Do you enjoy getting teasers and sneak peeks of fun romantic comedies? Well, that’s exactly what you’re getting on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!   Gaming the System  romcom back-of-book blurb:  What comes after you get to “have it all”?  Since Emma discovered polyamory several months earlier, she knows she’s getting a unique opportunity to eat her cake and have it, too. And yet, it hasn’t all been fun and games. Sure, she gets to have the two men she loves in her life… but she also needs to handle their insecurities and juggle two intense relationships simultaneously.  Does she really have what it takes to make polyamory work? Is it time for John and Carlos to finally meet each other? And besides that… is she ever going to be ready to come out as polyamorous to the other people in her life?  An adventure in romance and polyamory, “Gaming the System” explores the thought processes and relationship strife that can come along with adopting new identities and lifestyles in your late 20s. The struggles and joy in the early stages of a polyamorous lifestyle are both represented in this contemporary new adult romcom.  ***This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to hear an excerpt from "Gaming the System" (AKA Book 2 in the Polyamorous Passions romantic comedy series)...   Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan&apos;s books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Episode 130 of Indie Author Weekly: Book writing & life update .Gaming the System on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KCLRGXM .Gaming the System on Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/gaming-the-system-5 .Episode 61 of Indie Author Weekly: author commentary on the first 3 books in the Polyamorous Passions series .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let&apos;s chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

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134: Excerpt from "Gaming the System" polyamorous romcom

Have you ever wondered about how to write a book when you have a BUSY schedule? Well, that’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!  This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to get 5 powerful tips for incorporating writing a book into your busy schedule—including real-life example for how your host Sagan Morrow has reworked her schedule...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan&apos;s books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Episode 132 of Indie Author Weekly: Book writing & life update .Business planning retreat workshop (free!): SaganMorrow.com/retreat .3 Steps to 10x Your Productivity (free training): SaganMorrow.com/training .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let&apos;s chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

133: 5 tips for writing a book with a busy schedule

Have you ever wondered about the complications of writing a book when navigating big life changes? Well, that’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!  This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to find out how your host has navigated chaos and adventures, "life administration" of moving to a new city and buying a new condo, and sorting out her author career and the rest of her business as an introvert throughout it all...    Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan&apos;s books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Episode 50 of Indie Author Weekly: Backstory on polyamorous beginnings .Episode 121 of Indie Author Weekly: How things didn&apos;t quite go according to plan earlier this year .Business planning retreat workshop (free!): SaganMorrow.com/retreat .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let&apos;s chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

132: Book writing & life update

Do you ever wish you had a different type of writing voice or style? Well, that’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly! "You&apos;ll never be a Pulitzer Prize winner—but your books keep people coming back for more." Find out why this comment about my own stories inspired this podcast episode topic...This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to learn about the value, the beauty, the freedom, of leaning into your uniquely wonderful writing voice and style, in this motivational pep talk-style podcast episode...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan&apos;s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Productivity coaching for individuals and teams: SaganMorrow.com/services .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let&apos;s chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

131: Leaning into your unique writing style and voice

Do you wish you could attend author book readings again, while the world continues to be in flux? Well, that’s exactly what you’re getting on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!  A Choice Between Two  romcom back-of-book blurb: What if you fall for someone, but you’re already in a wonderful relationship with someone else?Emma has been dating John, an alpha lawyer type, casually for the past six months. When she meets the kind-hearted feminist Carlos, there’s instant attraction… and since she and John haven’t had the exclusivity conversation yet, then why not date both men simultaneously?After all, she has two best friends! Emma sees no harm in having two boyfriends, too.Emma didn’t anticipate that both men would want to take their relationship with her to the next level, and now she has to choose between the two men in her life… or does she?An adventure in romance and polyamory, “A Choice Between Two” explores the thought processes and relationship strife that can come along with adopting new identities and lifestyles in your late 20s. The struggles and joy in the early stages of a polyamorous lifestyle are both represented in this contemporary new adult romcom.***This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to hear an excerpt from "A Choice Between Two" (AKA Book 1 in the Polyamorous Passions romantic comedy series)...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan&apos;s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .A Choice Between Two on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H7YCM8D .A Choice Between Two on Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/a-choice-between-two .Episode 61 of Indie Author Weekly: author commentary on the first 3 books in the Polyamorous Passions series .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let&apos;s chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

