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Walks With Lottie 12 – A Podcast About Writing and Self-Publishing

Today, as I walk with our labrador Lottie, I give you a brief review of the Write or Die 2 software, which I’ve been using to improve the wordcount of my first drafts.

I also discuss my thoughts on whether we call ourselves Indie Authors or just plain old Authors. It’s all about credibility isn’t it?

What do you call yourself?

Do you have a useful resource that you’d like to share?

I’d love to share your ideas and resources so please leave a comment

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Walks With Lottie 11 – A Podcast About Writing and Self-Publishing

Hello again, how are you getting on with all your writing projects? Stuck in a rut? Would you like to improve your wordcount?

In this episode I talk about the ways that I’ve improved my writing process to build up my wordcount rate for my first draft.

Do you have any particular methods that have helped you to build up your writing rate? Please share in the comments – who knows who you might help.

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Pic of the Day – Take a Break to Work Better

Sometimes, you’ll be much more productive in your writing if you take a break and get completely away from your normal writing environment.

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Pic of the Day – Plotting and Planning

Plotting a third book in an adventure across more than 5000 years can get a bit fraught.

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Walks With Lottie 10 – A Podcast About Writing and Self Publishing

Hey, I’ve made it to double figures. Here, against all reason and common sense, is Episode 10 of Walks with Lottie, my podcast about writing and self-publishing.

Join me today as I stride through the glorious Devon countryside and talk about word counts and setting yourself small, achievable targets for your word count.

There’s also a brief mention of Dartmoor prison and the Hound of the Baskervilles. Why not?

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Walks with Lottie 9 – A Podcast About Writing and Self Publishing

Ah, there you are. I’ve been waiting for ages. What’s that? You were unlawfully detained by a street mime? He sealed you in an invisible box?

Oh dear. Still, these things happen.

Anyway, you’re here now so let’s get on with episode 9 of my podcast about writing and self publishing, in which I talk about setting ourselves writing challenges and the value of side projects.

Here are the links to items mentioned:

Self Publishing Podcast – 1,000 word challenge (to see my entry, hit Ctrl & F and look...

Walks with Lottie 8 – A Podcast About Writing and Self Publishing

Well now, looks like we’ve got ourselves a visitor. You looking for a podcast about writing and self publishing? Well you’ve come to the right place.

*takes off cowboy hat*

Ahem. Here’s episode 8 in which I ask whether writers are born or made and encourage you to encourage as many people as possible to have a go at writing.

Thank you for listening.

Sorry, but a few words have been omitted from the recording by accident – let’s just say it adds to the charm.

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Walks With Lottie 7 – A Podcast About Writing and Self Publishing

Hello again or Nice to meet you (please delete as appropriate)

Here’s episode 7 of my podcast on writing, self publishing, and dog walking in which I ask whether we should take part in other people’s writing challenges.

Thank you to everyone who has shared the podcasts on twitter – your support is very much appreciated. Your comments will be appreciated even more. They’ll be read, considered, nurtured and cared for until they’re strong enough to be released into the wild.

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Walks with Lottie 6 – A Podcast About Writing and Self Publishing

Here’s episode 6 of my podcast about writing and self publishing.

In which I talk about social media and whether we should get rid of some – especially facebook.

Your comments are always welcome.

Also, please send cake.

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Walks With Lottie 5 – A podcast about writing and self publishing

Welcome to another podcast about writing and self-publishing,in which I talk about getting your book into the right categories on Amazon and about not getting any writing done.

Here are the promised links:

Self-Publishing Round Table – Episode 39

Lindsay Buroker – Tips and Tricks on getting your book into more categories with keywords

Please do leave comments if you’d like me to talk about something.

Thank you for listening – you’re absolutely smashing.

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