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1. What inspired you to self-publish your work?
I really want to get this message out there and thought a book would have the widest reach. The world is changing rapidly and I think the idea of a conscious bank is going to become more and more accepted in the current years.
2. How did you navigate the self-publishing process and what were some of the biggest challenges you faced?
Because of the freedom of the process, it is sometimes difficult to know the professional process of self publishing. I did some research in how traditional publishing processes work and followed that model to self publish to ensure the quality would be at the level I wanted.
3. Can you tell us about your writing process and how you come up with your ideas?
I have been in the personal development industry for 10 years and into various spiritual practices for more than 30 years. I also worked in finance for 20 years. When doing some self work on my life purpose, the idea of a conscious bank emerged, which is a natural combination of my life experiences and beliefs. I want to bring a conscious bank into the real world and this book is one of the key steps in achieving that.
4. How do you approach marketing and promoting your self-published work?
My preferred method is interviews, which is also congruent with the aim of getting the idea of a conscious bank out into the world. Podcast interviews are particularly fun for me
.5. Can you discuss your experience with online publishing platforms and how you chose the one you used for your book?
I have just gone for Amazon Kindle so far as it is the one I have experience with.
6. How do you handle negative reviews or criticism of your work?
After I’ve calmed my ego, I try to look at what is being said. If it’s the case that I have triggered their ego, I ignore it. If it’s a difference in underlying assumptions then I re-examine why I hold the assumptions that I do. If it’s an authentic and valid criticism of my work, I see if it’s a crucial issue and if necessary amend my thoughts. Criticism can also give valuable insight into what readers are thinking.
7. Can you talk about the support system you have in place, whether it's beta readers, editors, or a writing community?
I have found a few good beta readers and editors – the more feedback I get before publishing, the better.
8. How do you balance the creative and business aspects of self-publishing?
So, for me, the message of a Conscious Bank is the key aspect. Spreading that message is part of my life purpose and so it coincides with marketing it and making it tailored to the audience, which in turn reinforces the business aspect so I think the various needs are reinforcing, not contrasting.
9. Can you talk about any lessons you learned during the self-publishing process that you wish you had known beforehand?
That the first draft doesn’t need to be perfect or even that good. First, get the idea on paper then work with others to turn into a professional work.
10. What advice would you give to someone who is considering self-publishing their work?
For me, authentic motivation is always key. So be true to yourself why you are publishing. Is it marketing? Credibility building? A desire to share a message? A desire to express? What does that give you? Be clear on your motivation and make sure it resonates as a deep level.
11. Can you tell us about the editing process for your self-published book?
Initially a couple of alpha readers who made the most impact in terms of rewriting. Lots of beta readers. For non fiction I think beta readers can replace developmental editors. Structural and line editing are important for professionalism just when you are clear that you are done.
12. How do you determine your target audience and what steps do you take to reach them?
I worked with someone to think of my buyer persona. Demographics and location are good to know but understanding what needs they would expect this book to fulfil and also what objections they could have allow me to pre-empt the marketing spiel.
13. Can you discuss any successes or milestones you've achieved as a self-published author?
Most of my milestones I would say are internal – where I have overcome some great self doubt or self sabotage. As the book is part of a general message I am looking to get out, success is a wider thing than solely book sales.
14. How do you approach building your author brand and establishing your presence in the self-publishing community?
Branding starts with core values. What are the most important values in your life (for me this would include connection, insight, growth, play) and how does the work you publish connect to this. Then your personal brand would reflect this core values.
15. How do you stay motivated and productive as a self-published author?
The key, once again, for me is to connect this to my larger purpose in life. Why am I writing this book? In this case, the book was a core part of my purpose. This deep connection to your existence makes it easier to continue through the tougher times.
16. Can you discuss any future plans or projects you have in the works as a self-published author?
At the moment this is the final book that I have been wanting to write (my fourth book). Now I am looking at second editions and extending and updating my collection.
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Name: Kevin Forest Frasure
Books Published: The Great American Werewolf Story is a digital novel on Tales based on a Screenplay, The Great American Werewolf Story. https://link.talescreator.com/i8sDiacedAb Screenplay is available to producers upon request 10 – 20-million-dollar budget range. Digital Novel has been in the top five on Tales for the last two weeks, and only 11 chapters have been published on the platform.
Here is my author site: https://kevinfrasurehorrorwriter.com/
Short Stories, screenplays and movie articles can be found on my Substack; it is free to subscribe: https://kevinfrasure.substack.com
I have a project in development that I plan to produce and direct myself based on a screenplay written by me titled The One-Eyed Monster. It is a slasher movie similar to those made in the 1980s.
