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The book industry has changed dramatically since the 90s, and Writer, editor, self-proclaimed book nerd Mark Leslie Lefebvre has seen it all.He breaks down what it takes for author success these days, and how indie authors can be supported and thrive in the new age of publishing. AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.caAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, nonfiction adviser Anna Featherstone talks with author and indie publishing expert Mark Leslie Lefebvre about how to get your books into libraries. They discuss the benefits of library distribution, strategies for working with librarians, and how to make your book a good fit for library collections. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-Publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. Now, go write and publish! Sponsors This podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit Bookvault.app today for an instant quote. This podcast is also sponsored by Gatekeeper Press, the all-inclusive Gold Standard in Publishing, offering authors 100% rights, royalties, satisfaction and worldwide distribution. Gatekeeper Press, Where Authors are Family. About the Host Anna Featherstone is ALLi's nonfiction adviser and an author advocate and mentor. A judge of The Australian Business Book Awards and Australian Society of Travel Writers awards, she's also the founder of Bold Authors and presents author marketing and self-publishing workshops for organizations, including Byron Writers Festival. Anna has authored books including how-to and memoirs and her book Look-It's Your Book! about writing, publishing, marketing, and leveraging nonfiction is on the Australian Society of Authors recommended reading list. When she's not being bookish, Anna's into bees, beings, and the big issues of our time. About the Guest Mark Leslie Lefebvre began working in the book industry in 1992, the same year his first published story appeared in print. In the more than thirty years since, he has published thrillers, fiction, urban fantasy, paranormal nonfiction, and books about writing and publishing. He has also worked as president of the Canadian Booksellers Association, director of Self-Publishing and Author Relations for Rakuten Kobo, and professional adviser for Sheridan College's Creative Writing and Publishing Honors Program.
With Special Guest Mark Leslie Lefebvre, author of An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores. Nothing excites the imagination of an author more than seeing our books on the shelves of bookstores and libraries. But how do you get your book in a bookstore or library? In this episode, we're pleased to welcome Mark Leslie Lefebvre, an author, professional speaker and bookseller with over 30 years of experience, to talk about how to work with book sellers and librarians to get your book noticed and on shelves. Join our newsletter and you'll always hear about new episodes and resources! Visit our episode page for all resources featured in this episode. Episode Sponsor: Alida Winternheimer is the author of The Story Works Guide to Writing series of craft books. She offers coaching, editing and MFA-level writing workshops that focus on developing the writer while growing craft knowledge and skill. And she has a special offer for friends of this podcast (10% off her Spring workshops if you use code BBMLOVE at www.wordessential.com/workshops ! ) Book Marketing Help from Lainey: 12 Weeks to Book Launch Success is Lainey's program to help authors successfully launch their book. Join the wait list here. Or join Lainey's list for free book marketing tips and webinars. Got ideas for future guests and topics? Send us your ideas here (or submit as a potential guest). Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a quick rating or review!
BrandStack Podcast - 008 | Video | Show NotesMark Leslie Lefebvre shares how direct selling increases authors' profits. Lefebvre is the author of "Wide of the Win," creator of Kobo Writing Life and director of business development at Draft2Digital. Learn more: https://rossbrand.substack.com. It's the BrandStack Podcast with Ross Brand. Dale L. Roberts co-hosts.
Our own Master of Thrills, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, chats with Kevin J. Anderson about writing horror for a special King-Sized Halloween episode of Self Publishing Insiders.//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.
It's been a while since we've provided an update and walked you through how to use D2D Print. Having a physical, print copy of your book is as important as ever! Now, more than a year out of beta, D2D Print just keeps getting better. In this special, pre-recorded episode, Mark Leslie Lefebvre will show how easy--and fun--it is to set up a print-on-demand version of your book.//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.
How can you be successful at connecting with readers and selling books at live, in-person events? What are some practical tips as well as mindset shifts that can help you make the most of the opportunities? Mark Leslie Lefebvre shares his experience. In the intro, Beventi for author events, Reader survey results [Written Word Media]; […] The post Selling Books In Person At Live Events With Mark Lefebvre first appeared on The Creative Penn.
