I help authors take control of their publishing careers while creating fiction that terrifies, inspires, and outlives me. https://nitter.cf/t.co/TjxuCaiH6s
Columbus, OH
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Your book's keywords should match reader intent, not just popular searches. Find out more about how you can reach more readers and sell more books in my new 8-part video course.
Grab direct access to the video course Keywords for Books for $9.99, or get access to that and four other courses as a YouTube channel member at $9.99/mo (Honorary Channel Sponsor).
- Direct access to the course: selfpubwithdale.com/b/keyworβ¦
- My channel membership: DaleLinks.com/membership
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I honestly hope they donβt stop making monthly calendars in print because I cross off each day I write. Itβs very helpful to know how far behind I am in my writing. #IndieAuthor
Chris Bey is truly an inspiration. That's a man who didn't just roll over, call it quits, or spend too much time lingering on his catastrophic accident.
He took what he wanted.
One day at a time.
One hour at a time.
One minute at a time.
One second at a time.
One moment at a time.
I hope his journey continues at this rate. Whether in or out of the wrestling ring, he has something to learn from and a mindset to live by.
P.S. I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying! π’
Day 730β¦ 2 YEARS! π³
2 years ago my life changed forever with a tragic injury. Truth is, my story began that day. My new story. The Greatest Story Ever Told. Iβm forever grateful for the love every single one of you has given me. None of this is possible without God, without the incredible doctors, PTs & OTs, and the love of my life BB. Year 1 was about learning to walk again. Defying the odds. Learning to function again. Year 2 was about challenging myself in the gym. Year 3? Only God knows. Stick with me on this never ending journey, Iβll be sure to keep motivating you, and even more certain Iβll keep surprising you. Thank you. I love you. #GSET
It's always a blast chatting with Matty, but this conversation went a lot deeper than I thought it would. And believe it or not, we didn't agree on everything, so it made for a compelling podcast. Give it a listen, and be sure to subscribe to @TheIndyAuthor podcast.
What makes an online community helpful instead of exhausting? In Episode 357 of The Indy Author Podcast, @selfpubwithdale and I discuss focused questions, empathetic answers, and sharing expertise without making every reply a pitch. tinyurl.com/TIA357YT #AuthorCommunity
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Sometimes the fence around your writing time is the very thing that makes you better. If youβve got a full-time job, a busy life, and not enough hours, this oneβs for you. Watch here: youtu.be/AtmHrR_vs8s
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How is author podcasting changingβand whatβs working now? On Sunday, Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. ET, Iβll join @markleslie for βNew Trends in Author Podcastingβ at @IndieAuthorALLiβs free online SelfPubCon. Register: selfpublishingadvice.org/selβ¦ #SelfPubCon
ALT Orange-and-charcoal SelfPubCon graphic titled βNew Trends in Author Podcasting,β featuring headshots of speakers Matty Dalrymple and Mark Leslie Lefebvre.
Dale L. Roberts retweeted
π¨ PSA warning of fraud emails trying to hack your YouTube channel.
There are fake emails impersonating me and Google Employees and Team YouTube going out to content creatorsβ¦
They even sent an email to my good friend @REDROMINA impersonating me and she let me share the screenshots so you can see how the scammers are operating.
If you get a similar email donβt trust them.
I also donβt send emails from any Gmail accountβ¦ only through my official websites and only if we have corresponded before or you are a customer, client or sponsor or have signed up for my newsletter.
While the ones impersonating me and other educators should be obviousβ¦
The ones from make YouTube and Google Employees may not be.
Be Careful.
They also are doing fake emails about Copyright Claims and Channel Termination to hack your channel.
As well as fake sponsorship offers and talent agency offers.
Pass it on. And if youβre seeing similar emails, share screenshots.
Bookstores won't stock your self-published book? There may be more options than you think.
Join me Friday, October 9 at 1:15p.m. EDT (UTC-4) to discuss retail barriers and how indie authors can improve their chances.
youtube.com/live/_GZX9SdgVIEβ¦
Hey...check this out: directory.libsyn.com/episodeβ¦
Legit, Audiobook Creation Exchange did right by account holders this week. Two BIG pieces of news coming out from them.