130: Excerpt from "A Choice Between Two"

You might be familiar with the phrase “show, don’t tell” as a writer… Is it something you struggle with, or are you curious about what a fresh new take on that might look like? Well, that’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!  This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to learn how to implement the "show, don&apos;t tell" writing advice into  your own book project... and to get a real-life example for how your host, Sagan Morrow, recently used this technique in her own upcoming romcom, Small Town Stilettos...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan&apos;s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .Productivity coaching & author mentorship: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .Richelle Braswell (freelance editor): @RBCEditing on Twitter .Alicia Chantal (freelance editor): @FreshLookEdit on Twitter .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let&apos;s chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

129: Show, don't tell—writing tip and example

Have you ever struggled to balance planning your book with taking action and actually writing your book? Well, that’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!  This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to get 4 tips for how to effectively balancing PLANNING with TAKING ACTION, so that you write—and complete—your book with confidence...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan&apos;s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Get the word counter tracker spreadsheet: SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .Productivity coaching & author mentorship: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let&apos;s chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

128: How to balance planning with taking action on your book project

Have you ever wondered whether writing books gets easier or harder over time? Well, that’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!  This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to find out the top 5 reasons why writing each new book is both harder AND easier to write than the previous book...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan&apos;s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .Episode 106 of Indie Author Weekly: overcoming imposter syndrome .Episode 119 of Indie Author Weekly: on being a tortured artist .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let&apos;s chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

127: Why each new book is both harder AND easier to write than the previous book

Are you struggling to know what drives your characters? Do you wish you understood your own characters a little better? That’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!  This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to  get a simple meditation for understanding your character better and getting to know them on a deeper level... Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan&apos;s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Productivity meditations available when you join Sagan&apos;s signature program, Productivity Powerhouse, at SaganMorrow.com/powerhouse .Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .Episode 93 of Indie Author Weekly: writing meditation to overcome writer&apos;s block .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question   Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let&apos;s chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

126: Meditation to get to know your characters better

Have you ever felt guilty about writing? The writing struggle is REAL. That&apos;s what we&apos;re addressing in this episode of Indie Author Weekly!   This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to learn more about how to overcome guilt as a writer...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan&apos;s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Productivity coaching & consulting services (to assess your productivity systems and strategies, alleviate your guilt and frustration, and make progress on your dreamy projects—like writing a book!) at SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .Episode 121 of Indie Author Weekly: when things don&apos;t go as plannedReach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let&apos;s chat about this episode: @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

125: The writing struggle is real

Have you ever wondered just how much sex “should” be in a romance novel? That&apos;s what we&apos;re addressing in this episode of Indie Author Weekly!   This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to learn more about sex and romance novels, how much (and what type of) sex should be in romance novels, and more...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan&apos;s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Productivity Magic Audit (customized assessment of your productivity problems—plus how to FIX them!) at SaganMorrow.com/magic .Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let&apos;s chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

124: Sex and romance novels

Have you ever wished you were more consistent with writing a book, starting a podcast, reading books, or something else altogether? Maybe you’ve struggled with being consistent, and you’ve felt like that’s just who you are, and you can’t do anything about it. Well, that’s exactly what we’re discussing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!  This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to find out about the 3 pillars of consistency—and how ANYONE (yes, even you) can become more consistent...   Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan&apos;s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Productivity Magic Audit (customized assessment of your productivity problems—plus how to FIX them!) at SaganMorrow.com/magic .Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let&apos;s chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

