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Matty Dalrymple talks with Greta Boris and Megan Haskell about UNCOVERING YOUR AUTHOR PURPOSE, including understanding your priorities and circumstances; having a unifying theme as a "hub"; the importance of alignment between your creative and business focuses; mining your fiction preferences for clarity about your author purpose; writing with a goal of marketability; the danger of shiny object syndrome; creating a reader-focused tagline; and having different taglines for the author and the books.   Interview video at https://youtu.be/VPd8vi20s9A    Show notes (including summary and transcript) athttps://www.theindyauthor.com/242---uncovering-your-author-purpose.html    If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple   Greta Boris is a USA Today Bestselling mystery and thriller author. Megan Haskell is an award-winning fantasy adventure author. Together, they founded The Author Wheel, publishers of books, courses, and a podcast to help writers overcome roadblocks and keep their stories rolling. With over twenty-five years of writing and publishing experience between them, they've made the mistakes, so you don't have to.   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 serves as the Campaigns Manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors.

Mark interviews Greta Boris and Megan Haskell of The Author Wheel. Prior to the interview Mark shares a brief personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, shares a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by ScribeCount (affiliate link). Spend less time logging in to multiple platforms and crunching numbers, and more time writing and marketing your books thanks to ScribeCount's handy all-in-one interface. In the interview Mark, Greta, and Megan talk about: How Megan started writing as a creative outlet when she was working for a major accounting firm The writing done on the train on the way in to work in Los Angeles and the blogs she had written Continuing writing after having her daughter in 2012 and then publishing her first book before her second child was born Greta's magazine background (her father was an editor and publisher of some major magazines back in the day) The writing she did for a number of magazines over the years and the various genres and topics she took on Being inspired by interviewing a bunch of fiction authors, including Joanna Penn How Greta got her first publisher doing a Twitter pitch Twitter pitches being really good for writing log lines Megan and Greta's "meet cute" at the Southern California Writer's Conference in 2014 Pitching a course to that conference at a later date so they could attend it again without having to pay which got turned into a book (Publish: Take Charge of Your Author Career) How they started The Author Wheel courses, podcast, and other resources The metaphors for The Author Wheel The way they try to break topics down into the smallest bits possible to simplify people Why it's helpful to recognize that authors are all at different places and there are so many different paths and choices an author can make Their course Trope Stacking and Other Genre Magic which is a companion to a quick-guide Understanding Your Genre Greta's pioneering with writing a book she felt was a "Cozy Horror" novel Strategies for mixing and layering in genres that are complimentary to one another while creating something unique How writing to an outline made Megan feel like her creativity was being stifled The way that Megan and Greta collaborate in their writing, the podcast, the social media, and the courses And more . . .   After the interview Mark reflects on the idea of the "Twitter pitch" and the benefit of having to craft writing that has tight restrictions as well as the importance of understanding that there's no one-size-fits-all solution, and that there's no single right way for authors to do things.   Links of Interest: The Author Wheel Podcast Courses: 7 Days To Clarity Self Publish or Get an Agent Finish Your Novel Faster Layering Your Story World Trope Stacking and Other Genre Magic Megan Haskell's Website Greta Boris's Website Mark's Interview on The Author Wheel Podcast: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Mastering Book Marketing with Mark Leslie Lefebvre ScribeCount (Mark's Affiliate Link) DropCap Marketplace  Use coupon STARK20 to get 20% off Cruising Writers Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections How to Access Patreon RSS Feeds An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries 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 Only Monsters in the Building The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard     Greta Boris is a USA Today Bestselling mystery and thriller author. Megan Haskell is an award-winning fantasy adventure author. Together, they founded The Author Wheel, publishers of books, courses, and a podcast to help writers overcome roadblocks and keep their stories rolling.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Matty Dalrymple talks with Megan Haskell and Jennifer Hilt about THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE SURPRISING OF KICKSTARTER. They offer their insider perspectives, covering both fiction and non-fiction books, including how Kickstarters enables authors to tap into a growing desire among readers for access to creators; which comes first, a Kickstarter campaign or a reader community; how Kickstarter has become a platform where readers browse for books (and aren't looking for bargains); the importance of starting small; the challenge of data management; the value of a campaign as market research; ideas for backer tier offerings; which parts of the campaign were harder or easier than they expected; and the importance of not just adding a Kickstarter campaign on top of your existing schedule and of building in rest time.   Interview video at https://youtu.be/vB5dVP9xg3E   Show notes (including transcript) at https://www.theindyauthor.com/230---the-good-the-bad-and-the-surprising-of-kickstarter.html   If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple   Megan Haskell is the award-winning author of The Sanyare Chronicles, the epic fantasy "Forged in Shadow," and a women's contemporary fantasy series, starting with "Aether Bound." And she and Greta Boris are the forces behind The Author Wheel. Jennifer Hilt is the author of THE TROPE THESAURUS series, including TROPE YOUR WAY TO A STRONGER STORY and books on horror and romance tropes. She is also the USA Today bestselling author of 24 books across four pen names. And Jennifer is my co-host for the MINING THE MOVIES WITH TROPETALK video series that you'll find on The Indy Author YouTube channel.   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.

