by Hayley Zelda | Apr 9, 2021 | Book Marketing
Whether you’re an author who’s recently released your fantasy book or a publishing company looking to drum up a little interest in a new title, you’re probably at least somewhat interested in promoting your book online. It’s a good idea, too! And there are several...
by Autumn | Apr 5, 2021 | Humor, Podcast, Tips
In preparation for this episode of the Am Writing Fantasy podcast, Autumn and Jesper have suffered through some of the WORST movies. This is an entertaining top 10 of the movies which tells the worst stories EVER. At the end, the hosts share some thoughts on what NOT...
by Autumn | Mar 29, 2021 | Book Marketing, Podcast, Tips, Tools for Authors, Writing
What is in store for indie authors in 2021? Join Autumn and special guest, Mark Coker, the CEO and founder of Smashwords as they discuss his predictions for 2021. There are some highs and some trends to be cautious of, as well as some new tools that might help you...
by Jesper Schmidt | Mar 22, 2021 | Podcast, Tips, Writing
Writing a first draft is a hurdle that many really struggle with. Most will never make it any further than this step. In this episode of the Am Writing Fantasy podcast, Autumn and Jesper offer a whole range of tips and advice to help you conquer the first draft of...
by Autumn | Mar 16, 2021 | Book Marketing, News and Events, Podcast, Tips, Tools for Authors
Do you like great writing tips? Up to date and insightful book marketing hints? Who am I kidding? Of course you do! That is why you are here. 😄 Whether you enjoy perusing the blog here at Am Writing Fantasy with its hundreds of posts, love the Am Writing Fantasy...
by Autumn | Mar 15, 2021 | Book Marketing, Podcast, Social media for authors, Tools for Authors
You’ve probably heard of Instagram Influencers, but did you know there are book influencers there too? We discuss what Bookstagrammers are and the age bracket of readers on Instagram. Because the best Bookstagrammers are passionate readers! Plus, we look into...
by Jesper Schmidt | Mar 8, 2021 | Podcast, Tips
What happens when Autumn and Jesper lets go of the reigns and come up with the most crazy and stupid ways in which to create fictional characters? Episode 115 is NOT designed to give you any writing advice. Hopefully, it’ll make you laugh instead. Tune in for...
by Autumn | Mar 1, 2021 | Book Marketing, News and Events, Tips, Ultimate Fantasy Writer's Guide
Writing is not as easy as so many people like to think it is. At least, not to write something that has a strong plot, realistic characters you wish were your friends (or hope are never YOUR enemies), and worlds that you want to explore. And then once you do publish,...
by Autumn | Mar 1, 2021 | Podcast, Tips, Writing
You’ve finished the first draft of your novel. GREAT! Now, how do you tackle edits? We’ve got you covered. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of different editing methods, take a peek at how Autumn runs her edits, and what you can do if you...
by Jesper Schmidt | Feb 22, 2021 | Podcast
We’ve been asked more than one occasion how an author can get a traditional publishing contract? While Autumn did sign a traditional contract years back, none of us are experts on the subject matter. To bridge that gap, we brought in the award-winning author,...