Successfully Self-Publish

S3 E9: Get Yourself Featured on Podcasts with Author Matty Dalyrimple

Christina Kaye — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 11:32:09 -0400

Even if you’re a bit camera shy, being a guest host or being interviewed on a podcast can make a huge difference in your success as an author! Every single appearance you can make on …

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Episode 8: Using YouTube to Sell More Books (with Author Michael LaRonn)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:32:21 -0400

YouTube Can Be a Great Platform to Increase Visibility for Your Author Brand, Gain More Readers, and Increase Book Sales! Ever considered using YouTube as a platform for selling your books? Maybe a little camera …

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Episode 7: Using Instagram to Promote Your Books (with Author Kay L Moody)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 26 May 2023 07:14:39 -0400

Why authors need Instagram to sell more books! Have you wondered if you’re wasting your time on social media…specifically, Instagram, when trying to reach readers and sell your books? Most likely, the issue isn’t Instagram …

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Episode #6: How to Find a Professional, Affordable Book Editor (with Author Amy Rivers)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 11 May 2023 23:43:05 -0400

How you, as an author, can find, hire, and work with a professional (and affordable) book editor to improve your book and your writing skills! One universal truth about self-publishing is that you absolutely cannot …

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Episode 5 : Time Management & Writing Schedules for Authors (with Author Katherine Macdonald)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 05 May 2023 14:58:28 -0400

How a regular, manageable writing schedule that works with your everyday life can increase your writing output and get you to launch faster! Do you ever feel like there’s not enough time in the day …

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Episode 4: Stop Searching the Internet for How to Self-Publish Your Book! (with Author Emily Blackwood)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:51:28 -0400

Work with experienced professionals instead to avoid conflicting, confusing advice. Have you ever found yourself spending hours on the internet, searching for the answer to how to self-publish your book? If so, you probably noticed …

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Episode 3: Overcoming Author Imposter Syndrome (with Author Willow Winters)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:48:22 -0400

Authors! Feel Like a Fraud? Here’s How to Defeat Imposter Syndrome and Recognize (and Realize) Your Inner Bestseller! Do you sometimes wonder why you even bother writing at all? Often wonder why the hell anyone …

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Episode 2: Self-Publishing is a Business! (with Author LK Wilde)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:24:59 -0400

Self-publishing is a business. Treat your career the same way you would any other business if you want to be a successful author! Episode 2 – Show Notes Do you dream of being a successful …

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Episode 1: Become a Successful Indie Author (with Author Hugh Howey)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:56:19 -0400

If you dream of a career as a self-published author, listen to this interview with Bestselling Indie Author, Hugh Howey! Is it your dream to become a successful indie author, but you keep hearing other …

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Episode #0: Self-Publishing Success Podcast Trailer

Christina Kaye — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:06:21 -0400

Welcome to The Self-Publishing Success Podcast. I’m your host, Christina Kaye, and not only am I a seven-time published author, I’m an author coach, book editor, and the Founder/CEO of Book Boss Academy. Each week …

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Episode 3 - How NOT to Fail as an Author with Author Coach Derek Doepker

Christina Kaye — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 16:39:27 -0500

Episode 3 - How NOT to Fail as an Author with Author Coach Derek Doepker

Episode 69 - Dealing with Author Burnout (with Author Ann Garvin)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 14 May 2021 20:53:02 -0400

Hosts & Guests

Host – Christina Kaye

Guest Host – Author Ann Garvin

To learn more about Ann and her books:

https://anngarvin.net/

For your FREE TRIAL of LeadPages:

https://leadpages.pxf.io/gb1noB

Shop for Essentials/Supplies for Your Writing Nook:

https://bookbossboutique.com/

To Follow us on ALL Social Media:

@writeyourbestbook

@bookbossboutique

To Contact Christina Kaye:

info@writeyourbestbook.com

www.writeyourbestbook.com

For a Consultation with Christina Kaye

https://writeyourbestbook.com/contact-us/

For a FREE Sample Edit & Quote for Book Editing:

https://writeyourbestbook.com/contact-us/

Episode 68 - Why You Need an Author Coach (with Author Kota Kai Lovett)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 07 May 2021 05:00:00 -0400

If you’re just now deciding to write a book for the first time, but you have no idea how to get started, or even if you’ve already written and published books before, only to receive very few reviews and purchases, then it’s time to ask for help. Just like you would hire an instructor if you decided to become a concert violinist, an author needs someone to show them the basics, guide them through the process of learning, and teach them how to become not just AN author but a SUCCESSFUL author! This week, I’m switching things up a bit, and we’re diving deep with my client who’s had the most successful launch week out of over 100 clients so far. This way, you can hear firsthand how hiring not just any coach but the right coach for you (like me) can completely transform your writing career and set you on the course toward success!

