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A self-published author's diary
By Elodie Nowodazkij
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A self-published author's diaryJul 06, 2023
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My writing and self-publishing love list...
My writing and self-publishing love list (for those days, you know). Also an update on Kindle Vella, a local event and Claire Taylor's kickstarter...
Get me newsletter directly in your inbox: https://elodienowodazkij.substack.com/
Kickstarter Claire Taylor: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ffsmedia/sustain-your-author-career
Leave me a comment/share your own self-publishing/writing love list with me: https://elodienowodazkij.substack.com/p/my-writing-and-self-publishing-love
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Bookbub Featured Deal Results and my self-publishing ups and downs...
Today, I share my BookBub Featured Deal Results as well as my self-publishing ups and downs of the month.
Get the posts per email: https://elodienowodazkij.substack.com/p/i-broke-tiktok-and-what-that-means
![My 2024 word is: Appreciate. What this means for my writing and self-publishing...(also DMARC and more)](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/13325640/13325640-1688667140374-ace03a05a985c.jpg)
My 2024 word is: Appreciate. What this means for my writing and self-publishing...(also DMARC and more)
Today, I dive into my word of the year: Appreciate (well, our word of the year - since the Chemical Engineer chose the same one) and what it means for my writing and self-publishing.
For the ups and downs of my week as a self-published author, some of my ups are my Kindle Vella bonus, DMARC, and more...
For all links and images, make sure you subscribe to my newsletter here:
https://elodienowodazkij.substack.com/
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My 2023 self-publishing ebook sales data: Libraries
This episode is about my 2023 self-publishing ebook libraries sales data, including geographical data when I have it and an example for one of my books (when it comes to the different royalties structure).
For the full data (including my full 2023 royalties analysis - retailers and more): https://elodienowodazkij.substack.com/
Thank you so much for listening.
![Finding joy in resilience (and yes also, still a bit overwhelmed sometimes): My 2023 recap as a self-published author..](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/13325640/13325640-1688667140374-ace03a05a985c.jpg)
Finding joy in resilience (and yes also, still a bit overwhelmed sometimes): My 2023 recap as a self-published author..
Finding joy in resilience (and yes also, still a bit overwhelmed sometimes): My 2023 recap as a self-published author...
For the full transcript and links: https://elodienowodazkij.substack.com/p/finding-joy-in-resilience-and-yes
![Dipping my neuropathic toes into subscriptions as a self-published author and setting up my Ream page](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/13325640/13325640-1688667140374-ace03a05a985c.jpg)
Dipping my neuropathic toes into subscriptions as a self-published author and setting up my Ream page
This episode is about setting my Ream page: different tiers, welcome message and more. In addition, I share my ups and downs of self-publishing in the past two weeks, articles I found interesting, classes I'm taking.
Edited transcript (with visuals) is available: https://elodienowodazkij.substack.com/
Also the full A Summer Like No Other is available for free on YouTube (and other eretailers): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbV_1_q-xXI
![Starting my Subscription as an Author on Ream: my first steps and why Ream?](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/13325640/13325640-1688667140374-ace03a05a985c.jpg)
Starting my Subscription as an Author on Ream: my first steps and why Ream?
Also mentioned in this podcast episode:
Subscription For Authors The Podcast: subscriptionsforauthors.com/podcasthome/
Erin Wright Coaching and Classes: erinwright.net/authors/
My ream page: www.reamstories.com/elodie
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Navigating an Author Event: Conversations, Connections, and Cultivating Contacts (Oh, and the Paperback Almost Crisis)
Today's episode is about my latest author event at Park Books (in Severna Park - Maryland, click here to help them with an amazing endeavor). I'm sharing with you how a poster helped me gain more than 20 subscribers, the importance of communicating and connecting with both readers and authors, managing expectations and more...
As always feel free to leave me a message or to ask me a question, I'll try my very best to answer: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elodie-nowodazkij/message
And if you'd like to read Once Upon A Christmas Eve: https://books2read.com/u/mdqLxX
Help Park Books with their Speak Easy community space project: https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/speak-easy-community-space
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Real-Time Self-Publishing: The Launch Day Chronicles of a New Pen Name
Episode 77 explores the highs and lows of a new book launch under a pen name, adapted from a Kindle Vella story. This episode features several updates I recorded throughout the launch day, providing a real-time peek into the journey. We also revisit the launch two weeks later, examining key metrics such as rankings and pages read in the Kindle Unlimited environment. I'm also talking about TikTok videos and Facebook ads on launch day...
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Author Newsletter: How I added 84 subscribers in one week via TikTok and Instagram, Welcome Sequence and More...
Today is about my author newsletter and how I added 84 subscribers in one week via TikTok and Instagram, Welcome Sequence and More...
Also mentioned in this article:
- MRW June meeting (1pm to 3pm): 7 Figure Fiction Master Class with T. Taylor: 7 Figure Fiction—how to use Universal Fantasy to SELL your books to ANYONE. Why does T. Taylor call Universal Fantasies butter? What are Universal Fantasies anyway? And how can they make your romance novel unputdownable? Join Maryland Romance Writers in conversation with bestselling author T. Taylor on her book, the concept that’s taken authors to the next level, and all the delicious book butter. Info here: https://marylandromancewriters.com/event/june-24/
- Holly Darling - Welcome Sequence In A Weekend with 10% Off (affiliate link in the sense that I get 10% off too for another course): https://launch-pad.teachable.com?referral_code=P93AGU
- Newsletter Ninja: https://newsletterninja.net/
- Podcast Wish I'd known Then For Writers Episode with Holly Darling on the Power of an Email Welcome Sequence.
