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Writing Craft and Creative Business

Do you want to successfully self-publish in eBook, print, or audiobook formats? There are thousands of new books being published every day, but many self-published books quickly sink to the bottom of the pile. Many authors are frustrated because there are so many options for self-publishing, and they don't know which one to choose or what will be best for their book. Others spend thousands of dollars to publish and end up brokenhearted with the result. But it doesn't have to be this way.

Writing a novel will change your life. The process of getting to that point will light a spark in your creative soul and help you discover unexpected aspects of yourself. It will be one of the things you are most proud of in your life. This audiobook will help you get there. This book will help you write your first novel, or improve your creative process, so you can write more books and reach more readers. It covers mindset, ideas and research, aspects of craft, how to write a first draft, and work through an editing process to a finished book.

Do you want to sell more books and reach more readers? Do you want to discover how to build an author career for the long-term as well as spike your book sales right now? If you don't know much about marketing, don't worry. We all start with nothing. There are short-term tactics for those who want to boost immediate sales, but the focus of the book is more about instilling values and marketing principles that will help your long-term career as a writer.

Being a writer is not just about typing. It's also about surviving the rollercoaster of the creative journey. Self-doubt, fear of failure, the need for validation, perfectionism, writer's block, comparisonitis, overwhelm, and much more. When you're going through these things, it can feel like you're alone. But actually, they are part of the creative process, and every author goes through them too.

Do you want to be a more relaxed author? There are plenty of books and tips on writing faster, learning more marketing tactics and strategies, trying to maximize your ranking, hitting the top of the charts, juicing the algorithms, and hacking different ad platforms. While these are all important things - which the authors themselves regularly write and talk about - it's also important to recognize that your author journey is a marathon, and not a sprint.

Do you want to make a living with your writing? Do you want to turn your words into multiple streams of income? I’m Joanna Penn and I left my corporate job a decade ago to become a full-time author entrepreneur. In this completely updated third edition, I’ll explain how I make a living with my writing and share tips from other writers on how you can do it too with practical, actionable advice that you can implement for yourself.

Do you want to connect with readers and listeners on a deeper level? Do you want your books to stand out in a sea of content by being authentic and personal in your writing whatever the genre? Are you interested in creative self-development? If yes, Writing the Shadow is for you. This is a book of my heart and it contains many personal stories—but this book is really about helping you reach readers and listeners with your words—and move to the next level in your writing.

Do you suffer from physical pain relating to your writing life? Are you struggling with back pain, weight gain related to sedentary working, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, neck pain, eye strain, stress, loneliness, digestive issues, or repetitive strain injury? These are the most common issues reported by writers and if you struggle with any of them, you are not alone. Writing is not a physically healthy job, but if you want a long-term writing career, then you need to look after your body.

Do you want to create, publish and market your audiobooks? Are you ready to use podcasting to grow your author brand and reach more listeners with your books? Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing with double-digit growth in markets across the world. Podcasting has gone mainstream with listeners consuming audio on mobile phones and in-car devices, as well as through smart speakers. Advancements in voice technology continue to expand possibilities for audio creation and marketing.

Do you want to write more but feel frustrated at your lack of time? Are you doing "busy" work instead of moving toward your creative goals? Is your to-do list overwhelming? It’s time to stop, reassess and take control. This book will help you discover the path to becoming a productive writer.

Everything you need to run your business as an author. This is not a book on creativity or the craft of writing. This is not a book for hobbyists. This is a book that will take your writing into the realm of actually paying the bills. You will learn how to go from being an author to running a business as an author.

In this book, I’ll guide you through the process of creating a business plan that will help you achieve your creative and financial goals. It's time to take your author career to the next level. Let's get started on your business plan.

Are you an author or creative preparing for success? Do you want to learn to speak effectively in front of an audience? All successful creatives have to speak and present in public, whether that's at a festival, on a podcast or radio show, or as part of earning multiple streams of income. But you don’t have to be like Tony Robbins, bouncing around on stage with a booming voice and larger than life personality. You just have to be you and tell your story in your own way.

Artificial intelligence is already embedded in much of our daily lives, and it's increasingly moving into realms that impact authors and the publishing industry. We need to embrace the opportunities and engage in conversations around possible threats in order to reinvent our industry for a very different future. In this book, I discuss current technological and societal trends and consider the opportunities for authors and the publishing industry over the next decade. We can use these technologies to surf the wave of change and invent the decade ahead - together.

Schriftsteller müssen nicht nur schreiben. Sie müssen auch die emotionale Achterbahnfahrt des Autorendaseins überleben. Selbstzweifel, Versagensängste, die Suche nach Bestätigung, Perfektionismus, Schreibblockaden, Vergleichszwang, Überforderung und vieles mehr begegnen uns auf dieser Reise. Während du dich mit diesen Gefühlen herumschlägst, kommt es dir vielleicht so vor, als wärst du allein. Doch es ist alles Teil des kreativen Prozesses, den jeder Autor durchmacht.

Ceux qui n'ont pas d'objectifs ne risquent pas de les atteindre. Si vous voulez vivre de vos écrits, avoir un plan pour y arriver vous permettra d'y arriver plus vite. Vous êtes un auteur. Vous transformez les pensées dans votre tête en actifs de propriété intellectuelle de valeur. Vous comprenez à quel point le mot écrit peut être puissant. Il est maintenant temps d'utiliser vos mots pour créer un business plan afin de faire passer votre carrière d'écrivain à l'étape suivante, quelle que soit votre situation.

Voulez-vous avoir du succès dans l'auto-édition de livres aux formats numérique, papier et audio ? Chaque jour, des centaines de nouveaux livres sont publiés en auto-édition, mais beaucoup ne rencontreront jamais les lecteurs. De nombreux auteurs sont perplexes parce qu'il existe de nombreuses options pour l'auto-édition et l'auto-publication, et qu'ils ne savent pas laquelle choisir, laquelle sera la plus efficace pour leur livre. D'autres dépensent des centaines ou des milliers d'euros pour voir leur livre publié et sont déçus des résultats obtenus.

Voudriez-vous gagner votre vie en écrivant ? Cet ouvrage vous expliquera comment le faire. J'ai passé 13 ans dans un open space dans le monde de l'entreprise. J'étais malheureuse dans mon boulot et ma créativité était écrasée par les tâches quotidiennes. Puis j'ai commencé à écrire des livres et à publier des blogs, en utilisant mes mots pour créer des produits et attirer des lecteurs. En septembre 2011, j'ai quitté mon activité salariée pour devenir auteur à plein temps et depuis j'ai fait grandir mon activité année après année.

Être auteur, ce n'est pas facile tous les jours. Et toutes les carrières créatives peuvent ressembler à un circuit de montagnes russes. Doute de soi, manque de confiance en soi, peur de l'échec, besoin de validation, perfectionnisme, syndrome de la page blanche, besoin de se comparer aux autres, burn-out et plein d'autres émotions et complexes peuvent vous bloquer le chemin. Et quand vous rencontrez ces pensées négatives, c'est dur de savoir vers qui se tourner.