In this episode, I talk about working under duress, ways I’ve been using dictation, and the approximate schedule I use in my indie publishing process.

Note: I am an affiliate of some of the platforms you can access through the universal book links below, which means if you make a purchase, I get a few cents at no additional cost to you.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Indie Publishing Process Part 1: From the End to the Finish

The Indie Publishing Process Part 2: Publishing and Distribution

The Indie Publishing Process Part 3: Finding Your Readers (a.k.a Marketing)

Wide for the Win Facebook Group

Wide for the Win by Mark Leslie Lefebvre

Successful Self-Publishing by Joanna Penn

Draft2Digital (affiliate link)

Kobo Writing Life

Mug Quote of the Week:

"Excuse my mess. My comfort zone is being renovated." - Talena Winters

Inspired by:

“It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.” - Roy T. Bennett

Question of the Week:

What's one thing you wish you had known before you started publishing?

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Original music by Josh Rickard, www.joshrickardmusic.com.

In this episode, I talk about working with beta readers, planning my next project, and how learning the Enneagram helped me make my characters better.

Note: I am an affiliate of some of the platforms you can access through the universal book links below, which means if you make a purchase, I get a few cents at no additional cost to you.

Mentioned in this episode:

Every Star that Shines preorder

Enneagram overview

Enneagram types

Drew Newkirk's channel

The Emotional Wound Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi

H. Claire Taylor's email series about the Enneagram for writers: www.ffs.media/readnow

Mug quote of the week:

“I am the wound and the blade, the torturer and the flayed.”

― Charles Baudelaire, The Flowers of Evil

Question of the week:

What tools do you use when you are creating or refining characters?

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Original music by Josh Rickard, www.joshrickardmusic.com.

In this episode, I talk about completing the first draft of my manuscript, what I'm going to do next, and my thoughts as a writer and editor about what editors wish writers knew about working with them.

Note: I am an affiliate of some of the platforms you can access through the universal book links below (marked with an *), which means if you make a purchase, I get a few cents at no additional cost to you.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Story of St. Patrick (VeggieTales)

Newsletter Ninja 2 by Tammi Labrecque*

Blog tour for The Undine's Tear

Sell More Books Show Episode 418: Mastering Deadlines, Creativity, and That Kickstarter

Kobo Writing Life Podcast Episode #286: Writing Female Friendships with Anat Deracine

Six Figure Authors Episode 123: Dealing With Criticism as an Author

The Rebel Author Podcast with Sacha Black Episode 129: Save the Cat Writes a Novel with Jessica Brody

Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody*

Mug Quote of the Week:

How to fly:

Throw yourself at the ground.

Miss.

Inspired by the following quote by Douglas Adams from Life, the Universe, and Everything:

“The Guide says there is an art to flying,” said Ford, "or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”

Question of the Week:

Was there a time you disagreed with an editors' recommendation, and are you glad you did?

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Original music by Josh Rickard, www.joshrickardmusic.com.

In this episode, I talk about tools for writing emotion and developing characters, a recent family situation that means a major adjustment, and my tools for coping with change and challenges.

Note: I am an affiliate of some of the platforms you can access through the universal book links below, which means if you make a purchase, I get a few cents at no additional cost to you.

Mentioned in this episode:

Brenna Davies's article about me on the Boomarten Editorial blog:

2022-02-25: Author Spotlight: Talena Winters

 The Writer's Thesaurus series by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi:

The Emotion Thesaurus

The Emotional Wound Thesaurus

The Negative Trait Thesaurus

Mug Quote of the Week:

"Let reality be reality."

From the following longer quote:

“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ― Lao Tzu

Bonus quote:

“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” ― Joseph Campbell

Question of the Week:

If you've been affected by the stresses of the world or just the natural stresses of life, what are useful practices to help you adapt, in your business or in life?

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Original music by Josh Rickard, www.joshrickardmusic.com.

In this episode, I talk about:

My recent struggles with Impostor Syndrome and Resistance and how I overcame them (this week)

Branding and marketing are both telling stories

Putting lots of hooks in the water - how we create doors for Opportunity to Knock on. (Don’t worry, the metaphor is only mixed in these notes, not the episode. Or is it?)

Marketing done right is actually serving our readers

Mentioned in this episode:

Sell More Books Show, Episode 410: Helpful Mindsets and Pursuing Your Passion

Mug Quote of the Week:

“If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.” Milton Berle

Question of the Week:

When was a time opportunity knocked because you'd built a door for it to knock on, and how did it pay off?

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Original music by Josh Rickard, www.joshrickardmusic.com.

In this episode, I talk about embracing my finitude (or trying), writing progress, and some of the challenges and progress I've made with branding multiple creative businesses under one domain.

Mentioned in this episode:

Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman (affiliate link to some stores)

Wish I'd Known Then… for writers podcast

My Merch store

Mug quote of the week:

"Slow progress is still progress." (Available as an actual mug in my merch store. And a sticker.)

Question of the week:

What's your biggest branding challenge? If you don't have any but you've solved some before, what was it and how did you solve it?

Original music by Josh Rickard, www.joshrickardmusic.com.

In this episode, I talk about planning for the unexpected, working around copyright issues when referring to other people's Intellectual Property in our novels, the life and times of Pinocchio, Punch and Judy, and Anna Leonowens, and how serendipitous inspiration makes books better. I also discuss the hidden value we should take into consideration when hiring people in our business.

Mentioned in this episode:

Best Book Ever podcast by Julie Strauss: https://bestbookever.libsyn.com/

Stark Reflections Patreon roundtable discussion where I met Julie

Mug Quote of the Week:

Be the kind of person you would like to meet.

Question of the week:

How have you seen the hidden value you and others bring to the table pay off in your career or in your life?

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Music by Josh Rickard, www.joshrickardmusic.com.