The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips

I think accountability is a beautiful thing. And, I realise that’s a super nerdy thing to say. So, what do I mean by accountability? Basically, I’m referring to accountability, in terms of setting and striving towards writing goals. In this episode, I’m going to share with you my business and writing goals for the next quarter. As you can expect, I’m going to share an update on my successes and failures from the first quarter of 2019.

And, I’m going to discuss a new writing-related tool that I’m using to revise Missing. That tool is new to me but has been around for a while. This tool has evolved over time. As I’m using this tool, I’m watching the help videos, and I’ve noticed the version in the videos is slightly different from the version I’m currently using. It’s good to see the product has evolved over time, which is what you want when purchasing a piece of software.

It appears that I have a lot of tasks to complete over the next quarter. However, many of these tasks are larger goals broken down into tiny steps, just to make things a little easier for me. What are your writing goals for the next three months? I want to hear from you. Let me know by coming over to the blog post at authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts017/ and share your goals in the comments section.

Thanks for listening and happy reading and writing everybody!

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BTS017, I'm Sharing My Business and Writing Goals With You for the Next Quarter | authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts017/

** Tools Mentioned **

AutoCrit

Pro Writing Aid

Grammarly

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So, you’ve started to plot out ideas for your story using the Hero’s Journey, and you’ve reached the end of the first act. But now you’re wondering how to transition from the first act to the second, and take your character through to the last leg of the journey. In this episode, I will share with you the five stages of the Hero’s Journey that occur in the second act. And, I will also unpack the second act of the Fellowship of the Ring so you can see the Hero’s Journey in action.

After you’ve listened to this episode come on over to the show notes at authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-026/ and let me know by sharing in the comments section, a tip you’ve learned from the episode or ask a question if you’re stuck with structuring a story using the hero’s journey, or tweet me at WriterADHay.

Thanks for listening!

Check Out the Show Notes

How to Structure a Story Using the Hero's Journey (Part 2 of 4) | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-026/

The Hero’s Journey Mini-Series

How to Structure a Story Using the Hero's Journey (Part 1 of 4) | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-025/

How to Structure a Story Using the Hero's Journey (Part 2 of 4) | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-026/

How to Structure a Story Using the Hero's Journey (Part 3 of 4) | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-027/

5 Tips for Structuring a Story with the Hero’s Journey (Part 4 of 4) | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-028/

Tools & Resources

Ask a Question on Writing | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/

Your Questions on writing, editing and Self Publishing Answered | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/

Support the Podcast by buying me a coffee | https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authoradhay

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Twitter: @WriterADHay

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So, you’ve fleshed out your story idea for the first and second act using the Hero’s Journey, and now your story has reached the cusp between the second and third act. And, now, you’re wondering, how to structure the final act of your story using the Hero’s Journey. If this is a situation that you can relate to, then this episode is for you.

What to Expect from this Episode

In this show, I will unpack the final three stages of the Hero’s Journey. Just as a word of warning, I will also be sharing scenes from the film, Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the ring. It goes without saying, spoiler alert.

As I wrote, what I was hoping to be the final instalment in this series, the word count reached 3,700 words which meant the show would reach almost 28 minutes. That length is well above the short length that I promised you in the earlier podcast episodes. I’ve decided to break this final episode into two parts and by default turning this mini-series into four parts. The next part of this series, episode twenty-eight will be released on Monday, April 8. And, the usual behind the Scenes Podcast Diary will be released the following Saturday, April 13.

A Podcast Update

Over the next few weeks, you will notice a few changes in The Authorpreneur Podcast. The first is this episode is the second last show on plot and story structure for season one. Between season one and two, there will be weekly Behind the Scenes podcast Diary episodes. In season two the diary episodes will continue on in a weekly schedule.

On Monday, July 1 the first show of season two will be released. Season two will have a focus on how to outline, and in this season I will break down the components of a story. Closer to the start of season two, I will release an episode that breaks down exactly what you can expect from this second season, in greater detail. To be honest, I’m glad to get a break from the research, write, edit, and record cycle and focus on the new chat style format of the Behind the Scenes Podcast Diary. A lot of effort goes into creating a show like the one you are currently listening to, but, I digress.

