S02E30 - Any Questions?

In this, the last episode of season two of the Write for Your Life podcast, Iain and Myke answer questions from listeners. Topics covered include traditional versus self-publishing, knowing when you've got a good story idea, and should you expect to make money as a writer. Thanks so much for listening these past few months and see (hear!) you on the other side!

Show Notes:

- Come to the official book launch for A is for Angelica!

- Can you really write a book in seven weeks?

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S02E29 - How to Keep Up With The Latest Writing and Publishing News

This week Iain and Myke talk about how to keep up with all the latest writing and publishing news, reviews and articles. From RSS and Twitter to Instapaper, Pocket and even good old Facebook. And Tumblr too! Also, Iain invites you to his book launch next month. Come along! There will be nibbles!

Show Notes:

- IB: Come to the official book launch for A is for Angelica!

- Google Reader

- Reeder

- @iainbroomefeed

- Instapaper

- Pocket

- Tumblr

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S02E28 - Building a Team of Advocates for your Writing

Myke returns to the podcast this week and Iain tells him all about what's happened since his novel came out a couple of weeks ago. Turns out this writing business is all about lovely people joining your team and becoming advocates for you and your work! Hooray! Also, it's totally fine to abandon a book halfway through reading it. Just saying, like. Listen in. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

- The Book Cover Archive

- Iainbroome.com: Writing and publishing is all about teamwork

- CMD+SPACE: 003 - Memberships and Being Classy with Shawn Blanc

- Shawnblanc.net

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S02E27 - Writing great cover letters to agents and publishers

This week Iain is joined by Nicola Morgan, widely published author and founder of the excellent blog, Help I Need a Publisher! Nicola's new book, Dear Agent, tells you all you need to know about writing that all-important cover letter when you're approaching an agent or publisher. She gives Iain a few tips and even takes a look at the letter that got him his very own agent!

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Show notes

• Help, I Need a Publisher!
• Dear Agent – Write the Letter That Sells Your Book
• Write a Great Synopsis – An Expert Guide
• Write to be Published
• What I won't do to sell more books
• @nicolamorgan

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S02E26 - Hybrid publishing and Amazon promotions with Joanna Penn

In this episode Iain is joined by the excellent Joanna Penn, author of the Arkane series and founder of thecreativepenn.com no less. They talk about all manner of things, including Iain's book launch and how being part of an Amazon promotion might affect its ranking. Joanna also talks through her hugely successful independent writing and blogging career so far, and how she recently signed with a New York literary agent. It's great listening for writers of all shapes and sizes. Pop on your earphones and get stuck in!

Show notes:

• Joanna Penn
• The Creative Penn
• Why I Signed With A New York Literary Agent | The Creative Penn
• The ebook version of A is for Angelica is now on sale | Iain Broome
• Copywriting And Patience With Traditional Publishing With Iain Broome

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