adviceforauthors

In this episode, we are joined by Citra Tenore, an author who wrote her first book at 11 and published it at 12! We chat about how and why she wrote her second, the start of a sci-fi epic, at 19. We heard about how Citra got into writing, her initial dislike of reading and love of film, how she wrote her first book, why she found that sci-fi was her genre of choice for her second book, and where she finds her inspiration. She also offered some great advice for young writers, as well as advice for any parents of young writers out there looking to nurture that interest. We had a great conversation with Citra overall and look forward to seeing what she writes next!

You can find out more about Citra on her website, and be sure to grab a copy of The Dead Planets’ Requiem vol. 1, the first in her sprawling sci-fi series.

Top tips for Book Award Pro | Book awards for nonfiction authors

📚 Author Nation sits down for an interview with Book Award Pro. When nonfiction authors win awards, they garner attention from media and readers alike. Sell books with Book Award Pro!

Hannah Jacobson started Book Award Pro wielding her laptop, a nerdy obsession with book awards, and the sheer desire to do great things for authors. Book Award Pro is the technology company that automates the entire award process, launching hundreds of authors into award-winning success.

💎Resources 💎
Website: https://bookawardpro.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bookawardpro
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookawardpro
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookawardpro/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bookawardpro

🎁 Download the Author Nation Promotion Checklist 🎁
https://authornationtube.com/resources/

📅 Book Melody for a 30 minute call to discuss your book
https://square.site/book/BM4E9WPZ39TJC/nutritious-truth-vancouver-bc

🔧 Tools for Authors 🔨
Plan and write with Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/126856?link=1570
Edit your manuscript with ProWritingAid: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1010592&u=2743174&m=72053&urllink=&afftrack=
Publish with Ingram Spark: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?s=622001&v=6257&q=258497&r=853614

Great Reads:
Bird by Bird
USA: https://amzn.to/3xUw9y6
Canada: https://amzn.to/3bdzjDh

The Practice:
USA: https://amzn.to/2RIuCdO
Canada: https://amzn.to/3bjwDEt

How to Market a Book
USA: https://amzn.to/3tu12GC
Canada: https://amzn.to/3vDZFqM

🤸‍♀️Let's Connect 🤸‍♀️
Website https://authornationtube.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
Twitter https://twitter.com/authornationtu1


Thanks for listening!
-Melody Ann
Keep writing!

***Please note some of the above links may be affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive a small affiliate commission at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend projects which are helpful to you. 🙂

Point the way for others through your writing |Writing a book about FASD



📚 We discuss Natalie’s new book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” and give honest writing advice about how to write your first book.



Natalie Vecchione is a FASD parent advocate, podcaster, author…..and most importantly a wife and homeschool mom of two. Natalie and her husband, John, built their family through domestic adoption. Their son, who is 19, lives with a FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder). He has graduated from homeschool and an aspiring, carpentry apprentice. Their typically developing daughter is 6. Natalie & John have a much different adoption journey with her daughter, as they are very close with their daughter’s birth mom. Natalie turned her family’s unique challenges and journey with FASD from career reinventing into a calling when she and her husband began FASD Hope in October 2020.



Natalie has been an FASD podcaster for over a year. The FASD Hope podcast series is through the lens of parent advocates with over 19 years of lived experience.



💎Resources 💎



Websites:

https://www.fasdhope.com/

https://www.blazingnewhomeschooltrail...



Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...



🎁 Download the Author Nation Producing Checklist 🎁 https://authornationtube.com/resources/

🤸‍♀️Let's Connect 🤸‍♀️

Website https://authornationtube.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/authornatio...

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/autho...

Twitter https://twitter.com/authornationtu1



Thanks for listening!

-Melody

Keep writing!



***Please note some of the above links may be affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive a small affiliate commission at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend projects which are helpful to you. 🙂

Self-publishing gone wrong and how to make it right with Dale L. Roberts

📚 Join Melody Ann and Dale L. Roberts to learn about self-publishing and all those little things a self-published author wish he knew before he published his first book.

