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Maps are a useful way to visualize your sci-fi/fantasy world. Here are 4 free map generators available to indie authors on a budget.

0:00 Intro
0:23 Option 1: Inkarnate
5:11 Option 2: Nortantis
8:58 Option 3: Mapgen4
13:28 Option 4: Azgaar’s Fantasy Map Generator
18:18 My take

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MAP GENERATOR LINKS
Inkarnate: https://inkarnate.com/
Nortantis: https://jandjheydorn.com/nortantis
Mapgen4: https://www.redblobgames.com/maps/mapgen4/
Azgaar’s Fantasy Map Generator: https://azgaar.github.io/Fantasy-Map-Generator/

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#worldbuilding #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi

Sometimes, you just don’t feel like writing anymore – not because you have no ideas, but because it feels like a chore. Here’s how to make writing fun again.

0:00 Intro
0:25 Part 1: Make some bonus content
1:25 Part 2: Make a book “soundtrack”
2:24 Part 3: Set aside your WIP (for now)
3:35 Part 4: Talk more about your work
4:38 Part 5: Engage with other authors
5:27 Part 6: Read what you’ve written
6:59 Wrap-up
7:21 Big announcement!

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Worldbuilding is the best part of writing sci-fi/fantasy. In fact, it’s so enjoyable that you might never write your story. So, it’s time to ask yourself: am I worldbuilding or just procrastinating?

0:00 Intro
0:23 Question 1: What’s the word count?
1:29 Question 2: Did you cover the basics?
2:42 Question 3: Will you need all of it?
4:23 Wrap-up

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#sff #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy

A Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN) can make your self-published novel look more professional. If you want to register your book with the Library of Congress, here’s how to do it.

0:00 Intro
0:43 Step 1: Make an account
1:25 Step 2: Provide general info
3:23 Step 3: Provide contributor info
3:48 Step 4: Provide title page info
4:59 Step 5: Provide series & volume info
5:56 Step 6: Provide additional info & summary
6:13 Step 7: Submit your request
6:57 My recommendations

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LOC LINKS
PrePub Book Link Author Portal: https://locexternal.servicenowservices.com/auth
About the PCN Program: https://www.loc.gov/programs/preassigned-control-number/about-this-program/

Read my novel “DEVILS IN SUNDAY HATS,” a tale of redemption, coming of age and the death of the American dream: https://amazon.com/dp/B078RRC9RJ

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#authorsofyoutube #LOC #selfpublishing

In my last video, I mentioned you should budget for title setup/revision fees, and IngramSpark charges a lot of them. So, the question is: why would anyone use IngramSpark? Here are a few things you should know.

0:00 Intro
0:21 Part 1: It’s more expensive
2:07 Part 2: More formatting options
3:18 Part 3: Better distribution
4:16 Part 4: Title setup is more complicated
5:05 Part 5: Changes are slow to go live
6:16 Part 6: Higher print quality
7:07 My take

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Read my novel “DEVILS IN SUNDAY HATS,” a tale of redemption, coming of age and the death of the American dream: https://amazon.com/dp/B078RRC9RJ

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#selfpublishing #printondemand #authorsofyoutube

No one wants to be a starving artist, but if you’re self-publishing without a clear budget, you could easily become one. Here’s what you should include in your self-publishing budget.

0:00 Intro
0:18 Budget Item 1: Title setup/revision fees
1:50 Budget Item 2: Advertising
2:42 Budget Item 3: Website plan
3:39 Budget Item 4: Author copies
4:36 Budget Item 5: ISBNs
5:44 Budget Item 6: Subscriptions
6:24 Budget Item 7: Other fees & expenses
7:30 Wrap-up

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Read more about free vs. paid ISBNs: https://joey-durso.com/blog/isbn

Read my novel “DEVILS IN SUNDAY HATS,” a tale of redemption, coming of age and the death of the American dream: https://amazon.com/dp/B078RRC9RJ

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Have you ever tried novel writing software? If you’re looking to stay organized while writing or want a better way to format your ebook, you should check out these free options.

0:00 Intro
0:37 Option 1: PapyrusAuthor
5:38 Option 2: yWriter7
10:13 Option 3: Bibisco
16:18 Option 4: Reedsy Book Editor
21:44 My recommendations

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SOFTWARE LINKS
PapyrusAuthor: https://www.papyrusauthor.com
yWriter7: https://www.spacejock.com/yWriter.html
Bibisco: https://bibisco.com
Reedsy Book Editor: https://reedsy.com/write-a-book

Read my novel “DEVILS IN SUNDAY HATS,” a tale of redemption, coming of age and the death of the American dream: https://amazon.com/dp/B078RRC9RJ

Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

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What would fantasy be without a little magic? If you’re a fantasy author, you’ve got a few options when choosing a magical system. Here’s my breakdown of the types of magic you can use for your own fantasy novel.

0:00 Intro
0:23 Part 1: “Low” magic
2:46 Part 2: “High” magic
5:19 Part 3: “Natural” magic
7:12 Part 4: “Divine” magic
10:16 Wrap-up

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Read “The Whispers in the Mountains” by Naomi Nelson, a Kindle Vella series that features natural magic: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0BRR27SMX

Read my novel “DEVILS IN SUNDAY HATS,” a tale of redemption, coming of age and the death of the American dream: https://amazon.com/dp/B078RRC9RJ

Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

Visit “THE AETHERVERSE” official site at: https://theaetherverse.com

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Sci-fi fans know the genre’s just as diverse as they are. There are many subgenres, so here’s a rundown of the ones you’ll see when self-publishing your novel through KDP.

0:00 Intro
0:25 Part 1: “Hard” vs. “Soft” Science Fiction
2:20 Part 2: Action & Adventure
2:56 Part 3: Alien Contact
3:46 Part 4: Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic
4:51 Part 5: Cyberpunk
5:46 Part 6: Genetic Engineering
6:40 Part 7: Military
7:29 Part 8: Space Opera
8:16 Part 9: Steampunk
9:18 Part 10: Time Travel
9:59 Wrap-up

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Read my novel “DEVILS IN SUNDAY HATS,” a tale of redemption, coming of age and the death of the American dream: https://amazon.com/dp/B078RRC9RJ

Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

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Even if you normally write novels, you might want to get into blogging. Blogs are a simple way to promote yourself as an author and build an audience. Here’s how you can start your own author’s blog and stick with it long term.

0:00 Intro
0:16 Step 1: Decide what you’ll blog about
1:23 Step 2: Choose a blog host
3:01 Step 3: Come up with a post schedule
6:12 Step 4: Promote your blog
7:32 Wrap-up

Check out my ROUGH WRITER blog at: https://joey-durso.com/blog/blog

BLOG HOSTS:
WordPress (free & paid) – https://wordpress.com/create-blog/
Wix (free & paid) – https://www.wix.com/start/blog
Medium (free) – https://medium.com
Blogger (free) – https://blogger.com

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE:
Asana (free & paid) – https://asana.com

Read my novel “DEVILS IN SUNDAY HATS,” a tale of redemption, coming of age and the death of the American dream: https://amazon.com/dp/B078RRC9RJ

Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

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In my last video, I explained why the suggestion “show, don’t tell” is mistakenly taken as a rule by first-time authors. This week, I’m going to go even further and say that most of these writing “rules” are made to be broken. Let me explain.

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Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

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First-time authors get preoccupied with the idea of “show, don’t tell.” They’re told that narration should be avoided at all costs, and what’s meant as a stylistic suggestion gets taken as a rule. Here’s why “show, don’t tell” isn’t always the best advice.

Sorry for all the noise – I didn’t realize how breezy it was outside.

0:00 Intro
0:35 Reason 1: “Showing” means writing more than you need to
3:03 Reason 2: “Showing” through dialog has its limits
5:39 Reason 3: It’s a suggestion, not a rule
7:03 Wrap-up

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Read my novel “DEVILS IN SUNDAY HATS,” a tale of redemption, coming of age and the death of the American dream: https://amazon.com/dp/B078RRC9RJ

Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

Visit “THE AETHERVERSE” official site at: https://theaetherverse.com

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“Devils in Sunday Hats” is a tale of redemption, coming of age and the death of the American dream. It was the second novel I published, and it’s by far the one I’m most proud of. I wasn’t in the mood to make a video about book ads this week, so here’s the opening scene of “Devils in Sunday Hats.” Clearly I’m not much of a voice actor, but you get the idea.

Read “DEVILS IN SUNDAY HATS” today on Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/B078RRC9RJ

12th ANNUAL NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE® AWARDS FINALIST IN GENERAL FICTION. God’s pious found their Promised Land in backwater Clemency, AL, where decades pass without change and dreams go to die. Hypocrites masquerade as saints, thieves as benefactors, and their children pay the price. Levi works a dead-end job to support his churchgoing, alcoholic mother, and wonders why he’s been left behind. Jonah’s going nowhere, held back by long-lost glory days and an inglorious future. But when Levi’s affluent neighbors move back to town and Jonah gets to know the Reverend’s darling daughter, the future’s looking brighter than ever. However, in living a tale of redemption, coming of age and the death of the American dream, they soon learn that the light at the end of the tunnel isn’t always something to follow. After all, how can one be saved when all the preachers are just devils in Sunday hats?

Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

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We’ve all seen the trope of the “tortured artist.” Creativity is often linked with mental illness, and many writers struggle with it themselves. I’m one of those people. But even when you feel trapped by your pain, writing can help you through it. Here are a few things to think about if you’re a writer struggling with mental illness.

0:00 Intro
1:05 Part 1: Creativity correlates with mental illness
6:25 Part 2: Creativity is a blessing and a curse
10:49 Part 3: Writing can help you cope
16:05 Wrap-up

Check out my ROUGH WRITER blog at: https://joey-durso.com/blog/mh

Read my novel “DEVILS IN SUNDAY HATS,” a tale of redemption, coming of age and the death of the American dream: https://amazon.com/dp/B078RRC9RJ

Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

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Outer space is NOT a safe space! “The Aetherverse” is an anti-woke space opera for troubled times. It’s the first novel I ever published, but because of my perfectionism, it took a million revisions for me to finally be happy with it. I’m not a very good voice actor, but here’s the opening scene of “The Aetherverse,” in which Colonial marshal Natharis Ruke pursues an infamous terrorist in the bustling capital of Chesapeake.

Read “THE AETHERVERSE” today on Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

OUTER SPACE IS NOT A SAFE SPACE. It is the year 2869 Æx., and the sun is setting on humanity’s golden age. The once glorious Convergency has fallen into the hands of a corrupt elite, and a lone corporation has seized limitless power over the innocent citizens of the galaxy. But when a noble marshal, a lowly temple harlot and a band of unlikely allies find themselves caught in the middle of an insidious conspiracy, it seems that tyranny may have met its match. Part adventure, part political thriller, The Aetherverse artfully blends pop culture with politics and just a hint of Barbarella, telling the story of a democracy fallen and a tragic history dangerously repeated.

Visit “THE AETHERVERSE” official site at: https://theaetherverse.com

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Self-publishing authors often use social media to promote their books, but if you don’t have time for that kind of networking, you’ve got another option: running paid ads. If you’ve never run a social media ad campaign before, here are some tips on how to get started.

0:00 Intro
0:33 Part 1: Set your goals
2:14 Part 2: Advertising on Facebook
10:45 Part 3: Advertising on Twitter
17:17 Part 4: Check your results
19:45 Wrap-up

Check out my ROUGH WRITER blog at: https://joey-durso.com/blog/socad

Set up a Facebook business page: https://www.facebook.com/help/104002523024878?helpref=about_content

Set up a Twitter professional account: https://business.twitter.com/en/help/account-setup/professional-accounts.html

Read my novel “DEVILS IN SUNDAY HATS,” a tale of redemption, coming of age and the death of the American dream: https://amazon.com/dp/B078RRC9RJ

Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

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Ebooks are a good place to start when self-publishing. Not surprisingly, Amazon’s KDP is the go-to for ebook self-publishing. One feature they offer is the KDP Select program, but is enrollment worth it? Here are 5 things to know before enrolling your ebook in KDP Select.

0:00 Intro
0:29 Part 1: Enrollment costs you nothing
1:18 Part 2: More promotional opportunities
3:29 Part 3: Limited to distribution on Amazon
4:47 Part 4: Enrollment is only temporary
5:36 Part 5: Royalties work differently
7:30 My take

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A lot of self-publishing authors dismiss paid ads as an option because they think they’re too expensive. However, digital advertising on Amazon can pitch your book to the right readers without breaking the bank. Here’s how to run an Amazon ad campaign after self-publishing.

0:00 Intro
0:45 Step 1: Get everything ready
2:15 Step 2: Set up an Amazon Ads account
3:03 Step 3: Choose your campaign type
5:39 Step 4: Set up your campaign
9:27 Step 5: Check your campaign results
11:08 Wrap-up

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Set up your Amazon Author page: https://author.amazon.com

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Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

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Oh, Valentine’s Day… love is in the air, and so is a lot of cynicism. But if there’s one thing more irritating than commercialized romance, it’s the overused character types in the romance genre. Here are 5 cringe tropes to avoid when writing romance.

