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It’s Time to Say Goodbye

Kristina Adams — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:14:13 +0000

A few years ago, over Christmas, I had four Christmas dinners in a week. Different family members cooked each one, but it was the same stuff-yourself-until-you-explode dinner followed by a dessert no one actually likes. I love roast dinners, but that was overkill even for me. After eating far too many roast potatoes, I forced […]

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Analytics for Authors (with Gail Carriger)

Kristina Adams — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Gail Carriger has multiple NYT bestsellers and over a million books in print in dozens of different languages. She writes comedies of manners mixed with urban fantasy (and sexy queer joy as G. L. Carriger). She is best known for the Parasol Protectorate and Finishing School series. She was once an archaeologist and is fond […]

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How to Juggle Writing and a Full-Time Job (with J.W. Judge)

Kristina Adams — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000

J. W. Judge is a lawyer by day and a novelist in the early morning hours before the sun wakes all the other creatures. His writing is fueled by vivid dreams and an overactive imagination. He is the author of the dark fantasy trilogy The Zauberi Chronicles and has most recently written a book for […]

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Writing and Publishing Short Stories (with Matty Dalrymple)

Kristina Adams — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Matty Dalrymple podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She is the host of THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST and the author of THE INDY AUTHOR’S GUIDE TO PODCASTING FOR AUTHORS. She is also the co-author, along with Mark Leslie Lefebvre, of TAKING THE SHORT TACK: […]

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Managing Multiple Streams of Income (with L.L. MacRae)

Kristina Adams — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:38:15 +0000

L.L. MacRae is a fantasy author of character-driven stories and epic adventure. Her books usually contain dragons, bucket-loads of magic, and are typically fun and hopeful. She lives in a tiny village in the English countryside, has a degree in Psychology, and was a professional copywriter before going full-time as an author—swapping corporate copy for […]

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Free vs Premium Invoicing Software: Pros, Cons, and What Works Better for Freelance Writers

Guest Blogger — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Thanks to FreshBooks for this sponsored post! Invoicing and financial management are essential tasks for any freelance writer. But it can be time-consuming and tedious, not to mention a little confusing too. Plus, most of us are writers because we love words, not numbers. That’s why invoicing software is becoming an increasingly popular choice for automating and […]

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First Book Lessons: What Authors Wish They’d Known Before Hitting Publish

Kristina Adams — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:57:15 +0000

In our first episode of season six, we bring back past guests Elizabeth Spann Craig, Alexa Whitewolf, Matty Dalrymple, and Daniel Willcocks to ask them what they wish they’d known before they published their first book. Listen to Matty Dalrymple, Alexa Whitewolf, Elizabeth Spann Craig, and Daniel Willcocks share their first book lessons: Powered by […]

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12 Writing Resources to Change Your Writing Life

Kristina Adams — Thu, 26 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000

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What Every Author Website Needs (with Kenny MacKay)

Kristina Adams — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Kenny MacKay is the host of the Author Your Dream podcast, a show he launched in March of 2020. As an author himself, he knows what it’s like to have no idea what you’re doing, and aims to answer the questions many aspiring authors are asking. Kenny lives in the UK with his wife and […]

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How to Write and Publish on the Side of Your Day Job (with Sticky Brand Lab)

Ellie Betts — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Lori Vajda, MSW, Founder and CEO of GB Brand Partners, and co-founder of Sticky Brand Lab. She’d describe herself as a multi-hyphenated, multi-faceted individual as she believes each of us is, even if we don’t always think of ourselves that way. Just like you, the whole of who she is, is made up of all […]

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What You Need to Publish Six-Figure Paranormal Romance (with Lee Savino)

Kristina Adams — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Lee Savino is a USA today bestselling author. Her books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into five languages. She teaches and coaches other authors and you can find her in the Millionaire Author Mastermind group on Facebook. In this episode, you’ll learn: If a creative writing degree can help you with […]

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What NOBODY Tells You About Being a Full-Time Writer

Kristina Adams — Thu, 20 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Many of us dream of becoming full-time writers, but what’s life actually like when writing is your only source of income? We’ll cover: Getting motivated Working towards long-term goals The importance of multiple streams of income Listen to the podcast Powered by RedCircle Become a patron Become a Patron! Show notes Patron shout-out – 0:44 […]

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