- Romance Your Brand by Zoe York: https://romanceyourbrand.com/books/
- TikTok Video About The Reader Magnet: https://www.tiktok.com/@elodienowodazkij/video/7240392549251304747
- Video cards as example:
- When you've been crushing on your brother's best friend ever since you slammed into him at the rink...
- Everyone’s booming and cruel jokes resonated in your mind like a nightmare.
- He didn't laugh. Instead...
- His powerful athlete-of-the-year arms around your waist, he murmured...
- "Are you okay there, Jellybean?" And...
- When you nodded (not trusting your voice not to break), he added,
- "You got this." And his rugged hand found yours... Your breath caught as he taught you how to skate *in front of everyone*
- You finally understood the flutters described in your mother's harlequin novels...
- Except they weren't snow flurries dancing in your chest.
- Oh no. They were a teenage-love-Taylor-Swift song blizzard.
- And for the past fourteen years, your heart's been beaten, bruised, burned...
- by an unrequited crush on your brother's way-off-limits best friend.
- Fourteen years. This should come with a trophy. Or some sort of support group.
- Especially as he’s now standing in your kitchen…
How to support this podcast?
- If you like romance, purchase one of my books or audiobooks...
- Rate, review and subscribe and share A Self-Published Author's Diary with your friends.
- Buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi
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A self-publishing update: Vella, a day without earnings, and business decisions...
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Episode 75 - Podcast reset, a quick recap and three newsletters for writers
Today, I explain why I won't be posting new episodes regularly, share great new about my latest biopsy (no signs of recurrence, YAY!), an update about the month of December (so many things: Vella, writing immersive videos and more) as well as three newsletters for writers. Oh and I have a new book up for pre-order # Most Eligible Scrooge (how awesome is that title?)
Mentioned in the episode:
- Three newsletters for writers I recommend:
- Leslye Penelope - Footnotes: Inspiration & actionable ideas to help you master your craft, overcome your stumbling blocks, and grow as a writer: https://read.lpenelope.com/footnotes
- Roni Loren's Academy - 30 days romance prompt challenge: https://www.fearlessromancewriting.com/news/30-days-of-romance-writing-prompts
- Better-Faster Newsletter: Join the Better-Faster Newsletter to get the “Dear Becca” coaching column! Every day, Becca gets new emails or comments asking “what happens if I…” And while she might answer a question in one place, not everyone sees it. So “Dear Becca” was created to answer some of the coaching questions Becca gets publically, in order to help everyone. It’s live coaching! Only available through the Better-Faster Newsletter. https://betterfasteracademy.com/newsletter/ - Abbie Emmons Immersive Writing Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV6pMftb_QTlF4zMNj42GE3A84o4PZOnP
As always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
- I'm on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij and the podcast too: @aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
![Let's talk Kindle Vella: metrics, bonus, and why I enjoy writing serialized fiction, too.](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/13325640/13325640-1670286850144-332fc5be58b58.jpg)
Let's talk Kindle Vella: metrics, bonus, and why I enjoy writing serialized fiction, too.
Today is another episode about Kindle Vella. Now that I've been on the platform for more than nine months, I thought I'd do a recap.
Mentioned in the episode:
- HB90 with Sarra Cannon: 90 day planning for authors - https://heartbreathings.teachable.com/p/hb90-bootcamp
- Becca Syme: https://betterfasteracademy.com/
- My books: https://elodienowodazkij.com/my-books/
- My direct store for personalized signed paperback copies: https://payhip.com/Elodiesbooks/collection/signed-paperback-copies
As always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com I'm on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij and the podcast too: @aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
- Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
Become a monthly a podcast supporter (starting at $0.99 per month): anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/support
![BONUS - Three Black Friday Deals For Writers (2022)](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/13325640/13325640-1617553028373-735c9d24dd3d9.jpg)
BONUS - Three Black Friday Deals For Writers (2022)
There are a lot of sites listing Black Friday deals for writers such as Kindlepreneur Black Friday Deals For Writers 2022.
The list below is made up of three Black Friday Deals I’m either going to use or am thinking about using.
- One Stop For Writers (40% for 6 month plan with BF2022): I’ve been using One Stop Writers for more than a year, I think, and it has helped me so much. I don’t use all the features (yet) but I always turn to it when I’m revising. The emotion thesaurus, emotions amplifier, colors and patterns and so much more have been so so helpful to me. I have also used The Character Builder to help me craft Alessandro. So, if you’ve enjoyed #SweetsForLove and the grumpy yet charming bodyguard, part of his characteristics came from using One Stop For Writers.
- Inkers Con 2021 on Demand (currently 50% off): I really learned a lot during the 2022 Mini-Con (it had four classes, including one with Becca Syme and another on budgeting which has helped me making profits this year – so yay!). There are 27 presentations in Inkers Con and so many I’d like to listen to from the 2021 Inkers Con. 2021 Inkers Con classes on sale for HALF OFF this weekend only (ends Monday at midnight ET). The normal price is $245 but use coupon code HALF21 and pay only $122.50 (or break it into two payments). Access is for 6 years with 100% money-back guarantee.
- ProWritingAid: : ProWritingAid is a grammar checker, style editor, proofreader, and writing coach all in one. I’ve been using ProWritingAid since August 2022. And I personally like it more than Grammarly. The one thing holding me back from the lifetime deal is that my current yearly subscription is ending in August 2023 and I don’t get a pro-rated discount for the other months… so I might wait until then to see if they have another discount. Or I’ll wait until next November. Buuuuut if you’re currently looking to use ProWritingAid, they’re currently running a 50% off for selected plans.
- Okay, I know I said three … but here’s another one… 100 photo/vector downloads from Depositphotos (lifetime) for $39 – it’s great for promo or covers… I won’t be using – but only because I use Canva Pro and still have pictures available on Depositphotos from a past deal.