What inspired you to self-publish your work?
I decided to self-publish my story, The Great American Werewolf Story because I thought reading it as a digital novel would be fascinating. A digital novel isn't just a story you read but experience, like a movie. It has sound, music, and FX. I find the experience fascinating, and is the closest thing to making it into a movie. It is as good as most werewolf movies out there and would be popular with an audience. Does anyone know a producer who wants to make a 20 million dollar werewolf movie?
How did you navigate the self-publishing process and what were some of the biggest challenges you faced?
My biggest challenge was sitting down and writing. Writers make all types of excuses not to write.
Can you tell us about your writing process and how you come up with your ideas?
My writing process is simple. A character, a story idea, or a world pops into my head. It will not leave me alone until I write it. That is how I know it is the story I should work on. Later, I think of scenes or situations. When I have a few scenes or situations, I sit down and write an outline. That outline is each scene of the story unless it is a short story. Many of the scenes will change over the course of the story, and I will change or rewrite them as I learn new information about the characters or the world, except the ending. The ending usually stays the same and doesn't change.
How do you approach marketing and promoting your self-published work?
I am new to self-publishing, so I don't really have a plan. I just learn as I go.
Can you discuss your experience with online publishing platforms and how you chose the one you used for your book?
I became fascinated by digital novels when I saw an ad for one online. I then found the Tales Platform and thought I would give it a shot. I would also like to try Amazon. As far as my movie, I will try the dream route first: make a film, try to get into film festivals, and find a distributor. I am trying that route first and then other routes if that one doesn't work out. What I like about self-publishing books is that it is a lot cheaper than making a movie and less people to depend on.
How do you handle negative reviews or criticism of your work?
I have been fortunate and have not dealt with negative reviews yet. I think it will hurt, and I will take it personal, but I have heard that negative reviews can help sell your book because when someone gives a negative review, someone will say, "That sounds like something I would like to read!"
Can you talk about the support system you have in place, whether it's beta readers, editors, or a writing community?
I use beta readers, but I have found that the most expensive beta readers are not necessarily the best. Friends and family sometimes read my stuff. I am a member of a writing group and a filmmaking group. I have an editor that I like to work with, and Grammarly is my best friend. When I am sabotaged by self-doubt, I have to be my own cheerleader.
How do you balance the creative and business aspects of self-publishing?
It is just a different hat and mode of thinking. That is the only way I know how to explain it.
Can you talk about any lessons you learned during the self-publishing process that you wish you had known beforehand?
I wish I were a bit more tech-savvy putting together my digital book.
What advice would you give to someone who is considering self-publishing their work?
Do not spend all your time trying to perfect one story idea. Give the story your best shot and move on to the next one. Keep writing.
Can you tell us about the editing process for your self-published book?
I used Grammarly and then hired an editor for the final draft, but is any draft ever final?
How do you determine your target audience, and what steps do you take to reach them?
I write horror, so it depends on what subgenre I am writing. I need to do a better job. I tried and failed at using a Facebook page. I post in groups and Substack, but I am not consistent enough. I still have a regular job, so I do what I can.
Can you discuss any successes or milestones you've achieved as a self-published author?
I got an agent because he saw talent in my first screenplay. The film was never made. My life then took a spiritual turn, and I gave up writing for decades. I then came back to writing. I just have stories to tell, and my theology about it has changed. I was religious for a long time, and I cherish those intimate times with God, but I now believe God gives us gifts; extreme horror stories are a gift and can bless someone.
How do you handle the financial aspect of self-publishing, from production costs to book sales?
It really didn’t cost that much, to be honest. But I have not sold much or written much unless you include what I have spent on writing education over the years and the sacrifices I have made for my writing; then, it has cost a fortune. But it was worth it. When I was younger, I wrote to be known or famous one day. Now, I write because I enjoy the process. I enjoy locking myself away in my own little world.
Can you talk about any collaborations or partnerships you have formed as a self-published author?
I have not had any except using the same editor a few times.
How do you approach building your author brand and establishing your presence in the self-publishing community?
For myself, I don't do anything. I am just who I am. But with my writing, I think I have a voice and a style that is uniquely mine. Sure, I have had influences. Who hasn't? But I think my voice is mine. Unfortunately, that seems to be discouraged in filmmaking nowadays. That is what I like about independent films and independent authors and artists. You are allowed to have your own voice.
