Self Publishing Journeys

Date: Saturday 18th March 2023 Coming up this week: It’s been another productive writing week and I’m now almost half-way through book 3! I’ve actually been making book sales on Twitter and this time I have the attribution link data to prove it! AND I’ve got a special insert for you today, with a detailed look at how I plot my books Show notes: https://self-publishing-journeys.com/podcast-diary-18-03-2023/

Date: Saturday 11th March 2023 Coming up this week: Book 1 in my latest trilogy is locked 7 loaded and ready to release to ARC readers later in the year! I started the serious work on book 3 in my trilogy this week - I’ll let you know the latest word count AND I’m back to Twitter ads once again BUT for a very good reason! Show notes: https://self-publishing-journeys.com/podcast-diary-11-03-2023/

Date: Saturday 4th March 2023 Coming up this week: I started work on book 3 of my latest trilogy this week even though the paint is still wet on book 2! Book 1 will be edited in two days, ready to release to ARC readers in FOUR months’ time - on July 3rd PLUS I’ve got the usual array of useful web links, useful software tips and writing chat for you ... Show notes: https://self-publishing-journeys.com/podcast-diary-04-03-2023/

In this extended writing diary, you can follow me every step of the way as I write a 75k-word book. I was writing Her Last Cry, the second book in a trilogy of psychological thrillers. My general rate of progress is 3 chapters/5k first-draft words each writing day. It takes me 17 x working days to write the first draft of the book. You can follow the entire process here, day by day and hour by hour. The book was written between Wednesday 11th January 2023 - Tuesday 21st February 2023. Find out more at https://self-publishing-journeys.com/how-to-write-a-book-in-17-days/

Date: Saturday 25th February 2023 Coming up this week: Book two in my latest trilogy is FINISHED and book 1 edits have been done! My project to capture the writing of an entire book is now completed - I’m just waiting for the historians to discover me now :-) I’ve given my writing and editing schedule a big shake-up and I’ll be starting work on book 3 NEXT week now! AND I’ve got a simple and practical solution to the Google Analytics shake-up for you Show notes: https://self-publishing-journeys.com/podcast-diary-25-02-2023/

Date: Saturday 18th February 2023 Coming up this week: I’m back from Benidorm, but did I get any productive author work done while I was away? Plot spoiler - not much! I’m getting ready to polish off the second book in my latest trilogy - I’ll bring you up-to-date with my plans I’ll let you know the final numbers in my recent BookBub promotion AND the result is in for my application to the University of Cambridge crime writing course - and it’s an outcome I never predicted! Show notes: https://self-publishing-journeys.com/podcast-diary-18-02-2023/

Date: Saturday 11th February, 2023 Coming up this week: I had a BookBub my sci-fi 7-pack this week - I’ll be giving you the first 3 days of results I also ran FOUR more promos on something completely different this week - I’ll let you know what I’m up to :-) AND another week, another 14k words ... I’ll bring you up-to-date with this week’s writing progress Show notes: https://self-publishing-journeys.com/podcast-diary-11-02-2023/

Date: Saturday 4th February 2023 Coming up this week: Book 1 in my new trilogy is back from my new editor - Claire Cronshaw - I’ll let you know what happens next I’ve been making the final preparations for my BookBub promo which goes live on Monday I’ve got another writing diary for you and I’m two-thirds of the way through my new trilogy See episode notes at  https://self-publishing-journeys.com/podcast-diary-04-02-2023/

Date: Saturday 28th January 2023 Coming up this week: Work continues on book 2 of my trilogy - I’ll let you know this week’s word count! There’s a new website in town that allows you to see your Amazon followers - I’ll be revealing the follower numbers for each of my author names PLUS I’ll have the 3rd of my writing diaries for you and - plot spoiler - it involves several cups of tea! See episode notes at  https://self-publishing-journeys.com/podcast-diary-28-01-2023/

Date: Saturday 21st January 2023 Coming up this week: I’ll have this week’s weekly word count - did I make that 15k writing target or was it a fail? I’m back to Facebook ads, this time trying to master how to sell my books at full price I’m going to share my planning document but you’ll have to be quick as I’m only leaving it for 7 days! See episode notes at https://self-publishing-journeys.com/podcast-diary-21-01-2023

Coming up in this special episode: Carried over from last week ... I’ll be chatting about my favourite learning resources for writers PLUS I’ll have a round-up of the varied and general software services I use across my business and we’ll be crystal ball gazing as I reveal some of the futurist tests I’m running in the background Read the show notes at https://self-publishing-journeys.com/self-publishing-toolkit-part3

Date: Saturday 14th January 2023 Coming up this week: I’ve started work on book 2 of my new trilogy this week, I’ll let you know my word count and how it’s going so far I’ll bring you up-to-date with my New Year travels in Malaga & Torremolinos PLUS I’ll give you an insight into my planning process for book 2 in a new audio diary feature that I’m trying out to give you a better insight into how I get my writing done See episode notes at  https://self-publishing-journeys.com/podcast-diary-14-01-2023/

Coming up in this special episode: Carried over from last week ... the marketing techniques I'm finding most effective atm and the blogs and websites I get most value from and a selection of writing books to check out I’ll share the writing podcasts I’m getting the most value from these days I’ll be chatting about my favourite learning resources for writers PLUS I’ll have a round-up of the varied and general software services I use across my business and we’ll be crystal ball gazing as I reveal some of the futurist tests I’m running in the background Read the show notes at https://self-publishing-journeys.com/self-publishing-toolkit-part2

Coming up in this special episode: I’ll be talking about the writing and editing tools I use in my business and WHY I like them We’ll delve into my current preferences for web hosting and creating websites I’ll walk you through the book listing platforms I use and share my thoughts on them You’ll also be hearing my preferences regarding graphics creation tools Show notes available at https://self-publishing-journeys.com/self-publishing-toolkit-part1/

2023 Preview Date: Saturday 31st December 2022 Coming up this week: My goals and aspirations for 2023 include writing, travel, fitness and more I'll be sharing my specific writing goals in detail for Q1 of 2023 In true showbiz fashion, I’ve saved a BIG announcement about my plans for this podcast - right until the end of the show :-) See episode notes at https://self-publishing-journeys.com/podcast-diary-new-year-2023-preview

Coming up in this Christmas episode: I’ll be reviewing what got done and what didn’t in 2022 I’ll bring you up-to-date with my writing news since dropping that bumper episode in November AND I’ll explain why I’m in the top 6% and top 25% - but don’t let your imaginations run too much of a riot! See the show notes at https://self-publishing-journeys.com/podcast-diary-christmas-2022

Details of new episodes coming up on Saturday 24th December 2022, Saturday 31st December 2022 and Saturday 7th December 2023.

Amazon Ads Academy: https://paulteague.net/AA [Affiliate link] Living Writer: https://paulteague.net/LR [Affiliate link] Claire Cronshaw editing services at https://cherryedits.com/ The 4 phases of retirement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMHMOQ_054U

The final episode of the podcast (for now!) with a last look at ongoing projects and a look ahead to 2022.

1) Reedsy editor: https://reedsy.com/write-a-book 2) Atticus: https://www.atticus.io/ 3) Flintlock Covers: https://flintlockcovers.com 4) Hello Books: https://hellobooks.com/authors 5) Author Marketing Podcast: https://www.authormedia.com/novel-marketing/ 6) Copyright House: https://copyrighthouse.org/ 7) Great marketing info from Nicholas Erik - https://nicholaserik.com/book-marketing-crash-course/