123: 3 pillars of consistency

Have you ever wondered how to rewrite your novel?   If you&apos;ve started to write a novel, are you feeling stuck in the rewriting stage? Maybe you’re a little lost about how to go about improving this draft of your novel? That’s exactly what we’re discussing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!   This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.    TUNE IN NOW to discover the method I’m using to rewrite my current work-in-progress, a polyamorous romantic comedy novel entitled Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience. —plus how you can apply this concept of how to rewrite your novel to your own manuscript...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan&apos;s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Productivity Magic Audit (customized assessment of your productivity problems—plus how to FIX them!) at SaganMorrow.com/magic .Episode 104 of Indie Author Weekly: working with beta readers .Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .Up-level your productivity, time management, and organizational skills with one-on-one productivity success coaching: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .Episode 15 of Indie Author Weekly: top 10 tips for how to edit your own work .Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let&apos;s chat about this episode:   @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

122: How to rewrite your novel

Have you ever worried about what might happen if your book plans get derailed? Or maybe your plans for your author career don’t quite pan out the way you hoped? That&apos;s what we&apos;re addressing in this episode of Indie Author Weekly!   This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.    TUNE IN NOW to discover what I learned when this year&apos;s plan did NOT happen the way I anticipated—and what I&apos;m doing about it...   Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan&apos;s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Productivity Magic Audit (customized assessment of your productivity problems—plus how to FIX them!) at SaganMorrow.com/magic .Episode 105 of Indie Author Weekly: when to press "pause" on a book project .Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .Up-level your productivity, time management, and organizational skills with one-on-one productivity success coaching: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .Episode 44 of Indie Author Weekly: how to use mind mapping to write a bookReach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let&apos;s chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

121: That didn't go as planned...

Have you ever wondered what it&apos;s like to write a lengthy book series (such as my 9-book Polyamorous Passions romcom series)? In this episode, we&apos;re doing a Q&A! Get your answers to 5 big questions about how to write a book series.  This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.    TUNE IN NOW to discover what you need to know about writing a book series—dispelling the biggest myth about writing a book series, plus tips on how to ensure continuity across your books, what to think about when including recaps in your books, how to handle character development, and more...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan&apos;s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Business For Authors: virtual events .Dianna Gunn on Twitter .Up-level your productivity, time management, and organizational skills with one-on-one productivity success coaching: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .Episode 44 of Indie Author Weekly: how to use mind mapping to write a bookReach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let&apos;s chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

120: Q&A about writing a lengthy book series

Indie Author Weekly shares the behind-the-scenes journey of writing and publishing books as a self-published authorpreneur. Each episode includes personal stories of what works—and what doesn’t—as a new author, plus tips on everything from book marketing to outlining chapters to managing perfectionism to finding writing inspiration and more! You’ll learn practical tips and ideas for getting started with your own writer journey. This indie author podcast can be enjoyed by new and aspiring authors who want to learn more about self-publishing (plus tips and tools for writing and editing your own work), as well as curious bookworms who are interested in getting a peek behind the curtain of a writer’s life. Indie Author Weekly is hosted by Sagan Morrow, a Winnipeg-based writer with more than a decade of experience as a small business owner. Sagan has worked as a blogger and freelance copywriter and editor since 2008. In 2016, she began teaching other freelancers how to improve productivity and time management through her online courses. Sagan has published several business books in addition to her work as a romance novelist. She published her first work of fiction in 2018. The first 12 episodes of this podcast were originally published on a “secret” platform only for email subscribers, but you can tune into all of those original episodes right here. Access bonus materials to go along with the Indie Author Weekly podcast (including cheatsheets and spreadsheets relevant to the episode topics), plus full episode transcripts, sample chapters of her novels, and additional resources, at SaganMorrow.com/audio. Learn more about Sagan’s published works and upcoming novels at SaganMorrow.com/books. Connect with Sagan on Twitter & Instagram: @Saganlives

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