![Defining "success" as a self-published author ...](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/13325640/13325640-1669164541900-5afdcc80746ea.jpg)
Defining "success" as a self-published author ...
Mentioned in the episode:
Zoe York's Romance Your Brand series: romanceyourbrand.com/books/
MRW November meeting: Building Blocks for Success w/ Zoe York
Wish I'd Known Then ... For Writers podcast with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright: Tammi Labrecque on What to Email to Newsletter Subscribers
Self-Published Authors Defining Success: www.tiktok.com/@aselfpubbedauthorsdiary/video/7165127597616074027
As always:
Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com I'm on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij and the podcast too: @aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
Become a monthly a podcast supporter (starting at $0.99 per month): anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/support
![Kickstarter for Authors: What To Do When Your Kickstarter Does Not Get Funded ... (and what I would do differently)](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/13325640/13325640-1617553028373-735c9d24dd3d9.jpg)
Kickstarter for Authors: What To Do When Your Kickstarter Does Not Get Funded ... (and what I would do differently)
Today is all about my Kickstarter not getting funded for #TheLeftoverBride audiobook: what I would do differently, what I learned and what I did after it didn't get funded ...
Mentioned in the episode:
- The Creative Penn Podcast: Kickstarter for Authors With Monica Leonelle: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2022/03/28/kickstarter-for-authors/
- Why I used Kickstarter to fund my audiobook production: https://blog.findawayvoices.com/why-i-used-kickstarter-to-fund-my-audiobook-promotion/
- #TheLeftoverBride audiobook Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theleftoverbride/the-leftover-bride-audiobook-production
- Get your #TheLeftoverBride audiobook copy today on the eretailer of your choice...https://books2read.com/u/m2RQ26
As always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
- I'm on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij and the podcast too: @aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
- Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Become a monthly a podcast supporter (starting at $0.99 per month): anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/support
![Ten days after my latest book release (sold copies, reviews and what comes next) and a peek inside this author's day on release day.](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/13325640/13325640-1666048051039-445dda83eeee.jpg)
Ten days after my latest book release (sold copies, reviews and what comes next) and a peek inside this author's day on release day.
Today, I'm sharing what happened since #SweetsForLove release day: the number of sold copies, how I already earned some money before release day, number of reviews and what comes next (marketing, ads and more). Plus, you get a peek inside my day on the actual release day.
Oh and you can get your own copy here: books2read.com/u/3Gwzpa
As always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
- I'm on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij and the podcast too: @aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
- Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Become a monthly a podcast supporter (starting at $0.99 per month): anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/support
![Trying out a new book review strategy and SO MANY emotions about the release of #SweetsForLove](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/13325640/13325640-1665001595504-2337cfcec591f.jpg)
Trying out a new book review strategy and SO MANY emotions about the release of #SweetsForLove
The first #SweetsForLove reviews are raving! :-) Oh and you can get your own copy here: books2read.com/u/3Gwzpa
In addition, I have created a #SweetsForLove Bingo :-) (bit.ly/SweetsForLoveBingo) and I have a #SweetsForLove Team (Facebook group and discord channel).
And I'm also explaining why this release week is *very* emotional (in a lot of ways). I'm pretty calm about the release itself but knowing my book touches readers and makes them smile is ... an amazing feeling. And I may be slightly reflective right now.
As always:
Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
I'm on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij and the podcast too: @aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
Become a monthly a podcast supporter (starting at $0.99 per month): anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/support
![Announcements: Summer Break and Self-Publishing/Writing Ask Me Anything](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/13325640/13325640-1617553026563-3d22fb23baa3e.jpg)
Announcements: Summer Break and Self-Publishing/Writing Ask Me Anything
As I said last week I also have so many plans for this podcast. I want to work on the website which would include resources, the ups and downs of self-publishing, the A to Z shorter episodes, and do a few more interviews and tell you more about what works for me and my writing and self-publishing career.
And to do this, a lot of things need to happen. And so this year, A Self-Published Author's Diary will take a summer break. The diary and I will be back on your favorite podcasting/streaming platform in September.
Ask me a question:
- And during that time, please don't hesitate to ask me anything related to self-publishing or writing either per email aselfpublishedauthorsdiary AT gmail.com or authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com I'm on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij and the podcast too: @aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
Ways to help Ukraine:
- A few ways to help Ukrainians: https://snyder.substack.com/p/a-few-ways-to-help-ukrainians?utm_source=url&fbclid=IwAR1tRHYwpS0z9XOtaMafpVuequlTEuRKcs74bEEpeCUAXHtPOardfnQe15k
- List of charities to support Ukraine by subject: https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/
- If you're in Germany: https://zez.am/act.now.by.klitschko
- If you're in France: https://parrainage.refugies.info/ Ukraine Media Crisis Center How To Help: https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine
![Self-publishing reflection: planning and goals (Vella, novellas, marketing and more...)](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/13325640/13325640-1654559687500-0a563dc84cddf.jpg)
Self-publishing reflection: planning and goals (Vella, novellas, marketing and more...)
![REPLAY - How my self-published book A SUMMER LIKE NO OTHER became a success...](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/13325640/13325640-1617553026563-3d22fb23baa3e.jpg)
REPLAY - How my self-published book A SUMMER LIKE NO OTHER became a success...
Today is a replay of Episode 8: The Little Book That Could
In this episode, I share how I became a hybrid author with my book A SUMMER LIKE NO OTHER (it involved an email from a French publisher :-)), the story behind the writing of A SUMMER LIKE NO OTHER and more...
![Ep. 62 - The ups and downs of self-publishing (including the words every romance author wants to hear...)](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/13325640/13325640-1653346070934-c9e4f8acdd655.jpg)
Ep. 62 - The ups and downs of self-publishing (including the words every romance author wants to hear...)
