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Authortube: What is Marathon Writing?

Posted on October 15, 2025 6:23 am by A.P. Fuchs

Authortube: What is Marathon Writing?

Marathon writing. You may have heard of it. It’s the method of writing a book in a very, very short amount of time.

Listen as writer and artist A.P. Fuchs explains the process. It’s very simple, but do you have it in you?

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Authortube: Every Writer Should Listen to Eminem (Opinion)

Posted on June 25, 2025 1:03 pm by A.P. Fuchs

Authortube: Every Writer Should Listen to Eminem (Opinion)

Turns of phrase. Manipulation of words. Writing beats and pacing. Take a concept and tell it once then spin it around and tell it again. There are so many versions of wordplay out there and it is every writer’s duty to play with those words if they want to bring their writing up a level or three.

A.P. Fuchs is of the opinion that every writer should listen to Eminem at least once. The man is a master at lyrics, poetry, flips of script and turns of phrase. Plenty of lessons about wordplay and pacing can be obtained by listening to his music.

Watch this short video as Fuchs explains why every writer should listen to Slim Shady, Marshall Mathers, the one and only Eminem.

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Authortube: What is Purple Prose?

Posted on March 12, 2025 6:20 pm by A.P. Fuchs

Authortube: What is Purple Prose?

What is purple prose?

You might have heard the term from seasoned writers or those just beginning. You might have even heard the term from your English teacher–but what is it?

Well, it has a boring definition with boring examples so in this video we cut to the heart of it and explain it simply and easily and how to avoid this writing crime.

Let’s go purple and have some educational fun!

Cheers and enjoy!

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Authortube: Should You Listen to Your Editor? | General Best Practice

Posted on January 29, 2025 4:25 pm by A.P. Fuchs

Authortube: Should You Listen to Your Editor? | General Best Practice

In the age of new writers emerging all the time and various qualities of work being put out there, sometimes you wonder if an editor was involved or not?

So the question to writers is: Should you listen to your editor?

This video is a general, broadbrush statement on best practice when it comes to this question. Obviously, not all scenarios and specifics could be discussed unless you wanted a twelve-season Blu-ray set. Haha.

The comments are open for discussion regarding certain scenarios or specifics.

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Authortube: Beta Readers | An Opinion from a Self-publishing Veteran

Posted on January 8, 2025 11:42 am by A.P. Fuchs

Authortube: Beta Readers | An Opinion from a Self-publishing Veteran

Prompted by a Facebook post upon which I was able to give my opinion on beta readers, I decided to make this Authortube video discussing the same and give my answer in video form as well.

Warning, this video might be controversial and you might not agree with what I have to say. That’s fair and that’s your right. This is just the opinion of a self-publishing veteran (22 years) who’s part of the old guard of writers, so to speak.

For those curious, I’ve played the role of author, publisher, and editor. I’ve done deals with New York and abroad. My label was also a traditional publishing house for a time. These items are listed so you know where I’m coming from.

Anyway, please enjoy this old guy’s opinion on beta readers and if a writer should use them or not.

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Authortube: My Book is Not Selling! What Do I Do? | Part Seven – In Conclusion | What Book Marketers Don’t Want You to Know

Posted on September 30, 2024 6:16 am by A.P. Fuchs
Authortube: My Book is Not Selling! What Do I Do? | Part Seven – In Conclusion | What Book Marketers Don’t Want You to Know

It’s time to wrap up this video series on how to market your book when your book sales have come to a standstill. A lot was explored over the past six videos and, for this one, we summarize things and point out the one lesson that underscored the entire marketing series. Pay attention because it’s an important one.

Oh, and as a PSA, if anyone comes to you offering a secret method to book marketing, run. They are trying to sell you something and aren’t truly interested in your project. Watch this video for more on that.

Thank you for sticking with me throughout this series. I hope you learned something. It was also a good refresher for me. Time to keep putting things into practice. It’s the only way to market your books.

See you on the shelves!

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Spoken Word Performance: The Night Mr. Jitterbones Came A’ Hauntin’ (horror poetry)

Posted on September 25, 2024 5:32 am by A.P. Fuchs

Spoken Word Performance: The Night Mr. Jitterbones Came A’ Hauntin’ (horror poetry)

Based on the short story, “Mr. Jitterbones,” novelist and poet A.P. Fuchs delivers his first spoken word performance to the Internet.

Please note the fedora. Late grandfather’s, circa 1960.

Hope you enjoy this little bit of horror and monster poetry performance.

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Authortube: My Book is Not Selling! What Do I Do? | Part Six – The Social Network | Networking Advice

Posted on September 23, 2024 4:47 am by A.P. Fuchs
Authortube: My Book is Not Selling! What Do I Do? | Part Six – The Social Network | Networking Advice

This video is about networking with writers and artists and publishers. Everyone has something to offer: Knowledge, opportunities, insights, and wisdom. In our digital age in the arts world, there are two general camps: Those who network to progress their career, and those who just hang out with others without that intent.

This video is about networking to advance your career and get book marketing tips and methods that will progress you forward by learning from others and connecting with others.

It’s worth the effort. It’s worth the talks. It’s worth the time.

Nobody knows everything so networking in the publishing business can lead to an arts career path that could change everything for you.

If you start talking, that is.

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Authortube: My Book is Not Selling! What Do I Do? | Part Five: Secret Tip – Let it Cook

Posted on September 16, 2024 4:09 am by A.P. Fuchs
Authortube: My Book is Not Selling! What Do I Do? | Part Five: Secret Tip – Let it Cook

For this part of this book marketing series, A.P. Fuchs invites you to take a break and let things simmer. Starting with a chili metaphor, Fuchs explains the principle of letting things cook as you go about marketing your book and why that’s important.

There’s also a special tip on Return On Investment (ROI) and a reference to Harlan Ellison. Important stuff. Tune in.

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Authortube: AI Writing and Art is Stealing, End of Story

Posted on September 7, 2024 6:57 am by A.P. Fuchs

Authortube: AI Writing and Art is Stealing, End of Story

The video based on this article. Please share this important message.

As writers and artists, it’s either we speak up now or we screw ourselves going forward. This is my effort to speak up. Up to you regarding what you do but I strongly urge you to start making noise right away because otherwise the next thing you’ll know, the publishing industry will be even more doomed than it is already is.

The choice is yours.

Authortube: AI Writing and Art is Stealing, End of Story

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