Beating around the Book

Authors AI

An in depth look at my experience with Authors AI. *Some of the links below are affiliate. You get the same price and support me and indie bookshops at the same time! Yay! Book Nook Segment: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave https://bookshop.org/widgets.js [https://bookshop.org/widgets.js] Resources Mentioned: Your Mom Writes Books [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mom-writes-books/id1551232012] Authors.ai [https://authors.ai]

Nothing's Gone Wrong

Even if you're not in the place you think you want to be with your writing or reading, maybe nothing has gone wrong, maybe you're exactly where you need to be.

Top 5 Books Since October

Looking for good book recommendations? Here's a quick update on the best books I've read since October. *Links below are affiliate. You get the same price and support me and indie bookshops at the same time! Yay! #5. Vinegar Girl by Anne Taylor [https://bookshop.org/a/21398/9780804141284] https://bookshop.org/widgets.js [https://bookshop.org/widgets.js] #4. Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards [https://bookshop.org/a/21398/9780399564499] https://bookshop.org/widgets.js [https://bookshop.org/widgets.js] #3. Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson [https://bookshop.org/a/21398/9780593201381] https://bookshop.org/widgets.js [https://bookshop.org/widgets.js] #2. Humor, Seriously by Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas [https://bookshop.org/a/21398/9780593135280] https://bookshop.org/widgets.js [https://bookshop.org/widgets.js] #1. Born a Crime by Trevor Noah [https://bookshop.org/a/21398/9780399588198] https://bookshop.org/widgets.js [https://bookshop.org/widgets.js] Other Books Mentioned: Bossypants by Tina Fey [https://bookshop.org/a/21398/9780316056878] Dear Girls by Ali Wong [https://bookshop.org/a/21398/9780525508854] Why Not Me by Mindy Kaling [https://bookshop.org/a/21398/9780804138161] Go Ask Ali by Ali Wentworth [https://bookshop.org/a/21398/9780062466020] Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey [https://bookshop.org/a/21398/9780593139134] Want more book recommendations? Check out this episodes for more ideas! What Readers Want and How to Get Kids to Read with Janssen Bradshaw [https://lindsaysanchezauthor.com/what-readers-want-and-how-to-get-kids-to-read-with-janssen-bradshaw/]

Make It Entertaining with Sara B. Larson

Making your story entertaining isn't just your only hope of anyone reading it, it's also your job as writer, your only job. Entertainment is the reason we're all here. *The links below are affiliates. If you enjoy my work, please consider using my links and supporting me and at no extra cost to you. Book Nook Book: https://bookshop.org/widgets.js [https://bookshop.org/widgets.js] Me Before You [https://bookshop.org/a/21398/9780143124542] Sara B. Larson Links: Website [https://sarablarson.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sarablarson/] Other Books Mentioned: https://bookshop.org/widgets.js [https://bookshop.org/widgets.js] Defy [https://bookshop.org/a/21398/9780545597586] https://bookshop.org/widgets.js [https://bookshop.org/widgets.js] Humor, Seriously [https://bookshop.org/a/21398/9780593135280]

Make Them Read It

No one wants to read your book, that's why you'll have to make them. Step one: Make it readable. Grammar, sentence structure, and spelling aren't sexy, but they are essential in grabbing your readers and holding on till the last page. Resources: https://bookshop.org/widgets.js [https://bookshop.org/widgets.js] Eats, Shoots and Leaves [https://bookshop.org/a/21398/9781592402038] Pro Writing Aid [https://prowritingaid.com/] Other Mentions: Writing Excuses 16.27 [https://writingexcuses.com/2021/07/04/16-27-nobody-wants-to-read-a-book/] Jenna Moreci - 10 Worst Writing Quirks [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FXWXTQtOs4]