An Author’s Advice

Episode 7 How to set up a book signing. Guest: Michael Lilov

In this episode of "An Author's Advice," we're talking about a very important book promotion topic. Book signings are key to getting your name out there for people to see. If you want to sell books, you need to be proactive. Scheduling book events is a great way to get your books out in front of people. If you're a new author, this will help you learn how to schedule a book signing and how to be prepared for a successful event. So, join me and my friend Michael Lilov as we discuss this topic.

A New Direction

I've decided to take my podcast "An Author's Advice" in a different direction. Instead of posting episodes every two weeks consistently, I will post them on a case-by-case basis. As soon as someone reaches out to me with a new topic to discuss or there's a special occasion, I'll post another episode. I don't want anyone to think this means I'm canceling the podcast. I've really enjoyed making these episodes and having these talks. Thank you all for listening to my podcast.

Episode 6 How to write a series. Guest: John Horne

In episode 6 of my podcast, "An Author's Advice," I discuss the importance of how to write a series. You thought writing a novel was hard; try writing a whole series of novels. There are so many things to consider when writing a series. How many books do you want to write? How do you carry the story across several books? How do you know when to end the series? Join me and my brother John Horne as we talk about this topic.

Episode 5 How to promote your book using social media. Guests: Vince and Theresa Engelbrecht

This episode of An Author's Advice is about the importance of book promotion. Writing a book is easy compared to getting people to read it. You can't simply put it on Amazon or your website and hope people will find it. You have to be proactive when it comes to getting the word out. There are many ways you can do this. You can create a website, social media, and host book signings. Join me and my friends, Vince and Theresa, as we discuss this topic.

Episode 4 How do I choose the right publishing company? Guest: Cole Pancher

In this episode of my podcast, I'm discussing something that is very important and often very confusing for new writers. How do I choose the right publishing company? There are many things to consider when looking into getting your book published. Will I still own the rights to my book? What percent of the royalties will I get? How much will this cost me? These are just a few of the questions that you, as a writer, should be asking. So join me and my friend Cole Pancher as we discuss this topic.

Episode 3 The Power of the Story. Guest: Adam Morrill

Episode 3 focuses on how authors can convey a message to their readers through a well-written, strong story. Writers should always ask themselves, "What do I want my readers to get from my story?" This episode explores the importance of writing a story that is entertaining for your readers and also teaches them something. Join me and my guest, Adam Morrill, as we dive into this topic.

Episode 2 Write what you know and know what you write. Guest Jean Klinger

In this episode, we will explore a wide variety of topics, including the importance of where you get your inspiration from, creating an outline for your story, note-taking, and writer's block. As writers, where we draw our inspiration from is an important part of how we form our stories. While it's true that a fictional story is made up by the writer's imagination, the inspiration for a story can come from anywhere. Join me as I talk with my guest Jean Klinger about these issues and more. 

Episode 1 Why is creativity so important to the writing process? Guest Ryan Spinello

This episode is focused on creativity and why it is so important to use it when you're writing. Enjoy learning about why creativity is important and how you can use it to become a better writer. Creativity allows a writer to make their wildest dreams come to life in the form of their stories. When reading a well-written story, a reader should be able to feel like the characters are alive and the world they live in is a real place. My guest for this episode is Ryan Spinello.