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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Leave a comment at: https://www.talenawinters.com/realtalkforwriters/2022/5/13/ep-13-my-book-publishing-timeline

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.