0:00 Intro
0:28 Trope 1: The girl who doesn’t know she’s pretty
1:49 Trope 2: The outcast who gets the popular guy
3:34 Trope 3: The ugly duckling who turns hot
4:28 Trope 4: The girl who fixes the bad boy
5:44 Trope 5: The Christian Grey and the Edward
7:03 Wrap-up

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Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

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Getting a good book cover isn’t always easy for self-publishing authors. If hiring a graphic designer isn’t in your budget, you may have to make it yourself. If you’re new to graphic design and don’t know what to do, there are some basic details you can include to make your cover look professional. Here are the 5 elements of a great book cover.

0:00 Intro
0:29 Element 1: Text is clear and legible
1:26 Element 2: Fonts are “professional”
2:37 Element 3: It reflects the book’s tone
3:30 Element 4: Includes a tagline or review
4:44 Element 5: Everything’s aligned properly
6:19 Wrap-up

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How to Get a Great Book Cover as a Self-Publishing Author: https://youtu.be/ZNZhK6Lbbv8

FREE IMAGE EDITING SOFTWARE:
Paint.net: https://www.getpaint.net/
Canva: https://www.canva.com/

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Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

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Readers can relate to characters with imperfections, but there’s a case to be made for writing “perfect” characters: those larger-than-life people who don’t have many weaknesses at all. Depending on your story, such unrealistically strong characters might be the right option. Here are 5 reasons why writing superheroes isn’t always a bad thing.

0:00 Intro
0:35 Reason 1: They’re good for plot-driven stories
2:23 Reason 2: They’re helpful for fast-paced stories
3:55 Reason 3: Introspection isn’t always appropriate
5:32 Reason 4: People want heroes to look up to
8:16 Reason 5: You can still put them through hell
9:13 My take

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It’s a tragedy self-publishing authors know well: you’ve released your book, but no one’s buying it. While there’s no way to guarantee success in self-publishing, there are ways you can reduce the risk of failure. Here are 6 reasons why your book’s not selling – and what you can do about it.

0:00 Intro
0:26 Reason 1: You don’t have enough reviews yet
2:27 Reason 2: Your product description is weak
4:09 Reason 3: You need a better cover
5:22 Reason 4: Your book’s priced too high
7:16 Reason 5: You haven’t done enough marketing
8:25 Reason 6: You’re not networking on social media
9:54 My take

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Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

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So, you’ve put a ton of work into worldbuilding for your sci-fi/fantasy novel, and now it’s time to sit down and write. You’ll be referencing a lot of background notes, and it’s easy to get sidetracked if you can’t find what you’re looking for. Here are some simple steps you can take to save time writing sci-fi/fantasy.

0:00 Intro
0:26 Tip 1: Include a table of contents
2:33 Tip 2: Mark important elements in bold
4:12 Tip 3: Make a timeline of events
6:59 Tip 4: Do the math ahead of time
9:16 Tip 5: List changes between books in a series
11:03 Tip 6: Add to your background file while writing
12:56 Wrap-up

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How to create a table of contents in Microsoft Word: http://bit.ly/3XPRNzS

Read my novel “DEVILS IN SUNDAY HATS,” a tale of redemption, coming of age and the death of the American dream: https://amazon.com/dp/B078RRC9RJ

Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

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J.K. Rowling’s got her fan base in a frenzy for her controversial views. Whether you agree with her or not, the vitriol she’s receiving should trouble any writer. Free speech is under fire, and if they came for her first, they might come for you next. Here’s my defense of J.K. Rowling.

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Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

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Sex scenes aren’t always the easiest to write. They can be uncomfortable for both authors and readers, especially if they’re not used to erotic fiction. But there are times when a sex scene is just what your novel needs, and that’s when you’ll have to work through your discomfort. Here are 5 ways to write a (less awkward) sex scene.

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Or if you’re a libertarian sci-fi fan, read “THE AETHERVERSE,” where outer space is NOT a safe space: https://amazon.com/dp/B019L2YBMA

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Indie fiction author, blogger and casual sax player Joseph (Joey) D'Urso talks writing, self-publishing, and making it as an author.