Hey there, Indies!
I saw an ad for a car insurance policy the other night, in which the entirety of the plot hinged upon the confusion caused by hashtags. The premise was, “only people “of a certain age” have this issue; but the more we chat about hashtags on the podcast, the more the other hosts and I realize uncertainty abounds upon this subject among folks of all age groups*.
[Read more…] about Episode 131: Self Publishing Tips: How to Use HashtagsDear Christian Indies,
If you’ve been watching or listening to us for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard us throw around the term, “SuperFan,” and might have wondered if you’ve heard us right, or if you’d accidentally stumbled across the Superheroes and Legends Radio Hour! Well, you have been hearing us correctly; we’ve been just absolutely gushing about the amazing support and encouragement we’ve received from our amazing SuperFANs!
If you’ve missed the podcast lately, you may have missed the big news – Tina Cattane has published her book, “Lost in the Land of the Midnight Sun!” That’s right; she has launched to rave reviews and has thrown a Launch Party to celebrate this momentous occasion.
This party had it all, folks, giveaways, surprises, snacks and more! If you can make it in person, check out the details on her facebook page.
Meanwhile, we’re getting together once again LIVE and IN PERSON to bring you a podcast episode chock full of advice for when your time comes to have a book launch party! Get out your notebook and get ready to learn what perils and pitfalls you should avoid when planning your perfect launch party!
See you there,
Jamie
Greetings, Christian Indies,
An author’s life is so great; we get to go on all sorts of adventures alongside characters we love, all without taking a single step out of doors. A writer could even exact revenge on her ex-boyfriend, all safely on paper, where she (mostly) won’t get herself into trouble.
Sadly, an author’s life isn’t only about getting the words down on paper. Sometimes, we have to step away from the writing and handle the “icky” part of being an Indie Writer – “The Business end of things.”
Merchandising is a part of that business – every writer gets to a place in her career where decisions about merchandise have to be made.
But don’t worry, just as we walk with you along every step of this publication journey, we are here to hold your hand through the murky world of merchandise.
So, whether you’ve already been fantasising about creating merchandise of your own, or whether you don’t even know what “merchandise” is, you’ll be sure to pick up a tip or two in this can’t miss episode.
See you there,
Jamie
Confession time, Christian Indies,
I almost quit writing twice last year.
Twice, it was the encouragement of a fellow writer that pulled me through.
It wasn’t expected – these were not people I regularly corresponded with – they were out of the blue messages of, “I believe in you.”
That was all it took to propel me forward.
I’ve tried to express my thanks to those folks who took time to reach out to edify and encourage me, but somehow I don’t think they will ever understand the deep gratitude I have for that one act of kindness, that moment when they were a beacon of hope in my otherwise dark career world.
Wouldn’t it be great to be that light for someone else?
Tune in this week for ideas of how you can be an encourager.
See you there,
Jamie
