Ellie Betts, Author at The Writer's Cookbook https://www.writerscookbook.com/author/ellie/ Serving writers with all the ingredients they need to succeed Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:34:15 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.writerscookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-writers-cookbook-logo-small-32x32.png Ellie Betts, Author at The Writer's Cookbook https://www.writerscookbook.com/author/ellie/ 32 32 Writing Dialogue-Centric First Drafts (with Jeff Elkins) https://www.writerscookbook.com/writing-dialogue-centric-first-drafts-with-jeff-elkins/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:45:21 +0000 https://www.writerscookbook.com/?p=8952 Jeff Elkins writes stories about outsiders who fight for outcasts, rejects, and the oppressed. He is the author of more than ten novels, a Certified Three Story Method Editor, and the host of the Dialogue Doctor podcast. During the day, he leads the writing team for a training company that simulates difficult conversations. He lives north […]

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]]> Publishing Wide for the Win (with Mark Leslie Lefebvre) https://www.writerscookbook.com/publishing-wide/ Thu, 12 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.writerscookbook.com/?p=8838 Mark Leslie Lefebvre is the Director of Business Development for Draft2Digital, a free and author-centric platform celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2022. Mark has worked in the book industry since 1992, the same year his first short story appeared in print.  His past roles include President of the Canadian Booksellers Association, Chair of the Professional […]

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]]> Writing Cosy Mysteries (with Debbie Young) https://www.writerscookbook.com/writing-cosy-mysteries-with-debbie-young/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.writerscookbook.com/?p=8718 Debbie is the author of nine novels across two series, 7 in the Sophie Sayers Village Mysteries, and 2 in the Staffroom at St Bride’s series, currently writing the third. She writes a blend of cosy mystery and romantic comedy and is a course tutor in self-publishing for Jericho Writers and a UK Ambassador for […]

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]]> How to Write and Publish on the Side of Your Day Job (with Sticky Brand Lab) https://www.writerscookbook.com/how-to-write-and-publish-on-the-side-of-your-day-job/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.writerscookbook.com/?p=8671 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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]]> How to Self-Publish and Market Children’s Fiction (with Darcy Pattison) https://www.writerscookbook.com/self-publish-childrens-fiction/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.writerscookbook.com/?p=8655 Children’s book author and indie publisher Darcy Pattison writes award-winning fiction and non-fiction books for children. Her works have received starred PW, Kirkus, and BCCB reviews. Awards include the Irma Black Honor award, five NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books, Eureka! Nonfiction Honor book, two Junior Library Guild selections, two NCTE Notable Children’s Book in Language […]

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]]> What Book Reviews Can Teach Us About Writing (with Gina Jackson) https://www.writerscookbook.com/writing-book-reviews/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.writerscookbook.com/?p=8647 Gina Jackson is a content writer, copywriter and sometime proofreader. She also reviews books and wants to create a podcast for them. In this episode, you’ll learn: The most common mistake authors make Why we need more diversity in fiction How NOT to write female characters How to become a book blogger Listen to Gina […]

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]]> Social Media Marketing for Authors https://www.writerscookbook.com/social-media-marketing-for-authors/ Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.writerscookbook.com/?p=8608 Social media isn’t just about learning what Auntie Jude has been knitting or spying on school friends that you haven’t spoken to in years, it’s also about making it work for you. By which I mean using social media platforms to get your books out there and, ultimately, make some money from them.  We’ve had […]

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]]> Book Launch Tips for 2022 https://www.writerscookbook.com/2022-book-launch-tips/ https://www.writerscookbook.com/2022-book-launch-tips/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.writerscookbook.com/?p=8578 To kick of season four – and 2022 – we’ve got a juicy one for you! We invited back previous interviewees and asked them what their top launch tip for the year ahead is. Featuring: Sacha Black Daniel Willcocks Tim Lewis Terra Kelly Matty Dalrymple Listen to all the book launch tips for 2022! Powered […]

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]]> https://www.writerscookbook.com/2022-book-launch-tips/feed/ 1 2021 Reflections: How Our Writing and Podcasting Has Changed in a Year https://www.writerscookbook.com/2021-reflections-how-our-writing-and-podcasting-has-changed-in-a-year/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.writerscookbook.com/?p=8559 Phew, what a year! In our final episode of 2021, we reflect on what we’ve learned about writing, podcasting, and ourselves. Expect some surprising truths and thought-provoking revelations. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why it’s OK to not achieve your goals (no, really) What made us fall in love with outlining (when thinking about it […]

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]]> Social Media Networking for Authors (with Tim Lewis) https://www.writerscookbook.com/social-media-networking-for-authors-with-tim-lewis/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.writerscookbook.com/?p=8340 Tim Lewis is a former IT manager in a financial markets company who, after the death of his wife, decided to try and become an author, writing time travel and then later fantasy books. In his efforts to try and work out how to sell books online, he became fascinated by using social media for […]

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]]> Writing Side Characters (with Sacha Black) https://www.writerscookbook.com/writing-side-characters-with-sacha-black/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.writerscookbook.com/?p=8337 Sacha Black is a bestselling author, host of The Rebel Author Podcast and Next Level Authors, and a professional speaker. She writes amazing educational nonfiction books for writers, and fantasy for Young Adult and adult audiences. She lives in Cambridgeshire with her wife and son. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why side characters drive your […]

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]]> 11. Maya Angelou – Inspiring Woman https://www.writerscookbook.com/maya-angelou/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.writerscookbook.com/?p=7828 Powered by RedCircle Maya Angelou was a wonderful and inspirational woman. I’m dusting off that history degree again to bring you a little story about a woman who came from very little and went on to impact the world with her autobiographies and poetry. We’ll start at the start… Maya was born Marguerite Annie Johnon […]

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