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Turning author dreams into achievements, one story at a time. Here to help writers reach their potential. 📝 Writing 🚀Marketing ⏳Productivity

  1. 13h ago

    I Studied 582 Indie Authors — 6 Things Growing Authors Do Differently

    582 indie authors were surveyed about how their business is really going in 2026. Six habits separate the growing authors from everyone else — but three of them are things growth paid for, not things that caused it, and copying those early is expensive. Here’s all six, sorted into what you can start this week and what to leave until later. Plus why the authors earning $2,500–$10,000 a month are the ones struggling most, and the one argument you can stop having entirely. SOURCES - Written Word Media, 2026 Mid-Year Indie Author Survey (582 authors) https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/2026-mid-year-indie-author-survey/ - ALLi Self-Publishing Facts (median full-time indie author income) https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/facts/ Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:27 Who is growing? 05:29 Why is the middle struggling? 07:46 Three things to accelerate your author career 12:01 Three to do when later in your career 15:26 One last finding

  2. Sep 26

    Your Book Is Invisible to ChatGPT (Here's How to Fix It)

    Readers have started asking AI what to read next — and most indie books simply aren’t in the answer. This is why that happens, how to test your own book in 90 seconds, and eight things you can do about it. This is NOT a video about writing your book with AI. It’s about whether readers can find the book you already wrote. SOURCES & FURTHER READINGhttps://www.writtenwordmedia.com/your-book-is-invisible-to-ai-here-is-how-to-fix-it/https://janefriedman.com/ai-and-publishing-faq-for-writers/https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2026/01/05/2026-trends-and-predictions-for-indie-authors-and-the-book-publishing-industry-with-joanna-penn/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:00 How AI actually picks books 06:26 Test your own book in 90 seconds 09:39 The 8 fixes, ranked by effort 12:04 Should we even be doing this? 17:07 What I’ve actually done

  3. Sep 19

    Why your morning pages aren't working (and how to fix it)

    I've started morning pages four times. Three of those attempts didn't survive two weeks. This one has lasted about a year—and what changed was smaller and less noble than I expected. In this video: why it failed the first three times, the two changes that made it stick, what it's honestly done for my fiction, and who I think should skip morning pages altogether. Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way has sold millions of copies and the advice inside it gets repeated constantly without much testing. This is one working novelist's year with it, including the parts that didn't work. 🖤 JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK: https://diaryofanauthor.substack.com ✨Timestamps ✨ 00:00 Why I kept quitting 00:37 What this video covers 01:45 Three failed attempts 02: 25 The two things that changed 05:47 What it did to my writing 09:10 Who should skip this

  4. Sep 12

    How to Self-Publish a Book in 2026 (Full Walkthrough, Start to Finish)

    Everything it takes to self-publish a book, in order, with nothing left out — including the steps you can skip if money is tight, and where I think the standard advice is wrong. I have published three books in two languages. This is the process I actually use. More videos to watch: https://youtu.be/VCognyp91ss?si=IXPbitiHgKvekaJg https://youtu.be/kwhxFDj-IZ4?si=xI24U_u2QJJbdFE4 https://youtu.be/s7Ys_yvmB14?si=I8_3VoZvx3mbyh6q https://youtu.be/infw_RWhGbA?si=iS_rbGrPV1JGxcAw https://youtu.be/US3u0XBZUfw?si=mVNKSshm5TLWPvbD ✨Timestamps ✨ 00:00 What this covers 00:39 Is your manuscript ready 05:24 Editing: three kinds, and what to skip 09:58 The cover 13:53 Formatting the interior 16:05 Metadata (the chapter that decides everything) 18:46 Pricing and royalties 20:15 KDP Select or wide 21:18 Launch week

  5. Sep 5

    Your Book Is Published Now What The First 30 Days After Launch

    The excitement of your book launch has faded, but what happens during the first 30 days is critical for your long-term success.Many writers hit a post-launch slump once the initial sales momentum slows down. It is easy to feel lost when the adrenaline wears off, but this period is actually the perfect time to evaluate your strategy. We will discuss how to maintain interest, when to start your next project, and how to keep your book visible without burning out.Effective author marketing does not stop on release day. Whether you need to adjust your promotion tactics or simply refocus your energy, this video provides a roadmap for navigating the weeks following your release. You will walk away with a clear plan for managing your book’s lifecycle and keeping your readers engaged.Subscribe for weekly advice on building a sustainable writing career, and let me know in the comments: what has been the biggest challenge you faced after publishing your first book?https://youtu.be/US3u0XBZUfw?si=DVnyt5QyEMF0LPoC ✨Timestamps ✨00:00 Intro01:41 The mindset shift03:20 First week after launch09:33 Second week after lauch13:52 Three weeks after lauch17:25 Four weeks after launch21:19 30 day score card

  6. Aug 29

    KDP Keywords for Beginners — Stop Wasting Your 7 Slots

    Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission if you purchase Publisher Rocket through my link, at no extra cost to you. 🚀 Publisher Rocket – My favorite keyword research tool for authors: https://publisherrocket.cartknox.com/buy-rocket?aff=539 Are you wasting your 7 KDP keyword slots? In this video, I use my romance novel A New Chapter by the Canal as a real case study to research and improve my Amazon KDP keywords using Publisher Rocket. I compare my original keywords with actual search data, look at search demand and competition, and show why a keyword can describe your book perfectly and still be a poor choice. I also discover that one of my KDP categories was wrong—and change it. You’ll see how I research keywords like slow burn romance, closed door romance, love triangle romance, feel-good romance, and more before choosing my final seven. The biggest lesson? The best keyword isn’t the one with the biggest number. It’s the one the right reader is actually searching for. Publisher Rocket is a tool I personally use. I am an affiliate, which means I may receive a commission if you purchase through my link. All opinions and keyword choices in this video are my own. #selfpublishing #KDP #bookmarketing #indieauthor #authortube 00:00 Intro 03:38 What KDP keywords actually do 06:32 My book as case study 09:06 How I’m judging the keywords 11:16 Keyword 1 12:25 Keyword 2 15:36 Keyword 3 16:38 Keyword 4 17:38 Keyword 5 19:46 Keyword 6 21:01 Keyword 7 22:01 New keywords 24:36 Final seven 26:57 Biggest takeaways

  7. Aug 22

    The Author Funnel I’d Build With One Book and No Audience

    If you have one book and no audience, you do not need a complicated marketing machine. You need a simple path that helps the right stranger discover you, become interested, join your email list, buy the book, and stay connected long enough to become a future reader. In this video, I break down the exact author funnel I would build from scratch with just one book and no existing audience. We’ll cover discovery, reader magnets, email lists, welcome sequences, book pages, backmatter, reviews, and why I would not rush into direct sales or heavy ads too early. The real goal of your first-book funnel is not to squeeze maximum profit from one book. It is to make sure your next book does not launch to zero people. If you are an aspiring author, indie author, or first-time self-publisher trying to build an audience from scratch, this video will help you connect the different pieces of book marketing into one simple system. 🚀 Publisher Rocket – My favorite keyword research tool for authors (affiliate): https://publisherrocket.cartknox.com/buy-rocket?aff=539______FOLLOW ME ON SUBSTACK: https://diaryofanauthor.substack.comMY BOOKS:📙 A New Chapter by the Canal https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/255267123-a-new-chapter-by-the-canal 📓 Library of Eternity https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/245897025-library-of-eternity📘 The 66-Day Writing Challenge: Build a Sustainable Writing Habit with Daily Prompts https://a.co/d/8rAAeng🎧 Flykten - ljudbok https://www.storytel.com/se/books/flykten-2255091📔 Essäer om skrivande och vardagsflykt https://amzn.eu/d/0eUeZSLTMy name is Natalie Forslind, I am a writing coach, author, and Growth Markter who teaches writers how to become more productive and market themselves online.Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel!✨Timestamps ✨ 00:00 Intro 02:14 What is an author funnel 04:31 Why one book changes the strategy 07:47 Who is your reader? 11:49 How to make readers discover you 14:42 What to post on social 16:40 Don’t just sell the book 18:58 How do I get email subscribers? 21:11 Create a landingpage 25:48 Time to sell the book 28:59 The most underrated step 30:14 Get reviews 32:55 The entire funnel

  8. Aug 15

    How Much I Spent Publishing My Romance Novel — What Was Worth It?

    I spent $3,628 publishing my romance novel, A New Chapter by the Canal — but not every expense was necessary. In this video, I break down exactly what I spent on editing, proofreading, cover design, formatting, audiobook production, special editions, and admin costs. I’ll also share what was worth paying for, what I’d DIY again, and where I think first-time indie authors can save money. If you’re planning to self-publish your first book, I hope this helps you build a smarter publishing budget. #selfpublishing #indieauthor #authortube #publishing Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:22 What I published 02:42 Developmental editing 06:23 Copy editing 09:45 Proofreading 10:50 Cover design 13:50 Translations 16:50 Formatting 17:43 Audiobook 20:41 Print run 22:28 Admin 23:10 Total spend 24:47 What I’d spend money on again 26:46 Three budget examples

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