Join us for the Nonfiction Showcase, a virtual book fair that brings together creators, professionals, and publishing industry experts. Explore books on social media marketing, self-publishing, podcasting, and more. It's the perfect event for anyone wanting to learn and grow in online business!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y2WXtZzASWU
#Interviews #amwriting #podcastsMark Leslie and I have a tradition of meeting up and doing conversations at When Words Collide. This took place in a bar in the hotel, so there is some background noise, but in the process we have that chat. We talk publishing in how it has evolved to where it is today, Mark's own career path, and in general, we just catch up. Mark deserves all his success. Take a listen and then support his kickstarter. Mark Leslie LefebvreKickstarterWebsiteYoutubeServicesSubstack - I'm on the road! I'm on substack! You can follow my journey, and if you're so inclined, can support me and follow along for the adventures, struggles, triumphs and tragedies, and time. Take a click and follow along.Editing Services - I have edited novels, comics, short stories and the next book I want to edit is yours. If interested, click on the link for more details.My Course on Podcasting - I have launched a podcasting course. Perfect for those seeking to build their platform, and if you're struggling with putting a show together or having the confidence to speak in front a camera, this course is for you.Available Now:Alice Won? - Available now. Alice escaped the asylum and pursues the Queen of Hearts to the Greek Labyrinth in the underworld, there she must engage in a game of croquet unlike any other, against Jason of the Argonauts. Illustrated by Kenzie Kats, written by yours truly.Support And Subscribe:Buy my MerchBuy Me A CoffeeNewsletterTwitchYoutube
Arlington, Virginia writer Jack Nash is the Grand Prize Winner in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest earning him the Golden Pen Award trophy and $5,000. His winning story, "Son, Spirit, Snake," is published in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40 which has an official release date of May 7th. Mr. Nash was honored along with the other winners in the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests on April 25th at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood, California. Jack Nash started writing when he became a speech and ghostwriter for a former head of state and Nobel Peace Prize winner. After his non-accredited work appeared in places like The New York Times, The Economist, and received standing ovations at the Nobel Foundation, he began to wonder what he could achieve if he turned towards fiction. He began seriously writing speculative stories in late 2021, and he received the call that he would be published in Writers of the Future one year plus one day after his first professional sale to The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. As a result, he is now strongly superstitious. Originally from the deserts of the American West, Jack now wanders the urban forests of Virginia with his wife and daughter. The Contest, one of the most prestigious writing and illustrating competitions in the world, is currently in its 41st year and is judged by some of the premier names in speculative fiction. Mark Leslie Lefebvre is the author of more than thirty books that include the award-winning humorous urban fantasy Canadian Werewolf series— hailed by readers as “the thinking man's werewolf”—and his award-nominated ghostly explorations such as Haunted Hospitals and Tomes of Terror. He is also the editor of more than ten anthologies that include titles in the Hugo Award Nominated Pulphouse Fiction Magazine and the Aurora Award-winning Tesseracts series, which showcases the best in Canadian speculative fiction. His work has been translated into French, Italian, and German. While choosing the shorter and easier-to-spell moniker of Mark Leslie for most of his writing, Mark leverages his full name for work in inspiring, informing, and assisting other authors. Mark's first short story was published in 1992, the same year he began in the book industry. He is a tireless advocate for libraries, bookstores, and other authors and has held the roles of president of The Canadian Booksellers Association, board member for BookNet Canada, chair of the Professional Advisor Committee for Sheridan College's Honours Degree in Writing and Publishing, and Director of Self-Publishing and Author Relations for Rakuten, Kobo, Inc. where he launched Kobo Writing Life. A pioneer in digital publishing, Mark has embraced both traditional and self-publishing routes and continues to look for new ways that technology and innovation can improve the industry for all authors. He has appeared on countless podcasts, television, and radio programs and has spoken on stages across Canada and the United States as well as in England, Germany, France, and Italy. Mark's weekly podcast, Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing—launched in January 2018— takes an unflinching look at the reality of the publishing world with a balanced take on the pros and cons of various publishing routes. One of his greatest passions is helping writers navigate the bold new realms and opportunities that continue to unfold as the industry evolves. Mark Leslie Lefebvre became a Writers of the Future judge in Find out more at: markleslie.ca
Mark Leslie Lefebvre is our most recent Writer Contest judge. Dean Wesley Smith, also a judge, has Mark by four decades, being the first person to be awarded by Writers of the Future in that very first year! Together, these two have been at the forefront of the evolution of publishing, now known as indie publishing or self-publishing. Once frowned upon as vanity, self-publishing and indie publishing have proven to be the means for more and more authors to become million-dollar-a-year successful authors. So you will do well to bend an attentive ear to this podcast and listen to what these gents have to say. Mark Leslie Lefebvre: markleslie.ca/ Dean Wesley Smith: deanwesleysmith.com/
Mark Leslie Lefebvre is our most recent Writer Contest judge. Dean Wesley Smith, also a judge, has Mark by four decades, being the first person to be awarded by Writers of the Future in that very first year! Together, these two have been at the forefront of the evolution of publishing, now known as indie publishing or self-publishing. Once frowned upon as vanity, self-publishing and indie publishing have proven to be the means for more and more authors to become million-dollar-a-year successful authors. So you will do well to bend an attentive ear to this podcast and listen to what these gents have to say. Mark Leslie Lefebvre: markleslie.ca/ Dean Wesley Smith: deanwesleysmith.com/
The Authors Quill Hosted By Joe Montaldo Guest Mark Leslie Lefebvre
Mark Leslie (Lefebvre) is an author, professional speaker and bookseller with more than thirty years of experience in writing, publishing, and bookselling.With a fascination for the paranormal and speculative fiction, he has written many books about paranormal places and events. He also backs publishing utilizing digital technology including Ebooks.Having grown up with an intense passion for reading and storytelling, Mark started writing when he was thirteen years old, was drawn to bookselling and has remained in the industry, wearing many different hats, since 1992. He has published more than twenty-five books.Website markleslie.caBooks Haunted Hamilton Tomes of Terror: Haunted Bookstores and Libraries Macabre Montreal I, Death Haunted Hospitals
Conferences are vital for author careers. The good ones not only provide stellar learning opportunities from the industry's best and brightest minds, they also provide a sense of community and belonging. In today's episode we'll catch up with D2D's own Mark Leslie Lefebvre and Nick Thacker as they attend the renowned Superstars Writing Seminars event in Colorado Springs. Knowing these guys, they're likely to grab some surprise author guests to join us. //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.
Mark Leslie wrote a 10,000-word short that began his Canadian Werewolf series. In this interview, we discuss going from a story, to a novel, to a series, to collaborating with spin-offs. Yogi Berra famously stated, "When you come to a fork, take it." We discuss how accurate this is as advice as you become more knowledgeable as a storyteller. We discuss how this can be accomplished.
