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The Lackadaisical Writer
by Sherelle Winters
From 2013-2020, indie author Sherelle Winters shared the ups, downs, and in-betweens of her writing and indie publishing journey!
Episodes
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S7, E121: The Final Episode
After a lot of contemplation, I decided it was time to end the podcast, so this is my heartfelt goodbye to my listeners.
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S7, E120: What's Going On
This episode is all about updates on writing, my life, and the show! It's actually a short one for a change (relatively speaking LOL). I tried something new with the audio as well, using my headset. Not sure I like how it sounds, hmm...
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S7, E119: Five Years, Seven Years
With it being Aisuru's fifth book birthday this month and this being the 7th year TLW being on the air, come July, I decided to take some time to reflect on my first five/seven years as an indie author and podcaster, and then look forward to what I hope the next five/seven will bring.
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S7, E118: Tools of the Trade
In this episode, I’m sharing the various tools (i.e. software, apps, and such) that I use as a writer and publisher, as well as some of my favorite tools for the financial and business side of things! This is a "revisit" topic, though the last time I talked about it was way back in episode 30…
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S7, E117: The I, The R, and the S
It’s January, which means the start of a new year, but also the time to start thinking of that oft-dreaded thing: income taxes! In this episode, I’m breaking down why you do have to deal with filing taxes for your indie author income, how to set yourself up to make it easier, the importance of...
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S6, E116: Out With 2019, In With 2020
What else would you talk about at the end of the year but taking a look back at 2019, including goal results, the year as a whole, and the financials! Then we talk about my goals, plans, and vision for 2020!
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S6, E115: Best Laid Plans
This one is an off-the-cuff hodgepodge episode in which I talk about my NaNo progress, how my writing style has changed and coping with it, the lack of sales, and venting a bit about AMS ads and author advice to spend money you don't have.
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S6, E114: National Novel Writing Month
Oh yeah, you know what time of year it is! With NaNoWriMo closing in fast, today it’s all about what it is, what it isn’t, why (and why not) to do it, NaNo & me, and how to get in on it if you decide to give it a whirl!
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S6, E113: Pantser, Planner, What?
With National Novel Writing Month just around the corner, it seemed like a good time to discuss what we actually mean by the terms pantser, plotter, and plantser, and which one is best for writers.
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S6, E112: Pseudo Q&A
Today I’m answering 15 questions about hobbies, dreams, life, reading, and writing!
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S6, E111: Broken Wing Release and Peek
With Broken Wing now available in ebook, paperback, and hardback, of course, this episode is all about its history, the leading up to the launch, and a three chapter sneak peek of the story!
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S6, E110: At Week's End Belated Peek
I realized I never did a reading of At Week’s End for the podcast! So let’s rectify that with a reading of the first two chapters.
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S6, E109: To Spark or Not to Spark
Today's episode features all the exciting Broken Wing updates plus I’ll talk about using IngramSpark for print distribution, including the why's and why not's and the how's. Spoiler alert, I totally think you should!
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S6, E108: Quarterly Goal and Numbers Check-in
Today's episode is all about goals! How I did for the first quarter of 2019 and what's on tap for the second one. I’m also introducing my quarterly number check in!
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S6, E107: Writing Characters With Mental Illness
Today we’re digging into a deep topic, namely how (and how not) to write characters who have mental illness in your stories! Fair warning, this one is a RIDICULOUSLY LONG one! Sorry! For show notes with a huge list of resource links:...
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S6, E106: Can YA Have X?
Digging into the question of what kind of content is, and isn’t, allowed in young adult fiction!
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S6, E105: Wait Who, What?
Catching up on what's been going on for the last NINE months, including the name change, the launch of the video version, the launch of At Week's End, and more! After that, it's discussing my goals for the first quarter of 2019, and where I'm aiming to go going forward.
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S5, E32767:
The Lackadaisical Writer will be officially going on hiatus, but I wanted its temporary outage to go out with a bit of a bang, so its last episode of 2018 was done live! In this episode, I share what's happened over the last few months, my upcoming name change, the rename of Girl in the Forest…
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S5, E103: National Novel Writing Month, 2017
Yeah yeah, its already November, but I’m still going to talk about National Novel Writing Month and how awesome it is, as well as what I’m writing this year and how to see/hear snippets! Support this podcast on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/AnmaNatsu
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S5, E102: Yes, It IS a Business (Going Indie Series #2)
Another monster episode as I tackle the need to accept that being an indie does mean running a business before digging into coming up with your business name, handling pen names, and deciding on the structure of your business.
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S5, E101: Deciding To Go Indie (Going Indie Series #1)
Opening up my Going Indie series of episodes by introducing said series, before launching into the main topic: the differing paths of being a traditionally published or indie author, the costs and earnings associated with each and how to choose which one is right for you.
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S5, E100: Keeping It Real
In this unscripted, personal episode, I talk openly, honestly, and at length about the things going on with my life, including the deaths in October and January, my physical and mental health, and the financial strain of both. I then talked about the plans for the future, including my plans to…
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S5, E99: Pet Peeves of Romance With a Side of Rant
In a ranting mood this episode, so going off on people claiming writers “shouldn’t” write people if they aren’t those people, the meaning of Deviations title, and my top pet peeves with plot elements and character types found in romance novels! The language is strong with this one! Show notes at:...
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S5, E98: A Return, I Hope
Been two months since I did an episode…so this one is kind of a catch up of what I've been up to the last few months and taking a look at my plans for the next few.
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S4, E97: Out With 2016, In With 2017
It’s my annual review of how the year went, good, bad, and meh, how I did with my goals, and looking at my financials for the year. Ending the episode by sharing my writing-related goals for 2017! Fuller show notes at: http://anmanatsu.com/2016/12/s4-e97-out-with-2016-in-with-2017/
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S4, E96: NaNo 2016 and Aisuru NetGalley Results
So how did NaNo turn out? Did I manage to make it to 50,000?? And what about Aisuru’s NetGalley run? Both covered in today’s episode! Full show notes at: http://anmanatsu.com/2016/12/s4-e96-nano-2016-aisuru-netgalley-results/
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S4, E95: NaNo 2016, Special 4
After mourning the loss of a wonderful artist, I give a very quick NaNo update. Surprise, I have way more words now! Full show notes at: http://anmanatsu.com/2016/11/s4-e95-nano-2016-special-4/
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S4, E94: NaNo 2016, Special 3
A late night episode giving this week's NaNo episode. More words, yay! Still behind, but hey, I wrote! Also, minor news on my mailing list.
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S4, E93: NaNo 2016, Special 2
As promised, my second NaNo episode. I have words, not many, and I’m way behind, but I do have words. Also mild updates on other stuff.
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S4, E92: Long Silence, My Why, and NaNo Update #1
After almost two months away from the “air”, I get a bit emotional talking about October, then move on to my contemplations of “my why” and the future of my books. Due to the long stretch between episodes, I also tacked on my first NaNo 2016 update, pathetic though it is. For fuller show notes:...
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S4, E91: Anma’s Manga Minute and Hakodate Hearts
Introducing my new side audio blog type project, Anma’s Manga Minute, and giving a more “formal” introduction to my Hakodate Hearts book series, including selected readings from both Aisuru and Deviations. Fair warning: as this episode includes a reading from Deviations, it has a bit more cussing...
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S4, E90: Camp NaNo Ending and Final Promo
Camp Nano ended in abject failure and I contemplate the future of the Maid Maleen project before discussing my hastily done promo for Aisuru. While the sales were pitiful, the ROI was great, though still a disappointment. I think discuss where things stand with Girl in the Forest and the…
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S4, E89: Camp NaNo 2016, Special 2
Finally got some words written and the story is going so much better! I also talk about the false idea that being an indie authors means you don't have to deal with rejection again.
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S4, E88: Camp NaNo 2016, Special 1
First Camp NaNo July 2016 update is, well, abysmal and hopefully not the only update for the month…
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S4, E87: Of Plans and Being a Failure
Some updates and excited babbling about my trip, followed by discussing my updated plans for the rest of the year and my free-talking a bit about the idea of being a failure and coming to terms with it.
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S4, E86: Updates and A New Project!
Lengthy hodge-podge episode with a a big set of news and notes, an update on the status of The Girl in the Forest, and introducing a new project now underway: my first fairy tale retelling!
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S4, E85: Eh, Why Not? Newbie Experiments
With little chance of "making it worse", I decided to do a pair of experiments with free pulsing on Aisuru and tried out a blog tour book blitz. This episode is all about that, after a hefty section of news and notes. How did my experiments turn out? Let’s see… (side note: my mentions of the...
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S4, E84: The First Year of Being Published
Celebrating my first year of being published and Aisuru’s first “birthday” with a look back at my indie writing journey so far, both good and bad, and realizing that maybe I’m doing a little better than I often think. I also share the planned online celebrations!
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S4, E83: Focusing on the Wrong Things (Walking Episode)
I was out walking around campus with something to say, so random walking episode! For this episode, I talk about something I've noticed with fellow indies lately on focusing on the wrong things, including KU scammers and wringing out ever bit of KENP they can, rather than focusing on what is...
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S4, E82: Extempore
A fairly quick episode giving updates on my writing, including Deviations launch and Aisuru’s “relaunch”, and babbling about the struggle to stay positive.
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S4, E81: 2015 In Review, 2016 Goals
Opening the 4th season by doing my annual look back at the good, the bad, and the in-between of last year, how I did on my goals, and what I’m aiming for in 2016!
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S3, E80: Second Promotion Results, Tails, and NaNo Wrap
Giving my wrap up on how this year’s NaNo went before getting into a deep look at how Aisuru’s second promotion went, the “tail” results, and my overall take aways from it all.
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S3, E79: NaNo 2015, Special #4
Belated update on my NaNo progress for the last ten days, writing my first shirt story, and I share the second chapter of Girl in the Forest.
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S3, E78: NaNo 2015, Special #3
Weekly update on my NaNo progress and some initial thoughts on my first time using a paid beta reader.
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S3, E77: NaNo 2015, Special #2
Discussing my progress after the first week of NaNo, my concerns about Girl in the Forest’s content and length, and a quick summary of Aisuru’s 99 cent promotion results. Note: This episode does have some non-specific discussion on child abuse as this is a central subject of GitF.
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S3, E76: NaNo 2015, Special 1
Update on my progress for the first two days of NaNo and sharing the first, raw chapter of The Girl in the Forest.
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S3, E75: Aisuru's 2015 $0.99 Promotion Prepping
After some nice Deviations updates and a few personal notes including NaNo talk, I share the details of Aisuru's upcoming 99 cent sales and the promotional efforts that will be involved.
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S3, E74: Seasons Change
In this week’s hodge-podge of an episode, I share some info on the weight loss program I’m on, give updates on Aisuru and Deviations, and talk about the changes I’ve made to the show and my newsletter. I round out the episode with my September plans.
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S3, E73: Going Unwide With Aisuru
In this week’s amazingly short episode, I talk about my upcoming plans for Aisuru, including pulling it from wide distribution to go into KDP select, cover changes, and more.
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S3, E72: Deviations Sneak Peek
In this episode, I’m giving you guys a better “sneak peek” at Deviations, with a reading of the first three revised chapters!
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From 2013-2020, indie author Sherelle Winters shared the ups, downs, and in-betweens of her writing and indie publishing journey!
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