Become a Magic / Fantasy Author | Self Publishing Tips!

In this episode of "Time We Discuss" we look at what it's like to be a magic and fantasy self-published author. We don't just stop there though, Jennifer Shaw also shares some AMAZING tips and tricks that she picked up along the way to publish and promote your books. From acquiring ISBN numbers cheaply and efficiently, to having successful book signings, to actively promoting yourself, this one has it all.If you aren't a fantasy or magical author yet and you want to be, this episode has all of the right pieces to get you motivated and finish off your masterpiece.Stay tuned to gain valuable insights and inspiration from the experiences of a magic and fantasy author.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:39 - Lessons learned from traditional publishers2:06 - Ease of self-publishing3:25 - Free ISBN numbers?4:18 - Copyright and ISBN5:06 - Overcoming marketing challenges6:38 - Having a great book signing event7:47 - Getting into bookstores of all sizes9:18 - Getting into consignment9:28 - Getting into Indigo10:24 - What happens when consignment runs out of books?11:32 - Getting started with Amazon KDP13:43 - Advantages of owning your own ISBN14:27 - The hidden costs of self-publishing a book18:04 - Learn from these mistakes19:47 - How has your education prepared you as an author?21:16 - About Jennifer's books23:03 - These books read like ...23:34 - Talent has the floor.24:40 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Jennifer ShawWebsiteAlso Mentioned in This Episode:Day in the Life of a Folklore Fantasy AuthorBecome a Children's Book Author w. Aubre AndrusFreelance Book Editor - How to Turn Your Passion Into a CareerBecome a Virtual Assistant in 2024 - Complete Guide!=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads