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A Brief History of Fantasy Fiction and the Tropes that accompany it.

I created this video for Vision Con a few months back as a lecture about Fantasy Fiction and how it came to be as we know it today. In addition I discussed many of the common tropes, clichés, and archetypes we see not only in fantasy but in all forms of storytelling. I’d hoped to […]

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Know When to Show and When to Tell

As a growing author it’s incredibly important to know when to show and when to tell. I’ve struggled with this longer than I care to admit and there’s no doubt as to why. When I was learning the ropes every direction I turned I kept hearing the advice “Show don’t Tell”. It almost seemed like […]

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14 Common Publishing Questions Every Author Should Know

There are tons of questions new authors have when it comes to the publishing industry. In this video I’ve answered 14 common publishing questions every author should know. I explain the differences between the various types of publishing, offer warning against using vanity press, clear up some confusion about hybrid publishing, and give some direction […]

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How Reading Can Help Your Writing

I’ve seen a ton of advice that says you have to be a reader in order to be a writer. I believe this statement is incorrect. You can be a good writer without being a reader. But it’s worth noting that by being an avid reader, you can be a much stronger writer. In this […]

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Taking Care of Yourself So You Can Keep Writing

May being Mental Health Awareness Month in 2021, it’s important to take care of yourself so you can keep writing. It’s no secret that many of us struggle with mental health. It could be depression, lack of drive, anxiety, self doubt, or a million other aliments visible or otherwise that we as human beings face […]

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What you NEED to Publish on Amazon

I’ve had many people ask me what you need to publish on Amazon, so I decided to make a video giving a step by step list of every detail involved, including how to publish with amazon, and how to sell more books in 2021. Whether this is your first book or you’ve got some publishing […]

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How to Write a Fiction Book Summary

One of the hardest parts to making your book available is writing the description. Unfortunately, there’s quite a bit of conflicting terms muddying the understanding. It’s my hope to simplify this. In this video I teach you everything you need to know about how to write a fiction book summary, as well as explaining the […]

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The Basics of Fiction Book Cover Design

Everyone says not to judge a book by its cover but that exactly what everyone does. In this video I breakdown the basics of fiction book cover design and how to use it to identify and create book covers that sell. I teach you how to research your genre. I breakdown the elements of a […]

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How to Create the Perfect Fiction Book Title

Do you know how to create the perfect fiction book title? There are tons of people giving advice on nonfiction, but very few discuss fiction. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that only 11% of books published each year are fiction. When it comes to book title ideas authors often feel stressed […]

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Going Wide as a Self Published Author

Going Wide or Staying Exclusive is a decision each self-published author has to make for themselves.In this video I discuss a few of the problems you’re likely to face along the way, as well as how I recently overcame them. I provide tips and tricks, and offer some insight into the process. Below you’ll find […]

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