Author chat with Tim Lewis

In this bonus episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise talk to Tim Lewis, host of the Begin Self-Publishing Podcast and author of tree time-travel novellas (Timeshock series), three fantasy novels (Magpies and Magic series), and Social Media Networking.

Summary

• Benefits and challenges of working with a professional editor who’s also a family member
• Trust and personal relationships
• Constructive criticism and the author/editor relationship: Best vs best-fit relationships
• Marketing tips: Social media; sales versus visibility; tagging and quoting
• The culture of free and its impact on book sales
• Building an author platform and understanding your social media audience
• Podcasting for indie authors
• Using your book as a marketing tool to grow your business
• Structural outlining: Planning versus pantsing
• Author tip: Starting with a shorter project to learn the basics of self-publishing and hone your craft

Talk to Tim

• Begin Self-Publishing Podcast: https://beginselfpublishing.com/
• Stoneham Press: https://stonehampress.com/
• Twitter: @StonehamPress
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BSPPodcast/
• YouTube: http://bit.ly/2TxQZml
• Social Media Networking: How to Use Social Media to Get the Job You Want, Find Love, Get Business Success and Boost Your Travel Experience: https://amzn.to/2TyfmjZ

Denise and Louise

• Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction)
• Louise Harnby | Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction)

Music credit

‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License