In this episode, you will:

· Learn what exactly author coaches do for authors

· Learn what it’s like to work with an author coach and why you need one

· Learn how a skilled author coach can teach you more than just writing basics

· Learn exactly how I can take you from no sales to launch success in just 3 months!

Hosts & Guests

Host – Christina Kaye

Guest Host – Author Kota Kai Lovett

To learn more about Amy and her books:

https://www.kotakailovett.com/

Follow Kota on social media @kotakailovett

Shop for Essentials/Supplies for Your Writing Nook:

https://bookbossboutique.com/

To Follow us on ALL Social Media:

@writeyourbestbook

@bookbossboutique

To Contact Christina Kaye:

info@writeyourbestbook.com

www.writeyourbestbook.com

For a Consultation with Christina Kaye

https://writeyourbestbook.com/contact-us/

For a FREE Sample Edit & Quote for Book Editing:

https://writeyourbestbook.com/contact-us/

Episode 67 - Setting & Maintaining Perfect Pacing (with Amy Impellizzeri)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:46:13 -0400

Proper pacing is not just a good thing to have in your novel. It’s crucial to your reader’s experience. If the pacing is too slow, the reader will lose interest and get bored. If it’s too fast, they’ll feel like they have whiplash and be frustrated and lost. What we must do instead is find a way to have Goldilocks type pacing! Don’t worry. I’ll explain what that means in this episode. So, tune in and listen as my guest host and I unpack the topic of perfect pacing and discuss ways you can keep your readers not just interested but engaged and flipping the page to see what comes next!

In this episode, you will:

· Learn why it’s important to have perfect pacing

· Learn how to avoid too slow pacing

· Learn how to avoid too fast pacing

· Learn other ways to maintain perfect pacing throughout your story

Hosts & Guests

Host – Christina Kaye

Guest Host –Bestselling Author Amy Impellizzeri

To learn more about Amy and her books:

https://www.amyimpellizzeri.com/

For your FREE TRIAL of LeadPages:

https://leadpages.pxf.io/gb1noB

Shop for Essentials/Supplies for Your Writing Nook:

https://bookbossboutique.com/

To Follow us on ALL Social Media:

@writeyourbestbook

@bookbossboutique

To Contact Christina Kaye:

info@writeyourbestbook.com

www.writeyourbestbook.com

For a Consultation with Christina Kaye

https://writeyourbestbook.com/contact-us/

For a FREE Sample Edit & Quote for Book Editing:

https://writeyourbestbook.com/contact-us/

Episode 66 - Creating an Easy to Follow Timeline

Christina Kaye — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:30:56 -0400

One crucial element of a great novel that doesn’t get as much attention as characters, plot, and setting is your timeline. But a coherent, easy to follow timeline is crucial to your reader’s enjoyment of your story. If the timeline is wonky or hard to follow, readers will likely get frustrated, confused, and eventually, they’ll give up and put the book down – something no author ever wants! But how do we create and maintain a proper timeline to avoid this? That’s exactly what we are discussing on this week’s episode!

In this episode, you will:

· Learn why it’s important to have a coherent timeline

· Learn ways to tackle dueling timelines

· Learn how to write timelines and still divulge backstory

· Learn other ways to reveal backstory aside from flashbacks

Hosts & Guests

Host – Christina Kaye

Guest Host –Bestselling Author Sonali Dev

To learn more about Sonali and her books:

https://sonalidev.com/

Shop for Essentials/Supplies for Your Writing Nook:

https://bookbossboutique.com/

To Follow us on ALL Social Media:

@writeyourbestbook

@bookbossboutique

To Contact Christina Kaye:

info@writeyourbestbook.com

www.writeyourbestbook.com

For a Consultation with Christina Kaye

https://letsmeet.io/writeyourbestbook/free-coaching-call

For a FREE Sample Edit & Quote for Book Editing:

https://writeyourbestbook.com/contact-us/

Episode 65 - Bringing Your Setting to Life (with Amy Reichert)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:32:04 -0400

The setting of your book should be a character in and of itself. It should speak to the reader, showing (not telling) them exactly where the protagonist is at any given moment, and if written properly, it should transport the reader wherever you want them to imagine themselves. But how do we effectively bring our setting to life without info dumping or over describing every detail? On this week’s episode, that’s exactly what we’re discussing!