Within a few days, I had a few self-publishing ups and downs, including: hearing the words every romance wants to hear (during a pretty stressful day), losing a crown on one of my Vella stories, fangirling over Eloisa James and regaining a crown on said Vella story. Today I also talk about my dream of having Fear Me, Fear Me Not adapated for Lifetime or Netflix... And I have my first voicemail!!!!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Los Angeles Times - Meet 8 industry players behind Hollywood’s book adaptation boom: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2021-02-11/meet-8-players-connecting-amanda-gorman-other-writers-to-hollywood
- Lifetime submitting script: https://support.mylifetime.com/hc/en-us/articles/216240478-Where-can-I-send-a-script-or-story-idea-that-I-would-like-to-submit-
- Happy Self-Publishing Moments on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aselfpubbedauthorsdiary/video/7093148769214172462?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&lang=en
- Leave me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message
Ways to help Ukraine:
- A few ways to help Ukrainians: https://snyder.substack.com/p/a-few-ways-to-help-ukrainians?utm_source=url&fbclid=IwAR1tRHYwpS0z9XOtaMafpVuequlTEuRKcs74bEEpeCUAXHtPOardfnQe15k
- List of charities to support Ukraine by subject: https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/
- If you're in Germany: https://zez.am/act.now.by.klitschko
- If you're in France: https://parrainage.refugies.info/
- Ukraine Media Crisis Center How To Help: https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine
As always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
- I'm on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij and the podcast too: @aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
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Ep. 61 - My BargainBooksy and AudioThicket recap, the "need" to write and more...
Today, I share with you my book promo results using BargainBooksy as well as my audiobook promo results using AudioThicket. But first, I start by sharing some good news as well as explaining why sometimes it feels like I "need, need, need" to write. And more advice from writers on TikTok: :Pick one thing at a time and master it. You don't have to be brilliant at everything right out of the box." by @mckennadeanfiction and "Be easy on yourself" by @katryanwrites...
Mentioned in this episode:
- BargainBooksy: https://www.bargainbooksy.com/sell-more-books/
- AudioThicket: https://www.audiothicket.com/
- Bookfunnel: https://bookfunnel.com/
- BookBub: https://partners.bookbub.com/
Ways to help Ukraine:
- A few ways to help Ukrainians: https://snyder.substack.com/p/a-few-ways-to-help-ukrainians?utm_source=url&fbclid=IwAR1tRHYwpS0z9XOtaMafpVuequlTEuRKcs74bEEpeCUAXHtPOardfnQe15k
- List of charities to support Ukraine by subject: https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/
- If you're in Germany: https://zez.am/act.now.by.klitschko
- If you're in France: https://parrainage.refugies.info/
- Ukraine Media Crisis Center How To Help: https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine
As always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
- I'm on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij and the podcast too: @aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
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Ep. 60 - Writing process, the writing craft and advice from TikTok (Thank you so much!)...
Today, I give you an update on my social media marketing, how writing for Kindle Vella is helping me not only keep a schedule but also going back to my Margie Lawson's lecture packet on deep editing. I also share writing advice writers would give someone who's just starting.
Mentioned in this episode:
- TikTok video asking writers for advice they would give someone who's just starting.
- Margie Lawson's lecture packets (Deep Editing, Rhetorical Devices, and More & Visceral Rules: Beyond Hammering Hearts) : https://www.margielawson.com/lecture-packets/
- Save the Cat Writes A Novel by Jessica Brody: https://www.jessicabrody.com/books/non-fiction/save-cat-writes-novel/about/
- Gwen Hayes Scrivener Template: http://gwenhayes.com/free-stuff/ - Jami Gold also has an excel template: https://jamigold.com/for-writers/worksheets-for-writers/#Romance-Beat-Sheet
- Libby Hawker's Take Off Your Pants!: Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing.
- (Not mentioned but should have been :-)): Jami Gold - Calling all Scrivener using over achievers... https://jamigold.com/2018/01/calling-all-scrivener-using-over-achievers/
- L. Penelope's podcast: https://lpenelope.com/podcast/
Ways to help Ukraine:
- A few ways to help Ukrainians: https://snyder.substack.com/p/a-few-ways-to-help-ukrainians?utm_source=url&fbclid=IwAR1tRHYwpS0z9XOtaMafpVuequlTEuRKcs74bEEpeCUAXHtPOardfnQe15k
- List of charities to support Ukraine by subject: https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/
- If you're in Germany: https://zez.am/act.now.by.klitschko
- If you're in France: https://parrainage.refugies.info/
- Ukraine Media Crisis Center How To Help: https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine
As always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
- I'm on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij and the podcast too: @aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
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Ep. 59 - April book sales breakdown and did posting every day on TikTok help my sales? (and the lines that stay with you)
In today's episode I am sharing my book sales breakdown for April. I am hoping my books bring comfort to readers (as I am myself a comfort re-reader). I am sharing lines that have stayed with me from Trust Me, Trust Me Not (and how much they mean to me. After all we don't write in a vacuum) and I explain how my "let's post every day on TikTok for #TheLeftoverBride is going... :-)
Mentioned in this episode:
- Mailchimp - Mailerlite
- Trust Me, Trust Me Not audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Trust-Me-Trust-Me-Not-Audiobook/B09Y9KR76B Gavert City Box Set audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gavert-City-Series-Box-Set-Books-1-3-Audiobook/B09YDCS43J
In addition, to help Ukraine, here are a few links:
- Voices of children: https://voices.org.ua/en/?fbclid=IwAR3Rw0CD3ykmpVwfcuQMBdMvP2NvfuRPrCebNwSJbjajeOIU0pYWica0l5E
- A few ways to help Ukrainians: https://snyder.substack.com/p/a-few-ways-to-help-ukrainians?utm_source=url&fbclid=IwAR1tRHYwpS0z9XOtaMafpVuequlTEuRKcs74bEEpeCUAXHtPOardfnQe15k
- List of charities to support Ukraine by subject: https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/
- If you're in Germany: https://zez.am/act.now.by.klitschko
- If you're in France: Ukraine Media Crisis Center How To Help: https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine
As always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
- I'm on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij and the podcast too: @aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
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Ep. 58 - The one with the Kindle Vella Bonus, writing with Pomodoro and audiobook excerpt...
