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Indie Author Weekly Sagan Morrow
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Indie Author Weekly shares your host, Sagan's, behind-the-scenes journey of writing and publishing books as a self-published authorpreneur. New episodes are released every Tuesday and feature diary-style personal stories of the indie author journey, experiences of what works—and what doesn’t—as an author, plus tips on everything from book marketing to outlining chapters to managing perfectionism to finding writing inspiration and more! You’ll learn practical tips and ideas for getting started with your own writer journey. This indie author podcast can be enjoyed by new and aspiring authors who want to learn more about self-publishing (plus tips and tools for writing and editing your own work), as well as curious bookworms who are interested in getting a peek behind the curtain of a writer’s life. RECOMMENDED STARTING POINT: "Ep 140: Welcome back to the podcast!" AND "Ep 50: What made me start writing the Polyamorous Passions series" AND "Ep 53: Top 5 episodes from the first year of podcasting on Indie Author Weekly (and why I started this podcast)". Indie Author Weekly is hosted by Sagan Morrow, a Kamloops-based writer with more than a decade of experience as a small business owner. Sagan started out as a blogger and freelance writer (and editor) around 2008. In 2016, she began teaching other freelancers how to improve productivity and time management through her online courses. She is an internationally board-certified Success & Life Coach who specializes in solopreneur coaching and anti-hustle productivity. Sagan writes the Polyamorous Passions romantic comedy series, and has published several business books in addition to her work as a romance novelist. She published her first work of fiction in 2018. The first 12 episodes of this podcast were originally published on a “secret” platform only for email subscribers, but you can tune into all of those original episodes right here. Access bonus materials to go along with the Indie Author Weekly podcast (including cheatsheets and spreadsheets relevant to the episode topics), plus full episode transcripts, sample chapters of her novels, and additional resources, at https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast. Starting with ep 140, you can also access these podcast episodes on YouTube at https://saganmorrow.com/youtube.Learn more about Sagan’s published works and upcoming novels at https://saganmorrow.com/books/. Connect with Sagan on Twitter & Instagram: @Saganlives
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140: Welcome back! Author update and the future of this podcast
WELCOME BACK to the Indie Author Weekly podcast! We went on hiatus back in December 2021, and we are finally ready to RELAUNCH this podcast! Woohoo!
In this episode, we discuss…
More details about WHY we went on hiatus for such a long time (15 months rather than our originally-planned 2 months).Update on what Sagan’s been up to in her author life over the past year — book writing (several books), planning and mapping out 24 book ideas, self-publishing updates, working through imposter syndrome, and joining TikTok for book promotional purposes.The future of Indie Author Weekly (what to expect, both from the content and logistics)WIN BOOKMARKS featuring Sagan’s novels when you publish a review of any of her books between now and April 30, 2023!
All you need to do is write and publish a review of any of her books on Amazon, Goodreads, Kobo, etc (any book platforms of your choice), and then email hello[at]saganmorrow[dot]com with the link and your mailing address — and then Sagan will mail you bookmarks!
Resources & links mentioned in this episode:
Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Learn more about all of Sagan’s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan’s YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Work with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/workwithmeEpisode 139 of Indie Author Weekly (why I went on hiatus from this podcast) — https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/9657830-139-doing-the-uncomfortable-thing-this-is-not-the-episode-i-had-planned TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saganlives Self Publishing Formula (how I learned about TikTok for authors): https://selfpublishingformula.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Qu8GvA0lUm3GmzBqmmfeg Let’s chat about this episode:
@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show -
139: Doing the uncomfortable thing… (this is not the episode I had planned!)
Today I am doing an uncomfortable thing... This is not the episode I had planned! When you're feeling the internal struggle, when your energy levels are low, when your capacity and bandwidth aren't quite there... What happens next? We're addressing exactly that in this episode of Indie Author Weekly!
This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.
TUNE IN NOW to find out about the future of Indie Author Weekly, and 3 reasons why I'm sharing this with you today...
Resources & links mentioned in this episode:
Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Our Choice: Romance for Roe, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Episode 137 of Indie Author Weekly: When to quit a project .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan in Solopreneur CEO: SaganMorrow.com/ceo .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:
@Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show -
138: How to finish writing your book (NaNoWriMo tips—midway point!)
Are you in the process of writing a novel this month, for National Novel Writing Month (or, as it’s more commonly known, NaNoWriMo), and are you getting caught in the struggle of it? That’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!
This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.
TUNE IN NOW to get SIX resources for starting to write your novel this month, during #NaNoWriMo...
Resources & links mentioned in this episode:
Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Our Choice: Romance for Roe, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Episode 32 of Indie Author Weekly: 20 writing prompt ideas .Episode 114 of Indie Author Weekly: 7 examples for how to get story ideas from everyday life .Episode 133 of Indie Author Weekly: 5 tips for how to write a book with a busy schedule .Episode 65 of Indie Author Weekly: 10 tips to beat writer's block .Episode 31 of Indie Author Weekly: how to get through the messy middle .Episode 46 of Indie Author Weekly: how to boost your word count during NaNoWriMo .NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/ceo .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:
@Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show -
137: Is it time to quit your novel?
Is it time to quit your novel? Have you ever wondered how authors keep going with a tough book project… or, maybe you’re a writer, and you’re not sure if it’s time to quit a project? When you arrive at that pivotal moment where you wonder if it's time to give up your novel... What happens next?
That’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!
This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.
TUNE IN NOW to find out what happens next when you realize your book needs way more work than you thought... and how to keep moving forward when you're stuck!
Resources & links mentioned in this episode:
Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Our Choice: Romance for Roe, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/ceo .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:
@Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show -
136: NaNoWriMo tips round-up for starting your novel
Are you gearing up to write a novel this month, for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), and wondering how to go about doing it successfully? Well, that’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!
This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.
TUNE IN NOW to get FIVE resources for starting to write your novel this month, during #NaNoWriMo...
Resources & links mentioned in this episode:
Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Our Choice: Romance for Roe, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Episode 28 of Indie Author Weekly: 10 ways to prepare in advance for writing your next book .Episode 64 of Indie Author Weekly: fun and simple exercise to enhance creativity .Episode 44 of Indie Author Weekly: how to use mind mapping to write your novel .Episode 83 of Indie Author Weekly: step-by-step guide for how to fit "writing a book" into your schedule .Episode 79 of Indie Author Weekly: 3 tips plus 10 writing prompts to write the opening scene of your novel .National Novel Writing Month .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/ceo .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:
@Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show -
135: How stories change the world (Our Choice: Romance for Roe anthology)
Have you ever wondered about how we can use our stories to change the world, or the power of the books we read and write? That’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly! INTRODUCING... Our Choice: Romance for Roe anthology in aid of Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice.
This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.
TUNE IN NOW to learn about the #RomanceForRoe anthology, and what YOU can do to make a difference in the world with the power of storytelling...
Resources & links mentioned in this episode:
Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Our Choice: Romance for Roe anthology in aid of Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice: RomanceForRoe.com .Rate and review A Choice Between Two (Polyamorous Passions Book 1) on GoodReads .Episode 50 of Indie Author Weekly: FAQ about the Polyamorous Passions series .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:
@Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show
Customer Reviews
Resourcesful
I could say I just binged listened to this podcast like it was Netflix. The topics are so resourceful, not only if you are a writer, you can apply all the situations described, in any walk of life, as creatives. ❤️