder on my blogOr, read Entitled to Murder on WattpadConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay  * This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a services offered by me

The results of my very first story origin newsletter swap are in, and it's not what I expected. As I cast my mind back, I decide whether I will do another newsletter swap in the future. And, I share my biggest lessons learned. In November, I managed to secure another free mystery and thriller eBook promotion on Kobo. Due to this change in price on Kobo, I decided change the price to free across all other platforms. This led me to send an email to Amazon asking them to price match Missing on their store. And, it this request had surprising results. While we're on the topic of Amazon, I finally felt brave enough to ask Amazon to lift the preorder penalty on Duplicity. Just in case you're wondering, yes, I managed to make progress with the revisions for Duplicity. Yay! On top of all of this, I share details on how you can be a guest on the Authorpreneur Podcast. Just as a word of warning in this podcast, I do say the word "merde" it's french for sh#t. So stay tuned for all of this and much more.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesBe on the PodcastStory OriginHow Can Your Business Survive the Downturn by Dean Wesley Smith Autopsies for Authors by Geoff Symon | Amazon UK | Kobo |Entitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadLola's Blog ToursTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services **The Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookSupport the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?My BooksMy Novella, Missing My Short Story, the LawnBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading DuplicityConnect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay  * This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a services offered by me

After much deliberation, I come to terms with my struggles with the notion of whether I should continue to write more books in the James Lalonde series. Which leads me to announce that I'm letting myself write another series in a different sub-genre alongside writing the James Lalonde series. I guess the short version of that is I'm writing to market. Yay! In other news, I've had another ah-ha moment about my first book, and that moment has led to another change to my story. It was another one of those decisions I'd been struggling with because I enjoyed writing the book so much. This month, I added an income stream to my author business, and I discuss the steps I took to create the service. While we're on the topic of business-related things, I hired a great alpha reader from the most unlikely of places.So stay tuned for all of this and much more.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesEntitled to Murder on my blogEntitled to Murder on WattpadBetaBooksStory OriginTry The Formatting Wizard Book Formatting Services for FREE **The Formatting Templates offered by my services. ** The Authorpreneur Podcast Community on FacebookSupport the show by buying me a coffeeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?  My BooksMy Novella, Missing My Short Story, the LawnBecome a Beta Reader and Start Reading Duplicity Connect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay  * This is an affiliate link where I receive a very small commission if you purchase this product.** This is a services offered by me

“Our boy Percy stumbles into his own funeral, and not long after he's taking away Annabeth's thing. With a new human guide, remembering we have an antagonist, and dangerous battles galore, one has to wonder: how long until it ends?” Do you want to become a Beta-Reader for my debut novel? Fill in this form here for the chance. To support the show, be sure to find us on Instagram and Twitter @bestdamcamppod and on Tumblr at thebestdamcamp.tumblr.com. If you'd like to get your thoughts across, you can email us at thebestdamcamp@hotmail.com. Percy Jackson Merchandise. For more Percy Jackson content check out Fran's YouTube channel A Healthy Dose of Fran and support her via Patreon. Nickel Anarchy: Instagram and Redbubble Taylor Paisley-French: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Spotify _________________________ Black Lives Matter links and resources: Ways to Help PLEASE SIGN PETITIONS, DONATE, CALL AND EMAIL TO DEMAND JUSTICE, AND SHARE Twitter Thread on how to support if you have no money Support for the Black Trans Community Twitter Thread for Black Creative Talent to support Advice on how to support from the UK Who to donate too 8 Lessons I Learned About Racism That Were Helpful to me a White Person Support Protestors Racism and the UK Checkpoint World Wide Mental Health Hotlines Support for the Trans community: How Black Trans People All About Trans Website Stonewall Website Support UK Mermaids Charity

This week, I talk about the basics of working with critique partners and beta readers - how to find them, when to get them involved, and why they're so valuable.You can adjust the following points to whatever works best for you and your process. This is what works best for me and what I recommend based on my experience:Critique partners:can come into the process at any timecan help you with anything from making smaller decisions like character name changes over helping you choose a book cover to reading your whole book and giving you feedback on it.Critique partners aren't paid, but it is generally expected that you help them like they are helping you. It's a critique partnership, after all!I have a dedicated group of 7 critique partners, and we have an Instagram group chat where they are available whenever I need help with something book-related. Please note: you can have as many or as few as you want and talk to them however and wherever suits you best.Beta readers:your last line of defence before the final proofread or publicationyour book should be as close to finished as possible so you can collect valuable first reader feedbackI get beta readers as I need them, and I tend to recruit 5-10 readers from social media and my mailing list. There is no science to this number - you can go with whatever feels right for you.Both groups are additions to a professional editor, not a substitution.There are websites where you can find or be matched with beta readers, but I haven't used any of them so I can't recommend them.Your family and friends are fine to ask, but if you do, it's a good idea to recruit another critique partner or beta reader to ensure unbiased feedback.***Come join The Writing Sparrow on its very own Facebook fan page or its very own Instagram account!Find out more about Sarina and her books on her website, and find her on Instagram and on Facebook.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sarinalanger)