In this episode, you will:

· Learn why it’s important to have a beautifully described setting

· Learn ways to describe your setting in a way that brings it to life

· Learn how to avoid info dumping, especially at the beginning of your book

· Learn ways to use more than just visual clues to describe setting

Hosts & Guests

Host – Christina Kaye

Guest Host –Bestselling Author Amy Reichert

To learn more about Julietta and her book (The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman):

https://www.amyereichert.com/

Shop for Essentials/Supplies for Your Writing Nook:

https://modernbossboutique.com/

To Follow Write Your Best Book on ALL Social Media:

@writeyourbestbook

To Contact Christina Kaye:

info@writeyourbestbook.com

www.writeyourbestbook.com

For a Consultation with Christina Kaye

https://letsmeet.io/writeyourbestbook/free-coaching-call

For a FREE Sample Edit & Quote for Book Editing:

https://writeyourbestbook.com/contact-us/

Episode 64 - Mastering Multiple POV (with Julietta Henderson)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:05:00 -0400

One of the first decisions an author must make when they decide on a new story idea is whether they are writing in single, dual, or multiple POV (points of view). And it’s not always that easy deciding, either. Some genres and stories work better with a single perspective, while others work wonderfully with multiple character perspectives. But determining this before you begin writing can help you avoid head hopping and unclear or indistinguishable character voices. This week, we’re discussing how to master the practice of writing a story written in multiple POV and how to decide which is the best approach for your story.

In this episode, you will:

· Learn the different options you have when choosing perspectives

· Learn which genres work best with which type of POV

· Learn how to effectively write in multiple POV

· Learn the best ways to create different voices for each perspective

Hosts & Guests

Host – Christina Kaye

Guest Host –Author Julietta Henderson

To learn more about Julietta and her book (The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman):

https://juliettahenderson.com/

Shop for Essentials/Supplies for Your Writing Nook:

https://modernbossboutique.com/

To Follow Write Your Best Book on ALL Social Media:

@writeyourbestbook

To Contact Christina Kaye:

info@writeyourbestbook.com

www.writeyourbestbook.com

For a Consultation with Christina Kaye

https://letsmeet.io/writeyourbestbook/free-coaching-call

For a FREE Sample Edit & Quote for Book Editing:

https://writeyourbestbook.com/contact-us/

Episode 63 - Finding Balance Between Your Work, Home, and Writing Lives (with Madeline Martin)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:48:24 -0400

Especially in 2021, we all wear and juggle so many different hats, it’s ridiculous. We must constantly switch modes from parent to spouse to employee to boss to chauffer to maid and even teacher. If we want to be writers, that’s yet another hat to juggle. So, how on earth are we supposed to balance all these things and still find time to write, let alone have time to think, plan, and create? The key is to organize and schedule. And those things don’t come as naturally to some as they do others. This week, I sat down with Bestselling Author Madeline Martin and got some great, actionable tips we can all use starting now to create more balance, find time to write, and most importantly, not neglect our own mental health and wellbeing in the process.

In this episode, you will:

· Learn ways to prioritize your daily “to do” list

· Learn when you should be writing and how often

· Learn how to create your own special writing nook

· Learn the best way to create a manageable writing schedule

Hosts & Guests

Host – Christina Kaye

Guest Host – Bestselling Author Madeline Martin

To learn more about Julia and her book:

https://www.madelinemartin.com/

Shop for Essentials/Supplies for Your Writing Nook:

https://modernbossboutique.com/

To Follow Write Your Best Book on ALL Social Media:

@writeyourbestbook

To Contact Christina Kaye:

info@writeyourbestbook.com

www.writeyourbestbook.com

For a Consultation with Christina Kaye

https://letsmeet.io/writeyourbestbook/free-coaching-call

For a FREE Sample Edit & Quote for Book Editing:

https://writeyourbestbook.com/contact-us/

Episode 62 - Writing Realistic Fiction (with Julia Heaberlin)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:01:03 -0400

All great authors know that our entire purpose is to create a story for readers that allows them to escape their everyday lives and be transported to a different time and place. And the only way to ensure we paint pictures that are vivid enough to allow our readers to have a visceral reading experience is to get as many of the details of our story right. The best way to do this is by researching before you write certain things you include in the story. You can definitely do online research, but there are many other ways you can research and make sure you know enough about the story you’re writing to make even the most fantastic fiction novel seem like a real experience to your readers. This week, we’re discussing some of the most effective, unique ways you can learn about all the aspects of your story before you write.

