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Author Your Dream
by Kenny MacKayAuthor Your Dream is the podcast for anyone looking to take the next step towards writing and publishing their book. Hosted by Kenny MacKay, the show offers a mix of solo episodes and interviews with industry experts to answer the questions many new authors often have. Each episode is packed with actionable tips that you can apply to your own writing journey, from developing ideas to navigating the publishing industry. Whether you’re an aspiring author, entrepreneur, or simply someone with a passion for writing, Author Your Dream is here to help you turn your writing dreams into a reality.
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Episodes
Write Like an Editor to Save Time and Money with Tenita Johnson
43m · PublishedIf you are looking to save time and money, which, let's face it, we all are. The information that Tenita shares during the interview will be incredibly helpful. I talk to her about the importance of getting a professional editor. How you select someone, and what you are looking for when you get your sample edit back. She also shares tips and mistakes to avoid before you hire someone.
Highlights02:20 Tenita's Story
07:37 Success Story
09:01 Why you need a professional editor
12:42 How to select a professional to edit your book
13:37 Sample edits
18:58 What does it mean to write like an editor
26:19 Know your voice and your audience
30:48 Mistakes authors make when selecting someone to work with
37:46 Author Action Point
40:06 Audience Freebie
41:23 Connect with Tenita
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Assembling a Launch Team with Allen Taylor
45m · PublishedAssembling a book launch team is one of those things that first-time authors can dismiss as unimportant. I know I did when I published my first book. This was partly because I didn't understand the importance of a team. If you think you don't need this group or have already launched without a team, this episode will provide you with some great information.
Highlights:01:59 Allen's Author Journey
07:29 What is a book launch team
08:43 Why is it so important
09:47 Where to start
13:09 How many people should be on your team
18:06 What point should you begin assembling
20:10 Communicating expectations
27:24 Mistakes to avoid
30:55 Tools used to build a team
36:19 What if an author has already launched their book
40:13 Author Action Point
42:30 About Allen's book "I Am Not the King."
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Recording Your Own Audiobook with Keving G. Chapman
56m · PublishedWith audiobooks becoming more popular, recording your own audiobook is something you might want to consider. In this episode, I talk with Kevin G. Chapman about his experience recording the audio for all of his books. We discuss the equipment and software he uses, his setup, and mastering the audio. Kevin is very open about the mistakes he has made over the years and happily shares so that others can avoid doing the same.
Recording Your Own Audiobook Highlights01:33 Kevin's Author Journey
04:25 Kevin's recording process
14:40 The importance of backing up your recording
15:36 Equipment and Software
25:02 Writing for audio
27:05 Mistakes that Kevin made
31:43 What to look for when editing
34:52 How long does the process take?
38:29 Mastering your audio
42:56 Submitting your audio to Audible
46:56 Recording audio directly into Audacity
48:23 The most fun part for Kevin
52:21 Author Action Point
54:23 Mike Stoneman Series
Visit the Show Notes page for resources and practical tips from Kevin G. Chapman.
Building a Fan Base with Tahani Nelson
47m · PublishedBuilding a fanbase is not a simple task to accomplish. It can be slow going at times, yet it is vital to your success as an author. You want to build a group that loves what you do and will support you and your books. That's what my guest, Tahani Nelson, has done with what she affectionately calls her army. Tahani writes female military fantasy, has gathered a faithful following, and happily shares how she has done that.
Highlights01:32 Tahani's author journey
04:11 The Faoii Chronicles
07:57 Why Tahani calls her fans an army
09:33 Ideas to connect with your fans
11:07 Pushing through the negative
14:36 Getting through the lonely beginning of building a fanbase
18:33 Joining groups online you are interested in
23:03 Attracting new fans
32:19 In-person or online platform building
35:09 How Tahani engages or fans
44:28 Author Action Point
46:07 Faoii Chronicles
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Time Management for Authors with Stacy Juba
54m · PublishedTime management is something that a lot of authors struggle with. In today's episode, I'm talking with author Stacy Juba. We discuss a number of topics, including effective strategies, time blocking and automating tasks to help you be more productive.
My guest today is Stacy Juba. Stacy is an author, a freelance developmental editor, an online writing instructor, and an award-winning journalist who has published more than 3,000 articles in newspapers and magazines. She is the founder of Shortcuts for Writers, and her goal is to take the writing, editing, and time management tips she learned in the trenches and simplify them for her clients and students. Her courses include Time Management Blueprint for Writers: Transform Your Life and Finish Your Book and Book Editing Blueprint: A Step-By-Step Plan to Making Your Novels Publishable.
Highlights01:38 Stacy's Author Journey
05:25 Tips for those without a home office
09:55 Why time management is such a struggle
13:05 Suggestions for those struggling
15:53 Increasing productivity during your writing session
23:24 Effective strategies
30:56 Time blocking
35:55 Resources to help
42:36 Tasks to automate
48:58 Author Action Point
Do you have a dream to write a book? Grab a copy of Author Your Dream: A Guide to Writing and Self-Publishing Your First Book
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Legal Issues to Consider when Writing Your Book with Maria Riegger
42m · PublishedMaria Riegger is a lawyer who joined me to talk about the legal issues that authors face when writing and publishing. This is a topic that I have seen so many questions about in the author communities. And I know that you will get a lot out of this episode. During the show, Maria and I talk about how to obtain permission to use song lyrics in your books and how to acquire that permission. We also discuss what to do if someone has infringed on your copyright and how to protect yourself by setting up your own publishing company.
Disclaimer: This is not legal advice, just information to help you in your publishing journey. If you are facing legal issues, please consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction.
Highlights01:37 Legal Advice Disclaimer
02:25 Maria's Author Jurney
07:35 Using song lyrics and titles in your book
13:44 Protecting yourself by setting up a company
24:06 Copyrighting your work
27:00 Defamation concerns
32:18 Types of attorneys to seek out
35:05 Publishing Contracts
38:50 Author Action point
40:11 Self-publishing primer
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How to get Exposure for Your Book with Christina Kaye
59m · PublishedWhat does it mean to get exposure for your book? Every author's goal is different for writing, but we all want people to read our books. Getting exposure means getting your face out there for the world to see, recognize and connect. Getting more eyeballs on your book and your brand is essential; you can't just publish and cross your fingers hoping for the best. In this episode, Christina shares a few ways you can get your face out there and get exposure for your book.
Highlights02:01 Christina's Author Journey
08:25 Defining exposure
09.58 Why get your face out there and not just your book?
12:33 Tips for getting your story out there
14:34 The importance of newsletters and author websites
17:44 Why many authors are reluctant to show themselves
25:05 The go-to places to get exposure
27:42 Other avenues to explore
33:35 Pinterest explored
42:46 Pitching yourself to Podcasts, Youtube, and book blogs
53:41 Reaching out to Christina for a free consultation or sample edit
56:08 Book Boss Author Planner
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How to Have a Writer‘s Mindset with Aisha Lloyd-Minnis
43m · PublishedVisit the Show Notes page for more value.
Augmented Reality and Writing for Dyslexic Readers with James Russell
50m · PublishedCheck out the Show Notes page for more resources.
Working with Illustrators with Peter A Johnson
56m · PublishedSign up for your free Author Website Guide.
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Author Your Dream has 93 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 70:34:54. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 4th, 2024 20:29.