Mark Leslie wrote a 10,000-word short that began his Canadian Werewolf series. In this interview, we discuss going from a story, to a novel, to a series, to collaborating with spin-offs. Yogi Berra famously stated, "When you come to a fork, take it." We discuss how accurate this is as advice as you become more knowledgeable as a storyteller. We discuss how this can be accomplished.
Imposter syndrome. It's the elephant in the room that almost every author faces at some point in their career. In today's episode, Mark Leslie Lefebvre's shares his wisdom on dealing with this behemoth. With over 30 years experience in the writing, publishing, and bookselling industry, Mark understands the heartbeat of writing and publishing. . Mark Leslie Lefebvre first became a bookseller in 1992, the same year his first short story appeared in print. He has since worked in numerous roles across the book industry, and published more than two dozen books. Writing, storytelling, and helping other authors are among his greatest passions.Embracing the conviction that your story matters can be your breakthrough. Mark takes us through the kaleidoscope of book marketing, emphasizing the human touch in an algorithm-driven world. From the tactile connections at in-person events to the pioneering platforms like Draft2Digital, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how personalized efforts can lead to lasting success in the literary world.Follow Us! Mark Leslie LefebvreWebsite: www.markleslie.caBooks for Writers: https://books2read.com/markleslielefebvreTwitter: @MarkLeslieInstagram: @MarkLeslieLefebvreThe 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: @AuthorMeganHaskellMegan's Kickstarter for The Last Descendant HardcoverFollow this link then click Notify Me On Launch! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meganhaskell/lastdescendant 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!
Happy New Year and welcome back to the Author Wheel Podcast!This week isn't so much a quick tip as an update on our plans for 2024, and boy oh boy, do we have some great shows headed your way.Our regular Monday interviews will continue, and we have some fantastic guests lined up for the show. From the brilliant Joanna Penn, to indie guru Mark Leslie LeFebvre, and bestselling multi-genre author Melissa Storm, it's going to be a fabulous season.We're also thrilled to announce that we'll be continuing the weekly quick tips each Thursday in 2024. Each month will have a theme, and regular listeners will benefit from the progression of topics. February will be all about maintaining motivation and consistency in the New Year before we move into some of our favorite craft topics in March and April.If you have any suggestions for topics, or quick tips of your own to share, please send them our way! We love to hear from listeners. You can always email us at info@authorwheel.comFollow Us! The Author Wheel:Website: www.AuthorWheel.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorWheelClarify | Simplify | Implement weekly newsletter: https://meganhaskellauthor.substack.comGreta 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!
It's not uncommon for long-time Draft2Digital authors to tell us that they just learned about a feature we've been offering for years. We aim to put an end to that, and we guarantee you'll learn something new! Our own Mark Leslie Lefebvre dives deep, on Thanksgiving no less, to reveal useful D2D features you may not know are at your fingertips.//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.
akaRadioRed welcomes three Hallowe'en-spirited creatives. Meg Hafdahl's novels are “an intricate tale of betrayal, murder, and smalltown intrigue” (Horror Addicts). She co-hosts the podcast Horror Rewind. Mark Leslie Lefebvre, former Canadian Booksellers Association president, mentors authors and publishers in digital publishing under his Stark Publishing and Stark Reflections brands. Kelly Florence, co-author of six books in The Science of series and producer / co-host of the Horror Rewind podcast, is passionate about female representation in the horror genre. Join akaRadioRed for Treat-Not-Trick Creativity!
akaRadioRed welcomes three Hallowe'en-spirited creatives. Meg Hafdahl's novels are “an intricate tale of betrayal, murder, and smalltown intrigue” (Horror Addicts). She co-hosts the podcast Horror Rewind. Mark Leslie Lefebvre, former Canadian Booksellers Association president, mentors authors and publishers in digital publishing under his Stark Publishing and Stark Reflections brands. Kelly Florence, co-author of six books in The Science of series and producer / co-host of the Horror Rewind podcast, is passionate about female representation in the horror genre. Join akaRadioRed for Treat-Not-Trick Creativity!
Draft2Digital's own Mark Leslie Lefebvre, the man who literally wrote the book on distributing your books Wide for the Win, and Megan Spann, our queen of promotions, will be on hand to talk strategy and answer your questions.//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.
akaRadioRed welcomes three Hallowe'en-spirited creatives. Meg Hafdahl's novels are “an intricate tale of betrayal, murder, and smalltown intrigue” (Horror Addicts). She co-hosts the podcast Horror Rewind. Mark Leslie Lefebvre, former Canadian Booksellers Association president, mentors authors and publishers in digital publishing under his Stark Publishing and Stark Reflections brands. Kelly Florence, co-author of six books in The Science of series and producer / co-host of the Horror Rewind podcast, is passionate about female representation in the horror genre. Join akaRadioRed for Treat-Not-Trick Creativity!
akaRadioRed welcomes three Hallowe'en-spirited creatives. Meg Hafdahl's novels are “an intricate tale of betrayal, murder, and smalltown intrigue” (Horror Addicts). She co-hosts the podcast Horror Rewind. Mark Leslie Lefebvre, former Canadian Booksellers Association president, mentors authors and publishers in digital publishing under his Stark Publishing and Stark Reflections brands. Kelly Florence, co-author of six books in The Science of series and producer / co-host of the Horror Rewind podcast, is passionate about female representation in the horror genre. Join akaRadioRed for Treat-Not-Trick Creativity!
akaRadioRed welcomes three Hallowe'en-spirited creatives. Meg Hafdahl's novels are “an intricate tale of betrayal, murder, and smalltown intrigue” (Horror Addicts). She co-hosts the podcast Horror Rewind. Mark Leslie Lefebvre, former Canadian Booksellers Association president, mentors authors and publishers in digital publishing under his Stark Publishing and Stark Reflections brands. Kelly Florence, co-author of six books in The Science of series and producer / co-host of the Horror Rewind podcast, is passionate about female representation in the horror genre. Join akaRadioRed for Treat-Not-Trick Creativity!