When motivation is flagging, how do you fall back in love with writing?The key lies in self-awareness—recognizing your introversion, extroversion, or something in between, and how these traits fuel your creative fire. Our personal stories and practical strategies will guide you to embrace who you are and channel your innate strengths into a writing career that's not just productive, but profoundly fulfilling.Our quick tips for this week:Spend some time learning about yourself. Take a personality test and think about how the results might apply to your writing life.Review your past. What worked before, that maybe you've lost track of?If you're struggling right now, think about what threw you off course. Is there a way to bring yourself back into alignment?Finish up your obligations so you can give yourself the time and space to create.Work on a palate cleanser: a fun story that you find inspiring but that might not be part of your current series.Don't forget!The Writing Romance Mastery Summit will take place from February 19, 2024 through February 23, 2024, and we promise it'll be a top-notch event. Paula Judith is bringing together the biggest names and most knowledgeable experts to share their best secrets.We're proud to be included in this year's lineup of guests, talking about how to decide if you should self-publish or get an agent. By clicking this link, we may earn a commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you.Follow Us! The Author Wheel:Website: www.AuthorWheel.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorWheelGreta Boris:Website: www.GretaBoris.comFacebook: @GretaBorisAuthorInstagram: @GretaBorisMegan Haskell:Website: www.MeganHaskell.comFacebook & Instagram: @MeganHaskellAuthorTikTok: @AuthorMeganHaskell 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!

How do you refill your creative well?In this week's quick tips, we're talking about creativity and how we can nurture our subconscious mind. Tips include: Intentional content consumption: no matter the medium, what we watch, read, or experience influences our writingBuilding community: conferences, writing groups, online summits are all fodder for your creative brainTravel: long-distance or close to home, changing venue can often spark creative joyListen in for an episode that promises to refresh your perspective and keep your creative heart beating with excitement.BONUS!If January was a bit of a bust and your New Year's Writing Resolutions didn't stick, let Megan help you get back on track by creating goals and habits that will keep your story rolling. Subscribe to the Clarify | Simplify | Implement newsletter for writers here. Follow Us! The Author Wheel:Website: www.AuthorWheel.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorWheelGreta Boris:Website: www.GretaBoris.comFacebook: @GretaBorisAuthorInstagram: @GretaBorisMegan Haskell:Website: www.MeganHaskell.comFacebook & Instagram: @MeganHaskellAuthorTikTok: @AuthorMeganHaskell 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!

Ever feel like your New Year's resolutions vanish into thin air before January's over? In this week's quick tip, we're talking about the difference between goals and resolutions, and how to turn vague wishes into achievable progress. We'll walk you through the basics of the SMART goal setting method so you can make your goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. We share some of our favorite techniques to keep your story rolling, including the 'Seinfeld principle' for consistency and 'habit stacking' to implement your tasks into your daily routine. Tune in for personal anecdotes and a dash of inspiration, to turn those writing wishes—or any project, really—into milestones. 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!