In this episode, you will:

· Learn the different aspects of your story that require research and planning

· Learn ways to research outside of internet searches

· Learn how to store and organize your research for easier access when needed

· Learn creative ways to investigate and learn about your setting, characters, and plot

Hosts & Guests

Host – Christina Kaye

Guest Host – Author Julia Heaberlin

To learn more about Julia and her book:

https://juliaheaberlin.com/

Shop for Essentials/Supplies for Your Writing Nook:

https://modernbossboutique.com/

To Follow Write Your Best Book on ALL Social Media:

@writeyourbestbook

To Contact Christina Kaye:

info@writeyourbestbook.com

www.writeyourbestbook.com

For a Consultation with Christina Kaye

https://letsmeet.io/writeyourbestbook/free-coaching-call

For a FREE Sample Edit & Quote for Book Editing:

https://writeyourbestbook.com/contact-us/

Online Writing Course - Best Book Method: How to Write, Publish, and Sell Your Book

https://bookboss-writingcourse-vault.teachable.com/purchase?product_id=2421304

Episode 61 - Accurately Portraying Genders in Fiction (with Susannah Marren)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:19:04 -0400

For most authors, it’s easier to “stay in our lane” and write stories from the perspective of a character who shares our gender identity. It just comes more naturally to most. But sometimes, we need to share the perspective of a character from the opposite sex. And that does not come as naturally. We are afraid of misrepresenting, or worse, offending anyone, which is understandable. But there is a way to walk that fine line between writing stereotypical gender roles and making characters not authentic enough. That’s why this week, I sat down with an expert in the field of writing for different gender roles, and we discussed different ways we can approach this, accurately portray male sand females, and respect one another’s differences at the same time.

In this episode, you will:

· Learn how to avoid stereotyping different genders

· Learn ways to accurately portray someone of the opposite sex

· Learn how to do research into different gender identities

· Learn ways to accurately but respectfully portray characters of different genders

Hosts & Guests

Host – Christina Kaye

Guest Host – Author Susannah Marren

To learn more about Ally’s book on organization:

http://www.susanshapirobarash.com/

Shop for Essentials/Supplies for Your Writing Nook:

https://modernbossboutique.com/

To Follow Write Your Best Book on ALL Social Media:

@writeyourbestbook

To Contact Christina Kaye:

info@writeyourbestbook.com

www.writeyourbestbook.com

For a Consultation with Christina Kaye

https://letsmeet.io/writeyourbestbook/free-coaching-call

For a FREE Sample Edit & Quote for Book Editing:

https://writeyourbestbook.com/contact-us/

Online Writing Course - Best Book Method: How to Write, Publish, and Sell Your Book

https://bookboss-writingcourse-vault.teachable.com/purchase?product_id=2421304

Episode 60 - Creating Your Own Writing Nook (with Ally Deatherage)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:56:08 -0500

Every writer needs a place where they can write in peace and quiet, otherwise, all the noise and distractions can stem the flow of creativity. Of course, it’s not always easy finding a quiet, peaceful space inside your home, especially if you have little ones, live with your parents, or in a dorm or apartment. But where there is a will, there is a way. And this week, I’ve brought the go-to gal when it comes to organization and enhancing your space on the show so we can discuss why you need a sacred writing nook, as well as where and how you can create one, even on a budget and even if space is limited. It just takes a little creativity. And as writers, we have creativity on reserve.

In this episode, you will:

· Learn why it’s important to create your very own writing space/nook

· Learn where you can set up a writing nook, even in small spaces

· Learn some of the best home office products to enhance your space

· Learn ways to organize and make your writing space most productive

Hosts & Guests

Host – Christina Kaye

Guest Host – Author Ally Deatherage

To learn more about Ally’s book on organization:

https://www.allydeatherage.com/

Shop for Essentials/Supplies for Your Writing Nook:

https://modernbossboutique.com/

To Follow Write Your Best Book on ALL Social Media:

@writeyourbestbook

To Contact Christina Kaye:

info@writeyourbestbook.com

www.writeyourbestbook.com

For a Consultation with Christina Kaye

https://letsmeet.io/writeyourbestbook/free-coaching-call

For a FREE Sample Edit & Quote for Book Editing:

https://writeyourbestbook.com/contact-us/

Online Writing Course - Best Book Method: How to Write, Publish, and Sell Your Book

https://bookboss-writingcourse-vault.teachable.com/purchase?product_id=2421304

Episode 59 - Getting and Staying Inspired to Write (with Peter Robinson)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:58:22 -0500

I know I’m not alone when I have moments where I need to be writing…or even WANT to be writing…but inspiration is nowhere to be found. While we all wish inspiration struck us every day the way it did when that idea first hit us like lightning from a clear, blue sky, the reality is, it doesn’t. In fact, often, lack of inspiration is the biggest reason we don’t finish writing when we planned to, and it can even be the real reason behind most cases of “writer’s block.” So, this week, we’re talking about how to get (and stay) inspired to write, even when it feels hopeless.

In this episode, you will:

· Learn what do to when you feel uninspired but need/want to write

· Learn ways to get inspired even if it seems hopeless

· Learn why inspiration sometimes doesn’t come when we need it most

· Learn tips on staying inspired and motivated to write so we don’t get stuck

Hosts & Guests

Host – Christina Kaye

Guest Host – Peter Robinson

To learn more about Peter Robinson books:

https://inspectorbanks.com/

Online Writing Course - Best Book Method: How to Write, Publish, and Sell Your Book

https://bookboss-writingcourse-vault.teachable.com/purchase?product_id=2421304

Shop for Essentials/Supplies for Your Writing Nook:

https://bookbossboutique.com/

To Follow Write Your Best Book on ALL Social Media:

@writeyourbestbook

To Contact Christina Kaye:

info@writeyourbestbook.com

www.writeyourbestbook.com

For a Consultation with Christina Kaye

https://letsmeet.io/writeyourbestbook/free-coaching-call

For a FREE Sample Edit & Quote for Book Editing:

https://writeyourbestbook.com/contact-us/

Episode 58 - Outlining Your Novel Before You Write (with Sadeqa Johnson)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:48:08 -0500

Now, before you scroll past this episode because you’re a die-hard pantser, and just seeing the word “outline”makes you cringe, stop scrolling. Trust me. I’m not here to convert anyone in the plotter v pantsers debate one way or another. In...

Episode 57 - Creating Realistic, Relatable, and Complex Protagonists

Christina Kaye — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:03:34 -0500

As authors, we all know our novels need to have characters who leap off the page and grab our readers’ attention and stay with them long after the book is finished, especially the protagonist. But how do we develop and write a protagonist who not...

Episode 56 - Researching Facts When Writing Fiction (with Tim Dorsey)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:59:51 -0500

When you hear the words “fact” and “fiction,” I’m guessing you consider them mutually exclusive. I also bet you would wonder why I suggest to all my author clients that they conduct fact research before they write their books. Here’s the...

Episode 55 - Striking a Balance Between Narrative & Dialogue (with Wendy Walker)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:12:26 -0500

Something I think all writers struggle with during the writing process is striking a balance between dialogue and narrative. It’s something many of my coaching clients have come to me worried about. But the reality is, there’s no hard and fast...

Episode 54 - Developing a Consistent Story Arc in Series Novels (with Shelley Shepherd Gray)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:30:26 -0500

Thinking of writing a novel series? Series are highly popular with publishers, agents, and readers because, after all, who doesn’t love to find a great new book then find out the characters and the story aren’t quite finished yet. But as writers,...

Episode 53 - Co-Authoring Bestselling Fiction (with Liv Constantine)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:53:46 -0500

Have you ever thought about co-authoring a book? If you’re wise, you’re active in at least a couple online communities for writers, which allows us the opportunity to connect with writerly folk we might never have met in the “real world.” So,...

Episode 52 - Evoking Emotions in Readers Through Your Writing (with Allen Eskens)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 01:01:53 -0500

As authors, our ultimate goal when sending our writing out into the world, should not just be to sell as many books as possible or even for readers to simply love our work. What we should be aiming for is for the reader to not just enjoy our stories...

Episode 51 - Writing Entertaining but Accurate Historical Fiction (with Jennifer Robson)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 23:18:57 -0500

Welcome to season two of Write Your Best Book! This season, we’re shifting focus slightly. Last season, we sat down with some of the biggest/best influencers in the writing community. This season, we’re still discussing all the struggles every...

Episode 50 - How to Write Thrillers (with Joanna Penn)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:33:22 -0500

Y’all…Joanna Penn is in the house!! Need I say more? But seriously…who better to have as a guest host on our final episode of season one for this podcast than THE Joanna Penn, The Queen of all things creative! I’m sure you all know her as the...

Episode 49 - How to Build Your Marketing Platform (with James Blatch)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:57:34 -0500

What exactly is a marketing platform? As our guests host this week, James Blatch of The Self-Publishing Show, explains, it’s all the things you do to promote your book both before and after you publish it. Yes, that’s right. There are several...

Episode 48 - How to FINALLY Finish Your Book (with Lisa Tener)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:09:44 -0500

If you’re anything like me (and most authors, to be honest), you’ve found yourself in this position before – you get all excited about your new book idea, you sit down and start typing away like a madman (or woman), and then after a few...

Episode 47 - How to Secure Publicity for Your Book (with Jessie Glenn)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:53:41 -0500

Many authors, I included, don’t realize there’s a difference between marketing and publicity. And publicity is a huge part of your book launch efforts, and we should all be doing our best to find moments in the spotlight when we can feature our...

Episode 46 - How to Defeat Perfectionism (with Bryan Collins)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:21:34 -0500

Every author I’ve ever met has, at some point, felt the pressure of perfectionism, even if we didn’t know that was the deal! But if you have ever compared yourself to other authors, felt like you or your writing aren’t good enough, or generally...

Episode 45 - How to Write Series Novels (with Malorie Cooper)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:11:19 -0500

Everyone loves a good Netflix binge these days, and the book world equivalent is finding a wonderful, well-written book series you can bury yourself in for weeks, months, or even longer. Readers love series novels because they grow so attached to the...