Mark interviews actor/director/producer/writer Eriq La Salle about his latest novel LAWS OF ANNIHILATION and his life-long passion for storytelling. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, thanks Patrons, provides a personal update, and shares a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In their conversation, Mark and Eriq talk about: How Eriq had always wanted to be a writer Joining the high school drama club in junior high with the idea that they'd be able to put on the plays that he would write Being told by the drama teacher that he had to audition, and how that started the "acting bug" that took him through a multi-decade career acting, directing, and producing The way the author desire resurfaced about a dozen years ago The prequel story to The Martyr Maker series (which appears in the end of LAWS OF DEPRAVITY) and why Eriq wrote it The concept behind The Martyr Maker franchise Loving movies and television and being inspired by the storytelling conventions there The way each of the three main characters leads a little bit more in the first three books in the series Eriq's work as Executive Producer for several years on Chicago PD Directing and Executive Producing Dick Wolf's first show launched into streaming on Amazon Prime A minor character in the series (known as "The African") who was fashioned after the Luca Brasi character in The Godfather and who will return in a later book in the series How it took 10 years to find a publisher, and Eriq's DIY experience self-publishing The importance of understanding and participating in the grass-roots style marketing as an author Having to do a lot of marketing work even when you're with a larger publisher The way that the status of "celebrity" can sometimes work against you Eriq's respect for each medium and how to re-think, and re-learn in his unique roles within them The importance of humbling yourself How the marketing person that Eriq had hired and worked with eventually became his agent Feeling that he is a better writer of fiction novels than of screenplays, despite his years of experience as an actor, director, and producer The intention cinematic writing that Eriq did when crafting The Martyr Maker series Enjoying collecting "useless trivia" and how that can aid in the research aspect of writing a novel Giving credit to the technical advisors Eriq has worked with on shows like ER and Chicago PD The various first readers that Eriq works with Being an old fashioned paper book reader Eriq's great respect for librarians The delightful feeling of seeing your book in various bookstores of all sizes, including indie bookstores, big box stores, and airport bookstores Doing several events in New York for the week the book is launching, including a special "On the Couch with Eriq La Salle" The importance of listening to the messaging The understanding that "we are blue collar artists" Advice Eriq would offer to writers who are working at it and haven't yet found their success And more . . . After the interview, Mark reflects on a few of the things Eriq talked about, as well as a subtle, but important way Eriq spoke about the "team" he works with as an author. Links of Interest: Eriq La Salle's Website Eriq on Instagram Eriq on Facebook Eriq on Twitter Eriq on TikTok Eriq La Salle's Books Sourcebooks Video of The Interview with Eriq (YouTube) EP 328 - Reflecting on a New Season with Terry Fallis EP 327 - Writing the Shadow with Joanna Penn EP 326 - Rebranding and Relaunching with E.L. Williams Port Dover: Friday the 13th Best Book Ever Podcast EP 154 - Mark Leslie Lefebvre on "The Best Laid Plans" by Terry Fallis EP 155 - Canada-Palooza with Mark Leslie Lefebvre Best Book Ever Pod Mark's YouTube Channel Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Best Book Ever Podcast Lovers Moon Podcast 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 Lover's Moon Hex and the City The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Actor/director/producer Eriq La Salle is best known to worldwide television audiences for his award-winning portrayal of the commanding Dr. Peter Benton on the critically acclaimed and history-making medical drama ER. Educated at Juilliard and NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, his credits range from Broadway to film roles opposite Eddie Murphy in Coming to America and Robin Williams in One Hour Photo and Hugh Jackman in Logan. La Salle has maintained a prolific acting career while at the same time working steadily as a director, taking the helm for HBO, Showtime, NBC, Fox and CBS. He remains a valued member of the Dick Wolf Entertainment camp after 4 years as Executive Producer and director on Chicago PD in addition to directing episodes of Law & Order, and Law and Order Organized Crime. As a writer, La Salle is the author of several critically acclaimed thrillers published in 2022 and 2023-Laws of Depravity, Laws of Wrath, and Laws of Annihilation. He has also written an episode of The Twilight Zone which made WGA's list of 101 Best Written TV Series. He lives in Los Angeles, California. 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Matty Dalrymple talks with Mark Leslie Lefebvre about HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED (OR STAYED THE SAME) in the writing and publishing worlds since 2016. Why 2016? Because that's when the first episode of The Indy Author Podcast aired, and I'm looking back with Mark to celebrate landMARK episode 200. We discuss what has and hasn't changed in interior and book cover design, editing, production, distribution, marketing, and promotion, and how we as indie authors can prepare for what the coming years will bring. Show notes at https://bit.ly/TIAP200 Did you find the information in this video useful? Please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple Mark Leslie Lefebvre is the author of more than twenty books that include fiction and thrillers, and paranormal non-fiction explorations. He has also edited numerous anthologies. With three decades of experience in bookselling and publishing, Mark is a seasoned and trusted book industry professional who embraces both traditional and indie publishing options. Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. Matty also writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage, and shares what she's learned on THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors; her articles have appeared in "Writer's Digest" magazine. She is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors.
