The Jenna Little Show

In chapter thirty-one, we chat with Heather from The Plot Genie about crafting compelling book outlines. We chat about: The different types of plot structures What are pre-made plots and the Plot Genie difference Why finding the right plot structure can be helpful, whether that's through chapter outlines or detailed plots like the eight-point plot or book arc How to plot even if you are a pan...

In chapter thirty, we chat with a returning favourite Willow Winters about her writing process, strategies for staying motivated, Kickstarter tips and book signings.  We chat about: Willow's book writing process how she approaches it and strategies for staying motivated during the creative process Author biz updates  Willow's experience with Kickstarter and what marketing strategies she...

Feeling overwhelmed with the list of things to do? Then you'll love this week's chapter on time management tips for authors.  We'll cover Using time blocking within your Google calendar Task management apps  Future planning quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily  Where stories come alive.  Publishing - www.thedaringpress.com   Bookshop - www.thedaringbookshop.com   Writing -  https://...

In chapter twenty-eight, we chat with Ines Johnson about creating page-turning books with pacing. We chat about: Ines writing journey so far and what helped her success What pacing in and how it can create page turning books Pacing techniques if you can be a pantser or plotter Tips for writing a page-turning books About Ines: Lover of fairytales, folklore, and mythology, Ines Johnson spends her da...

Feeling overwhelmed with the idea of rapid-release book launches? Then you'll love this fuss-free guide to launching one epic book a year with ease. Forget hustle, bustle, churn and burn book launches; this chapter is about quality over quantity. From planning your pre-launch strategy to hosting a legendary launch party and continuing the buzz long after your book's release, keep this ch...

In chapter twenty-six, we chat with Lucy Smoke, a coach at The Daring Press, about finding your core strengths as a writer. We chat about: What are your core strengths? How do they support us as writers? Why it's important to know your core strengths How to discover your core strengths Designing your work schedule around your core strengths  About Lucy: Lucy Smoke, also known as Lucinda Dark...

In chapter twenty-five, we chat with Hannah who is a strategist at The Daring Press about book marketing calendars and how it helps with productivity. We chat about: What is a book marketing calendar How it can help with productivity  The ins and outs of how we use them with our clients at The Daring Press About Hannah: Hannah is an executive author assistant for a number of USA Today bestselling...

In chapter twenty-four, we chat with Hannah who is a strategist at The Daring Press about book launch planning. We chat about: What is a book launch plan What goes into creating a book launch plan Why it's important How far out should we be thinking about a book launch plan About Hannah: Hannah is an executive author assistant for a number of USA Today bestselling authors. She is passionate a...

In chapter twenty-three, I open up about my journey with falling back in love with writing.  This is an ep that came to me and I just wanted to be open, real and share how I fell back in love with fiction writing in 2022. If you are feeling like you've lost your writing mojo and want some inspiration this is the chapter for you!  Where stories come alive.  Publishing - www.thedaringpress.com...

In chapter twenty-two, we chat with Theodora Taylor about how to use universal fantasy to write, market and sell your stories to anyone We chat about: What are universal fantasies and how are they different from tropes What Theodora believes are the pillars of a successful author career Her writing process 3 tips for weaving universal fantasies into books About Theodora: Theodora Taylor is the bes...

Are you ready to tap into that new-year energy with fresh eyes and a clear mind to set your 2023 goals and *actually* reach them?  Before you start scribbling down your hopes and dreams on the back of a napkin, only to be found next year under the couch, we're here to remind you even the most energetic, passionate and motivated authors need a strategic plan to reach their goals.  Whether your...

After being stuck in what feels like a parallel universe for the past two years, consumed by daily case numbers, chaotic restrictions and disruptive announcements, once everything was "back to normal", my ambitious personality took over as I thrust myself into work. Sound familiar? I've been head down bum up for the past 12 months with tunnel vision to grow my business. It was in th...