Episode 44 - How to Launch Your Book in a Pandemic (with Melanie Downey)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:38:45 -0500

I know. I know. If you’re anything like me, you’re sick and tired of hearing about this pandemic. But since it’s starting to rear it’s ugly head again this winter, and we have no idea how long it’s going to last, a lot of authors are voicing...

Episode 43 - How to Have a Stunning Cover for Your Book (with Molly Phipps)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 22:22:10 -0400

It’s not enough to write a great book if you want to sell as many copies as possible. One of the other crucial steps you must take to achieve selling success is to have a beautiful, stunning, and appropriate cover design made. Your cover will give...

Episode 42 - How to Plot with the Hero's Journey (with David Safford)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:18:13 -0400

One of the best thing’s I’ve ever done to improve my writing was to stop pantsing it. A couple of years ago, I learned about the Hero’s Journey as a plotting method. I was curious, so I dug in and learned all I could. I wasn’t sure it would...

Episode 41 - How to Write in Multiple POV (with Casey Dunn)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:51:08 -0400

One of the most important decisions you’ll have to make before you begin writing any novel is how many points of view you want to include in your narrative. Essentially, you have three choices. You can write your novel in single, dual, or multiple...

Episode 40 - How to Get Book Reviews

Christina Kaye — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 18:53:58 -0400

One of the most important steps in your book launch will be getting as many good book reviews as possible lined up for release week. But how do we go about finding and working with ARC reviewers? Many authors struggle with this issue, so this week,...

Episode 39 - How to Build Your Author Brand (With Melanie Hooyenga)

Christina Kaye — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 10:20:38 -0400

Regardless of where you are in your writing journey, you need to give serious thought to building your author brand. But many authors overlook this crucial step on their journey. What is author branding? Branding deals with everything you put together...

Episode 38 - How to Write Your Book Using Scrivener (With Jospeh Michael)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:20:40 -0400

Whether you’re a newbie writer or a veteran author, you’ve likely heard of the writing platform, Scrivener. And, if you’re like me, you love the concept and want to find a way to write your book using this amazing program, but it seems a bit...

Episode 37 - How to Sell Books on YouTube (with Meg LaTorre)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:50:04 -0400

How many of you cringe at the thought of getting in front of a video camera? I know I’m not the only one. But, you guys, there is no better time to be live (or recorded) in front of your readers than now! Especially during this pandemic, when...

Episode 36 - How to Write Through Pain (with Rob Ibeault)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 18:51:15 -0400

Many authors, especially those writing memoirs, find they have to dig deep within themselves and revisit painful memories during the writing process. This can be a cathartic practice, but it can also be very upsetting if you’re not prepared to...

Episode 35 - How to Handle Dialogue in Fiction (with Cate Holahan)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 19:36:01 -0400

One thing a lot of newer authors struggle with is dialogue. Even veteran authors sometimes struggle with balancing the right amount of dialogue with narrative or how to handle certain dialogue situations with multiple characters. So, this week, I sat...

Episode 34 - How an Author Blog Can Help Sell Books (with Rachel Thompson)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:01:59 -0400

Most authors know by now that we should have a website to promote our books and that the site should include a blog, but I don’t think all authors know the WHY behind needing a blog. I also am asked quite often how to start a blog and what to write...

Episode 33 - How to Build a Book Launch Team (with Nick Loper)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:01:20 -0400

Last week, we talked about how to work with book marketers. So, this week, we’re following up with a discussion about how to build and work with your book launch team. My guest this week, Nick Loper, is the Founder of Side Hustle Nation. And as you...

Episode 32 - How to Work with Book Marketers (with Reedsy's Ricardo Fayet)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:07:16 -0400

If you haven’t heard of Reedsy, you’re living under a rock. On this episode, I sat down with co-founder Ricardo Fayet, and we discussed the art of marketing your book and working with book promoters. It was a very interesting discussion, and we...

Episode 31 - How to Incorporate Voice in Fiction (with Paul Witcover)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:21:19 -0400

If you’re a writer, you’ve probably heard someone somewhere mention “voice” in fiction. But if you’re like me, at least at first, you’re not really sure what they’re referring to. In this episode of Write Your Best Book, we’re sitting...

Episode 30 - How to Write a Memorable Memoir (with Jerry B Jenkins)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:01:17 -0400

More and more people these days want to tell their story because every single one of us experience some sort of emotional wounds in our lives. And we feel that, by sharing our story with others, we can do more than just entertain others but will also...

Episode 29 - How to Use Lead Magnets to Attract More Readers (with Jeff Goins)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 23:40:44 -0400

If you’ve done any marketing at all for your books, you’ve likely heard the term “lead magnets.” But I’m not sure everyone really understands exactly what lead magnets are or how to use them properly. In fact, so many of my clients have...

