- John Lim
MF 252 – 255 : Book writing mini-series wrap up
Updated: Apr 14
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 iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify.
Part 1: Getting started
#MFPodcast 252 will be officially released on Monday, September 23rd.
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
#MFPodcast 253 will be officially released on Tuesday, September 24th.
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
#MFPodcast 254 will be officially released on Wednesday, September 25th.
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
#MFPodcast 255 will be officially released on Thursday, September 26th.
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
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.
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