In this week's episode, Angeline and Holly go through the pros, cons, and logistics of setting up a pen name - why you might want one, how to choose one, and how to manage that pen name. Listen on your favourite platform HERE. Resources Angeline speaking on the Magical Systems panel for QuaranCon 2021Unstoppable Authors [...]
Join Angeline and Holly today for an audience Q&A in celebration of the two year anniversary of podcasting together. Audience members submitted their questions in the Facebook group. If you'd like to join and participate in future Q&As, you can do so HERE. Listen on your favourite platform HERE. Resources Unstoppable Authors MerchandiseUnstoppable Authors Facebook GroupUnstoppable [...]
This week, Angeline explores the pros and cons of freelance writing, including insights from her own freelancing experience. She talks about the benefits of having different income sources, and looks at the various ways you can make extra money from writing. Listen on your favourite platform HERE. Resources Unstoppable Authors MerchandiseUnstoppable Authors Facebook GroupUnstoppable Authors [...]
This week, Angeline and Holly are talking about direct sales - why you might want to consider them and how to go about setting it all up. They go over the systems that they use and how you can do it too. Listen on your favourite platform HERE. Resources Unstoppable Authors MerchandiseUnstoppable Authors Facebook GroupUnstoppable [...]
This week, Angeline and Holly discuss what foreshadowing is, why you need it, how to do it, how NOT to do it, and the mystical power of the MacGuffin! CAUTION: MAJOR SPOILERS FOR - Ready Player One, Aliens, The Shawshank Redemption, Signs, Sixth Sense, Avengers: Endgame, Jaws, The Chronicles of Narnia, Pirates of the Caribbean, [...]
In today's episode, Angeline is taking you backwards, upside-down, inside-out, and every which way! She discusses how to take those super cool, but unconnected ideas, and back them up with reasons and causes to make sure they really fit into your world. She gives her top tips for working backwards, and shows you how you [...]
This week, Holly & Angeline get stuck in to the meaty topic of pre-orders. They cover the pros and cons, the nitty-gritty technical details and share some resources on further information. It's a juicy episode packed with useful information, so grab a notebook and take notes! Listen on your favourite platform HERE. You can do [...]
In this episode, Angeline and Holly dig into the nitty-gritty of outsourcing tasks in your author business. They talk about what you might want to outsource and why, the things to look for in a freelancer, where to find freelancers, what to do if things turn sour, and how to nurture a positive relationship with [...]
In this week's episode, Angeline and Holly discuss ways to help make your book launch a success. They talk through setting up pre-orders, utilising social media and your mailing list, and running review teams. They also cover some of the pitfalls and mistakes they've made and touch on some tricky things to watch out for. [...]
Off the back of her New Year's Day traditions, Angeline talks about creating festivals and celebrations for your books. She talks about how festivals can be used to reveal character, create conflict, and reflect the themes of your story. She talks about the importance of bringing your worldbuilding back to character, and offers up a [...]
