Download or read book Public Speaking for Authors Creatives and Other Introverts written by Joanna Penn and published by The Creative Penn. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you an author or creative preparing for success? Do you want to learn to speak effectively in front of an audience? All successful creatives have to speak and present in public, whether that's at a festival, on a podcast or radio show, or as part of earning multiple streams of income. But you don’t have to be like Tony Robbins, bouncing around on stage with a booming voice and larger than life personality. You just have to be you and tell your story in your own way. In this book, I'll share everything I know as a professional speaker, author and introvert. It includes the practicalities of speaking, as well as mindset issues like anxiety, plus the business side if you want to make speaking an income stream. You will discover: PART 1: Practicalities of Speaking Types of speaking, deciding on your topic, preparation, managing your energy, tips for slide packs, handouts, workbooks and more, personal presentation, giving the talk, managing people, panels, feedback and testimonials, performance tips, improving your speaking over time PART 2: Mindset Tackling anxiety, growing your confidence and authenticity PART 3: The Speaking Business How to get speaking events, running your own events, marketing, generosity and networking with others, your speaker brand, website and speaker's page, professional photos, email marketing, content marketing, social media, video, audio, how much to charge, increasing your revenue streams, financial considerations. If you want to learn how to speak effectively in front of an audience, sample or buy now.

Download or read book Shut Up and Speak written by John Sheirer and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does your mouth suddenly go dry, your throat tighten, your face get hot, and your knees buckle when you have to address a group of people? The old story goes that more people are afraid of public speaking than they are of death. So people at a funeral would prefer to be the person in the casket than the person delivering the eulogy! Shut up and speak means that you must stop dwelling on how difficult or frightening public speaking is. Shut up and speak means that you can't become a better public speaker simply by studying communications theory or relying on public speaking folk wisdom. This book gives you the guidance to "shut up" by tuning out all of the interference that doesn't help you become a better public speaker and to "speak" by throwing yourself whole-heartedly into speech-making.

Download or read book HUMAN BRANDING FOR AUTHORS written by Connor Whiteley and published by CGD Publishing. This book was released on with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With all the advancements in Artificial Intelligence, building a human brand has never been so important so: · Do you want to make your author brand more human? · Do you want to learn about the different methods that authors can use to create a brand? · Do you want to learn how to show your humanity to your readers and fans? If the answer to is yes then this book is for you- because in this book you’ll learn over 20 methods and ideas about how to create a more human author brand as well as why human branding is important for the present and the future. By the end of this book, you’ll learn: · What Advancements in Artificial Intelligence are Happening? · The Theory behind Human Branding · How to create a human author brand that readers are connect with? · How to use voice, events, social media and many more techniques to build your human brand? · And you’ll learn much more… BUY NOW TO START BUILDINH YOUR HUMAN BRAND! If you like this book then please consider checking out my other Books for Writers and Authors. Human Branding content: · Introduction · Social psychology and important things to know Part 1: Voice · Introduction to Voice · Podcasting · Narration Part Two: Humanity and you being you · Warm and competence · Photos · Videos · Social media · Personal stories · Purpose and Taking a Stand · Human Branding and Emails · Boundaries Part Three: In-person Events · Webinars · Speaking · Workshops · Facebook Groups · Tours Part Four: Readers · Interaction with Readers Part Five: Mindset, Agility, Learning and Rebellion · Mindset · Agility · Learning and the Rebellion Against Ads