Episode 195 / What's your favorite trope? We asked a range of authors this question, and we're here to share the answers as well as unpack the benefits of writing tropes, why we love specific tropes, and where to find the best examples of the specific trope in books, movies, and television. Tropes discussed: found family, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, grumpy sunshine, and marriage of convenience.Authors included in this episode: Wendy Vella, Ines Johnson, Becca Syme, Daniel Willcocks, Matty Dalrymple, and Megan Haskell.

Ever feel like the world conspires to distract you every time you sit down to write? In this week's "betweeniesode," award-winning fantasy author Megan Haskell and USA Today bestselling mystery thriller author Greta Boris share their best hacks to shut down distractions and focus on your writing. Tip #1: Use technology to your advantage. Try out apps like Freedom which shut down distracting websites and social media across your devices, setting "Do Not Disturb" on your phone, or Brain.FM for white noise.Tip #2: Change location. If your household chores are calling your name or family keeps unintentionally interrupting you, try going to a coffee shop or library to get those precious words on the page.Want even more productivity tips? Check out our online course, Finish Your Novel Faster: https://www.authorwheel.com/finish-your-novel-fasterGet ready to accelerate your writing speed, stay motivated, and keep your story rolling!Follow Us!The Author Wheel:Website: www.AuthorWheel.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorWheelGreta Boris:Website: www.GretaBoris.comFacebook: @GretaBorisAuthorInstagram: @GretaBorisMegan Haskell:Website: www.MeganHaskell.comFacebook & Instagram: @MeganHaskellAuthorTikTok: @AuthorMeganHaskellIf you're enjoying The Author Wheel Podcast, please consider supporting the show! You can buy us a coffee at the link below. Support the showFREE Mini Email CourseHave you ever struggled to explain to others exactly what you write? Or wondered which of the many fiction ideas running through your brain you should tackle? If so, The Author Wheel's new mini-course might be your solution. 7 Days to Clarity: Uncover Your Author Purpose will help you uncover your core writing motivations, avoid shiny-thing syndrome, and create clear marketing language. Each daily email will lead you step by step in defining your author brand, crafting a mission statement, and distilling that statement into a pithy tagline. And, best of all, it's free. Click here to learn more!

During NaNoWriMo, speed is king (or queen) and the faster you write, the better you optimize your time. Which is why in today's quick "betweeniesode" we're sharing our best tips to pick up your writing pace.Join award-winning fantasy author Megan Haskell and USA Today bestselling mystery thriller author Greta Boris as we unveil tried-and-true strategies to stay focused on your word count and keep your story on a roll. Tip 1: Try writing in short bursts using the "Pomodoro" technique or writing sprints. Tip 2: Don't be afraid of a little healthy competition! Whether you're competing with yourself or with other faster writers, you'll be sure to get more words on the page.Want even more productivity tips? Check out our online course, Finish Your Novel Faster: https://www.authorwheel.com/finish-your-novel-fasterGet ready to accelerate your writing speed, stay motivated, and keep your story rolling!Follow Us!The Author Wheel:Website: www.AuthorWheel.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorWheelGreta Boris:Website: www.GretaBoris.comFacebook: @GretaBorisAuthorInstagram: @GretaBorisMegan Haskell:Website: www.MeganHaskell.comFacebook & Instagram: @MeganHaskellAuthorTikTok: @AuthorMeganHaskellIf you're enjoying The Author Wheel Podcast, please consider supporting the show! You can buy us a coffee at the link below. Support the showFREE Mini Email CourseHave you ever struggled to explain to others exactly what you write? Or wondered which of the many fiction ideas running through your brain you should tackle? If so, The Author Wheel's new mini-course might be your solution. 7 Days to Clarity: Uncover Your Author Purpose will help you uncover your core writing motivations, avoid shiny-thing syndrome, and create clear marketing language. Each daily email will lead you step by step in defining your author brand, crafting a mission statement, and distilling that statement into a pithy tagline. And, best of all, it's free. Click here to learn more!

