Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep148 In this interview, prolific author Dawn Greenfield Ireland lends us her expertise on a long and illustrious writing career. We discuss: 1) Her proprietary system for building family trees for her characters 2) Cross-genre writing 3) Her secrets to becoming prolific 4) The importance of critique groups 5) Investing in yourself as a writer 6) Dealing with the nay-sayers in your life So give this interview a watch and let me know what your biggest takeaway is!

Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep147 Having trouble with your subplots? Do they feel like they might be bloating your story, or taking up too much space in the manuscript? It's a common problem for writers, but one with a specific and relatively easy fix.

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Full show notes: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep143 In this stellar interview, I talk with scifi Dystopian author Richard P. Stone about his writing journey and lessons he learned along the way. We discuss: 1) Why you must put your writing out there with mistakes in it in order to learn your craft 2) how to run a successful critique group for maximum learning 3) Why and how reading your story aloud allows you catch WAY more editing errors 4) How to overcome your writing fears and gain confidence in your writing skills 5) And more! Give this interview a listen and tell me what you think!

Full show notes at: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep142 PDF of Suzanne's Mystery Writing System: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qTazwQYK8REcARcaGKFdyq2hSSVzAhuN/view?usp=share_link In this interview with cozy mystery author L.P. Suzanne Atkinson, we talk about how to intentionally plot and write great mysteries. Among other topics, we cover, 1) Pacing a Great Mystery 2) Suzanne's Proprietary Formula for Plotting Mysteries 3) The Difference Between Self Publishing and Indie Publishing 4) Pricing Your Books WITHOUT Using Freebies 5) And more! Give this interview a lesson and tell me what you think!

Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep141 Gratitude is all the rage these days. The most intelligent and successful people know it's key to a full and happy life. In this episode, I go into my thoughts on gratitude and how it applies to us as writers, authors, and human beings on a journey. May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving week!  Get on the Waitlist for Master Storyteller here: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/7b473a5bee 

Full Show Notes Here: wwwauthorlkhill.com/post/ep140 In today's interview, I talk to Harlequin romance author Anna J. Stewart. We discuss: 1) How traditionally publishing works 2) How trad authors get paid 3) Writing for a small press vs a big press 4) How to juggle and differentiate ensemble casts of characters 5) Building promotional material directly into your story 6) And more! Give today's video a watch and discover the nuances of being traditionally published! Get on the Waitlist for Master Storyteller here: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/7b473a5bee **************************** FREE PDFs: 5 Steps to Planning the Beginning, Middle, and End of Your Fiction Story: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/15ce876ece 7 Ways to Sell Your Book Every Month Without Breaking the Bank: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/6ab8a5aa2e 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot **************************** (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out CONVERTKIT, the NUMBER ONE EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR AUTHORS: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail **************************** Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lkhillbooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lkhillbooks

Full show notes: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep139 In this video, I address a problem that many fiction authors have: when they start trying to plot, their characters simply stop cooperating, which stops the author from moving forward with their story. I talk about: 1) What this means and why it's happening 2) Why it's both a good and a bad thing 3) The 3 things you need to stop this from happening ever again. Give today's video a watch, and make sure to hit like and subscribe so you don't miss any future videos! **************************** FREE PDFs: 5 Steps to Planning the Beginning, Middle, and End of Your Fiction Story: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/15ce876ece 7 Ways to Sell Your Book Every Month Without Breaking the Bank: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/6ab8a5aa2e 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot **************************** (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out CONVERTKIT, the NUMBER ONE EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR AUTHORS: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail **************************** Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lkhillbooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lkhillbooks

Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep138 **************************** FREE PDFs: 5 Steps to Planning the Beginning, Middle, and End of Your Fiction Story: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/15ce876ece 7 Ways to Sell Your Book Every Month Without Breaking the Bank: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/6ab8a5aa2e 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot **************************** (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out CONVERTKIT, the NUMBER ONE EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR AUTHORS: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail **************************** Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lkhillbooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lkhillbooks

Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep137 Get on the Waitlist for Master Storyteller: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/7b473a5bee FREE PDFs: 5 Steps to Planning the Beginning, Middle, and End of Your Fiction Story: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/15ce876ece 7 Ways to Sell Your Book Every Month Without Breaking the Bank: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/6ab8a5aa2e 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot **************************** (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out CONVERTKIT, the NUMBER ONE EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR AUTHORS: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail **************************** Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lkhillbooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lkhillbooks

Full Show Notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep135 In this video interview, I speak with accomplished author Nicole York, who is a photographer, a content writer, and now a fiction author. After so many years and so much experience in the business, Nicole is a wealth of knowledge and information when it comes to effective authoring. We discuss: 1) Storytelling through various mediums 2) How to craft powerful character voices 3) The balance of trusting your audience vs. holding their hands 4) The true definition of character voice 5) Why you should be watching Netflix ;D And more! So give this interview a listen! I guarantee you'll learn a few things! **************************** Interested in THE PROLIFIC AUTHOR MEMBERSHIP? If you're interested in becoming a Master Storyteller and a Master Book Marketer, I'd love for you to join us inside the Prolific Author Membership. You'll get easy, step-by-step training each month that you can implement in small amounts of time and with minimal expense, but that will still give you fantastic results! Details and pricing here: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/tpamembership **************************** FREE PDFs: 5 Steps to Planning the Beginning, Middle, and End of Your Fiction Story: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/15ce876ece 7 Ways to Sell Your Book Every Month Without Breaking the Bank: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/6ab8a5aa2e 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot **************************** (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out CONVERTKIT, the NUMBER ONE EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR AUTHORS: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail **************************** Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lkhillbooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lkhillbooks

Full Show Notes HERE: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep136 In this interview, I talk to multi-genre author Lisa M. Lilly, who aside from writing mysteries, thrillers, and supernatural series, also helps authors with their craft. We have a very enlightening conversation, in which we discuss: 1) The best way to learn about story (hint: by analyzing your favorites) 2) Creating a writing habit even with a chaotic life 3) Success in writing as a second career 4) Lisa's personal framework for story writing 5) How fiction imposes order on our lives And more! Give this interview a watch and tell me in the comments what your biggest takeaway is!

Full Show Notes Here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep133 While of course there are plenty of outward strategies for getting reviews, downloads, and sales, there is one major thing that most authors don't do or take into account that makes all the difference in their author success. I talk about 1) Understanding the internal framework 2) Character Transformations 3) Weaving the internal and external together 4) Using cause and effect 5) And more! Come learn what it is and how to implement it in your author business!

Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep134 In this interview with author Andrew J. O'Brien, we talk about how he has ventured into recording his own audiobooks. It may sound like a daunting task, and perhaps it is for some. But Andrew makes it sound relatively simple and straight forward. We cover: 1) the best software to use 2) Settings and levels for that software 3) What ACX wants and expects for uploaded audio files 4) How recording your own audiobooks can help create a deeper bond with our characters 5) And more! So if you've ever considered recording your own audiobooks, or if you just don't want to put out the money to hire a narrator, give this episode a listen. I think you'll find it highly valuable!  Interested in THE PROLIFIC AUTHOR MEMBERSHIP? If you're interested in becoming a Master Storyteller and a Master Book Marketer, I'd love for you to join us inside the Prolific Author Membership. You'll get easy, step-by-step training each month that you can implement in small amounts of time and with minimal expense, but that will still give you fantastic results! Find out more about the membership here: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/tpamembership FREE PDFs: 5 Steps to Planning the Beginning, Middle, and End of Your Fiction Story: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/15ce876ece 7 Ways to Sell Your Book Every Month Without Breaking the Bank: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/6ab8a5aa2e 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out CONVERTKIT, the NUMBER ONE EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR AUTHORS: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lkhillbooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lkhillbooks 

Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep132 In this interview, I talk with middle grade author Tanya Karen Gough. We discuss: 1) writing for middle grade as opposed to other age groups 2) how to write child characters 3) writing short stories as opposed to novels 4) her website, storybilder.com, which is a tool for authors to help them build out and understand their stories. Give today's video a watch and let me know what you think!

Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep131 In this live, I discuss the 4 mistakes fiction authors make when trying to increase their word count, and how to fix them. If you want to increase your writing word count, you won't want to miss it!

In this educational interview with Bryan Cohen, he talks to us about running ads for our fiction books, specifically on Amazon. We talk about: 1) Why waiting until you have 3-5 books published to run ads might be bad advice 2) The most important stats for running Amazon Ads 3) How to use your right brain creativity in marketing 4) What to do if you aren't interested in learning ads 5) Whether Bryan should write a modern history of self-publishing And much more! So give today's interview a watch to find out if Amazon ads might serve you and your books on your author journey! Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep129 Dave Chesson is well known in the idie author space. He is constantly creating new, more powerful tools to help authors on their publishing journey. In today's interview, he talks to me about 1) his site, Kindlepreneur 2) what he has planned for his wildly successful software, Publisher Rocket 3) the past, present and future of his soon to be all-in-one tool, Atticus. 4) And much more! So give today's interview a watch to find out ways that these powerful tools can help you on your way to fiction author success! Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail 

Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep128 Not having a deep, authoritative grip on your story is a bit like trying to make cookies without a recipe. In this video, I talk about what this means, and why you want to have that authoritative grip. I cover: 1) What it means to have an authoritative grip 2) How to know if you have one or not 3) Why writing is always "watered" down on the page and how to conter that 4) How having an authoritative grip will inspire your readers to follow you anyway, including to other genres. So give this video a gander and tell me what you think! Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Full Show Notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep127 In this interview with Author Clarissa Gosling, we talk about world building in fiction. We cover: 1) Brainstorming for World Building 2) How to Get World Building Inspiration From Travel 3) The Advantages of Editing as You Go 4) And much more! Connect with Clarissa here: Her website: www.clarissagosling.com Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@clarissagosling World Anvil: www.worldanvil.com Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep126 In today's video, I give 5 tips for creating a daily (or however often you can manage in the current season of your life) writing habit. I cover: 1) The importance of planning 2) Timing yourself to create fun and friendly competition 3) Setting goal for small, daily increases 4) Creating a goal for when you will finish your book to look forward to 5) Meditating and manifesting your word count before you begin Give this episode a listen and let me know what you think! Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Full Show Notes Here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep125 Author Jody J. Sperling, host of The Reluctant Book Marketer Podcast, weighs in for today's interview. He reveals: 1) Hacks for using Twitter as an author 2) Pre-selling your book and 3) Being IMpatient (not patient) as a marketer. Come listen in on my very enlightening conversation with him! Connect with Jody:  His Website: https://www.thereluctantbookmarketer.com/ His Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reluctant-book-marketer/id1603166771 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodyjsperling Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail 

Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep124 Are your readers, your fiction business, and your own satisfaction in your wrok worth the extra effort it takes to master your story? Give this episode a listen to find out if you think it is. I cover: 1) What a Master Storyteller actually is 2) How to cultivate catharsis 3) How the internal arc should be the framework for your story, and why 4) Why the external plot events must force the character to deal with the internal 5) And much more! Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep122 I've tried to talk to many people about Kindle Vella. Many authors who hopped on board early on were disappointed and quit very quickly. Others, like me, simply don't know much about it. But Naomi Ault is having a lot of success and she sat down with me to give me lots of concrete, specific details about how Kindle Vella works and how authors can take advantage of it. We cover: 1) How it works: the basics 2) How authors get paid 3) How to connect with your audience 4) Why it's beneficial to get in now 5) The rules, terms and conditions 6) And more! If you've ever considered publishing on Kindle Vella, or are even just curious about it, you don't want to skip this interview! Connect with Naomi on her website: https://naomiault.com/ Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Full show notes at: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep122 Most people talk about the drawbacks of writing a book too quickly, but I think there are more disadvantages to taking too long to get it written. In this episode, I talk about how to go about writing a book in a shorter, 90 Day time frame, and why you should. I talk about how: 1) A shorter time frame keeps you focused 2) Keeps your story cohesive, so it doesn't meander 3) Things will change over time, and so will the story you want to tell 4) and more! Give this episode a listen for some writing insights not many others are talking about! Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail How I Made This Video: Camera: iPhone 12: https://amzn.to/3K7YGW3 Tripod/Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3LaGzQj Lighting: Combination of above ringlight and overhead lights in room Computer: HP Desktop: https://amzn.to/38YrwLp Editing: Movavi Editor: https://www.mvvitrk.com/WGx09M

Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep120 In this interview with prolific author Dan Petrosini, we talk about many things that aspiring authors struggle with in the writing process. Including: 1. Balancing writing and marketing time 2. How to write great dialogue 3. Writing the right number of books each year for you! 4. And so much more! Free Upcoming Boot Camp for Authors: Find the Heart of Your Story Bootcamp. Sign up here: bit.ly/StoryHeart Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot Connect with Dan Petrosini: Author Website: www.danpetrosini.com On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dan-Petrosini/e/B004LYEJ9E/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.petrosini Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Full Show Notes Here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep120 In this video, I talk about the difference between the Unpublished Storyteller and the Prolific Author. Which one are you? Listen to find out where you're at and where you need to go. Free Upcoming Boot Camp for Authors: Find the Heart of Your Story Bootcamp. Sign up here: bit.ly/StoryHeart Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot Connect With Me on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Want to be part of my Storyteller Accelerator and Mastermind Program? Check it out here: https://bit.ly/StorytellerAccelerator Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep119 Free Upcoming Boot Camp for Authors: Find the Heart of Your Story Bootcamp. Sign up here: bit.ly/StoryHeart Let's Connect on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor   For Authors:  Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Full Show Notes Here: Register for the Heart of Your Story Boot Camp here: bit.ly/StoryHeart Let's Connect on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail How I Made This Video: Camera: iPhone 12: https://amzn.to/3K7YGW3 Tripod/Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3LaGzQj Lighting: Combination of above ring light and overhead lights in room Computer: HP Desktop: https://amzn.to/38YrwLp Editing: Movavi Editor: https://www.mvvitrk.com/WGx09M

Full Show Notes here: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep117 Let's Connect on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Full show notes here: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep116 Let's Connect on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Want to be part of my Storyteller Accelerator and Mastermind Program? Check it out here: https://bit.ly/StorytellerAccelerator Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail 

Full Show Notes HERE: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep115 Let's Connect on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Full Show Notes: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep114 In this video I detail each section of the 4-Act structure, including what internal and external criteria exists for each one. This is a great basis for planning and writing a truly complete and cohesive story! Let's Connect on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Want to be part of my Storyteller Accelerator and Mastermind Program? Check it out here: https://bit.ly/StorytellerAccelerator Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot  Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Full show notes: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep113 In this episode, I talk about 5 steps to writing a successful lead magnet and discuss basic dos and don'ts. Let's Connect on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor For Authors: Want to be part of my Storyteller Accelerator and Mastermind Program? Check it out here: https://bit.ly/StorytellerAccelerator Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Read full show notes here: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep112 In this video, I show you how to write a fiction statement for your book, to keep your story focused and on track. There are four parts: 1. When 2. What 3. Until 4. Leading to I go through each part in detail and show you how to use it and why you should. This will keep your story cohesive and engaging! Let's Connect on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor   For Authors: Want to be part of my Storyteller Accelerator and Mastermind Program? Check it out here: https://bit.ly/StorytellerAccelerator Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Read Show Notes Here: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep111 For Authors: Want to be part of my Storyteller Accelerator and Mastermind Program? Check it out here: https://bit.ly/StorytellerAccelerator Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://bit.ly/CraftingFiction Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out Convertkit, the Number One Email Autoresponder for Authors: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Come learn two lucrative ways to use lead magnets as a source of free traffic for your book!  Full show notes here: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep110 Let's Connect on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor But First: Get my Crafting Fiction 101 course, which gives you all the basic elements of great stories you'll need to write compelling fiction: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/LSPjg55A Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://faba.authorlkhill.com/offers/awxzZzbn Free PDF: 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot

In this episode, I talk about 2 things you MUST know about the characters in your fictional novel if you want to write them successfully in the world you've created. These include: 1. Their External (Physical/Short Term) OOD and 2. Their Internal (metaphysical/Long Term OOD. Let's Connect on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Readers): https://www.tiktok.com/@authorlkhill Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor Author Links: Check out Fiction Author Business Academy: https://bit.ly/FictionAcademy But First: Get Your Super-Secret Promo Code to Get Your First Month in the Academy for $27: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/577ec0763d Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://bit.ly/FABAEmailTemplates Free PDF: Sell More Fiction, Create More Mega Fans by Marketing at Every Stage of the Author Journey: https://bit.ly/Fiction-Marketing Free PDF: 10 Mistakes Authors Make Emailing Their Lists and How to Fix Them: https://bit.ly/10EmailMistakes (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) How I Made This Video: Camera: iPhone 12: https://amzn.to/3K7YGW3 Tripod/Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3LaGzQj Lighting: Combination of above ringlight and overhead lights in room Computer: HP Desktop: https://amzn.to/38YrwLp Editing: Movavi Editor: https://www.mvvitrk.com/WGx09M

Full Show notes: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep108 In this video, I with romance author Carina Alyse about where she is in her author journey, what her struggles are, and what she plans to do moving forward. Among other things, we talk about: Book marketing The difficulty of selling interracial romance Monthly promos, in-house promos, and PCP Ads Trying for the USA Today Best Seller List The Psychology of Book Covers And more! Follow Carina on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Carina-Alyce/e/B086WQRWCT Itsy Bitsy Blog Tours: https://itsybitsybookbits.com/author-services/blog-tour/ Let's Connect on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Readers): https://www.tiktok.com/@authorlkhill Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor   Author Links: Check out Fiction Author Business Academy: https://bit.ly/FictionAcademy   But First: Get Your Super-Secret Promo Code to Get Your First Month in the Academy for $27: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/577ec0763d   Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://bit.ly/FABAEmailTemplates   Free PDF: Sell More Fiction, Create More Mega Fans by Marketing at Every Stage of the Author Journey: https://bit.ly/Fiction-Marketing   Free PDF: 10 Mistakes Authors Make Emailing Their Lists and How to Fix Them: https://bit.ly/10EmailMistakes   (Where possible, I use affiliate links.)   How I Made This Video: Camera: iPhone 12: https://amzn.to/3K7YGW3 Tripod/Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3LaGzQj Lighting: Combination of above ringlight and overhead lights in room Computer: HP Desktop: https://amzn.to/38YrwLp Editing: Movavi Editor: https://www.mvvitrk.com/WGx09M

Full Show Notes Here: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep107 In this video, I talk about 6 differences between traditional publishing and self or indie publishing. I'll discuss the pros and cons and what each difference means for you, the aspiring author.   These include: Book Production Percentage of Royalties Kept Advanced Royalties vs. Income Growth Marketing Efforts What You're Allowed to Write How Often You're Allowed to Publish   Let's Connect on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Readers): https://www.tiktok.com/@authorlkhill Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor   Author Links: Check out Fiction Author Business Academy: https://bit.ly/FictionAcademy   But First: Get Your Super-Secret Promo Code to Get Your First Month in the Academy for $27: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/577ec0763d   Author Email Nurture Sequences That Sell Course: https://bit.ly/FABAEmailTemplates   Free PDF: Sell More Fiction, Create More Mega Fans by Marketing at Every Stage of the Author Journey: https://bit.ly/Fiction-Marketing   Free PDF: 10 Mistakes Authors Make Emailing Their Lists and How to Fix Them: https://bit.ly/10EmailMistakes   (Where possible, I use affiliate links.)   How I Made This Video: Camera: iPhone 12: https://amzn.to/3K7YGW3 Tripod/Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3LaGzQj Lighting: Combination of above ringlight and overhead lights in room Computer: HP Desktop: https://amzn.to/38YrwLp Editing: Movavi Editor: https://www.mvvitrk.com/WGx09M