Wulf Moon wrote his first science fiction story when he was fifteen. It won the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards–the same contest that first discovered Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Peter S. Beagle, and a host of iconic names in the arts. It became his first professional sale in Science World. Moon has won over forty awards in writing and thirty in public speaking. A sample of these include: Star Trek Strange New Worlds Contest; Critters Readers' Choice Awards for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Story of 2018, of 2019, of 2020; Best Author of 2019, of 2020, of 2021; Best Positive Future Story of 2021; Best Writers' Workshop of 2019, of 2020, of 2021; Nora Roberts Novella Contest; and the Writers of the Future Contest, Vol. 35. Moon's stories and articles have appeared in numerous publications including Writers of the Future, Best of Deep Magic Anthology Two, Future Science Fiction Digest, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 2, Best of Third Flatiron, Galaxy's Edge, and DreamForge magazine. Wulf Moon is also a professional voice-over actor and has produced works for Hugo Award winners and bestselling authors like Mike Resnick, Jeff Wheeler, and Will McIntosh. Moon is podcast director at Future Science Fiction Digest. His award-winning SUPER SECRETS Online Resource and Writing Workshop has had over 800,000 views. These Secrets have been attributed by a multitude of writers as the reason they obtained their first professional sales, and wins in national and international writing contests. Two SUPER SECRETS writing books will be published this winter by editor Mark Leslie Lefebvre through Stark Publishing Solutions. Learn more at https://bit.ly/TheSuperSecrets Explore the works of Wulf Moon by visiting driftweave.com or by checking out his Amazon author page at: amazon.com/author/wulfmoon.
Wulf Moon wrote his first science fiction story when he was fifteen. It won the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards–the same contest that first discovered Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Peter S. Beagle, and a host of iconic names in the arts. It became his first professional sale in Science World. Moon has won over forty awards in writing and thirty in public speaking. A sample of these include: Star Trek Strange New Worlds Contest; Critters Readers' Choice Awards for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Story of 2018, of 2019, of 2020; Best Author of 2019, of 2020, of 2021; Best Positive Future Story of 2021; Best Writers' Workshop of 2019, of 2020, of 2021; Nora Roberts Novella Contest; and the Writers of the Future Contest, Vol. 35. Moon's stories and articles have appeared in numerous publications including Writers of the Future, Best of Deep Magic Anthology Two, Future Science Fiction Digest, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 2, Best of Third Flatiron, Galaxy's Edge, and DreamForge magazine. Wulf Moon is also a professional voice-over actor and has produced works for Hugo Award winners and bestselling authors like Mike Resnick, Jeff Wheeler, and Will McIntosh. Moon is podcast director at Future Science Fiction Digest. His award-winning SUPER SECRETS Online Resource and Writing Workshop has had over 800,000 views. These Secrets have been attributed by a multitude of writers as the reason they obtained their first professional sales, and wins in national and international writing contests. Two SUPER SECRETS writing books will be published this winter by editor Mark Leslie Lefebvre through Stark Publishing Solutions. Learn more at https://bit.ly/TheSuperSecrets Explore the works of Wulf Moon by visiting driftweave.com or by checking out his Amazon author page at: amazon.com/author/wulfmoon.
In this episode, Jeff sits down with publishing giant, Mark Leslie Lefebvre. They talk about Mark's career, how he's seen things change, and what he thinks about current trends. For more from Mark, check out the Stark Reflections Podcast or head over to https://markleslie.ca/ For more on dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/
Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice podcast. Today, we are heading to Canada to talk with Mark Leslie Lefebvre, an author of numerous books, consultant, and editor. His latest book, "Hex and the City," is out now. Find out more at : www.markleslie.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice podcast. Today, we are heading to Canada to talk with Mark Leslie Lefebvre, an author of numerous books, consultant, and editor. His latest book, "Hex and the City," is out now. Find out more at : www.markleslie.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with author and book industry expert, Mark Leslie Lefebvre. We discuss Mark's journey to becoming an author, and the power of connection and optimism to supercharge your author career. Other topics we cover include: · How a ghost-walk inspired Mark to write a plethora of books on ghosts and hauntings. · Why people need scary stories. · What it really means to publish wide. · How to be a relaxed author if your book gets pirated. · The power that comes from asking yourself: Would you rather have a million dollars or a million readers? Mark's humour, optimism, and passion for the writing life make this an episode you're not going to want to miss. If you want to hear more conversations between Mark and myself, make sure you check out Episode 297 of the Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing podcast titled Enthusiasm, Encouragement, and Alchemy for Authors with Jo Buer, here. Visit Mark's website here: https://markleslie.ca/ Connect with Mark on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/markleslielefebvre Connect with on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/markleslielefebvre/ Listen to the Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing podcast here: https://markleslie.ca/podcast/ Find Mark's books here: https://markleslie.ca/bibliography/ Books by Mark mentioned in this episode: Haunted Hamilton Killing it on Kobo Wide for the Win The 7 P's of Publishing Success Other resources mentioned in this episode: The Relaxed Author – By Mark Leslie Lefebvre & Joanna Penn The Creative Penn Podcast – Hosted by Joanna Penn The Facebook Group – Wide for the Win If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going. Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here. If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader's newsletter and download a copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/
Matty Dalrymple talks with Mark Leslie Lefebvre about OUTSIDE-THE-BOX CONTENT: THE STORY BEHIND "THE CANADIAN MOUNTED" and how (and why) he decided to write a book of trivia about the movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles published behind a cover mimicking the book John Candy's character is reading when he meets Steve Martin's character in the airport waiting area. We discuss the care Mark took in re-creating the cover of the original, the importance of not underpricing your product, how to find and market to a target audience, the fact that perennial marketing results in perennial sales (an advantage indy authors have over traditionally published authors), and the importance of putting yourself in your book. Do any of those topics pique your interest? Check out 2 MINUTES OF INDY https://bit.ly/2MinutesOfIndy, where over the week following the airing of the episode, you'll find brief video clips from the interview on each of those topics. You can also catch up on some highlights of previous episodes there. Show notes at https://bit.ly/TIAP171 Did you find the information in this video useful? Please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple Mark Leslie Lefebvre is the author of more than twenty books that include fiction and thrillers, and paranormal non-fiction explorations. He has also edited numerous anthologies. With three decades of experience in bookselling and publishing, Mark is a seasoned and trusted book industry professional who embraces both traditional and indie publishing options.