NaNoWriMo is all about getting words on the page. In today's quick "betweeniesode" we're talking about how to avoid the distractions of research and revisions.Join award-winning fantasy author Megan Haskell and USA Today bestselling mystery thriller author Greta Boris as we unveil tried-and-true strategies to stay focused on your word count and keep your story on a roll. Tip 1: Mark sections that need additional research detail and come back later.Tip 2: Use comments to note consistency issues or new ideas to be worked into earlier chapters rather than revising in the moment.Get ready to boost your productivity, and keep that story rolling.Follow Us!The Author Wheel:Website: www.AuthorWheel.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorWheelGreta Boris:Website: www.GretaBoris.comFacebook: @GretaBorisAuthorInstagram: @GretaBorisMegan Haskell:Website: www.MeganHaskell.comFacebook & Instagram: @MeganHaskellAuthorTikTok: @AuthorMeganHaskell 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!

Ever felt overwhelmed at the thought of writing a 50,000-word novel in a month? We're here to help! In our second "betweeniesode," award-winning fantasy adventure author Megan Haskell and USA Today bestselling mystery thriller author Greta Boris, give you new tips to prep for the marathon of National Novel Writing Month, aka "NaNoWriMo."In this episode, we're going to help you set a foundation for your novel to streamline your writing process. How? By planning your chapters in advance and creating a story bible to house your research, world building, character development, and more. Does this mean you have to be an outliner? No! Megan's not. But building a file structure in Scrivener or whatever program you like to use—even writing down your ideas on notecards—and inputting as many details you can in advance will still help you avoid decision fatigue during the challenge. Listen in for all the details. Let's get you ready to "Win" NaNo! 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!

Are you ready to WIN NaNoWriMo but worried about the overwhelming challenges to writing 50,000 words in the month of November? Fear not! Starting this week, The Author Wheel will be sharing our best tried-and-true novel writing and productivity strategies in weekly "betweeniesodes" of the podcast.First up, prepping for the challenge begins with setting the right atmosphere at home. We'll guide you on communicating your goals to your loved ones, carving out dedicated writing time, and even preparing your mind and body for daily writing. Also, we'll shed light on the importance of starting a daily writing habit beforehand to minimize the shock to your system come November. So, buckle up and get ready to transform your writing journey with our practical tips and tricks!Want even more writing productivity help? From now through Halloween, we're offering podcast listeners and subscribers 50% off our online course, Finish Your Novel Faster. Just go to https://www.authorwheel.com/finish-your-novel-faster and use code NANOWRIMONOVEL at checkout. 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!

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Overview of planning a novel Filling our creative wells Tips for brainstorming How to approach world building Things to consider before starting a series This week's question is: Tell me the last thing you did for pure joy Recommendation of the week is: You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Megan and Greta: Free downloads and extra content from The Author Wheel Rebel of the Week is: Rosanne Bowman 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 3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Shelly Jarvis, Lauren Woods, and oursingingbones. 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 

Matty Dalrymple talks with Greta Boris and Megan Haskell about PLANNING A NOVEL. We discuss brainstorming, including planting the concept seeds, productive daydreaming, and feeding the subconscious; worldbuilding, including how much is too much, giving the characters (and readers) an anchor, and letting world-building inform your plot; standalone or series, including which makes more sense for writers depending on whether they are looking to build an indie career or looking for a traditional publishing deal; and the story bible, including using a story bible to build your fan base. Greta and Megan also discuss their Kickstarter, Foundations of Great Storytelling: Preparing to Write. Show notes at https://bit.ly/TIAP184  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 Greta Boris is the USA Today Bestselling author of The Seven Deadly Sins Murders, a psychological suspense series, and The Mortician Murders, a paranormal cozy mystery series. She hails from sunny Southern California where—based on her books, which are all set there—things are darker than you'd expect. Her stories have been called atmospheric and un-put-down-able. Megan Haskell is the award-winning author of The Sanyare Chronicles, an action-packed female-led fantasy adventure. Her other titles include the epic fantasy Forged in Shadow and the upcoming women's contemporary fantasy, Aether Bound. A Southern California transplant, she's living the dream of writing while raising her two daughters in Orange County. Together, Greta and Megan founded The Author Wheel, a website dedicated to helping writers become authors and keep their stories rolling. With over twenty years of writing and publishing experience between them, they've made the mistakes so you don't have to.

