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EPISODE · Apr 25, 2023 · 25 MIN

144: "How do you write your books?"

from Author Diary Entries · host Sagan Morrow

“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 Intro0:20 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 books0:50 When it comes to writing books, here’s why I do NOT use a typewriter, and why I do NOT write by hand 3:40 My process for writing my novels — outlining my books on paper and a Google doc (plus a quick explanation about what my chapter outline looks like)5:35 The 3 types of Google docs I always use for writing my novels9:30 Keeping tabs open vs not, and using external monitors while working on the computer11:50 A few additional types of Google docs I like using when working on books12:50 How I usually “write” large portions of my books without actually writing them16:45 Writing in various environments17:50 How I use music when writing my books23:00 Bookmark giveaway!25:05 Wrap upWIN 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 Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Tune into the Polyamorous Passions soundtrack: https://saganmorrow.com/polypassionsplaylist Let’s chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: [email protected] Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.Support the show

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“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...

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