S02E25 - Being Promoted And Promoting Yourself

In this week's episode Iain and Myke talk about the upcoming launch of A is for Angelica, Iain's novel. Turns out Amazon have chosen it as one of their 100 ebooks for £2.99 summer promotion. Imagine that. They also cover the reading experience on the Nexus 7 and Iain's recent article on first impressions and the internet. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

- A is for Angelica to be one of Amazon’s 100 ebooks for £2.99 summer promotion

- First impressions on the internet

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S02E24 - How To Accept Feedback On Your Writing

In this week's episode, Iain and Myke talk about feedback, especially how to accept it gracefully and without getting hurt. It's such an important part of the writing process and you really need to get it right. It's how you evolve and improve as a writer! Buckle up and listen in.

Show Notes:

- Iain's Mailing List

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S02E23 - The Importance Of Being Objective

This week Iain and Myke talk about the importance of being objective and writing consistently. It's easy to get all excited and hot under the collar when you think you've hit the jackpot with your work, but you never know what your readers will think. So stay focused! Be pragmatic! And don't get carried away!

Show Notes:

- Iainbroome.com

- IB: Make Sure All Your Writing Is Marvellous

- IB: Can You Really Write A Book In Seven Weeks?

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S02E22 - Being a confident writer

In this episode Iain and Myke talk confidence and how it can be a real issue for writers of all shapes and sizes. Confidence problems affect every writer, but there are things you can do and some simple facts that you need to remember. Iain also talks through the video trailer he made for his novel. All you need is a phone, some free software and a few hours going spare!

Show Notes:

- Bionic

- Iain's Book Trailer

- Vlog Brothers

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S02E21 - Nexus 7 And The Past, Present And Future Of eReaders

This week Iain and Myke talk about the new Nexus 7 tablet launched by Google this week. It's an interesting new entry into the ereader market and it's available in the UK too - hooray! The chaps also touch on the incredible success of 50 Shades of Grey (not like that) and confidence, the subject of next week's episode.

Show Notes:

- A Is For Angelica on the US Amazon Store

- BBC: 'The Mummy Porn Author And The Suburban Bookshop'

- The Futurebook: 50 Shades Of Not Enough

- Mission Explore

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