Bestseller: A Self-Publishing Podcast by Reedsy
Summary: Taking a book the whole nine yards is easier said than done. But it’s also easier than you’d think. From Reedsy, this is Bestseller, a podcast for aspiring authors, demystifying the process self-publishing a book, one chapter at a time.
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But, as mysteriously as they begin, all creative journeys come to an end. Or do they?
These days, everyone wants to be the next overnight viral sensation. But, as it turns out, there's nothing overnight about it.
Before selling your book, you need to learn how to sell yourself.
How do you learn to see your creative work from other's perspectives? The answer is the same thing it's been for centuries: pick up a book.
The Hero's Journey is an excellent metaphor for any creative process. But when it comes to self publishing a nonfiction book, the line between fact and fiction is anything but metaphorical.
What do the Greek Gods, Walt Disney, and indie author slash creativity professor Tim Cigelske all have common? Apparently, everything.
As the Hero's Journey starts up again, Tim has to put his own creativity advice to the test.
Move too fast and, instead of working around your obstacles, you might just crash into them – in romance, in writing, and in writing romance.
When your story isn't a popular one, how do you get people to listen? According to I.L. Cruz, it helps to disguise it as a story everyone knows already.
It's one thing to turn a great book into a bestseller. But how do you learn to write a great book in the first place? ~~~ Additional Reading: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/ https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-exercises/
Behind every professional, there are many amateur hours. Behind every success story, there are many more that go untold.
In the era of the eBook, why are some authors still selling paperbacks from their front doors?
Paperback books have historically been derided as cheap, brief entertainment. So, in the era of the eBook, why would you print them at all? ~~~ Additional Reading: https://blog.reedsy.com/standard-book-sizes/ https://blog.reedsy.com/print-on-demand-books/
Kids can be picky, especially when it comes to what they prefer to read. So why not give it to them?
How do you insult your audience without insulting their sensibilities... or their intelligence? When writing for a juvenile audience, finding the right balance is more important than ever.
