Times are changing and that means advice changes too. Learn what advice to take in the coming year.
In this no-holds-barred edition of Pros Talking Prose, the illustrious Troy Lambert and publishing guru, Stacey from Edits by Stacey, rip apart the laughably outdated advice peddled to unsuspecting authors. They’re ripping the curtain down from around the wizard and telling you what actually works. It’s 2024, folks, and these relics have no place in the arsenal of a modern author. If you’re fishing for the secret sauce to book-selling riches, perk up your ears because they’re spilling the beans on how to be an author in the know. Miss this episode, and you might as well be writing by candlelight.
We discuss the traps of publishing with Independent Publishers which you can learn more about here: How to Avoid Bad Publishing Deals
And you can learn more about AI and whether it is something to worry about or not here:
AI, Author’s Friend or Foe
Looking for a guide as you journey through the wilds of authorship? Fear not! Meet Stacey Smekofske, your very own literary GPS. She’s not only a freelance full-service editor, but also a publishing coach extraordinaire—think of her as the Yoda to your Luke Skywalker, but with better grammar. You can find her waving her red pen like a lightsaber at EditsByStacey.com.
And who’s that typing furiously in the corner? It’s Troy Lambert! Author, editor, ghostwriter, publisher, plot doctor, and book coach. This man wears more hats than a milliner at a royal wedding. Need someone to resuscitate your flatlining manuscript? Troy’s your guy. He’s like the bookish version of MacGyver, capable of fixing plot holes with nothing but a keyboard and a cup of coffee. Dive into his world at TroyLambertWrites.com, and watch as he transforms your literary dilemmas into Pulitzer-worthy prose (results may vary).
- Topics Include:
- Entering the Golden Age of Publishing
- Bad Advice: Writing a book will make your money
- Bad Advice: Writing a book will make you famous
- Good Advice: Yes, you should write that book
- Bad Advice: Write a Press Release
- Good Advice: Use HORO to establish your authority
- Good Advice: Write a One Sheet
- Bad Advice: Have a book focused website
- Good Advice: Put all your products under one brand
- Bad Advice: You must register your copyright immediately
- Bad Advice: Traditional publishing is your best deal
- Good Advice: Check out all publishing options
- Bad Advice: You are only successful if book is in a store
- Good Advice: You are best served by selling directly
- Good Advice: Authors must learn business, marketing, and have a side-hustle
- Good Advice: Write more than one book
- Good Advice: Write new books and stay fresh
- Good Advice: Sell books in multiple formats
- Good Advice: Know what’s trending
- Good Advice: Keep your book short
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