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Dale L. Roberts retweeted
How is author podcasting changing?
On Oct. 18, Iβm joining @MarkLeslie at @IndieAuthorALLiβs #SelfPubCon26 for βNew Trends in Author Podcastingββwhatβs changing, whatβs working, and where it may be headed.
selfpublishingadvice.org/selβ¦
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How do you plan a long series without letting the plan limit the story?
In Episode 356 of The Indy Author Podcast, @PamelotH shares how plans evolved from 3-book arcs to a 6-book roadmapβand why flexibility keeps a series alive.
tinyurl.com/TIA356SS
#amwriting #WritingSeries
Check it out. IngramSpark is running a giveaway with their recent release of their updated courses. Get more details here:
IngramSpark Academy Promotion wn.nr/PErAR88
I'm getting back into livestreaming!
Friday, October 2, at 1:15pm EDT (UTC-4), join me to discuss what I'd do if I were starting direct book sales from scratch today.
Bring your questions!
youtube.com/live/Jq4VjK0Q3rcβ¦
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I made my glorious return to the Wordslinger Show today, but this time as a guest host. Special thanks to Kevin for the opportunity!
If you have NOT caught Kevin's latest video, I highly recommend catching it now. His no BS advice about writing has always been useful for me.
Most writers start with a character, a plot, or a scene.
Me? I usually start with the title.
It sounds backward, but that one phrase can unlock the entire story. Hereβs why it works for meβand how it might work for you.
youtu.be/91KdkeRNMVs
Iβm teaming up with BooksGoSocial for a Holiday Season Makeover Challenge.
One author will be selected for help with their cover, book description, pricing, Amazon presentation, promotion, and more.
Free to apply. Deadline is October 1st.
DaleLinks.com/HolidayMakeoveβ¦
@newbooksplease
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Dale L. Roberts retweeted
Want to know one of the secrets successful writers figure out?
Stop trying to do this alone.
Read writers. Listen to writers. Learn how they think, struggle, adapt, and keep going. Then build your own way.
This SECRET makes writers successful:
youtu.be/Fc4dO3wqHK0
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Hate marketing your books? Good news: marketing doesnβt have to mean ads, algorithms, or becoming a full-time content machine.
Thereβs a simpler, more human way to reach readers. Thatβs what Iβm talking about today.
Watch: youtu.be/8HiFG9qQT8M
EXCELLENT tips!
If you canβt record a video do these 10 things insteadβ¦ (bookmark this)
Sometimes you canβt record a video because your voice is blown out, the house is too noisy, or the bloody lawn people picked the worse time to do their jobβ¦
So here are some things you can do that move the needle instead of just losing momentum.
- edit your videos (hopefully you are batching)
- work on thumbnails (or make update replacement)
- write your newsletter (or posts if you donβt have one)
- reply to comments (reply to the last 100 in studio)
- email sponsor prospects (do direct outreach)
- coordinate with your mods (or build a mod squad)
- developing branding (make it consistent on socials)
- write/research your scripts (or outlines if you want)
- repurpose your existing content (make shorts)
- ideate and storyboard more videos
All of these things are useful in someway for you as a content creator in the grand scheme of things, and should be part of your tasks list anyway.
You can also film any b-roll that might not require audio.
As a side note: if your home is always too chaotic to film reliably, your local library lets you use conference rooms for FREE for up to an hour at a time.
So if you need a way to film or record voice over somewhere clean and quiet, itβs one of the best free options that exist.
Super pumped! I just backed A Book In Hand: Optimizing Print Book Sales on @Kickstarter.
@MarkLeslie is among my favorite authors in the space of writing and self-publishing. The campaign is already fully-funded, but I highly recommend reserving a copy of his upcoming publication "A Book in Hand: Strategies for Optimizing Print Book Sales via Signings and Other In Person Events."
kickstarter.com/projects/marβ¦