Indie Author Weekly
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIndie 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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Episodes
178: On being a beginner vs intermediate at your practice (and why being a beginner can be a lot easier!)
February 27, 2024 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode, we explore the dynamic of being a beginner vs being intermediate at your practice... and why being a beginner can, in some ways, be a lot easier! Tune in now to find out about the pressure I put on myself in my 2nd solo burlesque dance performance, what I took from that experience compared to my 1st solo burlesque act, how this connects back to my work as a fiction author, and the top 3 takeaways for how you can apply this to your own creative practice or craft (including im...
177: Ideation, content creation, and writing process for my Solopreneur Diary Entries weekly newsletter
February 20, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn our previous episode, Episode 176, we talked about what it means to be a creative and an indie author — and how it can be so much more comprehensive than book writing! That's why, in today’s episode, I want to build on that and share with you the idea creation and writing process around my weekly Saturday email newsletter: the Solopreneur Diary Entries. Tune in now for the inside scoop on what that weekly newsletter is all about, an exercise to expand your own creativity, why I never wo...
176: What does it mean to be a creative and an indie author?
February 13, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn our most recent couple of episodes here on the Indie Author Weekly podcast, we’ve been exploring the importance of trust in the creative process — including self trust and trusting others. I want to take it a step back today and ask this question: What does it even mean to be a creative, and, since this is the Indie Author Weekly podcast, what does it mean to be an indie author? Especially given that recently here on the podcast, I’ve been sharing about my creative process in designing b...
175: Creative process as a solo artist (trusting OTHERS)
February 06, 2024 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode, we explore the delicate balance of the creative process when you are a solo artist — Because it’s hard to maintain distance and objectivity when you are working on creative pursuits in a silo! Is it good enough? Is it good at all? Are you conveying what you intend to convey? Even if it IS “good enough,” what interesting improvements can be made? And if you don’t have confidence in it being “good enough,” how is that going to affect the way you share your work with the world?...
174: Self trust thought exercise when you experience self doubt as a creative
January 30, 2024 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MBIn this episode, I talk about the balance between trusting yourself AND not believing that negative voice in your head which might be filled with self doubt. As long-time listeners of the podcast will already know, I’m a Personal Fulfillment Coach when I’m not writing novels! And many of my clients first come to me because they’re struggling internally: there’s an internal battle going on, where they have a mean voice in their head that sends them into negative thought spirals. I feel like...
173: 5 observations while reviewing my current work-in-progress
January 23, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBLast week, I went through the entirety of my current work in progress — Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions series. So today I want to share with you what happened when I read through it… It had been a few months since I last worked on it, so it was great to review it with fresh eyes! There were 5 main things that jumped out at me… TUNE IN to this episode to find out what I realized and discovered as a result of reviewing the first full draft of my current work in progress manuscript. Resou...
172: Improving one's relationship with the creative process
January 16, 2024 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MBThis episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, and shares recommendations and thoughts about how to improve your relationship with the creative process (what to do BEFORE you even sit down at the computer and start writing, plus a beautiful question to hold onto and guide you through the creative process). Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan’s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books ...
171: Applying my 2024 Word of the Year to creative writing
January 09, 2024 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.56 MBIn this episode, find out how my 2024 Word of the Year — ELEVATE — connects back and translates into my work as a writer... elevating my approach to my work! PLUS, tune in to find out what I am NOT doing this year as an indie author (this decision feels so, so good). Resources & links mentioned in this episode: 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/b...
170: 3 steps to make time for creative pursuits when "life is life-ing"
November 07, 2023 23:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBHow can you prioritize writing (or any creative pursuit, or a solopreneur business, or a passion project, or a hobby, etc) when life “gets in the way”? In this episode, learn my 3-step strategy for how to DO this — plus a personal example of this in action with my own writing projects. Want help with unpacking mindset blocks, setting and upholding boundaries, strategizing plans, and keeping accountable to what you want from you life? I’m here to support you! Book a coaching call: https://s...