"If (writers) have a problem...we want to help you target that and take actionable steps. One step at a time chunks so that you can actually move forward right away."Megan Haskell keeps author's stories rolling. Co-host of the Author Wheel podcast and fantasy writer, Megan delves into the importance of structuring writing time and finding the right fit for telling your story. We discuss popular resources The Author Wheel has to offer, and Megan discusses their new writing reference guides that save time, find clarity, and build a foundation for your next novel. Kickstarter for The Author Wheel Quick Guideshttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/authorwheel/preparingtowrite "Search it up!" with The Author Wheel:https://www.authorwheel.com/Podcast: https://authorwheelpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: @AuthorWheelYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddVhLNk6gZ1Aj8EsxOE2FwMegan's Books:https://amzn.to/41RQqTsResources from the Author Wheel:https://www.authorwheel.com/stuff--------Book Blurb Magic (DIY course):Use code ROMANCETHESTORY for 10% offhttps://adoracopyediting.thrivecart.com/book-blurb-magic/?coupon=ROMANCETHESTORY1:1 Blurb Audit (Separate from DIY course):Use code ROMANCETHESTORY for 10% offhttps://adoracopyediting.thrivecart.com/11-blurb-audit/?coupon=ROMANCETHESTORYCustom Book Blurb Service with Jessie (Separate from DIY course):https://adoracopyediting.thrivecart.com/custom-book-blurb/?coupon=ROMANCETHESTORY---------The YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryConnect with Me:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStory Music:Strawberry Flavor Love by Daystarhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMi0dxVgqvoSupport the show

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Greta Boris and Megan Haskell from the Author Wheel Podcast to talk about their writing journeys, how they came to start a podcast, where they see authors hitting road blocks, and advice for finishing your novel.  Check out their new Kickstarter at https://www.subscribepage.com/authorbrandchallenge Or check out their website at https://www.authorwheel.com/ For more on dialogue, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

Episode 149 / Megan Haskel, co-host of the Author Wheel podcast and fantasy writer, joins us this week. We delve into defining success when you're an achiever, going wide, selling direct, and helping new authors.  Show notes: Tips for getting writing done with kids at home Setting goals and defining success when you're an achiever Why marketing and career growth isn't alway linear and how to deal with that How Megan splits her time between fiction and nonfiction and her tips on being a multi-passionate creative Being a “tortoise” writer – slow and steady Going wide How Megan transitioned her website to a Shopify store and what she sells, including bundles (ebook, audiobook, and signed paperback) as well as merchandise  How the Author Wheel helps authors who are just starting out Resources mentioned: Greta's episode on the WIKT podcast: Small Press to Indie Publishing: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/146-2/ ToDoist organizer: https://todoist.com Flat Tomato pomodoro app: https://appadvice.com/app/flat-tomato-time-management/719462746 Printify.com: https://printify.com Links:  Author website: www.MeganHaskell.com   The Author Wheel website: www.authorwheel.com   The Author Wheel Podcast: https://authorwheelpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast Jami's Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan Sara's Book Release Timeline Checklist https://www.sararosett.com/timeline Jami's books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5 Sara's books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainans 

