Authorpreneur Fm - Writing And Self Publishing Advice

So, you’ve created an idea or one-liner pitch for your story, and now you’re feeling stuck and don’t know what to do next. And, you're wondering how to flesh out a story idea into a synopsis. When you first come up with an idea for a novel, the process of developing a story idea can seem like an endless, daunting journey. This feeling is perfectly normal. It’s the result of focusing on a grand goal instead of the next step along the path. And that step is exactly what you need to do when you flesh out a story idea. You need to focus on the next step, not writing the first chapter of your book or even creating an outline for your novel. Before you start planning or writing by the seat of your pants, you need to flesh out your story idea into a synopsis.So, why do you need a synopsis? And what are the exact steps you need to take to flesh out a story idea into a synopsis?Tools & Resources How to flesh out a story idea (part one) | authorpreneurpodcast.com/flesh-out-a-story-idea/How to flesh out a story

You've probably just read the title of this episode, 'How to know if You're a Writer' and thought, 'She's reading my mind.' I swear to you, I'm not a mind reader. This has got to be the most frequently asked question among aspiring authors and writers. Everyone, at some point with this issue of self-doubt. We fear that there is a set of prerequisites, and we're going to fall short. So, how do you know if you're a writer? If you've ever found yourself asking that question, then this is for you.In this episode, I discuss this age-old question, 'How to know if you're a writer.' And share with you some insight on how to know if you're a writer and a few simple strategies to help you reframe your mindset for success.Tools & ResourcesCheck out Show Notes | authorpreneurpodcast.com/how-to-know-if-youre-a-writer/Why You Don’t Need Talent to Start Writing Your First Novel | authorpreneurpodcast.com/are-you-a-writer/Ask a Question on Writing

Are you stressing over whether your story idea is profitable? Are you worried that you'll get to the launching stage of the publishing process and just hear crickets? It's perfectly normal to have moments along your writing journey where you doubt whether people will read, like, or even buy your book. Nevertheless, there are two steps you can take to put your mind at ease no matter where you are at along the path to publication. Tools & ResourcesCheck out the Show Notes | authorpreneurpodcast.com/story-idea-is-profitable/Ask a Question on Writing | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/Your Questions Answered | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/Want podcast episode updates sent straight to your inbox? | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/Looking for an affordable premade book cover? | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/  ** Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ https://www.siteground.com/go/au

So, you know you should be writing, and you intend on writing, but you can't seem to get your butt in the chair and actually write. If you can identify with that statement, then this episode is for you. Thanks to the rise of modern technology, we're living in an instant gratification world. This instant gratification encourages us to allow this habit to flow into other areas of our lives. As writers, this leads us to fall into the trap of writing when we feel inspired and to put it off until next time in those times when we don't feel like it. So, how do you get motivated to write a novel or continue writing a novel? Tools & ResourcesCheck out the Show Notes | authorpreneurpodcast.com/get-motivated-to-write-a-novel/Ask a Question on Writing | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/Your Questions Answered | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/Want podcast episode updates sent straight to your inbox? | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/Affordable premade book covers |

Do you have a million different story ideas and are struggling to choose the right book idea? Or Do you have a pile of manuscripts that you can’t seem to finish? This indecisiveness is the writer's equivalent of shiny object syndrome. This is where you jump from idea to idea, and you can’t seem to choose the right one. You’re essentially stuck in the wonderful land of indecision. I understand how this feels. As a writer, I, too, have suffered from shiny object syndrome, especially when choosing a story idea or abandoning a writing project to start a new one. Over the course of my writing journey, I’ve gone from shiny object syndrome to reaching a place where I’ve finished two manuscripts that I’m excited to publish in a genre that I adore. In this podcast episode, I share with you my number one tip on how to choose the right book idea.Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show NotesThe Previous EpisodeWant the podcast straight to your inbox?Looking for an affordable premade book cover? | http

Do you dream of writing a novel but don't know where to start because you believe that you don't have any great story ideas? If so, then this episode is for you. First of all, I want you to know that you're not alone. Often, when you first start out in your writing career, you can fall prey to comparison syndrome, where you start comparing yourself to other writers and authors. It's natural to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others, but what you're doing is comparing your behind-the-scenes to someone else's highlight reel. What you're not seeing are those days when your favourite author struggles to come up with an idea for their next book. Everyone struggles with this. So, how do you come up with great story ideas for your book? Tools & ResourcesCheck out the Show Notes | authorpreneurpodcast.com/great-story-ideas/You need to change: how to create great writing habits | authorpreneurpodcast.com/create-great-writing-habits/Ask a Question on Writing | https://

Congratulations, you’ve decided you want to become an author and publish your first book. Before you start writing your first book or next book, you need to consider what you really desire. There’s nothing worse than waking up one morning and realising what you’ve created isn’t what you wanted; it’s the opposite, your worst nightmare. To avoid this not-so-pleasant event, you need to begin with the end in mind. But first, it’s important you define what success or failure means to you. What is your definition of a successful writing career? In this episode, I discuss the first step to writing a novel and how this overlooked first step can help you to become more successful as an author. Tools & ResourcesCheck out the Show Notes | authorpreneurpodcast.com/definition-of-success/Ask a Question on Writing | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/Your Questions Answered | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/Want podcast episode updates sent straight to your inbox? | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/