Can you discuss the role of technology and social media in your self-publishing journey?
I love technology. I like screenwriting programs like Final Draft that make it easier for writers. I know that doesn't seem very high tech but there was a time when it was discouraged for people to use programs like Scriptware, Final Draft, and Movie Magic. Just like now, people are threatened by AI and ChatGpt. I think those are things that can help the writers who learn how to use them.
Can you talk about any creative risks you've taken in your self-published work and what the outcome was?
I think there is a risk and stepping out of the boat anytime I write and share a story.
How do you stay motivated and productive as a self-published author?
The encouragement of my Mom, friends, family, and God and believing in myself and my stories are worth sharing.
Can you discuss any future plans or projects you have in the works as a self-published author?
I would still like to see The Great American Werewolf Story to be turned into a film. I am working on a slasher film I want to make in the Nashville, Tennessee, area. I have ideas for Amazon book ideas or a series of books. I would also like to make enough income through my Substack to go paid and quit my day job. I like my day job. I would just rather be writing and creating all day.
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Girl in a Red Silk Sari Her life is low, but her price is high. When Caroline, from a wealthy American family, meets Kamal, she knows they belong together. Kamal also comes from wealth; but he’s Indian, and Caroline’s parents object to the union. They marry anyway, and fly off to South India to start their married life together. But rural India does not live up to Caroline’s idealistic vision, and Kamal’s work keeps them apart. A daughter, Asha, is born, but Caroline struggles with motherhood as well as loneliness amid the stark reality of Indian village life. Illness sends her back to America, where she plans to build a new life for them all, while Asha remains happy and well-cared-for with her Indian foster family. But nothing goes according to plan… Ten years later: Asha is only thirteen when she loses her beloved foster parents in a tragic accent. She ends up in the hands of unscrupulous child traffickers in Mumbai’s notorious Red-Light District: on the market as a high-value virgin, on sale to the highest bidder. Once so deeply in love but now estranged for many years, Caroline and Kamal must reunite to rescue their beloved daughter from an appalling fate. They must find that needle in a haystack: one little lost girl in the anonymous crowds and chaos of an Indian megacity. A seemingly impossible task. But when Asha’s beloved foster sister, street-smart Janiki who has special skills of her own, joins the search, Caroline and Kamal discover that with the courage born of desperation, nothing is impossible. They must find Asha before it’s too late. (In spite of the truly horrific subject matter, I assure readers that there are no graphic details of child sexual abuse in this story.) This book was previously published in 2003 by HarperCollins, London, with the title Peacocks Dancing, and by Bookouture with the title The Lost Daughter of India.
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Amara's Story by Dalton Acosta
What inspired you to self-publish your work?
I was originally inspired to self publish by a woman in my home town who wrote her own book. I guess that just seeing first hand that it could be done gave me the push I needed to make something myself.
How did you navigate the self-publishing process and what were some of the biggest challenges you faced?
I really navigated the process one step at a time. I didn't have any coaches, just google searches. Probably the biggest challenge was finding a cover artist. I tried to do as much for my self as I could, but graphic art is just too far outside my skill set.
Can you tell us about your writing process and how you come up with your ideas?
I'm a janitor by trade and after more than a decade of cleaning rooms with no one to talk to, I've hade plenty of time to dream up ideas for stories. Usually, I just start with a single interesting idea and see what other ideas I can connect it to. Some times the idea doesn't connect to anything and I store it for later. Other times, I find that I have a string of ideas that all work together. At that point it becomes about working them together in a narrative way that will be interesting.
How do you approach marketing and promoting your self-published work?
Marketing and promotion have been the hardest part of all of this. I admit I'm at a complete loss on how to handle it.
Can you discuss your experience with online publishing platforms and how you chose the one you used for your book?
I chose Amazon to publish on because it is the biggest site and because it is free.
Can you talk about the support system you have in place, whether it's beta readers, editors, or a writing community?
I was fortunate to find some really good proof readers amongst the teachers I work with. Employing them to check my work for errors was one of the best investments I have ever made.
What advice would you give to someone who is considering self-publishing their work?
I would definitely advise anyone going into self publishing to be patient and take as much time as needed to ensure that their book is as flawless as possible. I had several spelling orders make it into my first fifty or so copies and it was really embarrassing.
Can you discuss any future plans or projects you have in the works as a self-published author?
I've already got my first two books out on Amazon and the third is in proof read. I plan to keep writing, I've found it to be quite fulfilling. I'm trying to write books that I would have liked to read in highschool.
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