L&S Fables: The Indie Author Experience
by Liv Sterling
Indie Authors Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about writing, publishing, and everything in between. Check out their website www.lsfables.com to join the newsletter, send podcast questions, or read up on their latest releases.
Episodes
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Tropes 101
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este chat about tropes in the beginning of a mini-series that will get into more specific tropes as it goes on. Check out their latest novel, Emissary to the Frost Wolf, on Amazon!
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On Content Warnings
Content Warnings for this Episode: Moderate Cursing Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este chat about content warnings—a savvy business decision and a nice thing to do for potential readers. Check out their latest novel, Emissary to the Frost Wolf, on Amazon!
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Angels, Demons, Dragons, and Trolls
Join Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este for a Halloween special on the sorts of characters that go bump in the night. Check out their latest novel, Emissary to the Frost Wolf, on Amazon!
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Writing Groups and Feedback
Liv made a writing group! Here's why you need one too. Check out our latest novel, Emissary to the Frost Wolf, available on Amazon!
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The L&S Fables Plotting Method
We've talked vaguely about plotting in old episodes but never went through our method in detail. Until now! In this episode, we walk you through our method of planning a book. Check out our latest novel, Emissary to the Frost Wolf, available on Amazon!
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World Building 101
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about World Building for Indie Authors. (Again!) Check out their latest novel, Emissary to the Frost Wolf, available on Amazon!
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Mental Health for Indie Authors
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about Mental Health for Indie Authors. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon! Link to Byron Katie's website: https://thework.com
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Interview: Sterling D'Este
Liv Savell interviews her longtime writing partner, Sterling D'Este. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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Interview: Liv Savell
Sterling D'Este interviews her longtime writing partner, Liv Savell. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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On Romantic Subplots
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about romance when it's not the genre. Happy Valentines! Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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Diversity in Books
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about diversity in writing—why they choose to have it, and tips on how. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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Self Improvement for Indie Authors
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about how to stay sharp—both in your writing and the world of self publishing. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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A Day in the Life of an Indie Author
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about the day-to-day of self-publishing. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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Writing Suspence and Other Spooky Things
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about the nuts and bolts of suspenceful writing. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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Novel 101: First Steps
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about the bare bones of planning a story. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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Becoming an Indie Author
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about their experience of self-publishing and what being an indie author is like. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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03:06 Content/Trigger Warnings for Novels
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about content warnings, why they're essential, and how they can help you sell more books. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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03:05 Character Mini Series V: Side Character
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about side characters, why they're important, and how to use them to flesh out your world. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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03:04 Character Mini Series IV: Character Morality
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about characters and how their morality informs things like inner voice and agency within the world of your story. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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03:03 Character Mini Series III: Character Death
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about characters and why sometimes they should die (and also when they shouldn't). Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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03:02 Character Mini Series II: Character Flaws
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about characters and why things ought to be wrong with them. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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03:01 Character Mini Series I: Archetypes and Character Creation
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about characters and how to start creating them. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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02:09 The Rule of Cool
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about verisimilitude in fantasy novels. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, available on Amazon!
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02:08: What is Epic Fantasy?
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about different types of fantasy novels and why it matters for marketing. Check out their latest novel, The Last Contender, coming to Amazon on November 30th!
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02:07: Interview with Veronica Camara
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk with Veronica Camara about inclusivity online and in social media and how it affects indie authors. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
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02:06: Interview with Kat Winters
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk with Kat Winters about writing, characters, and her book, Free Me. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
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02:05: Interview with Juliette Dunn
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk with Julliette Dunn about writing, science-fiction, and representation. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
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02.04: Interview with Venessa Kelley
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk with Venessa Kelley about artwork, covers, and commissions. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
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02.03: Gods, Monsters, and Villains (Oh my!)
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about writing powerful antagonist characters. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
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02.02: Interview with Nerdy Book Box
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk with Tamara from Nerdy Book Box about the business side of the book industry. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
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02.01: On Series and Sequels
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about writing series and sequels. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
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12: On Writing Sex Scenes
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about the vagueries of writing sex scenes. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
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11: How do we produce so much content?
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about their strategies for organizing and producing stories. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
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10: Inspiration and Writer's Block
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about the rise and fall of inspiration and the difficulties of writer's block. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
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09: On Writing Antagonists
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about villains and what it takes to make a great one. Check out their latest novel, Death Seeker, on Amazon! (LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMNBKN9)
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08: On Perfectionism and Fear of Failure
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about perfectionism, fear of failure, and what to do about them when they get in the way of your writing. Check out their latest novel, Shepherd of Souls, on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Souls-Illygad-Sterling-DEste-ebook/dp/B09851R5JC
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07: On Writing Female Characters
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about writing female characters, and the joys and frustrations that go along with it. Check out their latest novel, Shepherd of Souls, on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Souls-Illygad-Sterling-DEste-ebook/dp/B09851R5JC
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06: On World Building for a Novel
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about how they write episodic fiction. Check out their latest novel, Shepherd of Souls, on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Souls-Illygad-Sterling-DEste-ebook/dp/B09851R5JC
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05: On Kindle Vella
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about how they write episodic fiction. Check out their latest series, The Thistle Queen's Thorns on Kindle Vella! https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0969M7KG8
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04: On Writing Fight Scenes
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about how they write fight scenes. Check out their latest book, Goddess, on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZBZPXX2
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03: Character Creation
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about how they create their characters. Check out their latest book, Goddess, on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZBZPXX2
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02: On Outlining a Novel
Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about how they outline their fantasy novels. Check out their latest book, Goddess, on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZBZPXX2
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01: On Writing with a Co-Author
Authors Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este talk about their writing process as co-authors of epic fantasy. Check out their latest book, Vassal, on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RGZHBFJ