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Royal F*ckup is the second book in the Panthera Chronicles paranormal romance series by Alexa Ryder. For more information on the book, click the link below to see the listing on Amazon.

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What have you been up to this October? 🎃 ⠀⠀ What have you been up to this October? 🎃 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Besides the big move to our new house, I’ve been working on a few exciting projects! Editing projects include: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📚 A unique & complex fantasy novel 📚 A fun MG novel 📚 A YA romance novel 📚 Two short stories ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve also been coaching a couple of different authors through publishing on KDP. 💻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And during those in between moments, I’ve been outlining the restructured plot of my NaNo novel and pre-writing some captions for next month’s NaNo or Not event. On a more personal note, I’ve also decided to start baking bread (I'm only six months behind the world on this trend, but our local store was sold out of ingredients for so long.) Swipe to see my first loaf from last week. 🥖 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re curious about working with me on your book, go to the link in my bio and fill out the contact form. I’ll be in touch! 👩‍💻 Currently booking for 2021 📅 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ QOTD: What writely things have you been up to this month? ° ° ° #indiesareworthit #bookeditor #bookcoach #writingcoach #publishingmentor #fantasywriter #instawrimo #amwritingfantasy #aspiringauthor #authorslife #preptober #preptober2020 #nanowrimo #nanowrimo2020 #nanoprep #writingsprints #authorchallenge #finishyourbook #writeyourbook #instawrimo #lovewriting #novelwriting #justkeepwriting #writingmindset #copyeditor #publishingcoach #indiepub #selfpub #indieauthorlife
#NaNoOrNot20 is here, y’all! ✨ Well, it doesn’t start until November 1st, but @juliascottwrites and I are back with a new list of prompts for your social media during this year’s NaNoWriMo event! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Swipe to see the prompt list and some tips for participating in NaNo or Not. Screenshot & share the prompt list if you want to, or share to your stories! We also have an IG Story template for you, available in my highlights in my bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This list of prompts is supposed to inspire you this month, not stress you out. You don’t have to participate every single day to still join in the fun. Share at a pace that feels good for you. Also, be sure to check out the other posts in #NaNoOrNot20 and meet some of the other writers participating in our event. 🥳 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And remember: you can participate in this whether you’re doing NaNoWriMo or not! 😜 Whatever you’re working on in November, we encourage you to share your project. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What prompt are you excited for? I’m personally jazzed to be sharing a moodboard on the 12th and discussing my novel’s playlist on the 17th. 🎧 ° ° ° ° #instawrimo #preptober #preptober2020 #nanowrimo #nanowrimo2020 #authorchallenge #writerchallenge #nanowrimoprep2020 #nanowrimopreptober #write365 #writeeveryday #authorlife #writingchallenge #amwritingfantasy #fantasyauthor #monthlychallenge #authorsofig #nanowrimochallenge #nanowrimonovel #igauthor #authorlife #finishyourbook #writeyourbook #bookeditor #writingsprints
Self-publishing isn’t as simple as uploading you Self-publishing isn’t as simple as uploading your book to Amazon’s KDP and watching the money roll in. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I think we all wish it worked that way sometimes, but the truth is that it doesn’t. Your books don’t sell without a little help and energy from you, dear writer! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just because you can’t simply click ‘publish’ doesn’t mean the process has to be like pulling teeth, though. Self-publishing can and should be fun! A few strategies to keep this journey moving in the right direction: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📚 Make a plan in advance. Give yourself plenty of time between getting your final files from your publishing team and when you actually launch. This gives you time to refine other key elements, like... 📚 Workshop your book’s description. Writing a book description that sells is an entirely different skill than writing a novel. It’s copywriting, not fiction writing, and it’s a key piece of your self-pub venture. Study books whose descriptions you love, keep revising, and get feedback from beta readers and critique partners. You can also hire a pro if you’re stumped. 📚 Research keywords and categories. Yes, keywords and categories are hella important too! I recommend Publisher Rocket if you don’t already have it; it takes the guesswork out of these decisions. (Not sponsored, just love the software!) 📚 Delegate what you can. I know many self-pub authors, especially debut authors, have a publishing budget. That’s smart! But if you can spare the room in your budget, try to set some aside for delegating tasks you don’t understand or are’t good at (like the book description). This will make you less overwhelmed, help you learn from a pro, and give you space to breathe and have fun. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ QOTD: What’s ONE question you have about self-publishing? I’ll answer and/or point you to the right resource! ° ° #indiesareworthit #indiepublishing #bookeditor #writingcoach #publishingmentor #copyeditor #instawrimo #amwritingfantasy #aspiringauthor #authorslife #indiepub #authorpreneurship #authorpreneur #writeeveryday #writingcommunityofig #indieauthorlife #bookediting #authortips #writerstips #writingmindset #authormindset #instagramwriters #writeyourbook #finishyourbook
How effective can writing sprints really be? 🤔 How effective can writing sprints really be? 🤔 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’ve ever gone to a NaNoWriMo event before, your MLs may have hosted writing sprint sessions to help you focus and get some words down. I use writing sprints all the time outside of NaNoWrimo. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Writing sprints are an exercise where you have a set amount of time to write. Sometimes there’s a goal for the sprint, like 500 words in 15 minutes, and other times the goal is simply to write for the stated time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Writing sprints are how I won NaNoWrimo back in 2019 and Camp NaNo back in July of this year. They’re how I wrote a 100k-word draft in 3 months. Something about them clicks with my process and my brain, and I hope what I’ve learned can help you, too! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📚 Try setting the time for 15 to 25 minutes if you’re really struggling to focus. The shorter time feels easier. 📚 If your timer goes off but you’re in the zone, turn it off quickly and get back to writing. 📚 If you’re doing sprints during NaNo, use the timer feature on the NaNo website. It prompts you to put in your results and how you felt after that sprint, which are handy feature to measure your progress. 📚 Create a 15-minute playlist if that’s better than a timer. Write until the music stops. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The great thing about writing sprints is that they encourage the habit of writing. They’re manageable chunks of time, so even when writing feels hard, they can help you practice your habit. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That being said, writing sprints are still loads of fun. And writing should be fun! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ QOTD: Do you like writing sprints?  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ P.S. I’ll be hosting them on Discord this November for those of you who want to join! Send me a DM or comment below. ° ° ° #indiesareworthit #indiepublishing #indiepub #indieauthorsbeseen #indieauthorsunited #authorssupportauthors #bookeditor #writingcoach #publishingmentor #copyeditor #amwritingfantasy #aspiringauthor #authorslife #authorpreneur #writinglifeforme #writingmindset #instagramwriters #writeyourbook #nanowrimo #preptober
🌟OUT OF OFFICE, OCT. 12 - 16🌟 Hi, Instagram 🌟OUT OF OFFICE, OCT. 12 - 16🌟 Hi, Instagram friends! I’m out of office all this week. No, I’m not traveling... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My fiance and I are closing on our first home! It’s time to pack up the U-Haul and get settled in. My availability is limited this week, both because I need to get set up and because we’ll be without Internet at the house for a couple of days. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you need to contact me, send me an email at hannah@btleditorial.com and I’ll get back to you ASAP. To my clients: I’ve already reached out to you, and my away message is set on my email. 😘 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In the meantime, don’t forget to listen to the new episode of The Writer’s Nook Podcast coming out this week, and go back to the Between the Lines Editorial blog to catch up on the latest posts. Also, keep an eye out next week for the new NaNo or Not event @juliascottwrites and I are hosting in November! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cheers! ° ° ° ° #indiesareworthit #indiepublishing #bookeditor #bookcoach #writingcoach #publishingmentor #copyeditor #fantasywriter #instawrimo #amwritingfantasy #aspiringauthor #authorslife #selfpublished #indiepub #writercommunity #writersofig #authorsofig #writerssociety #writersconnection #writersblock #indieauthorlove #bookediting #authortips #writerstips #writingtipsandtricks #instagramwriters #writeyourbook #finishyourbook #writinganovel