I am back from holidays. A bit jetlagged. Very grateful for the time spent with loved ones in Germany and in France and getting back into a writing routine (and podcasting routine).
For the first time, I recorded this episode live on TikTok (before editing it for the podcast). Today, I talk about writing using the Pomodoro method again, my Kindle Vella bonus (more than I expected). Plus, I share an excerpt of the audiobook of Trust Me, Trust Me More and more...
Mentioned in this episode:
- Instant Data Scraper (saw this on Bryan Cohen's Amazon ads course - he mentions it was first introduced to him by BookBub & FB Ad coach Alana Terry):
- Trust Me, Trust Me Not audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Trust-Me-Trust-Me-Not-Audiobook/B09Y9KR76B
- Gavert City Box Set audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Gavert-City-Series-Box-Set-Books-1-3-Audiobook/B09YDCS43J
In addition, to help Ukraine, here are a few links:
- Voices of children: https://voices.org.ua/en/?fbclid=IwAR3Rw0CD3ykmpVwfcuQMBdMvP2NvfuRPrCebNwSJbjajeOIU0pYWica0l5E
- A few ways to help Ukrainians: https://snyder.substack.com/p/a-few-ways-to-help-ukrainians?utm_source=url&fbclid=IwAR1tRHYwpS0z9XOtaMafpVuequlTEuRKcs74bEEpeCUAXHtPOardfnQe15k
- List of charities to support Ukraine by subject: https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/
- If you're in Germany: https://zez.am/act.now.by.klitschko
- If you're in France: Ukraine Media Crisis Center How To Help: https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine
As always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
- I'm on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij and the podcast too: @aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
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Ep. 57 - My self-publishing March recap: my sales data, Kindle Vella, audiobook and more
Today, I go back and check if I achieved my March self-publishing goals (audiobook, Kindle Vella and more...). I also share with you my March book sales.
Mentioned in this episode:
- ScribeCount: https://www.scribecount.com/
In addition, to help Ukraine, here are a few links:
- Voices of children: https://voices.org.ua/en/?fbclid=IwAR3Rw0CD3ykmpVwfcuQMBdMvP2NvfuRPrCebNwSJbjajeOIU0pYWica0l5E
- A few ways to help Ukrainians: https://snyder.substack.com/p/a-few-ways-to-help-ukrainians?utm_source=url&fbclid=IwAR1tRHYwpS0z9XOtaMafpVuequlTEuRKcs74bEEpeCUAXHtPOardfnQe15k
- List of charities to support Ukraine by subject: https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/
- If you're in Germany: https://zez.am/act.now.by.klitschko
- If you're in France: Ukraine Media Crisis Center How To Help: https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine
If you'd like more info about me and my books: www.elodienowodazkij.com
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Ep. 56 - Why I decided to try out Kindle Vella as an indie author and my first days on the platform.
Today, I share the four reasons I decided to try Kindle Vella as an author and what my experience has been so far. I also share some resources that I've been finding helpful and some events I'm looking forward to.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Romance eBook Anthology ‘Nightingale’ to Raise Money for Ukraine Relief https://books2read.com/u/m2YN8r
- Facebook group 20BooksTo50k: https://www.facebook.com/groups/20Booksto50k
- Facebook group Wide For The Win: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wideforthewin
- Bryan Cohen Amazon Ads for Authors Challenge April 2022: https://bryancohen.lpages.co/apr22/
- MRW meeting on April 27th - Waking up Married with Newsletter Ninja Tammi Labrecque: https://marylandromancewriters.com/event/mrw-april-meeting-2/
- Romance Author Mastermind: https://romanceauthormastermind.com/
- Kindle Vella Author Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vellaauthors
- Kindle Vella Author Support Facebook Group (this one is public): https://www.facebook.com/groups/kindlevellaauthors
In addition, to help Ukraine, here are a few links:
- Voices of children: https://voices.org.ua/en/?fbclid=IwAR3Rw0CD3ykmpVwfcuQMBdMvP2NvfuRPrCebNwSJbjajeOIU0pYWica0l5E
- A few ways to help Ukrainians: https://snyder.substack.com/p/a-few-ways-to-help-ukrainians?utm_source=url&fbclid=IwAR1tRHYwpS0z9XOtaMafpVuequlTEuRKcs74bEEpeCUAXHtPOardfnQe15k
- List of charities to support Ukraine by subject: https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/
- If you're in Germany: https://zez.am/act.now.by.klitschko
- If you're in France:
- Ukraine Media Crisis Center How To Help: https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine
If you'd like more info about me and my books: www.elodienowodazkij.com
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Ep. 55 - Cover reveal (cover costs and strategy for this book) and learning more about the 7 rules of marketing.