169: How a new dance class is affecting my book writing plans
October 24, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.92 MBI began a new solo development dance class last month in preparation for my first-ever solo burlesque show... and that's given me a few ideas for incorporating burlesque choreography and culture into my upcoming romcom novel (Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions series)! Resources & links mentioned in this episode: 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...
168: Writing alternative relationships, Q&A Part 3
October 10, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThis episode provides Q&A inspired by the Weeknight Writers "Writing Alternative Relationships" panel discussion I spoke at this past summer — it's a follow up to our previous two episodes where I answered the first 5 questions: Q6: In romances, people usually expect a level of sexual tension that leads to sexual catharsis; how can you create a relationship arc where people have a similar level of emotional catharsis without the sexual aspect? Q7: How do you manage a story with multiple l...
167: Writing alternative relationships, Q&A Part 2
October 03, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MBThis episode provides Q&A inspired by the Weeknight Writers "Writing Alternative Relationships" panel discussion I spoke at this past summer — it's a follow up to our previous episode where I answered the first 3 questions: Q4: What level of awareness is it important to have when thinking about writing alternative relationships? (harmful tropes to avoid, poor representation traps, trusted places against which to check info/questions about types of alternative relationships we’re less famil...
166: Writing alternative relationships, Q&A Part 1
September 26, 2023 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBThis episode provides Q&A inspired by the Weeknight Writers "Writing Alternative Relationships" panel discussion I spoke at this past summer... About the type of alternative relationships I write in my novels. Q1: Do you believe it’s inherently radical to write alternative relationship models? Q2: How does writing alternative relationships affect the way in which you construct your setting and/or frame the in-story relationship between the level of support (or difficulty) the alternativel...
165: Writing childfree women
September 19, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, we discuss... Why I write childfree women in my Polyamorous Passions novel and Small Town Stilettos (quick examples of my characters). My personal reasons for being childfree. What it means to be "selfish" (wanting to have children vs not wanting to have children). The societal pressures to have children (a masquerade to control women's bodies). A trope I cannot STAND in fiction related to childfree women. My reaction when I found out that physically I shouldn't/can't ...
164: Book launch recap for Small Town Stilettos (part 2 — marketing expenses, book sales and dollars earned, and mindset struggles)
September 12, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode of the Indie Author Weekly podcast, we are doing PART TWO of the book launch recap for Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience! We discuss: Breakdown of book marketing expenses and total monetary investment. Results of the book launch (actual numbers for book sales and dollars earned). Mindset struggles and shifts. Next steps moving forward with general book marketing. Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan’s books (...
163: Book launch recap for Small Town Stilettos (part 1 — marketing strategies, mistakes made, and what I'd do differently next time)
September 05, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode of the Indie Author Weekly podcast, we are doing PART ONE of the book launch recap for Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience! We discuss: 5 marketing strategies I used for the book launch. 6 mistakes I made with this book launch. 7 things I'd do differently with a future book launch. Stay tuned for PART TWO of the Small Town Stilettos book launch recap on next week's episode of Indie Author Weekly — we'll be diving into the numbers (book expenses, book ...
162: How my polyamorous romcoms all fit together
August 29, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode, we explore how the stand-alone novel Small Town Stilettos fits into the Polyamorous Passions series, and the interconnectedness of the “world” of these polyamorous romantic comedy novels. Learn more about the world of Polyamorous Passions, background on the fictional settings, character overlaps and interactions, and more! Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan’s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilet...
161: Frivolity, worthiness, and internalized misogyny (from Taylor Swift to romcoms)
August 22, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.32 MBIn this episode, we explore... What makes something "frivolous,” vs worthy or deserving of your attention and enjoyment? Internalized misogyny that can come to play with how we perceive Taylor Swift, romantic comedies, and more. The perceived validity and worthiness of more "serious" content vs women being allowed to have fun and put themselves first. Questions to explore to overcome feelings of embarrassment and shame about your (or other people's) "guilty pleasures," and the freedom a...
160: The responsibility, risk, privilege, and choices involved in writing polyamorous romantic comedies
August 15, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB“What made you decide to write polyamorous romcoms?” Today we’re answering THIS question! In this episode, we address the luxury and privilege of talking about “controversial” topics such as polyamory and burlesque, the responsibility vs risks of being open about this, the concept of sharing your values without explicitly stating them, the reasoning behind my very deliberate decision to use the setting of contemporary romantic comedy to feature polyamory, and more. Resources & links mentio...
159: Book club discussion prompts for Small Town Stilettos
August 08, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.5 MB"Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience" deals with a variety of different themes (including grief, loss, and personal identity) and it’s the perfect novel to discuss at your book club! This episode features 10 book club discussion prompts, ranging from character development to fat positivity to societal expectations of women and more. Get the PDF version of these book club discussion prompts when you join Sagan's author newsletter: http://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast GRAB...
158: On writing "selfish" women
August 01, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBIn this episode, I’m addressing a particular complaint that some readers have had in their reviews about my latest romance novel, Small Town Stilettos — some of the reviews dislike the main character, Margaret, because she is perceived as “selfish.” In this episode, we explore this idea a little further: What makes a person selfish? How do we determine whether a person is selfish or not? Why are we put off by a character who puts their own self-interest first? Why is there a double-standard...
157: Book release day for Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (what readers are saying about this romance novel!)
July 25, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.36 MBHappy book release day to Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience! In this episode, I share with you what advance readers are already saying about this romance novel, so you can determine whether it's something you might be interested in reading, too... Join me in celebrating this book launch on social media! You can find me on Twitter or Instagram, @Saganlives — a ReTweet about this book release or sharing it to your Instagram Stories truly does help with spreading the wor...
156: A(nother!) reading from Small Town Stilettos
July 18, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MBIn this episode, I'm doing a reading from the first chapter of Small Town Stilettos — this is the scene where Margaret first hears about how she's being forced into a modern marriage of convenience in order to access her inheritance... Small Town Stilettos on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174111898-small-town-stilettos Small Town Stilettos on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Town-Stilettos-marriage-convenience-ebook/dp/B0C776DB4M Resources & links mentioned in this ep...
155: Some of the inspiration for Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience
July 11, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.17 MBIn this episode, you'll get an overview about the plot of Small Town Stilettos, plus background about the real-life inspiration for this story and how some of the ideas in this novel came about. Small Town Stilettos on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174111898-small-town-stilettos Small Town Stilettos on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Town-Stilettos-marriage-convenience-ebook/dp/B0C776DB4M Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Tune into Indie Author Weekly on...
154: 7 ways to help with an indie author’s book launch
July 04, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MBFind out 7 ways you can support an indie author with their book launch — this is a wonderful opportunity to support the creatives in your life (and some of these are simple, easy ideas you can do in just a few minutes!) I share why it matters so much to get my novels in the hands of as many people as possible — we are literally changing lives around here and helping more readers discover themselves, embrace who they are and what they want from life, and deepening our understanding, compassi...
153: Book launch marketing plans and goals for Small Town Stilettos (7 strategies I'm using)
June 27, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBThis episode shares the top 7 things I’m doing as part of the “Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience” book launch! We discuss… The specific marketing strategies and platforms I’m using, and why I’m doing these particular types of experiments. How this is different from my previous book launches. What’s working well and what I’ve already decided to do differently in future book launches. My conversion rate estimates and book sale goals for this book launch. And more! Re...
152: A reading from Small Town Stilettos (sneak peek excerpt)
June 20, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.95 MBGet a sneak peek of Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience! This episode features a reading from Chapter 1. Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Pre-order Small Town Stilettos: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Town-Stilettos-marriage-convenience-ebook/dp/B0C776DB4M Add Small Town Stilettos to your Want to Read list on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55302931-small-town-stilettos Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https:...