Mark Leslie Lefebvre has been writing since he was thirteen years old and discovered his mother's Underwood typewriter collecting dust in a closet. He started submitting his work for publication at the age of fifteen and had his first story published in 1992, the same year he graduated from university. Under the name Mark Leslie, he has published more than a dozen full length books. He pens a series of non-fiction paranormal explorations for Dundurn, Canada's largest independent publisher. He also writes fiction (typically thrillers and horror) and edits fiction anthologies, most recently as a regular editor for the WMG Publishing Fiction River anthology series. The very same year, Mark saw his first short story in print he started working in the book industry as a part-time bookseller, and was bitten by the book-selling bug. He has worked in virtually every type of bookstore (independent, chain, large-format, online, academic and digital). He has thrived on innovation, particularly related to digital publishing, and enjoys interacting with the various people who make the book industry so dynamic.Between 2011 and 2017, Mark worked at the Director of Self-Publishing and Author Relations for Kobo where he was the driving force behind the creation of Kobo Writing Life, a free and easy to use author/small-publisher friendly platform designed to publish directly to Kobo's global catalog in 190 countries. By the end of 2016, Kobo Writing Life established itself as the #1 single source of weekly global unit sales for Kobo and, in primarily English language territories, responsible for 1 in every 4 eBooks sold. Mark has spoken professionally in the United States and Canada, in the UK and across Europe, specializing in advances in digital publishing and the vast and incredible opportunities that exist for writers and publishers.Website markleslie.caBooksTomes of Terror: Haunted Bookstores and Libraries Haunted Hospitals Spooky Sudbury: True Tales of the Eerie & Unexplained Haunted Hamilton I, Death
Draft2Digital has the best vantage point in the business for seeing trends in the self-publishing industry. And we want to use that insight to help indie authors and publishers do more to build and grow their publishing business. This episode of Self Publishing Insiders continues a recurring segment, featuring Mark Leslie Lefebvre, discussing the current state of the self-publishing industry and where we see things evolving from here.//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.
What should you do if you want to write across genres? And how can you sustain a rewarding and lasting creative career? Perhaps writing across genres is the way to do it. I spend a lot of time thinking about what genre to write in. Like many readers, I like to consume lots of different genres. What you read usually informs what you write, so if you find yourself reading multiple genres, that may explain why you want to write across more than one genre. And it can be rewarding to do so because you learn what readers expect from different genres and enjoy different kinds of stories. Of course, the key challenge with writing across genres is that readers from genre A may not necessarily follow you to genre B. From a purely pragmatic and business decision, it doesn't make a lot of sense to try writing across different genres because you could potentially split your audience, and you'll have to work a little harder to promote your books. But, from a creative process, writing across genres is a lot more rewarding. Plus, it's fun too. So, I'm still interested in tackling new genres and approaching various forms of storytelling, and I always love catching up with authors who have successfully done this. One of those authors is Mark Leslie Lefebvre. He's an author, professional speaker, and bookseller, and he's written everything from paranormal romance to horror to thrillers to nonfiction and so on. He's got over a quarter of a century of experience in the bookselling industry. In this episode, we discuss:That it's actually okay to write across genresYou can still earn a living from writing across genresHow to be patient and find your readersUsing email to reach readers and other marketing activitiesCollaborating with both fiction and nonfiction authorsResources: WebsiteSupport the show
Mark Leslie Lefebvre, bestselling author, speaker and bookseller, talks about writing The Relaxed Author book with co-author Joanna Penn in this episode of Write the Book Inside You Podcast. He also...
Matty Dalrymple podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She is the host of THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST and the author of THE INDY AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO PODCASTING FOR AUTHORS. She is also the co-author, along with Mark Leslie Lefebvre, of TAKING THE SHORT TACK: CREATING INCOME AND CONNECTING WITH READERS USING SHORT FICTION.Matty is also the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts, including CLOSE THESE EYES. Matty is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime.Matty lives with her husband, Wade Walton, and their dogs in Chester County, Pennsylvania.In this episode, you'll learn:How writing short fiction differs from writing novel length worksWays to market short fictionThe business of short fictionLinks:Matty's website The Indy Author podcast Stark Reflections on PublishingBooks discussed:Taking the Short Tack - Matty Dalrymple and Mark Leslie Lefebvre *Anne Kinnear Suspense Shorts - Matty Dalrymple *Anne Kinnear Suspense Novels - Matty Dalrymple *Lizzy Ballard Thrillers - Matty Dalrymple **Affiliate link
Draft2Digital has the best vantage point in the business for seeing trends in the self-publishing industry. And we want to use that insight to help indie authors and publishers do more to build and grow their publishing business.This episode of Self Publishing Insiders continues a recurring segment, featuring Mark Leslie Lefebvre, discussing the current state of the self-publishing industry and where we see things evolving from here.//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.