After you’ve listened to this episode come on over to the show notes at authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-027/ and let me know by sharing in the comments section, a tip you’ve learned from the episode or ask a question if you’re stuck with structuring a story using the hero’s journey, or tweet me at WriterADHay.

Thanks for listening!

Check out the show notes

How to Structure a Story Using the Hero's Journey (Part 3 of 4) | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-027/

The Hero’s Journey Mini-Series

How to Structure a Story Using the Hero's Journey (Part 1 of 4) | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-025/

How to Structure a Story Using the Hero's Journey (Part 2 of 4) | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-026/

How to Structure a Story Using the Hero's Journey (Part 3 of 4) | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-027/

5 Tips for Structuring a Story with the Hero’s Journey (Part 4 of 4) | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-028/

Tools & Resources

Ask a Question on Writing | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/

Your Questions on writing, editing and Self Publishing Answered | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/

Support the Podcast by buying me a coffee | https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authoradhay

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So, I started filming weekly writing Vlogs on my Youtube Channel after remembering, this had helped with my productivity and making time for revisions. But, I soon came to another realisation. Video editing is, and it’s like pulling teeth which is why I decided to turn this Behind the Scene Diary into a chatty weekly update. Let’s face it, if I can do it on video, I can do it on a podcast. This means I’ll be sharing what’s going on behind the scenes as I publish my three thriller novels and the journey beyond publication. It will be like a chat over a cup of tea between friends. So, you’re going to get an honest inside scoop.

Here’s what you can expect from this episode:

• I’ve completed the major plot revisions for Missing.
• The next steps in my revisions for Missing.
• Setting a dealing for revisions and contacting editors.
• My struggles with insecurity about my writing and how they’ve intensified as I approach publication.
• Where I’m at with the second edition of my short nonfiction book.
• And, I’m starting a new series, and what this means for my future publication schedule.

Did you like this week's chatty behind the scene podcast diary episode? Or, do you prefer the diary to be more focused around a single topic with actionable steps? Let me know by tweeting me at WriterADHay.

Thanks for listening!

** Check out the show notes **

BTS016, Writers Insecurity

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It’s been one of those weeks. You know that week that starts of crappy and turns into a nightmare. But, the week eventually redeemed itself in the final hour. This is going to sound overdramatic, but I’ve got the opposite of the Midas touch. I’m sure there’s a name for that, but it’s completely escaped my mind. However, I’m going to keep this show rant free as much as humanly possible.

I had huge dreams for this week, commission a professional beta read, finish my revisions for Missing, and work on Smarter Goal Setting. And, on top of that, I had a weird experience with PayPal and a potential coaching client that I’m still scratching my head about. Just hearing that makes me want to laugh and cry all at once. For the sake of adding to this drama, I’m starting to get bored of working on Missing. There’s a part of me that needs to look at something different.

So, that’s what I got up to last week. I’m hoping in the next Behind the Scenes Podcast Diary which will be episode 020, that I will have finished the self-editing phase for Missing, submitted the story to a professional Beta Reader, and started revisions for Silence. And, received a quote from my line-editor and hopefully some good news in regards to whether my manuscript is ready for editing. Are you revising a story as well? I want to hear from you. Let me know by coming over to the blog post at authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts019/ and share your goals in the comments section.

Thanks for listening!

** Check out the show notes **

BTS019, Self-Editing a Novel and Embracing Professional Beta Reading | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts019/

** Tools Mentioned **

AutoCrit

Emotion Thesaurus

Tools & Resources

Ask a Question on Writing | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/

Your Questions on writing, editing and Self Publishing Answered | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/

Support the Podcast by buying me a coffee | https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authoradhay

Want podcast episode updates sent straight to your inbox? | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/

** Connect with Me on Social Media **

Twitter: @WriterADHay

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FB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast Community

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YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videos

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay