Another (hard) lesson learned as indie author, getting back into a writing routine and more…

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Today, on the podcast: another lesson learned in my self-publishing career or how I may have slightly panicked on Wednesday when it comes to the French translation (should be fine now but this was stressful) of my next novel and how I’m learning from my mistakes, getting back into a writing routine, putting #TheLeftoverBride on Netgalley, not doing NaNoWriMo… and more.

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A self-publishing update: Vella, a day without earnings, and business decisions… – A self-published author's diary

Because sharing the downs of self-publishing is also important: a day without earning. Still: Vella is helping me earn a part-time income and making business decisions and writing progress. — Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elodie-nowodazkij/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elodie-nowodazkij/support

1. A self-publishing update: Vella, a day without earnings, and business decisions… 12:35
2. Episode 75 – Podcast reset, a quick recap and three newsletters for writers 14:11
3. Let's talk Kindle Vella: metrics, bonus, and why I enjoy writing serialized fiction, too. 25:51
4. BONUS – Three Black Friday Deals For Writers (2022) 07:43
5. Defining "success" as a self-published author … 29:15
6. Kickstarter for Authors: What To Do When Your Kickstarter Does Not Get Funded … (and what I would do differently) 25:06
7. Ten days after my latest book release (sold copies, reviews and what comes next) and a peek inside this author's day on release day. 27:41
8. Trying out a new book review strategy and SO MANY emotions about the release of #SweetsForLove 23:30
9. Announcements: Summer Break and Self-Publishing/Writing Ask Me Anything 04:10
10. Self-publishing reflection: planning and goals (Vella, novellas, marketing and more…) 32:03

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