For this episode of Writers On The Beat, bestselling author Greta Boris steps into the Interrogation Room with Gavin Reese to get her story straight. Greta Boris writes the Seven Deadly Sins series about ordinary women and unexpected evil, as well as a series of standalone psychological suspense novels that exposes the dark side of sunny Southern California. Greta is a popular conference speaker and bestselling nonfiction author of two titles, “The Wine and Chocolate Workout - Sip, Savor, and Strengthen for a Healthier Life” and “PUBLISH: Take Charge of Your Author Career,” the latter with co-author Megan Haskell. Greta co-created “The Author Wheel,” a site for writers on writing. Her latest story is entitled MORTUARY SCHOOL, and it begins a new series with a new heroine. The book is currently available as part of the forthcoming DEAD SILENT box set. In this episode, Greta and host Gavin Reese discuss creating unique, three-dimensional characters, researching for authenticity, reader turn-offs, and what complicated task force she would assign her own homicide. Pre-order THE MORTUARY SCHOOL in the DEAD SILENT box set for only $0.99: https://books2read.com/DeadSilent Greta’s other works: https://www.amazon.com/Greta-Boris/e/B00ADUFSD6 Greta’s sites: http://gretaboris.com/ and https://authorwheel.com Gavin’s works: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGS Gavin’s site: https://gavinreese.com #writersbeat #writerslife #writerscraft #amwriting #amwritingfiction #amwritingthrillers #amreading #amwritingcrime #amreadingcrime #amreadingfiction #amreadingthrillers #fiction #bestseller #writer #author #thriller #mystery #detectivefiction #detective #gavinthecop #gavinreese #mortuaryschool #procedure #fictionalcrime #crimefiction #amwritingmystery #gretaboris #mortuaryschool #askamortician #criminalcase #suspense #strongwomen #medicalthriller #medicalstory #medicalfiction #deadset #deadsilent

For this episode of Writers On The Beat, bestselling author Greta Boris steps into the Interrogation Room to get her story straight with Gavin Reese. Greta writes the Seven Deadly Sins series about ordinary women and unexpected evil, as well as a series of standalone psychological suspense novels that exposes the dark side of sunny Southern California. Greta is a popular conference speaker and bestselling nonfiction author of two titles, “The Wine and Chocolate Workout - Sip, Savor, and Strengthen for a Healthier Life” and “PUBLISH: Take Charge of Your Author Career,” the latter with co-author Megan Haskell. Greta co-created “The Author Wheel,” a site for writers on writing. Her latest story is entitled MORTUARY SCHOOL, and it begins a new series with a new heroine. The book is currently available as part of the forthcoming DEAD SILENT box set. In this episode, Greta and host Gavin Reese discuss creating unique, three-dimensional characters, researching for authenticity, reader turn-offs, and what complicated task force she would assign her own homicide. Pre-order THE MORTUARY SCHOOL in the DEAD SILENT box set for only $0.99: https://books2read.com/DeadSilent Greta’s other works: https://www.amazon.com/Greta-Boris/e/B00ADUFSD6 Greta’s sites: http://gretaboris.com/ and https://authorwheel.com Gavin’s works: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGS Gavin’s site: https://gavinreese.com #writersbeat #writerslife #writerscraft #amwriting #amwritingfiction #amwritingthrillers #amreading #amwritingcrime #amreadingcrime #amreadingfiction #amreadingthrillers #fiction #bestseller #writer #author #thriller #mystery #detectivefiction #detective #gavinthecop #gavinreese #mortuaryschool #procedure #fictionalcrime #crimefiction #amwritingmystery #gretaboris #mortuaryschool #askamortician #criminalcase #suspense #strongwomen #medicalthriller #medicalstory #medicalfiction #deadset #deadsilent --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersbeatpodcast/support

Megan Haskell is the award winning author of The Sanyare Chronicles, Content Director for OC Writers, a Network of Publshed and Aspiring Authors and the mother of two young children. In the last three years, she has written and published four full-length novels, three short stories, and co-written and published a non-fiction guidebook. Listen in as she shares her creative process as a writer and world-builder and her mastery of the business side and time management.

