Sailing Through Self-publishing: Recent Episodes
Diane Elgin
Teach, Learn, & Grow. We all have something we can do or say to help others. Join me as I share what I have learned on my self-publishing journey. Purchase my picture books here https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B082VNH194
Listen to me share a big mistake thatI have made and also a few things I think you should be aware of as you decide to self publish.
Learning the basics of creating books on Canva. I give you a few tips on how I started my workbook series. Please email at info.dianeelgin.com
You can find an illustrator on a budget. In this episode I will give you the information you need to do so. Sailingthroughselfpublishing.com
In this episode, I will give you a list of the top companies you can use to print your book. It's up to you to do the research. The link for the list will be on my website sailingthroughselfpublishing.com
Today’s episode we talk about ways to get the word out about your book. Remember you can find my books at dianeelginauthor.com
I just wanted to encourage you today. The words that you are writing matter so press on. Show notes are at sailingthroughselfpublishing.com
In today's episode, I share the steps to get your feedback for your manuscript. Go to sailingthroughselfpublshing.com to get your five questions for your beta readers.
I will share the website platform I use and how I received my first group of subscribers. I used Bluehost to set up my website and Mailchimp to create professional looking emails. There are other websites like Wix and Wordpress.org. For email marketing you can also research convertkit, or mailerlite. As always do your research and choose the one that best fits you.
I will give you the tools you need but you need to make it work for you on your Self-publishing journey. Sailingthroughselfpubishing.com email me at info.dianeelgin@gmail.com
This is episode ten of my 5-minute tips and hints. It is up to you to dig deeper as you use the information given to learn and grow. I am excited for you. Remember, feel free to email me at info.dianeelgin@gmail.com with any self publishing questions. I would love to chat. My website is dianeelginauthor.com
Join me today to learn how to target a specific group and also a few tips for your website. blue host is a great website host -—they will help you set up your website. Listen to tge podcast to learn more.
Today we are going to research what you should be reading. How can reading a book in the age group that you are writing to help you write better? Listen to today’s podcast. Please email me at info.dianeelgin.com with any questions. Also, for more information about the author, I mentioned, please go to her website annwhitfordpaul.com./resources-for-writers/
Do you know the audience for whom you are targeting? Do you have a hook? Today we are going to discuss that. To write to me please email me at info.dianeelgin.com or check out my website at dianelginauthor.com. To read more about targing an audience please read the article at yourwriterplatform.com/how-to-target-an-audience/
How can you take steps to allow your book to have a fighting chance among so many books? What is one tool you can be used to help you do this? Join me to find out?
Why should you write the back cover first? The New times best selling authors do! Think about how you are going to capture a potential buyer’s attention. Join me to find out! Please visit us at www.sailingthroughselfpublishing.com
Do you have five minutes to listen to be enlightened on your self-publishing journey? In this podcast you find information and truth of the self publishing journey. It’s a hard one. You may not become filthy rich.but it will be rewarding. All information given are based on my experience and subject to change bases on unforscence incidents. Please visit us at www.sailingthroughselfpublishing.com
What you are reading is just as important as what you are writing. As a teacher, I know that reading is essential for a new reader. You can learn a lot only by listening to the story. In this episode, I share some of the books I think are essential. Do you have the #1 book in the genre you are writing your story about? Join me to see why it is crucial.
Well, that question is interesting because, for some of us, we write everywhere. But we are creatures of habit, so the area we write is the one place that our brain doesn’t have to go into overload. Join me today as you learn and grow!
Today we talked about the people who influenced you as a writer. We identified writing is your job. I shared my journey share yours. Please write to me and share your plan. Thanks
Meet the host of this podcast. She is at the beginning of her journey. She is hungry to succeed. Here is episode one.