DeAnna Hart, co-author along with Mark Leslie Lefebvre of “Accounting for Authors: Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Costs, and Margin Made Simple,” discusses ROI FOR AUTHORS. She discusses the importance of not glossing over the costs of doing business as an indy author, allocating overhead costs to your titles, risk tolerance and risk capacity, valuing your time, looking for opportunities to free up your time for value-added work, and the best accounting tools for authors. For transcripts of interviews and links to more information, go to https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html. Did you find the information in this video useful? Please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple D.F. (DeAnna) Hart holds an MBA with Accounting concentration and has been working in accounting for over twenty-five years. When she's not planning out how best to use her ‘day career' background to help her fellow authors, she's happily penning mysteries and thrillers as D.F. Hart, and contemporary and suspenseful romance as Faith Hart. DeAnna lives in Texas.
In this solo inbetweenisode of The Indy Author Podcast, I discuss CREATING AN AI-NARRATED AUDIOBOOK. I talk about Google Play's instructions for AI audio, tips for better AI narration, working around the AI-narration's quirks, selling beyond Google Play, and file names and ID3 tags. Do any of those topics pique your interest? Check out 2 MINUTES OF INDY https://bit.ly/2MinutesOfIndy, where over the week following the airing of the episode, you'll find brief video clips from the interview on each of those topics. You can also catch up on some highlights of previous episodes there. For a transcript of this interview and links to more information, go to https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html. Did you find the information in this video useful? Please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple Matty Dalrymple podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She is the host of THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST and the author of THE INDY AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO PODCASTING FOR AUTHORS. She is also the co-author, along with Mark Leslie Lefebvre, of TAKING THE SHORT TACK: CREATING INCOME AND CONNECTING WITH READERS USING SHORT FICTION. Matty is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors.
[SOLO EPISODE] Extracting 8 Golden Nuggets re Book Writing and Law of Attraction secrets of prolific author Dr. Joe Vitale...summarized in a NUTSHELL. For the full episode interview with Dr. Joe Vitale, go to Episode #22 The sponsor for this episode is EMERGING STRONG PUBLISHING who are producing, marketing and creating as a BEST-SELLER, THE INNER GAME OF WRITING ANTHOLOGY. Foreword is by Dr Joe Vitale. Other contributors include: Marc Allen, Brandon Bays, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Karen Anderson, Jenn T. Grace, Julie Broad, Honoree Corder, Ray Brehm and Derek Doepker - to name a few of the outstanding and amazing luminaries sharing their best tips to help clear the blocks and tap into your writing brilliance. You name and story could be included. We are calling for 12 more CONTRIBUTORS to each write a chapter showcasing their expertise in this arena. ✅ Recommended - get my FREE CHECKLIST:5 Book Hooks you must have to Captivate non-fiction Readers: Checklist (Free): https://www.writethebookinsideyou.com/freegift ✅ Connect with Caryl Westmore on social media! https://www.facebook.com/carylwestmoreauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/bookinsideyouhttps://twitter.com/carylwestmoreukShow Sponsors: Books for Writers by Caryl Westmore: Bust Writer's Block Forever www.bustwritersblock.com and The Inner Path of Writing, Make Love not War to the Writer Within . Details here: https://www.ipwbook.com
Mark Leslie Lefebvre is the Director of Business Development for Draft2Digital, a free and author-centric platform celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2022. Mark has worked in the book industry since 1992, the same year his first short story appeared in print. His past roles include President of the Canadian Booksellers Association, Chair of the Professional Advisory Committee for Sheridan College's Honors Degree Program in Writing and Publishing, and Director of Self-Publishing and Author Relations for Rakuten Kobo, where he created and launched Kobo Writing Life. He is the host of the weekly Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing Podcast; and writing mostly under the name Mark Leslie, has released more than 30 books that include fiction, urban fantasy, horror, true-story paranormal, and guide-books for authors.In this episode, you'll learn:What it means to publish wideWide marketing techniquesHow long it takes to see success when you publish wideThe biggest challenges wide authors faceVisit Mark's website: www.markleslie.ca
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ Mark has published more than twenty-five books under the name Mark Leslie that include thrillers and fiction, paranormal non-fiction and anthologies. Under his full name he writes books to help authors navigate publishing which include The 7 P's of Publishing Success, An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores, and Wide for the Win His industry experience includes President of the Canadian Booksellers Association, Board Member of BookNet Canada, Director of Author Relations and Self-Publishing for Rakuten Kobo, Director of Business Development for Draft2Digital and Professional Advisor for Sheridan College's Creative Writing and Publishing Honours Program. In this episode we go deep into: Mark's journey so far [02:11] Rejection and Determination [04:59] How working in the industry helps Marks writing [07:46] The barrier to self-publishing in traditional education [11:03] Marks first writing routine [16:13] Deadlines [19:59] Procrastination [22:29] Collaboration [22:29] How Mark gets so much done [32:50] Taking in the world and staying inspired [38:08] Taking his own advice [40:52] Chasing passions not trends [45:22] Direct sales as a new author [47:41] Why Mark writes horror [50:12] Why Mark writes [52:39] Find out more about Mark Leslie Lefebvre: http://markleslie.ca/ Watch the show: https://youtu.be/nSGlto4wXnw Get more from Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
D2D's own in-house experts—Mark Lefebvre, Kevin Tumlinson, and Dan Wood—chat about where we are as an industry of indie publishers, and where we see things going and growing.This episode refers to a blog post from Mark Lefebvre, which you can read here:https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/self-publishing-industry-insights-march-2020-to-march-2022///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.
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Lessons learned from writing short stories Mistakes to avoid Submission tips Anthology marketing tips How to organise and run an anthology This week's question is: Have you ever applied to or participated in an anthology? OR do you read them? Recommendation of the week is: The Rebel Diaries Anthology Edited by Sacha Black Available at all good stores! Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon US ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Mark at: Author Website Twitter Instagram YouTube Find out more about Helen at: Author Website Blog Twitter Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Leighann Rust If you'd like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @sachablackauthor No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you'd like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Writing icon Kevin J Anderson creates his stories through a unique medium: dictation. By drafting through dictation instead of typing, he both produces ideas naturally without the stress of grammatically picking apart each sentence and easily comes up with casual, believable dialogue. Anderson has been in the writing industry for over thirty years and has written with all kinds of artistic legends, from Brian Herbert to Rush's Neil Peart. To order Dune: The Lady of Caladan, his latest release, follow the link below. From Amazon.com: I have written more than 165 books, including 56 national or international bestsellers. I have over 23 million books in print worldwide in thirty languages. I've been nominated for the Nebula Award, Hugo Award, Bram Stoker Award, Shamus Award, and Silver Falchion Award, and I've won the SFX Readers' Choice Award, Golden Duck Award, Scribe Award, and New York Times Notable Book; in 2012 at San Diego Comic Con I received the Faust Grand Master Award for Lifetime Achievement. Whether you're traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today's publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins. Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouses, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business. In this episode, you'll discover: How Kevin befriended Neil Peart Why to dictate your dialogue How to outline your dictation Why “stealing” ideas can be helpful The importance of a writing community Links: J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/ J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/ Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/ Kevin J Anderson - https://www.wordfire.com/ Dune: The Lady of Caladan - https://mybook.to/Caladan The Relaxed Author (Books For Writers Book 13) Kindle Edition by Joanna Penn (Author), Mark Leslie Lefebvre - https://books2read.com/u/4jo7Xv J.'s NFT Experiment - https://theauthorlife.com/sharing-royalties-with-readers-everyone-wins/ Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/ Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/ *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersink/support
“When you put a book in someone's hand, you're opening up worlds to them.” – Mark Leslie Today's featured international bestselling author is a fellow podcast host, professional speaker, and bookseller with more than a quarter-century of experience in writing, publishing, and bookselling, Mark Leslie Lefebvre. Mark and I talk about podcasting, the power of helping others through the written word, and tons more!!! Key Thing's You'll Learn: Why he writes thriller novels. The 2 greatest gifts Mark received from publishing his work. Why you should have a long-term strategy instead of just one-off tactics as an author. One of the major benefits of starting an interview-based podcast. Mark's Site: http://markleslie.ca/ Mark's Books: http://markleslie.ca/bibliography/ Mark's Podcast, “Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stark-reflections-on-writing-and-publishing/id1331135549 The opening track it titled, “The Journey” by Asis Galvin. To hear the full track and financially support the artist, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/the-journey You May Also Like… 216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/ Ep. 354 – “Thrilling Self-Love” with Kristina Rienzi: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-354-thrilling-self-love-with-kristina-rienzi/ 1 - "Burn the Box" with Shawn Purvis (@shawnepurvis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1-burn-the-box-with-shawn-purvis-shawnepurvis/ Ep. 340 – “A Single Light” with Tosca Lee (@ToscaLee): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-340-a-single-light-with-tosca-lee-toscalee/ Ep. 355 – “One London Day” with Chris Humphreys (@HumphreysCC): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/355-one-london-day-with-chris-humphreys-humphreyscc/ Ep. 351 – “The Gift Legacy” with JP McLean (@jpmcleanauthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-351-the-gift-legacy-with-jp-mclean-jpmcleanauthor/ Ep. 348 – “Bring Inner Greatness Out” with Dr. Mansur Hasib, CISSP, PMP, CPHIMS (@mhasib): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-348-bring-inner-greatness-out-with-dr-mansur-hasib-cissp-pmp-cphims-mhasib/ Ep. 332 – “Her Perfect Life” with Hank Phillippi Ryan (@HankPRyan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-332-her-perfect-life-with-hank-phillippi-ryan-hankpryan/ Ep. 330 – “A Long Way from Ordinary” with Ann Charles (@AnnWCharles): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-330-a-long-way-from-ordinary-with-ann-charles-annwcharles/ Ep. 323 – “Shapers of Worlds” with Edward Willett (@ewillett): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-323-shapers-of-worlds-with-edward-willett-ewillett/ Ep. 319 – “The Hunter” with Jim Christina: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-319-the-hunter-with-jim-christina/ Ep. 311.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “More Than Enough” with Emma Dhesi (@emmadhesi): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3115-host-2-host-special-more-than-enough-with-emma-dhesi-emmadhesi/ Ep. 311 – “Works of Urban Mythopoeia” with Cat Rambo (@Catrambo): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-311-works-of-urban-mythopoeia-with-cat-rambo-catrambo/ 273 – “Rewiring Your Brain For Manifestation Success” with Bob Doyle (@bobdoyle): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/273-rewiring-your-brain-for-manifestation-success-with-bob-doyle-bobdoyle/ 98 - "It Takes 10 Years to Be an Overnight Success" with Pamela Hilliard Owens (@YB2C_System): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/98-it-takes-10-years-to-be-an-overnight-success-with-pamela-hilliard-owens-yb2c_system/ 83 - From Teacher to 6-Figure Freelance Writer (@nathansegal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/83-from-teacher-to-6-figure-freelance-writer-nathansegal/
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