FDF #66: Brainstorm to Book: Steps to Publishing
In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I. on Friday, September 1st at 12 Noon Eastern, Authors Alessandra Torre and Kathleen Fine will discuss steps, advice, and tips on how first-time novel writers can get their book published. You don't want to miss this FREE live chat! Make sure you bring your questions. Sign up today.
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FDF #65: Plotting for Pantsers
In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I. on Friday, July 28th at 12 Noon Eastern time, Authors Alessandra Torre and Lael Raphael will discuss how to use the Theory of the Outstanding Question to set up a plot which will engage and entertain readers. You don't want to miss this FREE live chat! Make sure you bring your questions. Sign up today.
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FDF #64: Phases of Editing
In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I. on Friday, July 14th at 12 Noon Eastern time, Authors Alessandra Torre and Kim Catanzarite will discuss the many phases of the editorial process—from the first draft to the proofreading pool and everything in between. Details will include who to enlist for each phase (no you don’t always need to hire a professional) and why every part of the process is essential. You don't want to miss this FREE live chat! Make sure you bring your questions. Sign up today.
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Novel research: How much is too much?
April White discusses how to write and research in an age when representation and diversity are so important in our stories.
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FDF #63: Research: How Much is Enough?
In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I. on Friday, June 30th at 12 Noon Eastern time, historical fantasy and contemporary romantic suspense author, April White, sits down with Alessandra Torre to talk about the real history and actual mysteries she researches for her books, and how to write responsibly in an age when representation and diversity is so important in our stories. You don't want to miss this FREE live chat! Make sure you bring your questions. Sign up today.
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FDF #62: Crafting Themes To Inspire
In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I. on Friday, June 16th our host, Alessandra Torre will be in a discussion with our guest, author Jessica Flory about how to choose a relatable theme that will resonate with readers. You don't want to miss this FREE live chat! Make sure you bring your questions. Sign up today.
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How one author writes in multiple genres
Bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti discuss how to write across several genres and stay true to your brand.
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FDF #61: Pacing Techniques
In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I. on Friday, June 2nd our host, Alessandra Torre will be in a discussion with our guest, Best-selling Author Ines Johnson about how to write more bingeworthy books using pacing techniques from episodic television structure. You don't want to miss this FREE live chat! Make sure you bring your questions. Sign up today.
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Balancing a writing career and everyday life
For this First Draft Friday, Jeff Carson, bestselling author of the David Wolf and Ali Falco Series shares some of what helps him stay on track and mostly sane as he juggles life and creating the next novel.
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The secret sauce of bestseller success
Bestselling thriller/sci-fi author James Rosone cites Authors AI's Marlowe as a critical tool that helped propel him atop the bestseller lists.
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FDF #40: Creating a Bestseller Using Marlowe
Our guest, best-selling author James Rosone, discusses how to use your Marlowe report to engineer a bestseller and develop effective audience targeting for your marketing campaign. You won’t want to miss this FREE live chat! In this First Draft Friday video chat, Audrey will answer your questions and share her experience.
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Converting one author to self publishing
What are some of the reasons fiction authors choose self publishing over traditional publishing? The author dispels some of the myths associated with self-publishing.
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