Today I share with the costs of my cover as well as the strategy for its reveal. In addition, I start learning how to apply the 7 rules of marketing as an author (will definitely dig deeper into this topic as I research more and try different strategies). I also share an update on my amazon ads.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Qamber Emporium: https://www.qamberemporium.com/
- Does the rule of 7 still apply in marketing? from SunsplashMediaGroup https://sunsplashmediagroup.com/blogs/delicious-knowledge-to-feed-your-brain/posts/does-the-rule-of-7-still-apply-in-marketing
- The 7 Marketing Touches to Conversion from Hubbard Cincinnati: https://hubbardcincinnati.com/post/the-7-marketing-touches-to-conversion/
- My podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
- My bilingual audiobook (German/English): https://elodienowodazkij.com/2022/03/21/new-bilingual-audiobook-english-german-neues-zweisprachiges-horbuch-englisch-deutsch/
In addition, to help Ukraine, here are a few links:
- Voices of children: https://voices.org.ua/en/?fbclid=IwAR3Rw0CD3ykmpVwfcuQMBdMvP2NvfuRPrCebNwSJbjajeOIU0pYWica0l5E
- A few ways to help Ukrainians: https://snyder.substack.com/p/a-few-ways-to-help-ukrainians?utm_source=url&fbclid=IwAR1tRHYwpS0z9XOtaMafpVuequlTEuRKcs74bEEpeCUAXHtPOardfnQe15k
- List of charities to support Ukraine by subject: https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/
- If you're in Germany: https://zez.am/act.now.by.klitschko
- Ukraine Media Crisis Center How To Help: https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine
If you'd like more info about me and my books: www.elodienowodazkij.com
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Ep. 54 - How one of my TikTok videos went viral on Instagram and using Amazon ads as an indie author...
In today's episode, I explain how one of my TikTok videos went viral on Instagram and using Amazon ads as an indie author.
For that video to go viral (it has more than 26000 views) which is very uncommon for me, I followed a few steps. That video also resulted in sales and pages read. My book went from sitting at 700000 to about 70000 and then climbed a bit higher and stayed around 100000 for a few days without any ads.
When it comes to the Amazon Ads, my French ads seem to be doing well. I'll keep you updated.
Mentioned in this episode:
- My TikTok accounts (https://www.tiktok.com/@elodienowodazkij, https://www.tiktok.com/@aselfpubbedauthorsdiary, https://www.tiktok.com/@swanscoveromancebooks)
- The video that went viral on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaVF6K3N9g0/
- TikTok for authors Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4984960078203132
- Authors of Tiktok Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/authorsoftiktok
- Bryan Cohen's Free challenge on making better amazon ads (scheduled for April 2022): https://bryancohen.lpages.co/apr22/
In addition, to help Ukraine, here are a few links:
- Voices of children: https://voices.org.ua/en/?fbclid=IwAR3Rw0CD3ykmpVwfcuQMBdMvP2NvfuRPrCebNwSJbjajeOIU0pYWica0l5E
- A few ways to help Ukrainians: https://snyder.substack.com/p/a-few-ways-to-help-ukrainians?utm_source=url&fbclid=IwAR1tRHYwpS0z9XOtaMafpVuequlTEuRKcs74bEEpeCUAXHtPOardfnQe15k
- List of charities to support Ukraine by subject: https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/
- If you're in Germany: https://zez.am/act.now.by.klitschko
- Ukraine Media Crisis Center How To Help: https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine
If you'd like more info about me and my books: www.elodienowodazkij.com
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Ep. 53 - REPLAY - My top 3 self-publishing mistakes
Today is a replay episode from a couple months ago.
I share my top 3 self-publishing mistakes... I started self-publishing in 2014 and let's just say I could write a book about the mistakes I've made in my career as an indie author.
It includes not building my newsletter and so much more.
As always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
- I'm on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij and the podcast too: @aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
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Ep. 52 - February recap and setting up my writing and self-publishing schedule for March...
At the beginning of today's episode, I mentioned that I added links to the episode description in case you can donate to help Ukraine. Here are the links:
- Voices of children: https://voices.org.ua/en/?fbclid=IwAR3Rw0CD3ykmpVwfcuQMBdMvP2NvfuRPrCebNwSJbjajeOIU0pYWica0l5E
- A few ways to help Ukrainians: https://snyder.substack.com/p/a-few-ways-to-help-ukrainians?utm_source=url&fbclid=IwAR1tRHYwpS0z9XOtaMafpVuequlTEuRKcs74bEEpeCUAXHtPOardfnQe15k
- List of charities to support Ukraine by subject: https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/
- Ukraine Crisis Media Center (with links to help Ukraine): https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine?fbclid=IwAR3QebDSEVqVk3S8iwsC63b0y3AIZrf15iza6mcXP9diaeGeSwYSHR1zMAE
I updated my plans for February and while I accomplished quite a lot in terms of writing, I didn't follow through with some of the goals I had set at the beginning... By updating my system and moving some elements around (including doing some tedious work that isn't the most exciting but so necessary), I'll work toward improving my royalties again this month.
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Ep. 51 - Back on track with writing, Kindle Vella and the Draft2Digital / Smashwords news...
Today, on the podcast, I talk about getting back on track with writing, schedules and even getting a writing session outside. I'm also looking into bringing my pen name stories to Kindle Vella before putting them in Kindle Unlimited and the Draft2Digital acquisition of Smashwords...
Mentioned in this episode:
- Draft2Digital acquires Smashwords Press Release: https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/pr-d2d-smashwords/
- Draft2Digital Q&A about the acquisition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX-TWtf8cy8&t=1s
- Alessandra Torre & Bryan Cohen's “Free Webinar: The Book Marketing Multiplier: Going Beyond Blurbs to Optimize Your Fiction Sales Page and Sell More Books" (not sure if you can still access it: https://bryancohen.lpages.co/cohentorre22/)
- The Creative Penn Podcast: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/podcasts/
- Kindle Vella: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/
As always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
- I'm on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij and the podcast too: @aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
![Ep. 50 - When it feels like a flop... or my reminder to keep writing and be gentle with myself.](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/13325640/13325640-1644891006010-90f4b47df02ae.jpg)
Ep. 50 - When it feels like a flop... or my reminder to keep writing and be gentle with myself.
