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Getting Law Enforcement right in your writing, with Patrick O'Donnell // Self Publishing Insiders // EP039
Posted by: Kevin Tumlinson in Self Publishing Insiders Podcast 3 days, 14 hours ago
Episode Summary
Cops, FBI, crime scenes—these have been popular subjects of fiction since the beginning. But getting the details right about law enforcement has become ever more essential.
Balancing the busy author life with Michael LaRonn // Self Publishing Insiders // EP038
Posted by: Kevin Tumlinson in Self Publishing Insiders Podcast 1 week, 3 days ago
Episode Summary
You may be a busy author, but you are not a Michael-LaRonn-busy author. There's rarely anyone with more irons in the fire and more plates spinning. And in this interview, Michael talks about writing from anywhere and keeping the gears oiled and the wheels spinning on a busy author career.
From idea to books, movies, and more with Gregg McBride // Self Publishing Insiders // EP037
Posted by: Kevin Tumlinson in Self Publishing Insiders Podcast 1 month ago
Episode Summary
Many authors dream of seeing their stories on the screen—whether that turns out to be an original Netflix series, a major motion picture, or a Hallmark Christmas movie. Author and screenwriter Gregg McBride has seen that dream turn to reality, and he's sharing how it happened!
Building a Thriller Career with Ernest Dempsey // Self Publishing Insiders // EP036
Posted by: Kevin Tumlinson 1 month, 1 week ago
Episode Summary
USA Today bestselling author Ernest Dempsey chats with Kevin Tumlinson about a career writing and publishing archaeological thrillers, including how Ernest markets and promotes his work.
A closer look at Vellum for book layout, with Brad West // Self Publishing Insiders // EP035
Posted by: Kevin Tumlinson in D2D Answers, D2D Live, D2D Spotlight, Self Publishing Insiders Podcast, Video 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Episode Summary
Want to make your ebooks and print books look stunning? Vellum has been many authors' tool of choice for years! In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson chats with Vellum Co-Founder Brad West about the automated layout software that makes your books look gorgeous and professional.
Recent Posts
- Getting Law Enforcement right in your writing, with Patrick O'Donnell // Self Publishing Insiders // EP039
- Balancing the busy author life with Michael LaRonn // Self Publishing Insiders // EP038
- "Am I a REAL author?"
- From idea to books, movies, and more with Gregg McBride // Self Publishing Insiders // EP037
- Building a Thriller Career with Ernest Dempsey // Self Publishing Insiders // EP036
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