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On today’s episode, Dan and Sam talk all things book covers! We cover everything from how to identify a “good” book cover, what a book cover “should” do, and best practices to familiarise yourself with modern book covers so that you can make your book shine.
Recommended Resources
Flash Fiction February: https://activatedauthors.com/flash
Flash Fiction: Explained: https://activatedauthors.com/flash-fiction-explained/
Market Research
https://kindletrends.com/
Book covers:
http://100covers.com/?ref=51
https://www.creativeparamita.com/
https://miblart.com/?ref=danielwillcocks
http://www.thecovercollection.com/
https://www.rockingbookcovers.com/
https://www.gobookcoverdesign.com
Post-apocalyptic book covers
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Wizard of the Wasteland shorturl.at/btuvX
Dead South shorturl.at/myBC9
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Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost

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On today’s episode, Dan and Sam go in on Tropes, what they are, why they are important, why readers will not forgiving if you mess with their expectations and specific examples to help you get a handle on this important writers tool.
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https://youtu.be/Opo4sEKCjoE
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Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost

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On today’s episode, Dan and Sam talk about how to find your people in a noisy world where every one is trying to get your attention and finding the right people can feel like a daunting task.
Watch the show
https://youtu.be/LY9CLnWMNC4
Recommended Resources
Free Resources (https://activatedauthors.com/free/)
The Story Studio podcast (https://pod.link/1140596479)
1,000 True Fans (https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/)
Jenna Moreci YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@JennaMoreci)
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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
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IG: @willcockswriter
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IG: @mastressofnone
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost

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On today’s episode, Dan and Sam break down the steps you need to follow to get your book from first draft, to edited manuscript.
Recommended Resources
https://reedsy.com/
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/editors/
https://www.activatedauthors.com/free
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Special thanks to:
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Show editing: Sam Frost

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On today’s episode, Dan and Sam talk all things plans and goals for 2023, go over how they personally set goals, what their personal and professional goals are for next year and why.
We’d love to know how you set your goals and what you want to achieve in 2023, drop a comment below and let us know!
Watch the show
https://youtu.be/TA_J80AMlJk
Recommended Resources
6 Small Habits to Change Your Life Forever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPxL1WmO7oo
Year Compass https://yearcompass.com/
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Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost

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On today’s episode, Dan and Sam take a trip down memory lane and look at their personal and professional highlights and challenges of 2022
 
Watch the show
https://youtu.be/SG_PMmOD-SA 
Recommended Resources
https://yearcompass.com/en/
https://www.youtube.com/@foodfreedomwithbekka6453
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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
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https://www.mastressofnone.com
IG: @mastressofnone
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost