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​10 Steps That Launched My Book Into the Top 30 - Ep. 17

• On launch day, my book skyrocketed to the Top 30 in two Amazon categories. It made the Top 100 in a third category. In this episode, you'll learn the 10 steps that I took to get my book launched. Maybe it'll help you with yours! 
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LIVE Video Tips - Ep.16

• Welcome to episode 16! After a brief update, I summarize what a LIVE video is, how to do it, and tips to conduct one correctly.
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  • TWITTER: https://support.twitter.com/articles/20172128#live-videos OR https://support.twitter.com/articles/20175092
• #QuerySwap Info: michelekeller.wordpress.com 
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5 Steps to Find Readers for Your Book -  Ep.15

• Correlating Blog Post: http://www.dawnhusted.com/tidbits/how-to-find-readers-for-my-book
• Find this episode on iTunes and Stitcher: Indie Tidbits
• Summary: The focus of this episode is: Five Steps to Finding Readers for Your Book. These are the steps that I used when approaching readers and bloggers about reading an advance copy of my book. Before I reveal to you the steps, I give a personal update on my book that's releasing in June in reference to the Goodreads Giveaway. I also suggest using a great app, Natural Reader, to listen to your book when in the revision stage. 
• Here's some info about Wattpad Tap: https://blog.wattpad.com/wattpad/2017/3/7/create-your-own-stories-chat-style-with-tap-by-wattpad
• Natural Reader app: https://www.naturalreaders.com/app/ 
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How to Get More Likes on Facebook - Ep.14

• Correlating Blog Post: http://www.dawnhusted.com/tidbits/how-to-get-more-likes-on-facebook​
• Summary: First I began with an update about my own book, then I dive into the interview with Valerie Roeseler. We talk Facebook Strategy and how to become visible as an author on Facebook. 
• CreateSpace Expended Distribution: The two articles that I refer to, one contains older info than the other: http://www.newselfpublishing.com/CreateSpaceEDC.html & https://www.baipa.org/createspace-titles-on-amazon-now-available-in-canada/
• B&N POD Information: http://nook.barnesandnoble.com/u/print-books-on-demand/379004275
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Opening Lines & Scenes - Ep. 13

• Correlating Blog Post: http://www.dawnhusted.com/tidbits/ope...
• Summary: Crafting that opening line can be tough. Where should you begin chapter one? What makes a good opening good? In this episode, I talk with the one and only, ML Keller, nickname: The Manuscript Shredder. She gives tips and advice regarding opening pages. 
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Find a Book Cover Designer - Ep.12

• Indie Tidbits Blog Post: http://www.dawnhusted.com/tidbits/finding-a-book-cover-designer
  
• Kindle Storyteller Writing Competition (Feb 20th - May 19th) : https://www.amazon.co.uk/b?ie=UTF8&node=12061299031&ref_=pe_390220_234541850 
  
• Ammonia Book Covers:
  
  • Twitter: @AmmoniaCovers
    
  • Facebook: Ammonia Nikolova
    
• https://thebookcoverdesigner.com/designers/ammonia/ 
  
• Meet the Author Day details: http://www.bcslibrary.org/meet-the-author-day/
  
• World Book Day is April 23, 2017. Celebrate by using the hashtag, #LoveToRead!
  
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• Summary: I briefly touch on my overall thoughts of CreateSpace's proof copy that came in the mail, and compare the size and interior format to a traditionally published book. After the intro, I dive into the written interview with the cover artist that I had hired for my book that's releasing in June. 
  

​KDP PreOrder Strategy, Keywords and Categories - Ep.11

• ​Indie Tidbits Blog: http://www.dawnhusted.com/tidbits/category-keywords-and-amazon-kdp 
  
• Cover Reveal for SCYTHE OF DARKNESS: http://adreamwithindream.blogspot.com/2017/04/cover-reveal-giveaway-scythe-of.html
  
• KDP Pre-Ordering Rules: https://kdp.amazon.com/help/topic/AGSSZQVFKECO5
  
• KDP, Select Browsing Categories: https://kdp.amazon.com/help/topic/A200PDGPEIQX41
  
• Summary: I give an overview of my strategy in regards to listing a book on KDP for pre-order, how I found my keywords, and how to choose a category by looking at comp titles for your book.

How to Self Publish - Interview with NL Hoffmann - Ep.10

• ​The cover reveal isn't live yet. The blogger that is hosting the reveal is: http://adreamwithindream.blogspot.com/. You can find her on Twitter too: @adreamindream
  
• Today, I'm interviewing fellow indie author, NL Hoffmann. She is the author of 7 books, and began publishing in 2014. To find out more about her, go to https://www.nlhoffmann.com/ .
  

• Summary: Updates on my book, Scythe of Darkness. Then we dive into the interview with Hoffmann:
  
  • Briefly let the audience know who you are and what type of books you write
    
  • What made you decide to choose the indie route?
    
