Time We Discuss: Self-Published Author

#selfpublishing #amazon #selfpublishedauthor #career #careerchange #newcareers In this segment of "Time We Discuss" I look at what it's like to be a Self-Published Author. We discuss how a person can get started writing and what they need to take their creative project from initial concept to print. We talk about what kinds of resources are available for an aspiring author. We talk about finding an editor, publishing, and self-publishing with Amazon. We also talk about what kinds of obstacles may get in the way, and that the idea of inspiration coming from literally anywhere. After watching this video, you should have a general idea of what career paths are available for a Self-Published Author and whether or not this could be a good career choice for you. #selfpublishing #amazon #selfpublishedauthor #career #careerchange #newcareers ================================================================= Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Inspiration for the book The Inept Mother 3:19 - What do parents know, right? 3:57 - Kids, nice people, mean people, family, friends, support 5:07 - The Inept Mother - balancing life 7:59 - Popular genre? Streaming platforms say romance. 10:04 - Improvements or changes to workflow 11:40 - Best conversations - incorporating fake worlds and magic. 13:45 - The process of self-publishing 16:33 - How well did your education prepare you to be a writer? 20:24 - Surprise question 22:08 - Talent has the floor 22:46 - Outro ================================================================= Guest Information: The Inept Mother: Amazon https://amzn.to/3BV7SyA The Inept Mother: Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-inept-mother-kris-williams/1141600718?ean=9798986382715 Reedsy https://reedsy.com/ ================================================================= Time We Discuss Links: Official Website https://timewediscuss.com/ Original Music furnished by Dan Swift https://danswift.com Time We Discuss YouTube https://timewediscuss.com/youtube Time We Discuss Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7HPIU4UX6p2GLKMxUuDMcP Time We Discuss Podcast (multiple platforms) https://timewediscuss.com/podcast Twitter/X https://twitter.com/timewediscuss Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/timewediscuss.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timewediscuss