Megan Haskell is the author of the Amazon bestselling dark fantasy adventure series, The Sanyare Chronicles, The first book in the series, Sanyare: The Last Descendant, was honored with a B.R.A.G. Medallion for quality in independent literature. She lives in Orange County, California with her husband, two young daughters, and one ridiculously energetic dog. You can find her on her website at www.MeganHaskell.com.​Greta Boris is the author of the 2017 releases, A Margin of Lust and The Scent of Wrath, the first two books in her 7 Deadly Sins domestic suspense series. She’s published articles on culture, health, and entertainment for a variety of national magazines including Victorian Homes, Zombies, 50 Scariest Movies, Exodus, and Women of the Bible. Her first book, The Wine and Chocolate Workout – Sip, Savor, and Strengthen for a Healthier Life, is an Amazon Kindle Bestseller. To find out what she's up to and to receive a free story, June Gloom - A Deadly Short, visit her at http://gretaboris.com.DID I MENTION?Cover your nakedness and your shame with a Written World Tee, now with 100% more Kevin words! http://bit.ly/writtenworld-teesNew to Wordslinger Press, pick up Writing a Better Book DescriptionPick up a copy of Kevin Tumlinson's newest Dan Kotler archaeological thriller The Girl in the Mayan Tomb - https://books2read.com/mayan-tombCONNECT ONLINE:Website(s):www.aspiringtoauthor.comwww.meganhaskell.comwww.gretaboris.comTwitter handle(s):@meganphaskell@gretaborisFacebook: www.facebook.com/meganhaskellauthorwww.facebook.com/gretaborisAmazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Megan-Haskell/e/B00RSHJ306/https://www.amazon.com/Greta-Boris/e/B00ADUFSD6/--THIS EPISODE OF THE WORDSLINGER PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY:Draft2Digital—Convert, publish, and distribute your book worldwide, with support the whole way. https://draft2digital.com/wordslingerWordslinger Press—This is your chance to start your indie author career right. Pick up books and other products to help you build and grow a successful writing career. Start growing at http://wordslingerpodcast.comSupport this show: Subscribe and share!Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/wordslingerpodcastPick something up to read that will be tough to put down—Archeological Thrillers, Science Fiction, YA Fantasy and more, at https://kevintumlinson.com/books

Inside this 40th episode of Author Platform Rocket, marketing veteran Jonny Andrews talks with writer Megan Haskell, the award-winning author of the The Sanyare Chronicles dark fantasy book series, and the co-author of Aspiring to Author: A Guide for Your Publishing Career. The focus of this interview is essentially, how to balance your life as an author.  Download PDF Podcast Transcription Megan Haskell is also a stay-at-home mom with a three year old and a six year old, and a co-director of her local writing community OC Writers Network. She left a 6-figure job to raise her kids and write professionally. Studies have shown that Europeans that work less time than Americans get more done.  She chooses one or two things to get done at a time, and focuses on them.  A writer’s conference helped Megan find her tribe and cheerleaders.  Seeing things work for others and applying them to yourself helps you level. The history of Olympic achievements have expanded is an example of how the bar can be raised for creatives and business people. Go out and meet people and network to get out of the house to reenergize, even if you are an introvert. Download PDF Podcast Transcription 3 Key Points: Megan is a stay-at-home mom and co-director of her Orange County California writing group called OC Writers Network with over 1,000 members. Prioritizing your limited time for writing and keeping to a schedule are key for productivity. Making your daily minimums for writing and marketing, along with making sacrifices are integral. Tweetable Quotes: -    “Deciding what your goals are, that is really your starting point.” – Megan Haskell. -    “Begin with the end in mind, what is it that you want to accomplish, and sort of reverse engineer that.” – Jonny Andrews. -    “When you see somebody else doing something, you realize you can do it too.” – Megan Haskell. Resources Mentioned: Author Platform Rocket – Book marketing service Author Platform Rocket Podcast – Website for Author Platform Rocket Podcast Facebook – Author Platform Rocket’s Facebook Page Megan Haskell – Website for Megan Haskell Twitter – Megan Haskell’s Twitter page OC Writers– Website for OC Writers