When authors start on their journey, whether that' When authors start on their journey, whether that's self-publishing or pursuing the traditional route, it can feel lonely. Writing is often done by oneself, and 'co-workers' are usually friends online. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How can we, as readers, friends, publishing professionals, and even other authors, support the authors in our communities, both virtual and real-world? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This may vary based on your relationship with the author, but here are some guidelines: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📚 If you’re a friend or family member, ask how you can support the author in your life. A simple conversation can mean a lot. 📚 If you’re a publishing professional, listen to what your client says and make sure you understand their vision. Also, share what you can (with permission) and suggest resources if you don’t have an answer for them. 📚 If you’re a reader or fan, be sure to engage with the author’s content and books. This may be engaging on Instagram, attending an event or book launch, and buying a copy of the book. You can also request your library orders a copy! 📚 If you’re another author, find ways to support each other. Reach out to other authors in your genre, become friends and colleagues, and share tips, email list swaps, etc. 📚 A like, comment, or share on social media means a lot more than you realize for creators, including authors. Not only does it show your support, but it’s a great way to get buzz circulating about their book. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Swipe through for some more suggestions. This post is by no means an all-inclusive list! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To you lovely authors out there: what’s one way we can support you?  ° ° ° #indiesareworthit #indiepublishing #indiepub #indieauthorsbeseen #indieauthorsunited #authorssupportauthors #bookeditor #writingcoach #publishingmentor #copyeditor #amwritingfantasy #aspiringauthor #authorslife #authorpreneur #writinglifeforme #writingmindset #instagramwriters #writeyourbook #nanowrimo #preptober
Your friendly neighborhood editor is back to remin Your friendly neighborhood editor is back to remind you that self-publishing your books is not a last resort. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “But Hannah,” an author says. “Self-publishing is for authors whose books aren’t good enough for the traditional publishing houses to purchase.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m not calling out anyone specific with this post. I’ve spoken with several writers lately who, being new to this world of publishing, aren’t familiar with the options out there and the pros & cons of each. I’d like to review them for this lovely Instagram community! 😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📚 Traditional and self-publishing are simply two different ways to publish your book. 📚 Traditional publishing provides financial backing for the production of your book, including the cover, editing, distribution, etc. Self-publishing requires an up-front investment on the author’s part, but the author gets more creative control. 📚 You can follow both paths as a hybrid author, and more authors are choosing to do this. 📚 Neither publishing route guarantees massive sales or overnight success. All authors have to market their books and find the right audience! 📚 Being rejected by traditional publishers does not make a book bad. It means they aren’t buying books like that right now for one reason or another. To publishing houses, it usually boils down to how much money they think they can make. That’s just business. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This Instagram post can’t cover the nuances of this decision. Do your research about the pros and cons of each, including how well your specific genre sells in each. Some genres, like romance and fantasy, do quite well in the self-pub world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whatever path you choose to pursue, pursue it with confidence. 🎆 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And if you have questions about self-publishing and the indie author life, send me a DM or visit the link in my bio. 💻 I’m here to assist you on your path to publication. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What path did/will you choose? I’ve already self-published two books, but I might query someday! ° ° #indiesareworthit #indiepublishing #bookeditor #writingcoach #publishingmentor #copyeditor #instawrimo #amwritingfantasy #aspiringauthor #authorslife #indiepub
Hey writers, welcome to Preptober! Whether you’r Hey writers, welcome to Preptober! Whether you’re a pantser, plotter, or somewhere in between, preparing for NaNoWriMo now can help set you up for success. Just 26 more days until NaNo begins ✍️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What can you do this month to prepare for November’s infamous writing event? Here are the twelve steps I recommend: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📚 Set your goal. 📚 Create dedicated space for NaNo notes. 📚 Join the NaNo site & announce your project. 📚 Set up your rough schedule for Nov. word counts. 📚 Decide how much you want to outline--if you want to at all! 📚 Choose your basic premise and jot down some notes. 📚 Choose things like POV, verb tense, etc. 📚 Outline your characters. At least give them names. 😜 📚 Keep a running list of all of your notes throughout Oct. 📚 Create a contingency plan for if you get sick or hit writer’s block. 📚 Gather your must-have writing supplies: snacks, tea, candles, etc. 📚 Prep your life, too: tell your family & friends, tidy up your desk, etc. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you have to do all of this? Of course not! Your writing process, including the prep phase, is unique to you. But I wanted to give you some key items to consider as we head further into Preptober. Each time I’ve won a NaNoWriMo event, it was because I followed these steps. (And don’t forget, these steps are useful for any project, not just NaNo!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can read the full blog post over on btleditorial.com/blog. 💻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ QOTD: What are some key elements you like to plan out--NaNo or not? 🤔 Setting up my word count schedule is crucial for my process! ° ° ° #indiesareworthit #bookeditor #bookcoach #writingcoach #publishingmentor #fantasywriter #instawrimo #amwritingfantasy #aspiringauthor #authorslife #preptober #preptober2020 #nanowrimo #nanowrimo2020 #nanoprep #writingsprints #authorchallenge #finishyourbook #writeyourbook #instawrimo #lovewriting #novelwriting #justkeepwriting #writingmindset
