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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Booktube: Axiom-man/Crimson Cloak: Scarlet Synergy Book Spotlight
Surrounded by a strange red mist, Axiom-man finds himself in a world not his own.
Not again.
There is something different about this world, something familiar. Something that feels like . . . home. But this place of red mist and darkness belongs to another crusader, this one in a dark red trench coat, a blood-red cloak, and a fedora casting shadows on a face with goggles and a strange mask.
With no clue where this red mist brought him, Axiom-man and this crimson stranger are swept into a bizarre hotel where each floor brings a deadly new mission, and to make matters worse, Axiom-man doesn’t have his powers.
Trial upon trial ensues as Axiom-man and a man who calls himself the Crimson Cloak try to survive deadly traps in a building from hell.
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.
Booktube: Caught in Black Headlights: Poetry Collection Book Spotlight
About CAUGHT IN BLACK HEADLIGHTS:
“A.P. Fuchs’ s Caught in Black Headlights highlights life things, all sorts of things, with a wondrous and unrelenting discernment and a brilliant sense of lyricism.” – John Urbancik, author of Annabel Lee, in Shadow
All right, World, This is how it’s going to be: Rhymes and verse Melodies rehearsed Across life’s rocky sea.
Listen up, Folks, This is how we’re going to play: Thoughts and comments, Displays of indominance, Making the rounds all day.
Read a poem, maybe two, Pick three if you wish to dare. Ramblings and coherence, Sometimes jots of incoherence Anything for poetic flare.
So get some eyes on some words And give the brain a try. You win some. You lose most. But in the end, Solomon said, It’s vapor in the sky.
Enjoy and explore, Please do, I implore. Let’s talk about life bizarre ‘Cause it’s pretty complex stuff Said Harvey Pekar.
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Here we are with another vLog updating you all on my YouTube Journey. It seems good practice to do this even if just in the interest of archiving. It’s nice to have a record of how this channel has changed and grown over time and what you as a viewer can expect.
In this video we discuss updates since the last YouTube journey video and talk a bit about how the channel has morphed into one with some set programming on certain days.
I plan to iron out the programming part a bit more so you know which day of the week is what, but in the meantime, we’re doing pretty good with the following:
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.
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 Six – The Social Network | Networking Advice
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: My Book is Not Selling! What Do I Do? | Part Four: Proper Distribution Tips
When book marketing, having proper distribution in place is important, but what’s even more important is that all those channels are attended to. Using the metaphor regarding practical financial advice and healthy financial practices, twenty-five-year veteran writer and self-publisher A.P. Fuchs offers how those concepts apply to your book distribution efforts.
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Authortube: My Book is Not Selling! What Do I Do? | Part Four: Proper Distribution Tips
Authortube: My Book is Not Selling! What Do I Do? | Part Three: The Copycat Method
This particular method of book marketing is very effective because it allows you to take what works and apply it to your own projects. The copycat method is just like it sounds: Copy.
All marketing is based on the copy principle. The “how to copy” is different depending on what you’re marketing, but in this case, we’re talking books and comics–though the principle applies to any product–and how to take things to the next level as you market your book.
Watch this video to find out how to go about it and how to execute the Copycat Method. I won’t lie. It will take some work, but it will be worth it in the end.
