Dreams, Books, and Miracles
By Elena Carter
If you’re thinking of writing a book, but you’re not sure you have the courage or the time, hopefully my journey can give you the inspiration and encouragement you need. I’m a self-published author of a fantasy trilogy and a toddler mom, and I’ll be talking about writing, reading, dreams, and little miracles that make life better.
Dreams, Books, and MiraclesJul 03, 2023
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30:36
Let’s Talk About Book Reviews
Discussing the importance of book reviews from the perspective of both a reader and an author. I would love to hear your thoughts on this!
Jul 03, 202330:36
Celebrating The Release Of My Third Book
Today, my third book in The Dream Tamer Chronicles fantasy trilogy comes out, and I’m sharing my happiness with you. Thank you for the continuous support! 🙏🏼❤️
May 30, 202315:17
Women’s Fiction, Short Stories, and Expat Life
Guest speaker Dani J. Norwell talks about writing and publishing women’s fiction, short stories, and how moving across the world changed her life. Find out more about Dani J. Norwell here: www.danijnorwell.com
May 19, 202333:58
Screenwriting, Movies, and Artificial Intelligence. Guest speaker: Ethan Michael Carter
Today’s special guest on my podcast is Ethan Michael Carter — an award-winning screenwriter, script analyst, author, and writing coach. Ethan is sharing his experience and some invaluable advice for aspiring screenwriters. We’re also talking about storytelling in general, movies, YouTube, and the most controversial topic these days — the use of AI in writing.
May 11, 202341:59
Completing My Fantasy Trilogy
As I prepare to release book 3 in The Dream Tamer Chronicles, I reflect on this amazing journey and the lessons my characters have taught me in these three years 💜
May 08, 202309:33
How Much Are Stories Worth?
How short should short stories be? How much would you be willing to pay for a short story? How to read books without spending a fortune AND WITHOUT downloading them from pirate websites (i.e. stealing them)?
May 01, 202316:16
Self-publishing a book (Part 3)
Talking about the hardest part of the self-publishing journey — marketing. Social media, author websites, newsletters, paid ads.
Apr 21, 202348:02
Self-publishing a book (Part 2)
Once you’ve written, edited, proofread your manuscript and made a book cover for it, the next step is to format it and decide on where and how you’re going to publish it. In this episode, I’m discussing formatting software and self-publishing platforms.
Apr 12, 202330:09
Self-publishing a book (part 1)
In this episode, I’ll be addressing the pros and cons of choosing the self-publishing route. I’ll also be providing some advice on how to prepare your book for publishing through finding beta-readers and a professional editor, as well as tips for creating a great cover that will help market your book.
Apr 06, 202334:25
If you’re going through hell, keep going
Self doubt, imposter syndrome, burnout, perfectionism, and other things that make you want to quit.
Mar 30, 202317:54
So, you want to write a book. Where to start?
If you have always wanted to become a writer, but have no idea where to start (and also how to not give up), I’m sharing some insights and advice from my personal experience. Encouraging and motivating you to take that first—and the most important—step on the way to achieving your dream.
Mar 27, 202314:46
Welcome to Dreams, Books, and Miracles with Elena Carter
This is my first episode where I introduce myself, talk about my writing journey, and give you an idea of what this podcast is going to be about.
Mar 21, 202312:23