When I tell non-authors I’m an editor, I often g When I tell non-authors I’m an editor, I often get the response, “Oh, so you just read all day? OMG, that’s SO fun!” And yes, I adore my work, but it’s not 'just reading' all day. 🤔 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Much of my day is spent diving deep into language and helping my clients communicate their messages to readers. That means I have to manage my time wisely, use the professional resources at my disposal, and know my client’s vision. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s what the typical day looks like for me, a freelance book editor and publishing coach: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📚 Wake up, give the feline editorial assistants a snack, and watch the morning news while I make coffee. 📚 Head into my home office, check my email, and do my daily Pinterest routine of sharing my blog posts and pinning new things. 📚 Outline my work for the day, including editing, breaks, and coaching calls. 📚 Edit for two to three hours. Gotta keep the CMOS handy in case I need to check something!  📚 Take a lunch break. May also make a second cup of coffee. 📚 Change out of my PJs/activewear, then jump on a coaching call to help an author navigate IngramSpark. 📚 Back to edits for another hour or two, checking against the style guide for the client’s 6-book series. 📚 Check my email again, reply to client who has a question about KDP keywords, and confirm tomorrow’s coaching call.  📚 Brainstorm a new blog post or IG topic. 📚 Log off for the night. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Is it as glamorous as people make it sound or as movies portray book editor life? Probably not. Well... I DO have my own espresso maker in my kitchen, which I think is the epitome of a glamorous WFH life, and I do wear flowy dresses sometimes.  😜 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What does your work from home routine look like?  ° ° ° ° #indiesareworthit #indiepublishing #bookeditor #writingcoach #publishingmentor #copyeditor #instawrimo #amwritingfantasy #aspiringauthor #authorslife #indiepub #writersconnection #authorpreneurship #authorpreneur #writeeveryday #writingcommunityofig #indieauthorlife #bookediting #authortips #writerstips #writingmindset #authormindset #indieauthorsunited #instagramwriters #writeyourbook #finishyourbook #writinganovel
Should you be writing and publishing multiple book Should you be writing and publishing multiple books as an indie author? The short answer is YES! ✍️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Readers like to read books by the same author. Think about it! When you read a book you really enjoyed, don’t you often go check out the author’s other books? Or the rest of the series? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As an indie author, you want to capture those readers. And if you only have one book...well, those readers will move onto the next book. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you want to be a career indie author, you should be publishing multiple books. Whether they’re several standalones, duologies, or series, having multiple books out will capture more readers and bring in more income. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t feel like you have to churn out a book every two months, though. For many authors, that’s unsustainable both as a workload and for production costs. Instead, as you begin your self-publishing journey, think about ways you can capture those readers: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📚 Include an email list sign-up link in your ebook 📚 Build your social media platform 📚 Offer a free short story as an email list incentive 📚 Publish one or two short stories related to your main novel 📚 Keep writing your next book 📚 Consider a rapid release strategy ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Self-publishing may be slow in the beginning, and that’s okay. A career as a writer is about the long-term potential of your back list and consistent sales. Start publishing, and as you write more books, focus on marketing and building your audience. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Authors! Do you have any tips for new authors just getting started? Drop them below! ⬇️ ° ° ° ° #indiesareworthit #indiepublishing #bookeditor #writingcoach #publishingmentor #fantasywriter #instawrimo #amwritingfantasy #aspiringauthor #authorslife #indiepub #writersconnection #authorpreneurship #authorpreneur #writeeveryday #writingcommunityofig #indieauthorlife #bookediting #authortips #writerstips #writingmindset #authormindset #indieauthorsunited #instagramwriters #writeyourbook #finishyourbook #writinganovel
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