While Valentine's Day was a nice reminder to cherish and enjoy all the little and big moments and also a reminder to infuse those moments into my romance novels, it's also been a challenging week writing-wise. So, it's a reminder for writers out there to keep swimming (or writing) while making sure to be gentle with yourselves.
Mentioned in this episode:
- My Imaginary Friends: Episode 152: https://lpenelope.com/2022/01/let-it-go-when-you-love-it-my-imaginary-friends-episode-152/
As always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
- I'm on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij and the podcast too: @aselfpubbedauthorsdiary
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Ep. 49 - Inspiration, drafting, changing writing spots and writing tools ...
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Ep. 48 - An indie author January 2022 review: My self-publishing highs & lows
As always:
Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
Follow me on TikTok: @elodienowodazkij
Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
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Ep. 47 - Dipping my indie author toe into TikTok (and writing thoughts about the TV show Billions).
Today, I'm talking about dipping my indie author toe into the TikTok world of booktok and authortok and writingtok and more (@elodienowodazkij).
I am also talking about getting very invested into the TV shows Billions after watching the first five seasons pretty quickly and how I've been analyzing the character arc (as I was listening to the audiobook Take Off Your Pants!: Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing by Libbie Hawker).
Mentioned in this episode:
- My TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@elodienowodazkij
- The Self-Publishing Show: SPS-294: How to Sell More Books Using TikTok – with Lila Dubois and Jayne Rylon https://selfpublishingformula.com/episode-294/
- Facebook TikTok Author groups: TikTok For Authors & Authors of TikTok
- TikTok class for authors: https://tiktoksellsbooks.com/
- and more...
As always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
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Ep. 46 - Writing 6000 words in a couple of hours or how I'm leaning into my process...
Episode 46 is also known as season 2, episode 1 :-)
Today, I'm starting season 2 by talking about writing more than 10000 words a week, by doing sprints for a couple of hours per day (not every day), leaning into my process, writing two stories at the same time and more.
Mentioned in this episode:
- 20Books Vegas 2021 Day 2 – Becca Syme - Productivity Myths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLrwmj9uUvc&t=22s
- Elana Johnson's outline/character spreadsheet: http://elanajohnson.com/rapidrelease
- Writing and Releasing Rapidly (Indie Inspiration for Self-Publishers Book 1) by Elana Johnson: https://amzn.to/3KnIbpS
- Sprinting: https://writeordie.com/
As always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
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Ep - 45: An indie author yearly review: The highs and lows of my self-publishing career in 2021.
Before diving right into my yearly review as an indie author: if you're struggling or know someone who is struggling (or maybe even just mention it or post it or share this resource with people in your life): https://www.crisistextline.org/ Text HOME to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor.
Today, on the podcast, I talk about the highs and lows of my self-publishing career in 2021.
Some of my lows included:
- Dealing with my own career expectations and the reality,
- What it means to not be using a pen name,
- Feeling like I'm letting down some of my collaborators in royalty-share agreements...
Some of my highs included:
- Having the French version of #TheLeftoverBride reach the #9 on Apple Books Chart
- Having the French version of #TheLeftoverBride sit next to The Hating Game by Sally Thorne on the charts...
- Reading wonderful emails from readers around the globe
And more...
As always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
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Ep. 44 - Five things I've learned about self-publishing in 2021 and one thing I learned about writing.
Today, I talk about five things I've learned about self-publishing in 2021 (such as the importance of my newsletter and how sending emails more often does help me, Netgalley and more...) and one thing I learned about writing.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Tammy Labrecque: https://newsletterninja.net/
- Nick Stephenson (https://www.blog.yourfirst10kreaders.com/)
- L. Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/podcast/
- Katy Upperman: https://www.katyupperman.com
- Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/
- Mona Shroff: http://monadshroff.com/
- Megan Carter: https://megancarter.net
And as always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message) Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
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Ep. 43 - Five things I've learned about podcasting as an author in 2021 and five things I want to do next year (podcast-related)
Today, I talk about the release of #TheLeftoverBride French edition and breaking the top 100 in Apple Books (my book was hanging out right next to Sally Thorne's The Hating Game! :-)). I share five things I've learned about podcasting as an author in 2021 and five things I want to do next year (podcast-related). I also gush about Cape Cod in December and Isaiah Jones Bed & Breakfast...
Mentioned in this episode:
- Isaiah Jones Bed & Breakfast - https://www.isaiahjones.com/
- My Imaginary Friends Podcast (and newsletter by L. Penelope): https://lpenelope.com/podcast/
And as always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
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Ep. 42 - The feeling when you upload your files for publication, brainstorming story ideas and learning, learning, learning...
Today, I talk about the excitement that is uploading the files to publish the French version of #TheLeftoverBride, using Draft2Digital, KDP select & Google Play. I also explain why I decided to get my manuscript proofread one more time and I may start brainstorming about the next books in the Swan Cove series. Also mentioned on this episode: the books/free webinars I'm planning on taking (rapid release, dictation & writing your book and more amazon ads courses).
And as always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
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Ep. 41 - Gearing up for the publication of #TheLeftoverBride French edition and writing craft building blocks...
Today, I talk about gearing up for the publication of #TheLeftoverBride French edition which includes updating backmatter, putting another book permafree, adding the French edition to several readers' websites in France, formatting the text and adapting my ad strategy.
I also mention how I've been building my writing craft over the years, similarly to building blocks and how some strategies and ways of writing come more easily to me now than they did before.
