WRITER RESOURCES
STEP 1: Think of something clever
Decide on your niche. Research a little. Read in that genre and familiarize yourself with the reader expectations. Jot down some story ideas.
Have one you want to run with? Great!
Time to Outline. I know, ugh. But do it. Just give it a try, even if you are a Pantser.
Here are a few great resources for Brainstorming + Outlining:
Articles I've Liked:
Alexandra Sokoloff
Books I Like:
2K to 10K: Writing Faster, Writing Better, and Writing More of What You Love
* TIP: I am a busy human/parent, so I ended up buying the e-book, then adding on the Audiobook. Most of them work seamlessly together, so you can start and stop at the same place between reading and listening.
STEP 2: Start writing your tuckus off
Read, write, learn
- I would recommend signing up for Mark Dawson's Self-Publishing 101 course, but it looks like it's currently on a waitlist (though that could always change).
Poke around this site as a starting point. They have a pretty interesting podcast: https://selfpublishingformula.com/
Sign up for the Waitlist here: https://selfpublishingformula.com/101
I also really like these guys: https://sterlingandstone.net/
Look around their website, listen to their podcast, &/or consider getting one of their books. They may have a course, but I'm not sure. I've learned some valuable info from them. I like Mark's course as a step-by-step to walk you through, but these guys may have something similar.
You do not need a course or these guys to get your book underway. They are just helpful, but I am telling you what step 1 is for free! So your first course has begun... :)
xo
stephanie
STEP 3: Stay the course
Once you have your first book, you can start to build an author platform.
Build your mailing list:
Mailchimp
I currently use Mailerlite, but used Mailchimp in the past. Both are great.
Build Your Author Website
Social Media
Join one or join many. Just find a place to start and focus your attention there. Then, as you find your groove, expand.
YouTube
Other Resources you may use:
*I will add to this list as I find fun or useful resources.
Publish
Promote
Repeat until you are rich & famous (or happy. Happy is tantamount to the equation)