The book writing mini-series wrap up with a roadmap of episodes to listen to with a recommended listening order. Note: some of the episodes repeat and the order is an alternative to following them chronologically.
Part 1 covers getting started. Part 2 reviews tools and framework for writing a book. Part 3 is all about editors. Part 4 concludes with a deep dive into the self-publishing process and marketing.
Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
[NOTE: the books mentioned in these episodes are out of print. For more, check out episode 388.]
Part 1: Getting started
Ideation
Experimenting with a short form
Talking out your first draft
Traditional publishing: what you need to know
Using recorded drafts
Mapping out your book (an introduction to BME – beginning-middle-end)
Part 2: Writing tools and framework
Managing your time
Book writing software
Book writing hardware
Getting past writer’s block
Structuring your book like building blocks
Midpoint check-in
Part 3: Editors
What an editor does and does not do
Finding a great editor for your book
Going beyond credentials
Ideal editor workflow
Questions to ask potential editors
Part 4: Self-publishing process
Basics on titles, subtitles, and social media branding
Front matter
Back matter
Photos: considerations and placement
Formatting your manuscript files for publication
Covers and paperback considerations
Self-publishing platforms and logistics
Marketing your book
[NOTE: the books mentioned in these episodes are out of print. For more, check out episode 388.]
Scrivener
Scrivener (available for Mac, Win, IOS) is a book writing program that auto formats for self-publishing on Amazon’s KDP and other platforms. It’s a great tool with rich features that allow co-writers to collaborate through Dropbox. Scrivener has a bit of a learning curve but I’ve been a fan since 2017 and have talked to many authors who use it as their go-to. If you’re interested in Scrivener, you can use the coupon code MOVINGFORWARD to get 20% off your purchase (for Mac or Win). It’s a one-time license fee and available for Mac, Win, IOS.
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