Episode 332 – Short Stories, Generational Genres, and Evolving Book Events

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This week we have a great show for you, don’t forget to leave a review on Apple Podcast. Claire is still running a free Indie Author Alignment: 5-Day Foundation course. This week’s Super Charger Story Course Winner is Sara Prow Blackard. Thank you to our featured Patrons – A Band Director’s Guide to Everything Tuba, Faster Than Falling, and The 30-Day Femme Manifesting Game. Top Tips of the week include how writing short fiction is good for getting started and book sales, what Abacus can do for you, and what you should know about pre-release campaigns. The 5 News stories that matter most to indies this week include who’s reading what, how Dan can help you start writing the book you’ve always wanted, why the sales of romance novels go up during global downturns, how you can spice up online book events, and what year has been the best for print and ebook. Question of the Week: What could you share through video that would forge a stronger connection between you and your readers?

What You’ll Learn:
  • To use short works to further your author career
  • How to split royalties with wide co-authors more easily
  • That your cover can help you prepare for your launch
  • Which generations are reading what?
  • That AirBnB has Writing Coaches?
  • That readers are turning to romance for comfort
  • How online book events can evolve
  • Publishing is set for the best year ever
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