Author chat with Tim Lewis

In this bonus episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise talk to Tim Lewis, host of the Begin Self-Publishing Podcast and author of tree time-travel novellas (Timeshock series), three fantasy novels (Magpies and Magic series), and Social Media Networking.SummaryBenefits and challenges of working with a professional editor who’s also a family memberTrust and personal relationshipsConstructive criticism and the author/editor relationship: Best vs best-fit relationshipsMarketing tips: Social media; sales versus visibility; tagging and quotingThe culture of free and its impact on book salesBuilding an author platform and understanding your social media audiencePodcasting for indie authorsUsing your book as a marketing tool to grow your businessStructural outlining: Planning versus pantsingAuthor tip: Starting with a shorter project to learn the basics of self-publishing and hone your craftTalk to TimBegin Self-Publishing Podcast: https://beginselfpublishing.com/Stoneham Press: https://stonehampress.com/Twitter: @StonehamPressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BSPPodcast/YouTube: http://bit.ly/2TxQZmlSocial Media Networking: How to Use Social Media to Get the Job You Want, Find Love, Get Business Success and Boost Your Travel Experience: https://amzn.to/2TyfmjZDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction)Louise Harnby | Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction)Music credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License