In chapter nineteen, we chat with Renee Rose about  creating an abundance mindset to grow your author biz We chat about: How Renee came to write Write to Riches The best place to start with an abundance mindset and what is it 3 tips for clearing money blocks The power of manifestation and client stories  About Renee: 15-time USA Today bestselling romance author Renee Rose is passionate about helpi...

While you may write fantasy fiction, finding time for a Christmas holiday is your ultimate fantasy. When you're a self-employed author or freelance writer, it can feel impossible to take a weekend off, let alone a Christmas vacation. And even if you can make a break in your writing schedule, we know it's more complex than shutting down your computer on Christmas eve. You have to finish p...

As 2022 draws to an end, now is the perfect time to start planning for the following year. From hiring a VA to growing your audience, here are some questions to consider when planning your goals for 2023.   We chat about: Financial goals Customer acquistion Audience growth Writing / professional goals Listen to this on the latest chapter of The Daring Author podcast or read the blog article for al...

In chapter sixteen, we chat with  Margaret McHeyzer about the emotional toll books can take on us when writing about trauma.  We chat about: Margaret's journey with writing heavy trauma books What inspired her to write about such heavy topics How she supports herself after writing a heavy scene  Top 5 tips for writing these scenes and books How writing can help us heal from past trauma  About...

In chapter fifteen, we chat with Stacey Marie Brown about breaking out as a fantasy writer and she shares her top tips for authors.  We chat about: How Stacey got started in fantasy romance and writing?  When did Stacey first start seeing success in the fantasy genre What she attributes to her success What advice Stacey would give to either an author who hasn't yet found success in the genre ...

Ready to stop feeling underwhelmed with your book sales, launches and follower count? If you're an author who flies by the seat of their pants, chances are you're missing a fundamental puzzle piece in running your business; quarterly business planning. While it's easy to fall into the trap of being an easy, carefree and "it'll all work out" kind of writer, you need a...

In chapter thirteen, we chat with Michele Scott about the journey from book to film and the possibilities of getting your books onto the big screen.  We chat about: The journey from book to film, Michele's process with this so far What the typical agency team looks like How long the process from book to film takes  The difference between selling pilot rights and selling the actual rights Comp...

With over one billion monthly users, TikTok is quickly becoming one of the most popular social media platforms (especially for those aged 10-20). So it's not surprising to see more and more authors making a move to the video-sharing app and including videos in their marketing strategy.  If you're an author who's looking for new ways to expand your reach, sell more books, learn, crea...

In chapter eleven, we chat with Stephanie Phillips from SBR Media about the role of a Literary Agent and how it can support your author biz.  We chat about: What is an agent's job and how does the relationship between author and agent work Is it ever too early to seek out an agent Sub-rights. What are they and how can they make authors money What are the benefits of getting an agent for speci...

In chapter ten, we chat with Becca Syme about the power of an author's mindset and how to write better faster! Becca talks about discovering your strengths as a writer and how this can support your writing career.  We chat about: What Write Better-Faster means  Strengths for writers and how this can support your writing career  Becca's general thoughts on burnout for authors  How an auth...

Owning an author business can be one of the most liberating, exciting and rewarding experiences. It can also be overwhelming, frustrating and isolating - it depends on how you run your business. Are you comfortable asking for help? Or do you try to do every single little thing yourself? If you're not feeling the self-employed love right now, it might be a signal that it's time to hire su...

In chapter eight, we chat with Willow Winters about how she's creating success with book boxes, Patreon and TikTok. Buckle up because Willow shares her top tips with us, one's that have helped her to create a multi-seven-figure author business. We chat about: The behind-the-scenes of running a book box subscription  What is Patreon and how it can help grow your author biz 3 tips for buil...

In chapter seven, we chat with Amy Molloy about storytelling for healing and how to support yourself through your writing. Whether you are writing a non-fiction personal story or fiction, this chapter has so many tips around healing through your words.  We chat about: The concept of storytelling for healing and why it’s so important How much is too much sharing when it comes to writing personal st...