Episode 28 - How to Write Effective Emotions (with Becca Puglisi)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:06:12 -0400

In order to create characters who are well-rounded, empathetic, and relatable, you must first learn how to write emotions. Emotions, when written properly, will connect the reader to the protagonist and make them root for their victory. If you can...

Episode 27 - How an Author Website Will Help You Sell Books

Christina Kaye — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:46:34 -0400

One of the most crucial elements of your branding and platform is your author website. So often, I am asked by clients when they should put up a website. The answer is always…NOW! Start it before you even have your first book out. Your clients needs...

Episode 26 - How to Speak About Your Books in Public (with Aurora Gregory)

Christina Kaye — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:34:20 -0400

Speaking in public about your books is not just for public speakers or professionals. Once your book is published, there may be many opportunities that arise when you’re asked to discuss them. Perhaps you’re at a book signing or a writer’s...

Episode 25 - How to Overcome Writers Block (with Shelley Hitz)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:46:04 -0400

We’ve all experienced it. And if you haven’t, you will. Writers’ Block is the thorn in every author’s side, especially when we want nothing more than to be writing at that moment. But the words just won’t come. I don’t think there’s a...

Episode 24 - How and When to Use Prologues (with Alice Spielburg)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 21:06:38 -0400

WRITE YOUR BEST BOOK PODCAST Episode 24 How and When to Use Prologues & Epilogues There’s an age-old debate on whether or not authors should use prologues (and epilogues). So many authors believe that agents are anti-prologue/epilogue,...

Episode 23 - How to Write Proper Fiction Scenes (feautring CS Lakin)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 17:47:07 -0400

WRITE YOUR BEST BOOK PODCAST Episode 23 How to Properly Write Fiction Scenes If you think about it, a novel has several basic components: book, chapters, scenes, pages, paragraphs, sentences, and words. One could argue that the most crucial of...

Episode 22 - How to Launch Your Books During COVID-19

Christina Kaye — Thu, 28 May 2020 18:13:44 -0400

WRITE YOUR BEST BOOK PODCAST Episode 22 How to Launch Your Book During the Pandemic I’ve heard so many authors debating lately on whether we should postpone book launches or move forward as planned. Personally, I felt like there’s no...

Episode 21 - How to Sell More Books on Social Media

Christina Kaye — Fri, 22 May 2020 14:44:18 -0400

WRITE YOUR BEST BOOK PODCAST Episode 21 How to Sell More Books on Social Media There are so many social media platforms out there for authors to use to sell their books. But if you’re like me, you struggle with all the different voices...

Episode 20 - How to Build & Grow Your Email List (with Shayla Raquel)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 14 May 2020 21:27:36 -0400

WRITE YOUR BEST BOOK PODCAST Episode 20 How to Build & Grow Your Email List Guess what? You can’t rely solely on social media to sell your books. Why? Because those who own social media actually own those contacts, too. If any of those...

Episode 19 - How to Write a Kickass Protagonist (with Sacha Black)(

Christina Kaye — Thu, 07 May 2020 21:16:15 -0400

WRITE YOUR BEST BOOK PODCAST Episode 19 How to Write a Kickass Protagonist One of the key elements to writing your best book is having an amazing, relatable, and likeable protagonist. After all, we’re following this character from the...

Episode 18 - How to Work with an Author Coach (with Laura Franzini)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:27:59 -0400

WRITE YOUR BEST BOOK PODCAST Episode 18 How to Work with an Author Coach An author working with a coach is not much different than, say, a pro tennis player or golfer working with a coach. You don’t stop needing guidance and support once you...

Episode 17 - How to Write Amazing Book Descriptions (with Bryan Cohen)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:09:59 -0400

WRITE YOUR BEST BOOK PODCAST Episode 17 How to Write Amazing Book Descriptions Aside from a professional-quality book cover, your book’s blurb/description is likely THE most important element you must nail down if you want to sell copies to...

Episode 16 - How to Get Motivated to Write (with Jonathan Yanez)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:01:18 -0400

WRITE YOUR BEST BOOK PODCAST Episode 16 How to Get Motivated to Write You’d think with all this extra time at home we’ve all been “gifted with” these past few weeks, we’d all be super writing machines, right? Not necessarily. I’ve...

Episode 15 - How to Write Your Book in 3 Drafts (with Stuart Horwitz)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:11:14 -0400

WRITE YOUR BEST BOOK PODCAST Episode 14 How to Write a Book in 3 Drafts How many drafts does it take for you to write your book? Sometimes, it can be frustrating having five, six, seven or many more drafts of your novel saved to your computer....