Download or read book Writer s Toolbox written by Connor Whiteley and published by CGD Publishing. This book was released on with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing boxset: Some things remain constant throughout our author career. For example, we always want to know how to self-publish and market books (Successful Self-Publishing) we need to build a human brand so readers can connect with us and ultimately we can sell more books (Human Branding For Authors) and we need to make money from our writing. (Turn Your Ideas into Money) The Boxset Includes: A Guide to Successful Self-Publishing: Do you want to publish your book? Do you want to free from traditional publishers and looking to self-publishing? Do you just want to get your book out into the world? If the answer is yes to any of those questions, then this is the book for you. As in this book you’ll learn about all the different self-publishing options as well as the amazing tools and opportunities that are available to us as self-published authors. By the end of this book, you’ll know all the major options that are available to use as a self-published author and you’ll know of the tools you’ll need to be able to successfully self-publish. If you like this book, then please check out Human Branding for Authors: How to be Human in an AI World? This book is perfect for anyone interested in self-publishing. Human Branding for Authors: How to be Human in an AI World? Do you want to make your author brand more human? Do you want to learn about the different methods that authors can use to create a brand? Do you want to learn how to show your humanity to your readers and fans? If the answer to any of these questions is yes then this is the book for you- because in this book you’ll learn over 20 methods and ideas about how to create a more human author brand as well as why human branding is important for the present and the future. By the end of this book, you’ll come away with a lot of knowledge and ideas that you can implement in your own author business to make you a more human brand as well as you’ll learn a bit about the technological changes ahead. If you like this book then please consider checking out my other Books for Writers and Authors. Turn Your Ideas into Money: A Guide to Making Money From Your Writing Do you want to make money with your writing? Do you want to learn how to make more money with your writing? Do you ready make money from your writing and want to know other ways you can turn your book into money? If the answer to those questions and more is yes then this is the book for you as you’ll learn the different ways how you can make money and potentially a living from your writing. As there are many, many ways to make money with your book and writing and this book tells you the different ways in a clear and easy to understand way. By the end of this book you will know how to make money your writing and you will probably have a list of things that you want to try out after reading this book. So, if you want to Turn your ideas into money then buy this book now! BOOK CONTAINS LINK TO FREE GIFT!

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Download or read book How To Write Non Fiction written by Joanna Penn and published by Curl Up Press via PublishDrive. This book was released on 2018-08-11 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to write a non-fiction book but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you worry that you're not ‘the expert' or have enough authority in your niche to write a book on it? Are you ready to help other people and change your own life with your words? The first non-fiction book I wrote changed my life. Sure, it helped other people, but mostly it altered the course of my life – so much so that 10 years later, I make a living with my writing. I've written seven other non-fiction books and co-written two more and built a multi-six-figure income around my non-fiction eco-system. In this book, I'll share everything I've learned along the way and save you time, effort and frustration on your author journey. The book includes: PART 1. Before You Write: Mindset Why write a non-fiction book? Can I write a book if I'm not the expert? Originality. Or, there are so many other books on this topic Who are you? Personal stories and the writer's voice The day a non-fiction book changed my life Fear and self-doubt PART 2. Before You Write: Business Types of non-fiction books Business models for non-fiction books Who is your book for? Identify your target market Decide on the topic for your book Decide on your book title Your author name and pseudonyms How long does your book have to be? How long will it take to write the book? Your perspective on time Writing a book proposal PART 3. Writing and Editing Gather and organize existing material Research, interviews, surveys, and social listening Structure and organize the book How to write the first draft How to dictate your book Turn your blog/podcasts/videos/talks into a book Speed and quality Focus and shiny object syndrome Writer's block Co-writing a non-fiction book How to turn a boring book into an engaging read Elements of fiction in non-fiction Truth and perfectionism Legal issues: Using real people, quotes, lyrics, images, and citing sources Self-editing a book How to find and work with professional editors PART 4. Publishing and Product Creation Your publishing options The different formats for your book Non-fiction book covers Book formatting for non-fiction Pricing your book Your book sales description Categories and keywords Turn your non-fiction book into a multimedia course Updating your books over time PART 5. Marketing Non-Fiction Two models of marketing and the importance of mindset Book-centered marketing Paid advertising for non-fiction books Author-centered marketing. The power of a personal brand Build your author website Build an email list Integrate email marketing with your book Content marketing for non-fiction books My non-fiction marketing journey Conclusion and your next steps. It's time to (finally) write your non-fiction book. Download a sample or buy now and start writing.

