It’s been a while since the last podcast episode release so that means it’s time for an update! In this episode you’ll get caught up to speed on some recent highlights for Suspended in the Stars, why things have slowed down here for a time, and thoughts on (re) defining success as an author. Plus there are some fun updates about events for the rest of 2024 including news about Falling Through the Black’s release on November 12, 2024.
Preorders of the book are now available and we’re looking ahead to Spring 2025 to launch book 3’s Kickstarter.
Preorder here: https://www.amazon.com/Falling-Through-Black-Xerus-Galaxy-ebook/dp/B0D2Q6X344
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As writers, our writing time is precious. We can often fall into traps that suck our time and today's episode addresses some of those things and how to handle them.
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The Kickstarter for Falling Through the Black funded in just over an hour and we're already past several stretch goals!
Find out more about the first day and how things are going in this short update episode!
Check out the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/falling-through-the-black?ref=b7orwy
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Celebrating the launch of Falling Through the Black on Kickstarter by sharing my behind-the-scenes Kickstarter story and 4 things I think authors interested in running a Kickstarter should consider being moving forward with any project.
If you've wondered why I took my debut YA Science Fantasy novel to Kickstarter or how this new campaign will be different, this episode will answer all those questions.
Check out the new campaign here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/falling-through-the-black
Kickstarter runs April 5-26
Check out my friend CJ Milacci's upcoming campaign for her YA dystopian novel here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cjmilacci/enemy-of-talionis-a-young-adult-sci-fi-dystopian-novel
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Did you know I ran a Kickstarter for my debut YA Science Fantasy, Suspended in the Stars? Well, now it's time to launch the campaign for book 2, Falling Through the Black!
In this mini-update I'm sharing a little bit about the campaign and the reasons behind why you'll want to click to be notified when the Kickstarter goes live on April 5th.
Check out the Kickstarter landing page here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/falling-through-the-black
Campaign runs from April 5 - 26
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Ever wonder what makes a fictional world feel real? Today we're talking about basic world building hacks you can use to make your fiction feel real for your readers.
I've also got a fun announcement about my Kickstarter going live next week! Kickstarter for Falling Through the Black April 5-26: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/falling-through-the-black
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Ever wonder what it means to "get serious" about your writing? I'm tackling that topic exactly in todays episode. Not only what it means, but some steps you can take (if you're a newer writer OR if you've decided to commit to making your writing more than a hobby) so that you can set yourself up for success with your writing.
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Whether you're writing a series or just wanting to learn tips and tricks for planning and organizing your writing, this episode is for you!
We touch on things like the best way to organize your folders to maximize your time and minimize forgetting or losing things, how to make a series bible, different examples of how and where to keep that bible deepening on how you write, and so much more!
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If you're reading this title and wondering if this episode is for you (because maybe you're not working on the second book in a series) not to worry! There are helpful hints for writing (in general) all throughout this episode and we also dig in to how there is an emotional side to publishing that is rarely addressed.
You'll find helpful tips for handling both topics of today's episode in a more "free form" style.
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A big thank you to Melody on Instagram for suggesting the topic of today's episode. I know what it's like to try and balance a busy life with writing and detail 5 steps to take to find that time in your schedule and maximize it.
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I've been sick this week so I've decided to drop a bonus episode I had ready to go that features some thoughts about publishing I've had and how that's changed since I started my publishing journey.
*There is no script as of yet for this episode .
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Do you struggle with fear when it comes to writing? What about Imposter Syndrome? Well guess what? You're not alone. In today's episode we break down the types of fears a writer faces and tackle ways to combat feeling like an imposter.
Check out The Writer Files as mentioned in this episode.
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Are you ready to publish? Do you want to be traditionally published? Independently published? How do you know which is best for you and your book?
We'll talk about these things and more in today's episode along with helpful questions to ask yourself to know if you're ready to publish and which route is best for you.
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Ever wondered how many words you can write in a day? A week? Maybe even a whole year? Or maybe you've questioned whether you can publish more than one book a year?
In today's episode we'll talk about a practical exercise you can do to find that ideal capacity, apply it to other areas of your writing, and know what you can afford to put on your plate. If you're a seasoned author we'll also tackle topics like POV and book launches when it comes to capacity.
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Let's talk about being healthy--as a writer!
If you're like me, you might struggle to know boundaries, have a hard time asking for help, and you might even wonder if it's time to move on from a project, but a healthy writer learns how to handle these and other aspects in their writer-life to be the best (and healthiest) writer they can be.
No, can't always be that “healthy writer”, but the habits we focus on in today's episode are great things to aspire to in your writing life.
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Who’s ready to be productive this year? Today's episode highlights 6 areas every writer can focus on to hone in on productivity as they plan out their writing year. Make your goal to be as productive as possible in 2024 without losing focus on the important things in your life.
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It's the start of a new year and the perfect time to plan out your writing year. Today's episode features 5 points to help you make a writing plan that is not only reasonable, but fun! Use my planning tips too get you on your way to a great writing year.
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Introducing Productivity and Prose, a podcast about making the most of your writing time and honing your craft. Get to know the host, Emilie, in this episode and the inspiration behind this new podcast.
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