151: Small Town Stilettos cover reveal day!
June 13, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBToday is a special day, because it is COVER REVEAL DAY for my upcoming romance novel, Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience! In this episode I want to share more about that novel! Here’s the working blurb… Aunt Eleanor fully intends to arrange a marriage for me from beyond the grave—to my childhood sweetheart, no less—and she doesn’t seem to have considered that I might be falling for my other childhood best friend! But her inheritance is the only chance I have to make m...
150: Backstory about the delays (and an update!) to my book cover design... plus how I used it as an excuse to procrastinate
June 06, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBI was originally going to publish Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience a couple years ago… so, why has it taken so long to actually publish it?? In this episode, I’m sharing a few of the obstacles that have gotten in my way — plus the story behind the delays I experienced with the cover design, and how that has contributed to my procrastination. We discuss… Why the book cover design was such a big roadblock (backstory to the cover design saga of Small Town Stilettos) T...
149: Writing 1 chapter/day for a week — results from attempt #2 (daily breakdown)
May 30, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode, I want to follow up on recent episodes where I shared about my writing experiment of doing 4,000 words/day for a full week. You can learn about the background of this experiment in Episode 145, and the results from my first attempt in Episode 147. I’d also recommend tuning into Episode 148, in which I also share all about how I mapped out the entire story and chapter outline in great detail. So in this episode, I want to share with you the results from my second attempt of ...
148: How I mapped out parallel plot lines for my current romcom WIP
May 23, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBCurious about how an author organizes themes, plots, scene ideas, chapter outlines, etc? We’re covering all of that in this behind-the-scenes look at my current work-in-progress, Book 8 of the Polyamorous Passions series! This episode includes: Follow up to Episode 147 — re: going back to the drawing board with my current romcom work-in-progress novel (Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions series) The 3 main plotlines and 2 core themes featured in Book 8 4-step process for how I mapped out...
147: Results from my first attempt at the 4,000 words/day writing experiment
May 16, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThis episode gives you an update on the book writing experiment I recently tested! We discuss: UPDATE on my book writing experiment that I told you about in Episode 145 of my Indie Author Weekly podcast (writing 4,000 words/day for a full week, and not doing any other business tasks) How I prepped for writing the actual book itself Daily breakdown of how that first week of the experiment went 3 reasons why I decided to go back to the drawing board with my book An important reminder we c...
146: The importance of being earnest as a writer
May 09, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.69 MBLet’s talk about the importance of being earnest as a writer and getting comfortable with potentially embarrassing yourself! In this episode, we cover… The self-consciousness → self-compassion spectrum that many of us experience as writers, and the importance of embracing earnest along the way. How I reviewed my high school creative writing assignment where the professor didn’t understand that my “grammatical error” was actually a stylistic choice, not a grammatical error (and how I was ve...
145: Writing experiment of 4,000 words/day for a full week
May 02, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBAll about a new writing experiment I’m testing out to make a lot better progress with my novels! We discuss… Why I’m doing this new experiment, what my schedule will look like, how I plan to make it happen, and my expected results with writing for a larger, dedicated period of time 2 reasons why I’ve been struggling with writing, and the problem that can come up with trying to find time to write novels (including feelings of guilt and concerns that it’s “self-indulgent”) The deep sense of...
144: "How do you write your books?"
April 25, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB“How do you write your books? By hand, by typewriter?” In this episode, we’re answering THAT question! Get ready for a full recap of the logistics and practical side for how I write my books… 0:00 Intro 0:20 Answering a question from a friend: “How do you write your books? By hand, by typewriter?” — and a few other logistics when it comes to the practical side of how I write books 0:50 When it comes to writing books, here’s why I do NOT use a typewriter, and why I do NOT write by hand 3...
