An Indie Author's Life

Episodes

1. 18

   Episode 18 - Podcast, A Year in Review

   I will go over my podcast history (merely a year), speak about prior episodes, and thoughts I had about the episode. I will also talk a little about upcoming episodes.

   Sep 21, 2020

   11 min
2. 17

   Episode 17 - Coronavirus Impact on Reading or Writing

   This episode explores how the measures to curb coronavirus (shelter-in-place, social distancing, telecommuting, etc.) may have impacted reading or writing habits. Twitter: @AuthorLeia Website or Contact Me

   May 1, 2020

   10 min
3. 16

   Episode 16 - Book Bundling and Pricing

   Topics: eBook Bundling Pricing of eBooks and Print books when starting out as a new author. Contact Me: Twitter or Website

   Mar 22, 2020

   12 min
4. 15

   Episode 15 - Book Covers and Hiring Professional Promoters

   Topics: How a self-published author can create their own covers. Tips on hiring a professional promoter for your books. Pre-made book cover website mentioned in the podcast. Contact Me: Twitter -or- Website

   Feb 23, 2020

   9 min
5. 14

   Episode 14 - Self-editing and Beta Readers

   Being your own editor (no publishing house, literary agency, nor hiring an editor) and use of beta readers. Blog post referenced in this podcast. Contact Me: Twitter and Website

   Jan 9, 2020

   11 min
6. 13

   Episode 13 - eBooks and Audiobooks

   Revisiting the topic of eBook readers/publishing and Audiobooks. Contact me: Twitter or website

   Dec 19, 2019

   9 min
7. 12

   Episode 12 - Local Engagement

   Increase presence and engagement in your local book community. Twitter Website Elissa Sweet tweet referenced in episode

   Nov 4, 2019

   7 min
8. 11

   Episode 11 - Social Media and Promotion Revisited

   Lessons learned from over six months of social media and promotion since my first podcast episode devoted to these topics. Twitter Website

   Oct 3, 2019

   9 min
9. 10

   Episode 10 - Literary Agents

   When and why a literary agent is a good idea. Not 'how to' get an agent. Contact: Twitter Website

   Sep 2, 2019

   9 min
10. 9

    Episode 09 - Pushy Promotion

    Short episode today: My distinction between Professional (effective) Promotion vs. Pushy Promotion Contact me: Twitter Website

    Aug 7, 2019

    6 min
11. 8

    Episode 08 - Length and Pricing of Books

    Short Story vs. Novella vs. Novel; what makes you choose one over the other. What pricing strategies should you avoid or embrace as a new author? Twitter or website

    Jul 23, 2019

    14 min
12. 7

    Episode 07 - Book Covers and Audiobooks

    aka: Things I am not good at so must pay someone else to do website mentioned in Podcast: thebookcoverdesigner.com My website My Twitter

    Jul 11, 2019

    9 min
13. 6

    Episode 06 - Areas of Interest Not Reflected in Your Writing

    Do you have degrees, interests, or hobbies that are not reflected in your writing? Either in the genre you write in or the world of your characters? I share my own areas of interest. Contact me on Twitter or my website.

    Jun 21, 2019

    7 min
14. 5

    Episode 05 - Writer Support Community

    Writing Groups Writer's Support (friends/family) Online Support Out of Touch Twitter Website

    Jun 9, 2019

    11 min
15. 4

    Episode 04 - Book Review (Blood Trails by J Blackstream)

    Series: Blood Trails 1: Deadline 2: Monster 3: Taken 4: Corruption 5: Mercenary

    May 19, 2019

    <1 min
16. 3

    Episode 03 - Ebook publishers

    Episode Description: Kindle eBook self-publishing timeline Nook Apple and Google Website Twitter Out of Touch (Book 01)

    May 3, 2019

    10 min
17. 2

    Episode 02 - Social Media Art and Images

    Description: Creating .gifs and videos. Blog post with the videos and images discussed in episode. Website Twitter

    Apr 15, 2019

    8 min
18. 1

    Episode 01 - Intro to the Podcast

    Self-editing Self-publishing SM Indie Authors Writing Community Out of Touch (01) Website Twitter

    Apr 3, 2019

    10 min