Dale L. Roberts has published over 20 books and uses the hard lessons learned from his experience and all the publishing experts he interviewed for his YouTube channel to support other authors in their writing and publishing journey. He is an award-winning author and his website was selected by Feedspot as among the top 100 Self Publishing Blogs and one of the top 10 Self Publishing YouTube Channels in 2019.

💎Resources 💎
Website - http://selfpublishingwithdale.com
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/selfpublishin...
Twitter – https://twitter.com/selfpubwithdale
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/selfpubwithdale
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/selfpubwith...

Sites Mentioned by Dale:
Alliance of Independent Authors
https://www.allianceindependentauthor...

Book Review Sites
https://pubby.co/
https://getbooksreviewed.com/


🎁 Download the Author Nation Publishing Checklist 🎁
https://authornationtube.com/resources/

🔧 Tools for Authors 🔨
Plan and write with Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/1...
Edit your manuscript with ProWritingAid: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=101059...
Publish with Ingram Spark: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?s=622...

Great Reads:
Bird by Bird
USA: https://amzn.to/3xUw9y6
Canada: https://amzn.to/3bdzjDh

The Practice:
USA: https://amzn.to/2RIuCdO
Canada: https://amzn.to/3bjwDEt

How to Market a Book
USA: https://amzn.to/3tu12GC
Canada: https://amzn.to/3vDZFqM

🤸‍♀️Let's Connect 🤸‍♀️
Website https://authornationtube.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/authornatio...
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/autho...
Twitter https://twitter.com/authornationtu1

Thanks for watching!
-Melody
Keep writing!

***Please note some of the above links may be affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive a small affiliate commission at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend projects which are helpful to you. 🙂

S1, E12: New on #Book Spectrum: #PR and #Publicity Pro Scott Lorenz, who has placed authors in national and international publications as well as #radio and #television stations, talks with host Chris Cordani about his book designed to help writers of their own books: Book Title Generator: A Proven System in Naming Your Book.
#Authors work hard writing, proofreading, and re-writing their books several times. Still, the small amount of words on the cover can make a huge difference between a best-seller and a missed opportunity.
Lorenz offers his experience and expertise in book promotion to help authors know what elements in a good title attract both readers and potential press. It is an important book for all those who want to compose a book. As a podcaster/broadcaster, I will add this book is also valuable for program, workshop and event creators.
Pick up the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2C2bHml
Scott's website: https://www.book-marketing-expert.com/

In this episode I share my November 2019 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way, I tell you about what I’ve been reading, I share a SpunToday questionnaire submitted by fellow Writer Francis Leggett. Finally, I read and reflect on one of my free-writing pieces, which can be found here: spuntoday.com/freewriting/bam

 

The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl.

 

Links referenced in this episode:

 

Today’s Writing Tip: Critique: 10 Ways to Write a Better First Chapter Using Specific Word Choices

 

The 4-Hour WorkWeek by Tim Ferriss: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=The+4-Hour+WorkWeek+by+Tim+Ferriss&qid=1576160545&sr=8-3

 

How Children Succeed by Paul Tough: https://www.amazon.com/How-Children-Succeed-Paul-Tough/dp/0544104404/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=How+Children+Succeed+by+Paul+Tough&qid=1576160510&sr=8-3

 

Dominicana by Angie Cruz: https://www.amazon.com/Dominicana-Novel-Angie-Cruz/dp/125020593X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12LRIEXSHQLF0&keywords=dominicana+angie+cruz&qid=1576160465&sprefix=dominicana%2Caps%2C1489&sr=8-1

 

 

Check out Francis Leggett’s books: https://francisleggett.bookmark.com/

Follow Francis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/francis_leggett

 

Check out my Books: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way

& FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale

http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).

 

Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you’re passionate about your craft. I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/

 

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