  • How does launching your newest book compare with launching your first? 
    
  • What types of promotions did you run for your The Daughters of Darkness series? 100+reviews
    
  • How many revisions do you go through prior to publishing?
    
  • Pre-Order reviews?
    
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How do I find keywords on a website? - Ep.9

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• Keyword website: http://keywordtool.io/
• Amazon Ad Webinar: https://selfpublishingformula.com/rep...
• Mark Dawson's Twitter: @PBackWriter​
• Summary: I touch on the future opportunities of interviewing other indie authors that have a successful backlist of books. And I briefly explain how to find keywords, plus the site that I use to do that.

How to Choose a Title for Your Book - Ep.8

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• BEHIND THE SCENES OF CHOOSING A BOOK TITLE
• Summary: This isn't Episode Two as stated in the video. It's an earlier recording that I made regarding the title chosen for my book: Scythe of Darkness. I didn't want to re-record it, felt more authentic this way. 
• Four Steps to Choosing A Title:
  • 1. Search titles of the top 50 books in your genre
  • 2. Generate a few ideas by going to http://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/... 
  • 3. Go to Thesaurus.com and pull out a few synonyms for keywords that you like.
  • 4. Make a list. Star your favorites. Search to see if your title has been used before. Yes, books can have the same title (depending), but I wanted mine to be easy to find, searching for the title alone. Copyrights regarding titles: http://www.rightsofwriters.com/2011/0... ​​

Why is Twitter so important? - Ep.7

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• Summary: In this episode, I touch on the topic of Twitter and why it's a vital tool for authors. Especially if you're indie. I also list 5 important people to follow, including hashtags on how to connect with other writers. If you don't have a twitter account, get one now, and let me know that you found me through this video. 
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• Here are the handles for the three people that I mention at the beginning of the video: @Blanghinrichs, @e_teskey (#darklitchat), @WaltRosado.​
• The Emotion Thesaurus: http://amzn.to/2nAHCiB

How to Format a Book for Word, part B - Ep.6

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• CreateSpace Format Recommendations: https://www.createspace.com/Special/E...
• Summary: This is a continuation from the previous episode; In this episode, I touch on the specifics of fonts with regards to formatting my book in Microsoft Word. Margins, fonts, and line spacing all contribute to how many lines per page, and how many words per line. 
• Sans vs Serif fonts in text example: https://www.fonts.com/content/learnin...
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How to Format a Book for Word, part A - Ep.5

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• Calculating your royalties (CreateSpace): https://www.createspace.com/Products/...
• CreateSpace Format Recommendations: https://www.createspace.com/Special/E...
• Summary: In this episode, I touch on the specifics of line spacing and margins with regards to formatting my book in Microsoft Word. **Do not change your line spacing in the whole document at once. If you do this, then it changes your italicized words too. Instead, go through your document chapter by chapter.**
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What is the difference between proofreading and editing? - Ep.4

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• Where I found my book cover: https://thebookcoverdesigner.com/ 
• Summary: In regards to indie publishing, I explain what proofreaders are for and how I find them. The timeline that I ask of proofreaders, and what exactly they do. I also briefly touch on book covers and how a book cover ties into my proofreading stage.
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Why is the role of an editor so important? - Ep.3

• Summary: This video gives an overview of why hiring an editor is important, the type of feedback I received, and the decision I made after my manuscript was polished. 
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Pitch Wars. How to Find a Critique Group - Ep.2

• Corresponding Blog: http://www.dawnhusted.com/tidbits/how... 
• PITCH WARS
  • When I referred to the possibility of having submitted to more mentors, I may have had that option confused with a different contest. It's been nearly a year since I entered Pitch Wars. To find out more about the contest and it's schedule for this year, go to: http://www.brenda-drake.com/pitch-wars/ .
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What does indie publishing mean? - Ep.1

• By watching these episodes, you can expect to learn more about indie publishing . I'll also touch on traditional publishing, but my main focus is the indie route. My newest book will be published in the next couple of months, and is one reason why all of this indie knowledge is fresh on my brain. Which is the perfect time to share it with you. 
• BLOG WITH QUERY EXAMPLE: http://www.dawnhusted.com/tidbits/how... 
• If you're a writer and are toying with the idea of indie publishing, then I hope my journey will you help you along your way. 
• Either way, the publishing world can be brutal, it's not for the faint of heart. So good luck!
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• SUMMARY: Intro. Why I'm choosing indie publishing and what it means. How entering the Pitch Wars contest last year helped me. I didn't win, but I wouldn't be where I am today without it. 
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• Wiki Definition of Self Publishing: Self-publishing is the publication of any book or other media by its author without the involvement of an established publisher. A self-published physical book is said to have been privately printed. The author is in control of the entire process including, for a book, the design of the cover and interior, formats, price, distribution, marketing, and public relations. The authors can do it all themselves or may outsource some or all the work to companies which offer these services. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-pu...)