Download or read book How to Make a Living with Your Writing written by Joanna Penn and published by The Creative Penn. This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to make a living with your writing?Do you want to turn your words into multiple streams of income? I’m Joanna Penn and I left my corporate job a decade ago to become a full-time author entrepreneur. In this completely updated Third Edition, I’ll explain how I make a living with my writing and share tips from other writers on how you can do it too with practical, actionable advice that you can implement for yourself. If you love to create and you’re ready to learn fresh skills in a fast-changing environment, this book will give you lots of ideas on how to make money with your words. Each chapter provides ideas you can use to research each opportunity in more detail and questions to guide your thought process. Sometimes it’s just about knowing what’s out there in order to find what’s right for you. The book includes: Introduction First principles Part 1: How to Make Money with Books 1.1 Your publishing options and how the industry has changed 1.2 Your book is a valuable intellectual property asset 1.3 Traditional publishing 1.4 Self-publishing or becoming an indie author 1.5 Write more books 1.6 Write books that people want to buy 1.7 Publish in multiple formats 1.8 Publish globally 1.9 Sell direct to your audience 1.10 Market your books Part 2: How to Make Money with your Writing in Other Ways 2.1 Your author ecosystem 2.2 Affiliate income 2.3 Crowdfunding, patronage and subscription 2.4 Professional speaking, teaching, performing, and live events 2.5 Online courses, webinars, events, and membership sites 2.6 Advertising and sponsorship 2.7 Physical products and merchandise 2.8 Freelance writing and ghostwriting 2.9 Consulting or coaching 2.10 Author services 2.11 Other ways to make money with your writing The transition to making a living with your writing If you want to make a living with your writing, download a sample or buy now!

Download or read book Business For Authors written by Joanna Penn and published by Curl Up Press via PublishDrive. This book was released on 2018-08-12 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to take the next step in your author journey? Art for the sake of art is important. Writing for the love of it, or to create something beautiful on the page, is absolutely worthwhile and critical to expand the sum of human expression. But I’m not here to talk about creativity or the craft of writing in this book. My aim is to take the result of your creativity into the realm of actually paying the bills. To take you from being an author to running a business as an author. I was a business consultant for 13 years before I gave up my job in September 2011 to become a full-time author-entrepreneur. I worked for large corporates and small businesses, implementing financial systems across Europe and Asia Pacific. I’ve also started a number of my own businesses ”" a scuba dive charter boat in New Zealand, a customized travel website, a property investment portfolio in Australia as well as my freelance consultancy. I’ve failed a lot and learned many lessons in my entrepreneurial life and I share them all in this book. In the last six years of being an author, through tempestuous changes in the publishing world, I've learned the business side of being a writer and I now earn a good living as an author-entrepreneur. I’m an author because it's my passion and my joy but also because it's a viable business in this age of global and digital opportunity. In the book, you will learn: Part 1: From Author To Entrepreneur The arc of the author’s journey, definition of an author-entrepreneur, deciding on your definition of success. Plus/ should you start a company? Part 2: Products and Services How you can turn one manuscript into multiple streams of income by exploiting all the different rights, various business models for authors and how to evaluate them, information on contracts, copyright and piracy. Plus/ putting together a production plan. Part 3: Employees, Suppliers and Contractors The team you need to run your business. Your role as author and what you’re committing to, as well as co-writing. Editors, agents and publishers, translators, book designers and formatters, audiobook narrators, book-keeping and accounting, virtual assistants. Plus/ how to manage your team. Part 4: Customers In-depth questions to help you understand who your customers are and what they want, as well as customer service options for authors. Part 5: Sales and Distribution How to sell through distributors and your options, plus all the information you need to sell direct. ISBNs and publishing imprints ”" do you need them? Plus/ your options for pricing. Part 6: Marketing Key overarching marketing concepts. Book-based marketing including cover, back copy and sales pages on the distributors. Author-based marketing around building your platform, and customer-based marketing around your niche audience and targeted media. Part 7: Financials Revenues of the author business and how to increase that revenue. Costs of the author business and funding your startup. Banking, PayPal, accounting, reporting, tax and estate planning. Part 8: Strategy and Planning Developing your strategy and business plan. Managing your time and developing professional habits. The long-term view and the process for becoming a full-time author. Plus/ looking after yourself. Part 9: Next Steps Questions from the book to help you work out everything to do with your business, plus encouragement for your next steps. Appendices, Workbook and Bonus Downloads including a workbook and business plan template. If you want to go from being an author to running a business as an author, download a sample or buy now.