143: Dealing with imposter syndrome and procrastination as an author
April 18, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBA year ago, I experienced an EXTREME case of imposter syndrome in my author career… which led to a TON of procrastination! In this episode, I’m sharing all about that experience and how I navigated it. In this episode, we discuss… How my imposter syndrome came about What I did to work through imposter syndrome (including some of the specific ways I did self-coaching for this, and the type of questions I asked myself to get to the root issues). 3 things I did to actively navigate procras...
142: “I want to read your books, but I feel like it’s weird because I don’t want to know about your sex life…”
April 11, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBI was recently hanging out with a friend, and she said this: “I want to read your books, but I feel like it’s weird because I don’t want to know about your sex life…” Totally get that! Let’s talk about that today, because I think this is a very common frame of mind for friends and family of romance authors... IN THIS EPISODE, I share several important things to keep in mind if you're wondering about this, too, plus a few different options for you! WIN BOOKMARKS featuring Sagan’s novels wh...
141: How did you get "brave enough" to talk publicly about being a romance author?
April 04, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBToday we are answering a listener-submitted question: How did you get "brave enough" to talk publicly about being a romance author? This question was posted by Morgan Starling Writes on an Instagram post back in Feb 2022, in which she said, “I'm hesitant to post pictures of my face on here because of my "day job", so to speak. But at the same time, it feels like there's no balance to the interaction with those whose faces I do get to see! How do you, fellow smut writers or readers, go abou...
140: Welcome back! Author update and the future of this podcast
March 28, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBWELCOME 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 sy...
139: Doing the uncomfortable thing… (this is not the episode I had planned!)
December 03, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBToday 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...
138: How to finish writing your book (NaNoWriMo tips—midway point!)
November 16, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MBAre 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 resource...
137: Is it time to quit your novel?
November 09, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBIs 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 m...
136: NaNoWriMo tips round-up for starting your novel
November 02, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.86 MBAre 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 ...
135: How stories change the world (Our Choice: Romance for Roe anthology)
October 26, 2021 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.21 MBHave 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 ...
134: Excerpt from "Gaming the System" polyamorous romcom
October 19, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MBDo you enjoy getting teasers and sneak peeks of fun romantic comedies? Well, that’s exactly what you’re getting on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly! Gaming the System romcom back-of-book blurb: What comes after you get to “have it all”? Since Emma discovered polyamory several months earlier, she knows she’s getting a unique opportunity to eat her cake and have it, too. And yet, it hasn’t all been fun and games. Sure, she gets to have the two men she loves in her life… but sh...
133: 5 tips for writing a book with a busy schedule
October 12, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.96 MBHave you ever wondered about how to write a book when you have a BUSY schedule? 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 5 powerful tips for incorporating writing a book into your busy schedule—including real-life example for how ...
132: Book writing & life update
October 05, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBHave you ever wondered about the complications of writing a book when navigating big life changes? 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 find out how your host has navigated chaos and adventures, "life administration" of moving to ...
131: Leaning into your unique writing style and voice
September 28, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.72 MBDo you ever wish you had a different type of writing voice or style? Well, that’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly! "You'll never be a Pulitzer Prize winner—but your books keep people coming back for more." Find out why this comment about my own stories inspired this podcast episode topic... 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 w...
130: Excerpt from "A Choice Between Two"
September 21, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBDo you wish you could attend author book readings again, while the world continues to be in flux? Well, that’s exactly what you’re getting on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly! A Choice Between Two romcom back-of-book blurb: What if you fall for someone, but you’re already in a wonderful relationship with someone else? Emma has been dating John, an alpha lawyer type, casually for the past six months. When she meets the kind-hearted feminist Carlos, there’s instant attraction… and...
129: Show, don't tell—writing tip and example
September 14, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.85 MBYou might be familiar with the phrase “show, don’t tell” as a writer… Is it something you struggle with, or are you curious about what a fresh new take on that might look like? 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 learn how to imp...