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I help aspiring authors to write, brand and market their books.

I help aspiring authors to write, brand and market their books so they can, create their dream biz, build a platform, and be creatively independent

15/01/2025

BTS048, Trademarking My Podcast Name, Publishing Books, Mixed Feelings About ARC services, and Designing Covers

In this show, I'm going to come clean about why I've trademarking my podcast name. Honestly, this isn't the first time I considered discussing it. The last time I chickened out. Also, I will discuss the books I published this year and my mixed feelings about using Advanced Reader Services. And I'm g...

13/01/2025

TAP040, Writing From a Character's Point of View

In this episode, I discuss writing from a character's point of view and share how to overcome the biggest mistake many first-time writers make. I'm not saying that I've mastered this technique in any way, shape or form, but I've made mistakes and learned valuable lessons that I want to share with yo...

12/01/2025

TAP039, Point of View: Which One is Right for Your Story

Before you put pen to page, you need to decide which point-of-view is right for your story. In this show, I will discuss point-of-view in writing fiction and the things to consider when choosing the right point-of-view for your novel. But I will not discuss second-person because I don't understand i...

10/01/2025

TAP038, Dave Chesson Discusses His New All-In-One Writing Software, Atticus

As you can guess from the title of this show, I chat with Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur about his new all-in-one software, Atticus. For those who don't know, Atticus is a brand new all-in-one writing software for writers launched at the end of 2021.That's when the reviews of the software first lau...

08/01/2025

TAP037, How I Edit the Outline of a Novel Before Writing the First Draft

So you've created an outline for your novel, and now you're ready to start writing. Diving into the first draft seems like the first logical step. First, however, I recommend you slow down and edit the outline of your novel. I learned this lesson the hard way after publishing my first-in-series nove...

06/01/2025

TAP036: From Idea to Outline: How to Outline a Novel (Part 3 of 3)

In this episode, I discuss how I go from a story idea to a fleshed-out outline. I know this is obvious, but this is my process instead of 'the way to outline a novel.' As you can see from the title, this is the third and final instalment in a three-part mini-series on outlining a novel.

03/01/2025

TAP035: From Idea to Outline: How to Outline a Novel, Part 2 of 3

Welcome to the second instalment of my three-part mini-series on how I outline a novel. For those of you who are unaware, I discuss how I go from fleshing out a story idea to a basic outline in the first episode. In this show, I share the steps in my outlining process that help me create a structura...

01/01/2025

TAP034: From Idea to Outline: How to Outline a Novel (Part 1 of 3)

In this episode, I will discuss how I go from a story idea to a fleshed-out outline. I know this is obvious, but this is my process instead of 'the way to outline a novel.' This process has evolved since my very first novel. As I wrote the next story, more steps were added to my intricate outlining....

30/12/2024

The Most Popular Writing and Self-Publishing Podcast Episodes of Season Two of The Authorpreneur Podcast

In celebration of the start of season three and the release of my eighty-second episode, I’m taking a look back at the most popular podcast episodes from season two with help from the Blubrry Statistics dashboard, just like I did when season one came to an end. The episodes in this roundup style p...

29/12/2024

TAP033: The Case for Outlining, Outlining Pitfalls, and Overcoming Writing Obstacles

In this episode, I share the things you need to consider before you decide to outline a novel, an important question that you need to ask yourself, a piece of advice that you need to keep in mind, outlining pitfalls, and my recommendations for new writers. On top of this, I talk about the downsides....

27/12/2024

BTS047: Issues with Apple Books, Cover Redesigns, and The Results of Using Advanced Reader Services like BookSirens and BookSprout | December 2021 Author Diary

In this episode, I discuss a series of frustrating issues with Apple Books. While I was struggling with Apple Books I decided to redesign the cover of the ebook for the Candidate. And, I also started paying attention to the results of using advanced reader services like BookSirens and BookSprout.

25/12/2024

BTS046: Preparing for My Book Release, Snarky Reviews and Issues with Etsy Paying Creators | November 2021 Author Diary

In this episode, I discuss my newfound distrust of Etsy and no longer recommend them to creative businesses. Also in November, I finish preparing for my book release, and I get some snarky reviews.

23/12/2024

BTS045: Working with a Professional Editor and Preparing to Self Publish | October 2021 Author Diary

Coming up in this episode, I discuss the highs and lows of working with a professional editor and preparing to self publish my second novella.

22/12/2024

TAP032: How to Write and Outline a Novel with Michaelbrent Collings

In this bonus episode, I chat with Michaelbrent Collings on how he writes his fiction novels, or more specifically how to outline a novel.

20/12/2024

BTS044: Revision is Like Pulling Teeth and Working with a Professional Editor | September 2021 Author Diary Update

In this podcast episode, I discuss the highs and lows of my revision process, what prompted me to move into the professional editing phase and my struggles with writer's insecurity. Yes, spoiler alert, I'm riddled with it. And, I share an exciting milestone with Le Villain Book Covers.

18/12/2024

TAP031: Write a Novel with Genre Expectations in Mind (Part 2 of 2)

Welcome to the final instalment of this two-part mini-series on how to write a novel with genre expectations in mind. There’s nothing worse than reaching the halfway mark as you write your first draft or even as your starting the revision stage, to realise that you’re not sure if there’s a mar...

16/12/2024

TAP030: Write A Novel with Genre Expectations in Mind (Part 1 of 2)

In this episode, I will discuss whether you should write a novel with genre expectations in mind and share tips to help you write a story that your readers will love.

15/12/2024

TAP029: What to Expect from Season Three of the Authorpreneur Podcast

Coming up in the show, I’m going to share exactly what you can expect from season three of the Authorpreneur Podcast

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Amelia D. Hay is a virtual writing and business coach for fiction writers and the host of The Authorpeneur Podcast. Every week she will teach you how to develop a story idea, create compelling characters and outline your novel. Learn how to write your first draft, revise your story, self-publish, establish your author platform, and reach readers. In her, Behind the Scenes Podcast Diary (BTS) she shares an honest account of her journey to self-publishing her novels.