Legend has it, Megan was born with a book in her hands. When she was a kid, her mom would ground her from reading in order to get her to do her chores. Megan’s dad — also an avid reader — introduced her to Tolkien in her late elementary years, and she never looked back. […]

Rie is a more than a hundred years old, and sometimes she feels like it, even if she looks like any other human girl. After uncovering a plot to create war between the nine realms, she and her friends are hunted, and her mentor, a distant faery relative who remains... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rie is a more than a hundred years old, and sometimes she feels like it, even if she looks like any other human girl. After uncovering a plot to create war between the nine realms, she and her friends are hunted, and her mentor, a distant faery relative who remains on earth to maintain peace, is seriously wounded. While the High Elves want segregation and dominance, half-human Rie has a network of alliances which span the realms. In Megan Haskell‘s Sanyare: The Rebel Apprentice (Trabuco Ridge Press, 2017)–the third installment of this engaging series–we find her on the run with hunky strawberry-blonde Prince Daenor, her own personal troop of three-inch pixie warriors, a horse-dragon, and her friend, a water fae, who almost dries up and dies during the course of their journey. Rie’s challenges include finding out which high faery was behind experiments that turned fae and elves into killers, rescuing heartthrob Prince Daenor from his own grandmother, and making an alliance with the Daemon world, a place where restless ghosts roam. You can jump into Haskell’s series with this book, but it’s helpful to know some background. The current Truthseeker, Sanyaro, Rie’s teacher and ancestor, who uses the human name Greg, is a mediator. Rie is his apprentice. She’s also a warrior, but one who’s still doubtful of her leadership abilities. Rie’s universe consists of nine worlds, including the human one, which seems to be a handy place to escape to, when you have hordes of faery warriors on your trail. There is an autumn realm, a summer realm, and a Daemon realm, among others. Fans of Sarah Maas will appreciate Haskell’s world-building, and her feisty sword-wielding heroine. Gabrielle Mathieu is the author of the historical fantasy Falcon series (The Falcon Flies Alone, and the upcoming The Falcon Strikes.) She blogs about travel and her books at http://gabriellemathieu.com/. You can also follow her on Twitter to get updates about new podcasts and more: @GabrielleAuthor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rie is a more than a hundred years old, and sometimes she feels like it, even if she looks like any other human girl. After uncovering a plot to create war between the nine realms, she and her friends are hunted, and her mentor, a distant faery relative who remains on earth to maintain peace, is seriously wounded. While the High Elves want segregation and dominance, half-human Rie has a network of alliances which span the realms. In Megan Haskell‘s Sanyare: The Rebel Apprentice (Trabuco Ridge Press, 2017)–the third installment of this engaging series–we find her on the run with hunky strawberry-blonde Prince Daenor, her own personal troop of three-inch pixie warriors, a horse-dragon, and her friend, a water fae, who almost dries up and dies during the course of their journey. Rie’s challenges include finding out which high faery was behind experiments that turned fae and elves into killers, rescuing heartthrob Prince Daenor from his own grandmother, and making an alliance with the Daemon world, a place where restless ghosts roam. You can jump into Haskell’s series with this book, but it’s helpful to know some background. The current Truthseeker, Sanyaro, Rie’s teacher and ancestor, who uses the human name Greg, is a mediator. Rie is his apprentice. She’s also a warrior, but one who’s still doubtful of her leadership abilities. Rie’s universe consists of nine worlds, including the human one, which seems to be a handy place to escape to, when you have hordes of faery warriors on your trail. There is an autumn realm, a summer realm, and a Daemon realm, among others. Fans of Sarah Maas will appreciate Haskell’s world-building, and her feisty sword-wielding heroine. Gabrielle Mathieu is the author of the historical fantasy Falcon series (The Falcon Flies Alone, and the upcoming The Falcon Strikes.) She blogs about travel and her books at http://gabriellemathieu.com/. You can also follow her on Twitter to get updates about new podcasts and more: @GabrielleAuthor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices