The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips Amelia D. Hay

So, I have a confession to make. Actually, I've been struggling to sell paid books. Sure, I can give them away for free, but paid is a different problem altogether. I've been struggling to sell Duplicity, the second book in my James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mystery Series. A few days before my forty-second birthday, I realised that FreeBooksy had a spot open on my birthday, the 29th of May. In this episode, I'm going to share with you the results of that experiment and my attempts to re-create the results with a Fussy Librarian Promotion, which I scheduled for the 8th of June.Without further ado, let's get into the show.Course, Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts055/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts055/)May Behind-The-Scenes Author Diary ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts054/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts054/)FreeBooksy ⇢ https://secure.writtenwordmedia.com/features (https://secure.writtenwordmedia.com/features)The Fussy Librarian ⇢ https://www.thefussylibrarian.com/advertising/ (https://www.thefussylibrarian.com/advertising/)Support the show by buying me a coffee ⇢ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authoradhay (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authoradhay)Got a burning question that you would love me to answer on the podcast ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/)Answers to Questions on Writing from Previous Shows ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/)Products I RecommendScrivener ⇢ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod) *Grammarly Premium ⇢ https://www.grammarly.com/ (https://www.grammarly.com/)Pro Writing Aid ⇢ https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911 (https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911) *AutoCrit ⇢ https://www.autocrit.com/ (https://www.autocrit.com/)Marlow/Authors.ai ⇢ https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq (https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq) *Fiverr ⇢ https://www.fiverr.com/ (https://www.fiverr.com/)DIVI Theme ⇢ https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=66529 (https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=66529) *Other Useful LinksLooking for an affordable premade book cover? | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ (https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/) **Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/)Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ https://www.siteground.com/go/authorpreneur (https://www.siteground.com/go/authorpreneur) *My BooksMy Short Story, the Lawn | https://dl.bookfunnel.com/wi5nh80cx4 (https://dl.bookfunnel.com/wi5nh80cx4)The Candidate | https://books2read.com/the-candidate (https://books2read.com/the-candidate)Suspicion | https://books2read.com/suspicion (https://books2read.com/suspicion)Duplicity | https://books2read.com/duplicity-adhay/ (https://books2read.com/duplicity-adhay/)The Locked Room | https://books2read.com/locked-room (https://books2read.com/locked-room)Read Entitled to Murder on my blog | https://authoradhay.com/entitled-to-murder-001/ (https://authoradhay.com/entitled-to-murder-001/)Read Entitled to Murder on Wattpad |

In the April Behind the Scenes Author Diary, I mentioned that I screwed up my amateur sleuth mystery series; well, a solution might be at hand. So, in this episode, I discuss my plans for my James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mystery series books three and four and a new shiny object. On top of this, I discuss a few self-publishing updates and selling direct with WooCommerce.But without further ado, let's get on with the episode.Course, Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts054/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts054/)April Behind-The-Scenes Author Diary ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts052/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts052/)Dave Chesson's Royalty Calculator ⇢ https://kindlepreneur.com/kdp-royalty-calculator/ (https://kindlepreneur.com/kdp-royalty-calculator/)Changes to the paperback pricing on Amazon ⇢ https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GPGVYM9KWTYLD2GD (https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GPGVYM9KWTYLD2GD)WooCommerce ⇢ https://woocommerce.com/marketplace-sale/ (https://woocommerce.com/marketplace-sale/)DIVI Theme ⇢ https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=66529 (https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=66529) *My Author WooCommerce Shop ⇢ https://authoradhay.com/shop/ (https://authoradhay.com/shop/) **Le Villain Book Covers WooCommerce Shop ⇢ https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ (https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/) **Products I RecommendScrivener ⇢ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod) *Grammarly Premium ⇢ https://www.grammarly.com/ (https://www.grammarly.com/)Pro Writing Aid ⇢ https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911 (https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911)*AutoCrit ⇢ https://www.autocrit.com/ (https://www.autocrit.com/)Marlow/Authors.ai ⇢ https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq (https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq)*Fiverr ⇢ https://www.fiverr.com/ (https://www.fiverr.com/)DIVI Theme ⇢ https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=66529 (https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=66529) *Other Useful LinksLooking for an affordable premade book cover? | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ (https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/) **Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/)Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ https://www.siteground.com/go/authorpreneur (https://www.siteground.com/go/authorpreneur)*Support the show by buying me a coffee ⇢ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authoradhay (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authoradhay)Want the podcast straight to your inbox? ⇢ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/)https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/)Got a burning question that you would love me to answer on the podcast ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/)Answers to Questions on Writing from Previous Shows ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/)My BooksMy Short Story,

Honestly, I can't believe I made it this far; it's mind-blowing. I know that's cliche, but it's how I feel when I see that episode number. Let's just say it has been a wild ride, a ride that is not yet over, and I'm glad I stuck with podcasting through those difficult times. And I've dabbled with a few great interviews and had my first-ever guests. It's been both challenging and fun all at once.In the spirit of celebrating the 100th episode milestone, I'm going answer the top questions asked by my Blog Readers, YouTube Subscribers, and Podcast Listeners, and questions asked through my Ask A Question form on my website.The Questions* How do I turn a page of notes (637 words) into a story?* Should you self-publish an ebook, paperback and audiobook all on the same launch date or separately?* Do I need separate ISBNs for a paperback novel published through KDP Print and Ingram Spark?* Is it ok to post an unpublished novel on your blog?* I've heard that blogging is dead. Is this true, and is it worth doing as a fiction author?* Is it better to wait until you have more than one book in a series before* When discovery writing, how do you ensure that all the scenes and chapters you write move the story forward and not end up being wasted words that are deleted during revisions?* How do I know when it's time to finish revising and start working with an editor?* Can you recommend an editor to me?* Do I need developmental editing? It's very expensive, and I'm not sure if I can afford to spend that much money.* How long did it take for you to get consistent book sales when publishing-wide?Course, Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/100th-episode/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/100th-episode/)TAP033, The Case for Outlining, Outlining Pitfalls, and Overcoming Writing Obstacles ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap033/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap033/)TAP034, From Idea to Outline: How to Outline a Novel (Part 1 of 3) ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap034/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap034/)TAP035, From Idea to Outline: How to Outline a Novel, (Part 2 of 3) ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap035/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap035/)TAP036, From Idea to Outline: How to Outline a Novel (Part 3 of 3) ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap036/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap036/)TAP037, How I Edit the Outline of a Novel Before Writing the First Draft ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap037/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap037/)TAP043, A Tale of Two Novels: My Experience Writing into the Dark ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap043/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap043/)Course on Writing into the Dark by Dean Wesley Smith (WMG Publishing) ⇢ https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/writing-into-the-dark (https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/writing-into-the-dark)Book on Writing into the Dark by Dean Wesley Smith ⇢ https://amzn.to/3LUjkNV (https://amzn.to/3LUjkNV) *Blogging as an Unpublished Fiction Author ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/blogging-unpublished-fiction-author/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/blogging-unpublished-fiction-author/)ProBlogger ⇢ https://problogger.com/ (https://problogger.com/)Products I RecommendScrivener ⇢ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?

Welcome to the ninety-ninth episode of the Authorpreneur Podcast. Yes, I'm doing the countdown thing—I know, it's super dorky, but I'm embracing it anyway. At present, I'm struggling to sell book two in my amateur sleuth mystery series, and I'm going into detail about my experiments to get this bookselling and my issues with publishing direct to Barnes and Noble upon the advice of going wide webinar. Let's just say that I regret leaving Draft 2 Digital. And I discuss how I've screwed up my amateur sleuth mystery series. Just saying that out loud gives me anxiety.But without further ado, let's get on with the episode.Course, Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts052/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts052/)Support the show by buying me a coffee ⇢ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authoradhay (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authoradhay)Got a burning question that you would love me to answer on the 100th episode ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/)Course on Writing into the Dark by Dean Wesley Smith (WMG Publishing) ⇢ https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/writing-into-the-dark (https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/writing-into-the-dark)Book on Writing into the Dark by Dean Wesley Smith ⇢ https://amzn.to/3LUjkNV (https://amzn.to/3LUjkNV) *Course on Writing a Locked Room Mystery by Dean Wesley Smith (WMG Publishing) ⇢ https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/pop-up-17 (https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/pop-up-17)Course on Writing with Depth by Dean Wesley Smith (WMG Publishing) ⇢ https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/apr-depth23 (https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/p/apr-depth23)Products I RecommendScrivener ⇢ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod) *Grammarly Premium ⇢ https://www.grammarly.com/ (https://www.grammarly.com/)Pro Writing Aid ⇢ https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911 (https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911)*AutoCrit ⇢ https://www.autocrit.com/ (https://www.autocrit.com/)Marlow/Authors.ai ⇢ https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq (https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq)*Fiverr ⇢ https://www.fiverr.com/ (https://www.fiverr.com/)Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ https://www.siteground.com/go/authorpreneur (https://www.siteground.com/go/authorpreneur)*Other Useful LinksLooking for an affordable premade book cover? | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ (https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/) **Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/)Support the show by buying me a coffee ⇢ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authoradhay (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authoradhay)Want the podcast straight to your inbox? ⇢ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/)https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/ (https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/)Got a burning question that you would love me to answer on the podcast ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.

Welcome to the ninety-eighth episode of the Authorpreneur Podcast. Honestly, I can't believe that my podcast has come this far. But, back to the matter at hand.Toward the end of March, I started working with my editor on the Lock...

In February, I finished writing the Locked Room into the Dark, and I'll discuss how I achieved this, along with the response of my favourite beta reader. As you've come to expect, I will share my writing stats, days, time, word count and the step-by...