Successful Author FAQs
Peter Lyle DeHaan
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Do you have questions about writing? Publishing?
With over three decades of experience as a publisher, editor, author, and freelance writer, Peter Lyle DeHaan has answers to questions writers commonly ask. He’ll help you move forward on your writing journey.
On this grand adventure:
aspiringBut there’s more. In fifteen topical chapters, tackling over one hundred questions, Peter will address finding time to write, publishing options, and platform considerations. He talks about blogging and marketing. And he weighs in on the traditional vs indie publishing debate.
There are also loads of writing tips, submission pointers, and a publishing checklist.
Be inspired. Be informed. Be motivated to become the writer you’ve always dreamed of.
Don’t delay your writing journey any longer. Take the next step.
Read Successful Author FAQs to explore the art of writing and the business of publishing.
Duration - 3h 19m.
Author - Peter Lyle DeHaan.
Narrator - Digital Voice Maxwell G.
Published Date - Thursday, 16 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2023 Peter DeHaan ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Peter Lyle DeHaan
Digital Voice Maxwell G
Rock Rooster Books
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Do you have questions about writing? Publishing? With over three decades of experience as a publisher, editor, author, and freelance writer, Peter Lyle DeHaan has answers to questions writers commonly ask. He’ll help you move forward on your writing journey. On this grand adventure: aspiringBut there’s more. In fifteen topical chapters, tackling over one hundred questions, Peter will address finding time to write, publishing options, and platform considerations. He talks about blogging and marketing. And he weighs in on the traditional vs indie publishing debate. There are also loads of writing tips, submission pointers, and a publishing checklist. Be inspired. Be informed. Be motivated to become the writer you’ve always dreamed of. Don’t delay your writing journey any longer. Take the next step. Read Successful Author FAQs to explore the art of writing and the business of publishing. Duration - 3h 19m. Author - Peter Lyle DeHaan. Narrator - Digital Voice Maxwell G. Published Date - Thursday, 16 January 2025. Copyright - © 2023 Peter DeHaan ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:10
Behind these FAQs
Duration:00:01:05
1. The Intentional Writer
Duration:00:00:21
Is It Worth It?
Duration:00:02:52
Finding Balance
Duration:00:00:59
Finding Time to Write
Duration:00:01:30
Quantity versus Quality
Duration:00:00:54
Dictation
Duration:00:02:28
Don't Forget to Back Up Your Files
Duration:00:01:33
Writers Must Be Readers
Duration:00:01:18
Find Time to Read
Duration:00:01:18
Determining Your Reading List
Duration:00:01:23
Reading Goals for Writers
Duration:00:02:17
Invest in Your Writing
Duration:00:01:25
10,000 Hours
Duration:00:02:18
2. Craft
Duration:00:00:16
Tips to Improve as a Writer
Duration:00:00:41
Write Every Day
Duration:00:01:06
Work Up to Writing a Book
Duration:00:03:08
Changing Writing Conventions
Duration:00:01:17
Writing Voice and Style
Duration:00:01:41
Identifying Speakers in Dialogue
Duration:00:02:50
Points of View
Duration:00:02:30
Third Person Omniscient
Duration:00:00:51
How to Format Numbers
Duration:00:01:54
Writing and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Duration:00:01:10
3. Planning
Duration:00:00:55
Which Approach is Best?
Duration:00:01:31
Planning a Book
Duration:00:03:11
Planning a Series
Duration:00:01:52
Series that Intersect
Duration:00:03:23
4. Getting Feedback
Duration:00:00:27
Tips on Getting and Receiving Feedback
Duration:00:02:15
Finding a Writing Mentor
Duration:00:01:30
Beta Reader Questions
Duration:00:01:51
How to Find a Critique Group
Duration:00:01:41
Critique Group Characteristics
Duration:00:00:54
5. Editing
Duration:00:00:29
Self-Editing Tips
Duration:00:02:34
Alternatives to Hiring an Editor
Duration:00:03:14
Editing Guide
Duration:00:01:54
Types of Editors
Duration:00:02:12
Editor Pet Peeves
Duration:00:02:45
Finding an Editor or Proofreader
Duration:00:01:43
6. Building a Platform
Duration:00:00:27
A Place for Platform
Duration:00:01:42
Social Media Strategy
Duration:00:01:10
Social Media Content
Duration:00:01:14
The Purpose of Blogging
Duration:00:01:10
7. Blogging
Duration:00:00:27
Blogging Expectations
Duration:00:01:41
Discover What to Blog About
Duration:00:01:26
Blog Your Book
Duration:00:01:41
Book Your Blog
Duration:00:01:15
The Fiction Author’s Blog
Duration:00:02:36
Writing a Book versus Blogging
Duration:00:01:43
8. Blogging with WordPress
Duration:00:00:40
WordPress.com versus WordPress.org
Duration:00:03:03
Using Blog Categories
Duration:00:01:52
Using Blog Tags
Duration:00:00:56
Removing Ads from WordPress.com Sites
Duration:00:01:32
SEO Tips and Tricks
Duration:00:01:34
9. Submit Your Work
Duration:00:00:21
How to Format Your Submission
Duration:00:02:41
General Submission Tips
Duration:00:02:56
Periodical Submission Tips
Duration:00:02:01
Query Letters and Book Proposals
Duration:00:04:40
Submission Feedback
Duration:00:02:06
Common Submission Errors
Duration:00:01:38
10. Agents
Duration:00:00:28
When You Need an Agent
Duration:00:00:49
Tips on Finding an Agent
Duration:00:02:25
What Agents Handle
Duration:00:00:35
11. Publishing
Duration:00:00:12
Publishing Options
Duration:00:01:21
Traditional Publishing
Duration:00:01:09
Indie Publishing Versus Traditional Publishing
Duration:00:01:53
Book Support Services
Duration:00:01:08
Indie Publishing Checklist
Duration:00:04:40
Assisted Publishing
Duration:00:01:32
E-Book Formatting
Duration:00:01:17
ISBNs
Duration:00:01:35
Audiobooks
Duration:00:02:04
12. Marketing
Duration:00:00:32
Book Marketability Basics
Duration:00:01:21
How to Know If a Book is Marketable
Duration:00:01:22
Writing about Your Health Scare
Duration:00:01:06
Using an Advance for Marketing
Duration:00:02:10
Hiring Marketing Experts
Duration:00:01:26
Do-It-Yourself Marketing
Duration:00:01:42
13. Legal Stuff
Duration:00:00:28
Protect Blog Content
Duration:00:01:45
Copyright Registration
Duration:00:01:49
GDPR
Duration:00:01:58
Selling Full Rights
Duration:00:01:51
Including Images and Photos
Duration:00:01:24
Citing Sources for Quotes
Duration:00:01:42
14. Finances
Duration:00:00:23
Book Publishing Costs
Duration:00:02:09
Traditional Book Publishing Costs
Duration:00:00:51
Write Full-Time
Duration:00:01:21
Financial Considerations
Duration:00:01:32
Freelance Writing
Duration:00:02:41
Ghostwriting Work
Duration:00:02:26
Ghostwriting Fees
Duration:00:01:18
15. Other Considerations
Duration:00:00:11
Dealing with Rejection
Duration:00:04:31
Grammar Checking Programs
Duration:00:01:55
Word Processing Alternatives
Duration:00:01:51
Contest Payment Conundrum
Duration:00:00:53
Writing Advice that May Not Be True
Duration:00:07:56
Discover What Type of Writer You Are
Duration:00:05:12
My Story
Duration:00:05:27
About Peter Lyle DeHaan
Duration:00:00:40
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:24