Episode 14 - How to Focus on Your Writing with Marni Blythe (Coach)

Christina Kaye — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:50:48 -0400

HOW TO FOCUS ON YOUR WRITING Write Your Best Book, Episode 14 During these crazy, stressful times, many authors are taking the opportunity to finally write (or finish) that book they’ve been wanting to write forever. But…we’re also...

Episode 13 - How to Pitch Literary Agents with Jana Hanson

Christina Kaye — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:40:09 -0400

HOW TO PITCH LITERARY AGENTS Write Your Best Book, Episode 13 If you’re like many authors, your dream is to one day have your book published by one of the Big 5 Publishing Houses. But you have to have a literary agent to pitch your books to...

Episode 12 - How to Write Book Ad Copy That Sells with Kindlepreneur's Dave Chesson

Christina Kaye — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:36:45 -0400

HOW TO WRITE AD COPY THAT SELLS Write Your Best Book, Episode 12 Are you struggling with writing advertising copy for your books? Are you pounding your head against the wall trying to come up with a great back cover blurb or what to say in...

Episode 11 - How to Write a Compelling Hook with Rob Eagar

Christina Kaye — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 19:16:12 -0400

HOW TO WRITE A COMPELLING HOOK Write Your Best Book, Episode 11 If you’re anything like me, you can write a 60, 70, 80 thousand word book no problem. But ask me to write one specific sentence (like the opening of the novel, a pitch, etc.),...

Episode 10 - How to Make Time to Write with Elizabeth Spann Craig

Christina Kaye — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:52:01 -0500

HOW TO MAKE TIME TO WRITE Write Your Best Book, Episode 10 Maybe you’re lucky, and you’re retired with tons of free time on your hands to write. But if you’re like most writers, that’s not the case. You have young kids or a job or both...

Episode 9 - How to Up Your Instagram Game with Stephanie Asher

Christina Kaye — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:52:28 -0500

HOW TO UP YOUR INSTAGRAM GAME Episode 9 – Show Notes Most authors know how we can use Facebook or Twitter to sell our books. But Instagram is another wonderful platform where you could potentially sell more books. But you first need to make...

Episode 8 - How to Work with Beta Readers with Kat Brooks

Christina Kaye — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 20:13:37 -0500

HOW TO WORK WITH BETA READERS Episode 8 – Show Notes Many of you may have already worked with beta readers, but for those who have not, or for those who want to learn more about working with them, this is the episode for you! I’m joined in...

Episode 7 - How to Self-Edit Your Novel with Elizabeth Kracht

Christina Kaye — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:05:59 -0500

HOW TO SELF-EDIT YOUR MANUSCRIPT With Elizabeth Kracht Episode 7 – Show Notes I’m super excited about this week’s episode as I sit down with one of my all-time favorite literary agents, Elizabeth Kracht (Kimberly Cameron & Assoc.) and...

Episode 6 - How to Create Well-Developed Characters with Angela Ackerman

Christina Kaye — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:47:15 -0500

HOW TO CREATE WELL-DEVELOPED CHARACTERS With Angela Ackerman Episode 1 – Show Notes It’s not enough to simply write a great story. You must include characters, like your protagonist, who are well-rounded, well-developed, likeable, and...

Episode 5 - How to Publish Your Novel with Jane Friedman

Christina Kaye — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:59:53 -0500

HOW TO MAKE TIME TO WRITE Episode 9 – Show Notes Have you just written a book? Or are you in the process of writing a book? Not sure whether you want to self-publish or go the traditional route? This is the episode for you! In Episode 5, I...

Episode 4 - How to Write a Romance Novel with Jessica McBrayer (RWA Board Member)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 20:32:22 -0500

HOW TO WRITE ROMANCE NOVELS Episode 4 – Show Notes For those of you who have a romance novel bouncing around in your brains right now, if you’ve already started writing a romance novel, or if you think you may ever write a romance novel,...

Episode 3 - How NOT to Fail as an Author with Author Coach Derek Doepker

Christina Kaye — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:54:12 -0500

HOW NOT TO FAIL AS AN AUTHOR Episode 3 – Show Notes One of the biggest fears we all face as authors is failing in our journey to be a successful author. For most of us, it’s not enough to just write a book. We want as many people to read...

Episode 2 - How to Make Money Writing Books with Derek Murphy (The Creative Indie)

Christina Kaye — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 21:38:12 -0500

As an author, you probably write mostly for the love of the craft. But let’s face it, wouldn’t we all love to make money living out our dreams? And I believe most authors have the dream of eventually being able to make money from our passion for...

Episode 1 - How to Plot & Structure Your Novel

Christina Kaye — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500

I'm so thrilled that you've tuned in to the premiere episode of Write Your Best Book! We're going to start this season off by discussing one of the MOST asked questions I hear from my clients and other authors: "How do I structure my novel?" In this...