Links from this episode:
- Plottr: https://plottr.com/
- Novel Factory: https://www.novel-software.com/
- Babelio: https://www.babelio.com/
- Livraddict: https://www.livraddict.com/
- Booknode: https://booknode.com/
And as always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
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Ep. 40 - Keeping track of indie author conferences, updating newsletter landing pages and the writing high ...
Today, I talk about keeping track of indie author conferences as I completely missed the Romance Author Mastermind conference. it does require an invitation but I only saw talks about it after it happened (or while it was happening) so making sure I'm adding the link to it to my favorites. I also mention the 20booksto50k conference and Inkers Con.
During the week, I also updated my author newsletter landing pages to make them less convoluted and I'm currently experiencing the very fun writing high of starting to write a story I've been thinking about for several months now.
Links from this episode:
- Romance Author Mastermind (https://romanceauthormastermind.com/)
- 20booksto50k conference (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCl3DWM-P5iOtytsCGsdrLmfjqQjAH8Jm)
- Inkers Con (https://www.inkerscon.com/)
And as always:
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
- Follow A Self-Published Author's Diary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aselfpublishedauthorsdiary
- Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
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Ep - 39: Good news, using Netgalley as an indie author (part 1), getting a spike in free ebooks in Germany (not sure why)...
Today, I share some good news: I had a PET scan on Wednesday and then we saw my oncologist. And no signs of malignancy. I'll see him again in three months but as I'm now two years out of transplant, no more scheduled scans 🙂
I also talk about using Netgalley as an indie author: what my goals are in terms of reviews and reaching more readers and why I decided to put #TheLeftoverBride on Netgalley.
As a self-published author, I use Victory Editing co-op (for one title and one month) and have already received hundreds of request for review.
Also mentioned in this episode: TikTok, Instagram as an author and not knowing why some videos take off as well as IN DIESEM EINEN SOMMER (A SUMMER LIKE NO OTHER in German) getting hundreds (now probably at least a thousand) free downloads without me doing anything (I'm not sure why either).
- Ask me a question (per email: authorelodienowodazkij AT gmail.com or by leaving me a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/elodie-nowodazkij/message)
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Ep. 38 - Another (hard) lesson learned as indie author, getting back into a writing routine and more...
Today, on the podcast: another lesson learned in my self-publishing career or how I may have slightly panicked on Wednesday when it comes to the French translation (should be fine now but this was stressful) of my next novel and how I'm learning from my mistakes, getting back into a writing routine, putting #TheLeftoverBride on Netgalley, not doing NaNoWriMo... and more.
Also mentioned today:
- Victory Netgalley Co-op: ($45 for a monthly slot): https://victoryediting.com/services/netgalley-co-op/
- Bookbub: www.bookbub.com
Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com
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REPLAY - Interview with audiobook narrator Megan Carter
This is a REPLAY episode. This episode was published earlier this year.
Have you ever wondered about getting your books published as audiobooks? Or are you thinking about working as an audiobook narrator?
This short interview (which wasn't conducted live. I had sent questions to Megan so she could record the answers whenever possible) goes into her process as audiobook narrator and a bit of behind-the-scenes of the FEAR ME, FEAR ME NOT audiobook (which is available on Audible, Amazon and iTunes). She also gives her top 3 tips for audiobook narrators.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://elodienowodazkij.com/2021/01/27/the-one-with-an-interview-with-audiobook-narrator-megan-carter/
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Ep. 37 - Not writing for a few days and a SEE ME, SEE ME NOT audiobook preview...
Today, on the podcast: not writing for a few days, not having any urgent deadlines and a SEE ME, SEE ME NOT audiobook preview.
Next week will be a replay...
SEE ME, SEE ME NOT is narrated by Megan Carter.
Get the full audiobook now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3B5hZuz ; Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/?asin=B08TLR55FC ; iTunes: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/see-me-see-me-not-gavert-city-book-2-unabridged/id1550135369
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Ep. 36 - Learning from other indie authors because success isn't a pie, right?
Today, I share with you what I've done each day to increase my royalties: one step at a time. Between updating #TheLeftoverBride epilogue, starting to format another bilingual book, putting one of my books as perma-free and running a free promo on another book who is currently in KDP select, I am making progress.
Another topic I'm talking about today is dealing with feeling inadequate or not "as successful" as an indie author because those are feelings many of us have at one time or another. And a reminder that success isn't a pie and that learning from other indie authors as well as remembering what our goals are is oh so important.
Also mentioned in this article:
And if you'd like to listen to the FEAR ME, FEAR ME NOT audiobook, it's only one credit on Audible and you can try Audible for free!
- US: https://adbl.co/3l2MDg6
- UK: https://adbl.co/3viWDbJ
- Germany: https://adbl.co/3ADLao9
- France: https://bit.ly/3AAINm4
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What has worked with my latest book release as an indie author and what I've learned... And I turned two!
Today, I am doing a "lessons learned" recap for my latest book release as indie author. #TheLeftoverBride has been out for a bit less than a month and while, of course, a lot of readers will read it and smile in the coming weeks, months, years, decades... there are a few things that I will do differently with my next release and things that, I think, have worked very well for me.
So, I'm detailing the top 3 mistakes I've made for that release (which turned into the top 5 or so) and then the top 3 things (which turned into the top 4 or 5) I've done very well when self-publishing #TheLeftoverBride.
I also talk about what I'm planning to do for the next release and about turning 2 (my stem cell transplant was on October 7th 2019 so I am two for my second birthday).
In this episode I mention:
- www.bethematch.org (to sign up to be a bone marrow donor - you could potentially save someone life!)
- A thread by Tessa Dare on what to think about before choosing a pen name.
- The website I created for www.theleftoverbride.com
Thank you for listening!