Download or read book The Indie Writer s Encyclopedia written by M.L. Ronn and published by Author Level Up LLC. This book was released on 2019-07-19 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 300+ terms, 200+ explanations, and an appendix that will make your jaw drop! In this useful writer’s guide, prolific writer M.L. Ronn covers every writing, marketing, and business term that a working writer needs to know to thrive in today’s digital world of publishing, with detailed examples. This unique dictionary/encyclopedia hybrid will answer virtually any question you have about publishing. When you’re done reading, you’ll have: * A go-to resource that you can use again and again whenever you have a question * A career’s worth of publishing industry education that takes some writers a lifetime to learn * An unfair competitive advantage because your brain will swell up to twice its size and elevate you to a new level of existence (just kidding...this is a book description for an encyclopedia, for Pete’s sake—it needs humor!) The Indie Writer’s Encyclopedia might not be the sexist book you buy this year, but it just might be the most practical. Click the buy button to grab your copy of The Indie Writer’s Encyclopedia today! V1.0

Download or read book The Relaxed Author written by Joanna Penn and published by The Creative Penn. This book was released on 2021-09-18 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to be a more relaxed author? There are plenty of books and tips on writing faster, learning more marketing tactics and strategies, trying to maximize your ranking, hitting the top of the charts, juicing the algorithms, and hacking different ad platforms. While these are all important things — which the authors themselves regularly write and talk about — it's also important to recognize that your author journey is a marathon, and not a sprint. Joanna Penn and Mark Leslie Lefebvre have been in the business long enough to see authors burning out and leaving the writing life because they turned what they love into a hamster wheel of ever more production and marketing tasks they hate. It doesn't have to be this way. This book is a collection of tips on how to be a more relaxed author — and return to the love that brought you to writing in the first place. You will discover: - Why the 'relaxed' author? - You are not alone. Why authors are not relaxed. Part 1: Relaxed Writing - Write what you love - Write at your own pace - Write in a series (if you want to) - Schedule time to fill the creative well and for rest and relaxation - Improve your writing process — but only if it fits with your lifestyle Part 2: Relaxed Publishing - Make empowered publishing choices - Understand persistence, patience, and partnership - Value your work. You create intellectual property assets. - Publish at your own pace - Publish wide (or don’t) - Sell direct to your audience - Don't let piracy and plagiarism derail you - Deal with cancel culture, bad reviews, and haters - Find a community who support your publishing choices Part 3: Relaxed Marketing - Focus on the basics first - Simplify your author brand and website - Simplify and automate your email - Find one form of marketing you enjoy and can sustain for the long term - Put book 1 in a series free or permafree - Choose social media that suits you — or don't use it at all - Advertise in campaigns - Outsource when you can - Embrace who you are. Double down on being human. - Think global, digital, long-term marketing Part 4: Relaxed Business - Do you really want to run an author business? - Create multiple streams of income - Eliminate tasks. Say 'no' more. - Organize and improve your processes - Use tools - Find voices you trust and tune out the rest - Learn about money - Look after your physical and mental health - Keep a long-term mindset If you want to be a more relaxed author, sample or buy today.

