Author chat with Tim Lewis
In this bonus episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise talk to Tim Lewis, host of the Begin Self-Publishing Podcast and author of tree time-travel novellas (Timeshock series), three fantasy novels (Magpies and Magic series), and Social Media Networking.
Summary
- Benefits and challenges of working with a professional editor who’s also a family member
- Trust and personal relationships
- Constructive criticism and the author/editor relationship: Best vs best-fit relationships
- Marketing tips: Social media; sales versus visibility; tagging and quoting
- The culture of free and its impact on book sales
- Building an author platform and understanding your social media audience
- Podcasting for indie authors
- Using your book as a marketing tool to grow your business
- Structural outlining: Planning versus pantsing
- Author tip: Starting with a shorter project to learn the basics of self-publishing and hone your craft
Talk to Tim
- Begin Self-Publishing Podcast: https://beginselfpublishing.com/
- Stoneham Press: https://stonehampress.com/
- Twitter: @StonehamPress
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BSPPodcast/
- YouTube: http://bit.ly/2TxQZml
- Social Media Networking: How to Use Social Media to Get the Job You Want, Find Love, Get Business Success and Boost Your Travel Experience: https://amzn.to/2TyfmjZ
Denise and Louise
- Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction)
- Louise Harnby | Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction)
Music credit
‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
