MF 252 – 255 : Book writing mini-series wrap up

The book writing mini-series wrap up with a roadmap of episodes to listen to with a recommended listening order. Note: some of the episodes repeat and the order is an alternative to following them chronologically.

Part 1 covers getting started. Part 2 reviews tools and framework for writing a book. Part 3 is all about editors. Part 4 concludes with a deep dive into the self-publishing process and marketing.

Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

[NOTE: the books mentioned in these episodes are out of print. For more, check out episode 388.]

Part 1: Getting started

Ideation

• MF 222 : Figuring out what your first book should be about

Experimenting with a short form

• MF 223 : Narrowing down your topic list for your first book

Talking out your first draft

• MF 225 : Talking out your first draft

Traditional publishing: what you need to know

• MF 226 : Alissa Carpenter on book proposals and pitching to a publisher

Using recorded drafts

• MF 227 : Two ways to use your first draft recordings for your book

Mapping out your book (an introduction to BME – beginning-middle-end)

• MF 228 : Mapping out your book

Part 2: Writing tools and framework

Managing your time

• MF 229 : Finding time to write within a busy schedule

• MF 226 : Alissa Carpenter on book proposals and pitching to a publisher

Book writing software

• MF 230 : A book writing toolkit

Book writing hardware

• MF 231 : Book writing hardware

Getting past writer’s block

• MF 232 : Moving forward past writer’s block

Structuring your book like building blocks

• MF 233 : Structuring your book like “building blocks”

Midpoint check-in

• MF 243 : Book writing midpoint check-in

Part 3: Editors

What an editor does and does not do

• MF 244 : Clarifying what an editor does and does not do

Finding a great editor for your book

• MF 234 : Finding a great editor for your book

Going beyond credentials

• MF 235 : More on finding a great editor for your book

Ideal editor workflow

• MF 236 : The ideal book editor workflow

Questions to ask potential editors

• MF 237 : Questions to ask potential book editors

Part 4: Self-publishing process

Basics on titles, subtitles, and social media branding

• MF 238 : Basics on book titles, subtitles and social media branding

Front matter

• MF 239 : Breaking down the front matter of your book

Back matter

• MF 240 : Breaking down the back matter of your book

Photos: considerations and placement

• MF 242 : Considerations for putting photos in your book

Formatting your manuscript files for publication

• MF 245 : Formatting your manuscript for publication

Covers and paperback considerations

• MF 241 : A primer on paperback dimensions and cover art

• MF 249 : Finalizing your cover, formatting your manuscript files, and proofs

Self-publishing platforms and logistics

• MF 249 : Finalizing your cover, formatting your manuscript files, and proofs

• MF 246 : Self-publishing platforms and the “smile test”

• MF 249 : Finalizing your cover, formatting your manuscript files, and proofs

Marketing your book

• MF 247 : Getting started on marketing your book

• MF 250 : More on marketing your book (pre and post-launch)

• MF 251 : Even more on marketing, KDP select, reviews, and expectations

[NOTE: the books mentioned in these episodes are out of print. For more, check out episode 388.]

Scrivener

Scrivener (available for Mac, Win, IOS) is a book writing program that auto formats for self-publishing on Amazon’s KDP and other platforms. It’s a great tool with rich features that allow co-writers to collaborate through Dropbox. Scrivener has a bit of a learning curve but I’ve been a fan since 2017 and have talked to many authors who use it as their go-to. If you’re interested in Scrivener, you can use the coupon code MOVINGFORWARD to get 20% off your purchase (for Mac or Win). It’s a one-time license fee and available for Mac, Win, IOS.

Note: this section contains affiliate links and coupon codes for which the author may receive some compensation.

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