Download or read book The Healthy Writer written by Joanna Penn and published by Curl Up Press via PublishDrive. This book was released on 2018-08-11 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you suffer from physical pain relating to your writing life? Are you struggling with back pain, weight gain related to sedentary working, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, neck pain, eye strain, stress, loneliness, digestive issues, or Repetitive Strain Injury? These are the most common issues reported by writers and if you struggle with any of them, you are not alone. Writing is not a physically healthy job, but if you want a long-term writing career, then you need to look after your body. I've been through my own pain journey over the last six years. I used to get crippling migraines that sent me to a dark room, and back pain so bad that I couldn't sleep, as well as stress levels so high that I wasn't able to breathe normally. Now, my back pain, migraines and RSI have almost gone completely, and I manage my writing life in a far healthier way than ever before. I share my personal journey and insights with you in this book. My co-author is Dr Euan Lawson, who shares his insights into how we can reduce pain, improve health and build a writing career for the long term. The book covers: Introduction and survey results from 1200 writers 7 Reasons why writing is great for your health Part 1: The Unhealthy Writer Stress, anxiety, burnout Back, neck and shoulder pain Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) A personal journey to a pain-free back Writing with chronic pain Sedentary life and inactivity Sleep problems/ insomnia Eye strain, headaches, and migraine A personal story of headaches and migraine Loneliness and isolation Weight gain or weight loss Joanna's Letter to Sugar Digestive issues and IBS A personal journey through IBS with FODMAP Mood and mental health Riding the Waves: Writing with depression Alcohol - the good, the bad, and the ugly Coffee and caffeine Supplements, substances, and nootropics Part 2: The Healthy Writer Improve your workspace Sort out your sleep Sort out your diet From fat to fit Sort out your back Lessons learned about writing from yoga How to use dictation for a healthier writing life The active writer mindset Strategies for the sofa-bound The active writer: Three golden rules The running writer: Three rookie mistakes Lessons learned about writing from walking a double ultra-marathon Find a community Build wellbeing with mindfulness Develop healthy habits for the long-term Conclusion: It's your turn. Choose life! It's time to be a healthy writer!

Download or read book Audio For Authors written by Joanna Penn and published by The Creative Penn. This book was released on 2020-03-06 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to create, publish and market your audiobooks? Are you ready to use podcasting to grow your author brand and reach more readers with your books? Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing with double-digit growth in markets across the world. Podcasting has gone mainstream with listeners consuming audio on mobile phones and in-car devices, as well as through smart speakers. Advancements in voice technology continue to expand possibilities for audio creation and marketing. With such rapid growth in opportunity, how can you position your books in an increasingly voice-first world? I've been podcasting for over a decade as well as narrating and producing my own audiobooks since 2014. I'm an avid consumer of audio content and I'm also experimenting with AI voice technologies. In this book, I'll share everything I know so you can position your books and your author brand for the next shift in reader behavior. You will discover: - Introduction - Why audio and why now? - The audio first ecosystem - The audio mindset PART 1: Audiobooks - Types of audiobooks - Writing, adapting and editing your work for audio - Intellectual property considerations for audiobooks - Your options for audiobook publishing and licensing - How to find and work with a professional narrator - Reasons to narrate your own audiobook - Audiobook narration tips - Recording studio options - Audiobook recording, editing, and production - How to self-publish an audiobook - How long does an audiobook take to produce? - How do audiobook readers discover audiobooks? - How to market audiobooks - The money side of audiobooks PART 2: Podcasting - Why podcasting is important for authors - The difference between audiobooks and podcasting - Types of podcasts - How to research and pitch podcasters - How to be a great podcast guest - Should you start your own podcast? - Podcast prerequisites - Intellectual property considerations for podcasting - Podcasting equipment and software - Podcast structure - How to be a great podcast host - Podcast distribution - Show notes and transcripts - Collaboration and freelancers - Podcast workflow and tools - How to launch a podcast - How to market a podcast - Repurpose your content - The money side of podcasting PART 3: Voice Technologies - Overview of voice technologies - Speech to text: dictation - Text to speech - Voice assistants, smart speakers and devices - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the future of voice

Download or read book Pilgrimage written by J.F. Penn and published by The Creative Penn. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pilgrimage attracts the seekers. Those with a question to answer, a problem to solve, a sin to atone for, an illness to be cured, a prayer to be answered. Pilgrims walk with a desire to make a change, to mark a boundary from one life to another, to heal, to escape. I needed all of these, and more. Perhaps you do, too. In mid-October 2020, I walked the Pilgrims’ Way from Southwark Cathedral in London to Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, England. The following year, in October 2021, as I recovered from COVID-19, I walked the St Cuthbert’s Way from Melrose in Scotland to Lindisfarne, Holy Island, on the north-east coast of England. In September 2022, I walked the Camino de Santiago along the coastal route from Porto, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. These three solo pilgrimages helped me through a ‘dark wood’ in my life and changed how I see the way ahead. In this book, I share my lessons learned and insights from walking these ancient ways, as well as historical, religious and cultural aspects, and plenty of tips. There are also questions for you to consider around your own journey. Part 1 goes into practical and spiritual preparation before pilgrimage, including how to make decisions about the route and whether to walk solo, as well as what to take with you, and how to face the fears that might hold you back. Part 2 covers the journey itself with the practicalities of the pilgrim’s day, as well as how walking the path of history and facing the challenge of the way can give you much-needed perspective on life — and perhaps even a glimpse of the divine. Part 3 addresses the arrival at your destination, and how to leave room for the gifts of pilgrimage to emerge after your return home, as well as how my three walks impacted my experience of mid-life. At the end, you’ll find appendices with practical tips for each of the three ways, as well as a gear list and bibliography for further reading. I hope you find this book useful if you feel a call to pilgrimage, or a need for change in your life. These three walks have certainly been pivotal for me.

Download or read book The Successful Author Mindset written by Joanna Penn and published by Curl Up Press via PublishDrive. This book was released on 2018-08-11 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being a writer is not just about typing. It’s also about surviving the roller-coaster of the creative journey. Self-doubt, fear of failure, the need for validation, perfectionism, writer’s block, comparisonitis, overwhelm, and much more. When you’re going through these things, it can feel like you’re alone. But actually, they are part of the creative process, and every author goes through them too. This book collects the mindset issues that writers experience, that I have been through myself over the last ten years and that perhaps you will experience at different times on the creative journey. Each small chapter tackles a possible issue and then offers an antidote, so that you can dip in and out over time. It includes excerpts from my own personal journals as well as quotes from well-known writers. I hope it helps you on the road to becoming a successful author. The book includes: Part 1: Mindset Aspects of Creativity and Writing Self-doubt and imposter syndrome Need for validation Fear of failure Fear of rejection and criticism Your inner critic Fear of judgment Perfectionism Writer’s block and procrastination “I’m not creative. I don’t have any ideas” “My writing isn’t original” “Why write? There are too many books in the world already” “I don’t have the time or self-discipline to write” “I’m not finding writing much fun. It’s hard work.” “I keep starting things and not finishing them” Dealing with friends, family and writer’s groups “How do I find my voice?” Comparisonitis or “Everyone is better than me” Part 2: Mindset Aspects after Publishing Anti-climax and creative dissatisfaction What is your definition of success? What happens when you tell people that you’re an author? “I’m overwhelmed” Dealing with fans, authenticity and drawing the line Haters gonna hate Ambition, fame and fortune Giving up Part 3: Tips for Success on the Author Journey Know thyself Understand and hone your creative process Develop professional habits Manage professional relationships Take control of your writing career Find your community Keep learning Schedule rest and take time off Think long term. Create a body of work

Download or read book How To Write a Novel written by Joanna Penn and published by The Creative Penn. This book was released on 2022-08-13 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing a novel will change your life. It might not be in the way that you expect, but when you hold your book in your hand and say, “I made this,” something will shift. The process of getting to that point will light a spark in your creative soul and help you discover unexpected aspects of yourself. It will be one of the things you are most proud of in your life. This book will help you get there. I’m Joanna (J.F.) Penn, award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 18 novels and novellas with nearly a million books sold in over one hundred countries. This book will help you write your first novel, or improve your creative process so you can write more books and reach more readers. It covers mindset, ideas and research, aspects of craft, how to write a first draft, and work through an editing process to a finished book. You will discover: Part 1: First Principles - Why are you writing a novel? - What has stopped you from completing a novel before? - Principles to keep in mind as you create Part 2: Ideas, Research, Plotting, and Discovery Writing - How to find and capture ideas - How to research your novel and when to stop - Outlining (or plotting) - Discovery writing (or pantsing) - What are you writing? Genre - What are you writing? Short story, novella, or novel - What are you writing? Stand-alone, series, or serial Part 3: Aspects of a Novel - Story structure - Scenes and chapters - Character: Who is the story about? - Point of view - Dialogue - Plot: What happens in the story? - Conflict - Openings and endings - Setting and World-building: Where does the story happen? - Author voice - Theme - Book or story title - Language versus story and tools versus art Part 4: Writing the first draft - Attitude to the first draft - How to write the first draft - Dictate your book - Write fast, cycle through, or write slow - Writer’s block - Writing tools and software - When is the first draft finished? Part 5: The Editing Process - Overview of the editing process - Self-editing - How to find and work with a professional editor - Beta readers, specialist readers, and sensitivity readers - Editing tools and software - Lessons learned from editing my first novel after more than a decade - When is the book finished? Conclusion If you want to (finally) write your novel, then buy How to Write a Novel today.

Download or read book How to Market a Book written by Joanna Penn and published by Curl Up Press via PublishDrive. This book was released on 2018-08-11 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to sell more books and reach more readers? Do you want to discover how to build an author career for the long-term as well as spike your book sales right now? If you don’t know much about marketing, don’t worry. We all start with nothing. I’m Joanna Penn and back in 2008, I had no book sales, no audience, no website, no social media, no podcast, no email list. No nothing. Now I’m a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers and non-fiction. My books have sold over 600,000 copies in 162 countries, and I’m an award-winning creative entrepreneur and international speaker, making a multi-six-figure income with my writing. Learning how to market my books and my personal brand changed my life. Yes, you need to write an awesome book, but you also need to know how to get it in front of the right readers. How to Market a Book is for authors who want to sell more books, but it's also for those writers who want to think like an entrepreneur and build a long-term income. It's for traditionally published authors who want to take control of their future, and for self-published authors who want to jump-start a career. There are short-term tactics for those who want to boost immediate sales, but the focus of the book is more about instilling values and marketing principles that will help your long-term career as a writer. It's also about going beyond just the book, because these methods can take you from being an author into making money from other products, professional speaking, and creating opportunities that you can't even imagine yet. In this completely updated Third Edition, you’ll discover: Part 1: Marketing Principles Book marketing myths, how discoverability works, and the polarities of marketing that will determine what you choose to implement Part 2: Your Book Fundamentals Prerequisites for success, how to optimise your book for online sales, categories and keywords, exclusivity, pricing and use of free, box-sets and bundling, and writing series Part 3: No Platform Needed. Short-term Marketing How to get customer reviews and find book bloggers, paid advertising with email blasts, paid advertising with Facebook, Amazon Ads and ad stacking, algorithm hacking, big data, and production speed Part 4: Your Author Platform. Long-term Marketing Building an author brand, author website, list-building and email marketing, content marketing, blogging, audio and podcasting, video and book trailers, social networking, professional speaking, marketing audiobooks, PR and publicity, TV, radio and traditional media Part 5: Launching Your Book Why launching is different for indie authors, soft launch, launch spikes, post-launch, how to relaunch backlist books. Includes an example book marketing strategy and launch plan checklist.

Download or read book A Midwinter Sacrifice written by J.F. Penn and published by Curl Up Press. This book was released on 2022-12-19 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the edge of a blood-stained, ancient spring, a pagan goddess awakens from a long sleep thirsty for sacrifice… When down-on-his-luck busker, Evan, arrives at the Christmas market, he expects to play tunes of festive cheer for the merry crowd — and to reap the reward for his music. But when an icy winter storm blows in and disaster strikes, Evan must make a choice that can only end in… A Midwinter Sacrifice. A dark Christmas short story set in the bleak midwinter by USA Today bestselling author, J.F. Penn.