Five Reasons Why You’re Struggling to Write Your Book (New YouTube Video!)

Five Reasons Why You’re Struggling to Write Your Book

Have you tried to write, but you can’t seem to find the motivation to sit down and actually do it? Do you struggle to get words on the page? Are you confused about the whole process, or does your writing feel disconnected? Do you feel stuck?

This video is for you.

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Types of Book Editing (New YouTube Video!)

Types of Book Editing

Have you ever wondered what book editors do exactly? Maybe you’ve heard about the different types of editing, but you’re not sure what they all include? Do you wonder what types of editing your book needs?

This video answers these questions and more. We’ll talk about the different types of editing, and then I’ll give you some bonus content about alpha readers/critique partners, beta readers, and sensitivity readers, too, so you’ll know exactly what you need to finish your book the right way! Check out the link below for a free ebook to help you get started.

And if you’re ready to get that editor hired and finally finish your book, grab the How to Work With an Editor Masterclass here: https://www.indieauthorlearning.com/courses/how-to-work-with-an-editor-masterclass

Watch now! 👇🏻

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How to Edit Your Book — The Process of Self-Editing Plus What Comes Next! (New YouTube Video)

How to Edit Your Book

How do you edit your book? Where should you even start? This video answers those questions and more.

Watch now for the six-step process of self-editing your book — and I’ll even give you tips to help you stay on track! Plus, you’ll get a free gift; what do you have to lose?

Watch now! 👇🏻

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How to Market Your Book While You’re Still Writing It — Book Marketing During the First Draft

Book Marketing While You’re Still Writing the First Draft

Ever wonder how to market your book online while you’re still writing the first draft? Wonder no more! Check out the video for eight ideas for marketing your book even while it’s still being written — plus what NOT to do to avoid spoiling the book for your readers completely.

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Online Book Marketing Ideas for Every Step in the Writing Process

Need some online book marketing ideas for your next book launch? Or how about some ideas while you’re still working on the first draft?

You’re in the right place.

No matter where you are in the writing process, you CAN talk about your book online. And you should! The more you talk about it, the better chance readers will have to find it — and fall in love!

Ready? Keep reading for 30 online book marketing ideas you can do RIGHT NOW to tell the world about your amazing book.

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Editing While Writing Your First Draft: Should You Edit While Writing Your Book?

Have you ever edited your book while you were writing it? You have? Me, too. 🙈

In this video, you’ll learn if I recommend editing while writing your first draft, how I came to that conclusion, and why I made that decision. And because it’s me, I’ll throw some inspiration in there for you, too. Because as writers, we all need encouragement!

Watch the video below! 👇🏻

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How to Write Your BEST First Draft the First Time

Ready for some tips for writing your first draft and finally getting it done??

Writing is definitely a ton of fun, but it can be difficult, too! And sometimes you don’t even know why.

When you’re writing your first draft, it can be easy to beat yourself up for not writing more, get confused about all the technical aspects of the writing process, or get so bogged down in the details of the story that you forget to tell it.

If any of this sounds familiar, THIS VIDEO IS FOR YOU.

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Tips for Writing Your First Draft (Let's Get Technical)

When you’re looking for tips for writing the first draft of your book, you might not think of all the technical pieces. But they can be just as important as mindset (Related: Stop “Aspiring” to Be a Writer Blog Post) and writing craft tips! At the very least, you definitely don’t want to neglect them.

You want writing to be as easy as possible, right?

If you do (I know you do), you’re gonna want to check out this list.

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