Read full show notes here: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep106 Make sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss any future writing trainings or interviews! Join the free Prolific Author community here: www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor/ Book a Book Meta Data Audit for your book to increase conversions and sales: https://calendly.com/theprolificauthor/book-meda-data-audit Check out www.bklnk.com to see which categories your book is in. Free PDF: Sell More Fiction, Create More Mega Fans by Marketing at Every Stage of the Author Journey: https://bit.ly/Fiction-Marketing Get my Author Email Templates That Sell Mini Course: https://bit.ly/TPAEmailTemplates Check Out ConvertKit: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Read full show notes here: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep105 Make sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss any future writing trainings or interviews! Join the free Prolific Author community here: www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor/ Book a Book Meta Data Audit for your book to increase conversions and sales: https://calendly.com/theprolificauthor/book-meda-data-audit Free PDF: Sell More Fiction, Create More Mega Fans by Marketing at Every Stage of the Author Journey: https://bit.ly/Fiction-Marketing Get my Author Email Templates That Sell Mini Course: https://bit.ly/TPAEmailTemplates Check Out ConvertKit: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Read full show notes here: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep105 Make sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss any future writing trainings or interviews! Join the free Prolific Author community here: www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor/ Book an Author Business Clarity Call with me! I'll do an audit of your author biz and instruct you on what you need to do get to the next level. All for free! Book your free call here: https://calendly.com/theprolificauthor/authorbizclaritycall Book a Book Meta Data Audit for your book to increase conversions and sales: https://calendly.com/theprolificauthor/book-meda-data-audit Check out www.bklnk.com to see which categories your book is in. Free PDF: Sell More Fiction, Create More Mega Fans by Marketing at Every Stage of the Author Journey: https://bit.ly/Fiction-Marketing Get my Author Email Templates That Sell Mini Course: https://bit.ly/TPAEmailTemplates Check Out ConvertKit: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Read full show notes here: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep103   Make sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss any future writing trainings or interviews!   Join the free Prolific Author community here: www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor/   Book an Amazon Ads Call with me to see if I would be a good fit to run your Amazon Ads: https://calendly.com/theprolificauthor/amazon-ads-call   Book a Book Meta Data Audit for your book to increase conversions and sales: https://calendly.com/theprolificauthor/book-meda-data-audit   Check out www.bklnk.com to see which categories your book is in.   Free PDF: Sell More Fiction, Create More Mega Fans by Marketing at Every Stage of the Author Journey: https://bit.ly/Fiction-Marketing   Get my Author Email Templates That Sell Mini Course: https://bit.ly/TPAEmailTemplates   Check Out ConvertKit: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Read full show notes here: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep102 Make sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss any future writing trainings or interviews! Join the free Prolific Author community here: www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor/ Book an Amazon Ads Call with me to see if I would be a good fit to run your Amazon Ads: https://calendly.com/theprolificauthor/amazon-ads-call Book a Book Meta Data Audit for your book to increase conversions and sales: https://calendly.com/theprolificauthor/book-meda-data-audit Check out www.bklnk.com to see which categories your book is in. Free PDF: Sell More Fiction, Create More Mega Fans by Marketing at Every Stage of the Author Journey: https://bit.ly/Fiction-Marketing Get my Author Email Templates That Sell Mini Course: https://bit.ly/TPAEmailTemplates Check Out ConvertKit: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail

Read full show notes here: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep101 Make sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss any future writing trainings or interviews! Join the free Prolific Author community here: www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor/ Book an Amazon Ads Call with me to see if I would be a good fit to run your Amazon Ads: https://calendly.com/theprolificauthor/amazon-ads-call Book a Book Meta Data Audit for your book to increase conversions and sales: https://calendly.com/theprolificauthor/book-meda-data-audit Check out www.bklnk.com to see which categories your book is in. Free PDF: Sell More Fiction, Create More Mega Fans by Marketing at Every Stage of the Author Journey: https://bit.ly/Fiction-Marketing Get my Author Email Templates That Sell Mini Course: https://bit.ly/TPAEmailTemplates Check Out ConvertKit: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail