Do you yearn to make your living from fiction? Do you struggle to finish your manuscript because of block, indecision, or lack of confidence in your story? Have you already published books and just aren’t getting the sales you want? The truth is, the thing that really makes a difference in book sales is not currently being taught in the fiction author space. And it comes from the story level, not the marketing level. Real talk: if you don’t get it right at the story level, no amount of awesome marketing is going to make your book a best seller. Hi, I’m Liesel. I have 20 books, 4 genres, the USA today best-seller accolade, and multiple award wins under my belt. So, obviously I’ve been around the block few times. I have a lot of readers that follow me from genre to genre even though conventional wisdom says that’s rare. Why? Because my readers know that I know how to tell a story that’s going to make them feel something. And if you can master that skill you can write anything you want for the rest of your life and KNOW that it will be well received by readers. Which means better reviews, more gushing, more mega fans, and best of all, more royalties for you. Grab your fuzzy slippers and your chocolate of choice. I’m going to teach you how to emotionally engineer your story into the hearts and minds of your readers on purpose. Let’s go!
Episodes
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep148
In this interview, prolific author Dawn Greenfield Ireland lends us her expertise on a long and illustrious writing career. We discuss:
1) Her proprietary system for building family trees for her characters
2) Cross-genre writing
3) Her secrets to becoming prolific
4) The importance of critique groups
5) Investing in yourself as a writer
6) Dealing with the nay-sayers in your life
So give this interview a watch and let me know what your biggest takeaway is!
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep147
Having trouble with your subplots? Do they feel like they might be bloating your story, or taking up too much space in the manuscript? It's a common problem for writers, but one with a specific and relatively easy fix.
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Full show notes: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep144
FREE PDFs:
5 Steps to Planning the Beginning, Middle, and End of Your Fiction Story: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/15ce876ece
7 Ways to Sell Your Book Every Month Without Breaking the Bank: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/6ab8a5aa2e
10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot
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Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Full show notes: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep143
In this stellar interview, I talk with scifi Dystopian author Richard P. Stone about his writing journey and lessons he learned along the way. We discuss:
1) Why you must put your writing out there with mistakes in it in order to learn your craft
2) how to run a successful critique group for maximum learning
3) Why and how reading your story aloud allows you catch WAY more editing errors
4) How to overcome your writing fears and gain confidence in your writing skills
5) And more!
Give this interview a listen and tell me what you think!
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Full show notes at: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep142
PDF of Suzanne's Mystery Writing System: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qTazwQYK8REcARcaGKFdyq2hSSVzAhuN/view?usp=share_link
In this interview with cozy mystery author L.P. Suzanne Atkinson, we talk about how to intentionally plot and write great mysteries. Among other topics, we cover,
1) Pacing a Great Mystery
2) Suzanne's Proprietary Formula for Plotting Mysteries
3) The Difference Between Self Publishing and Indie Publishing
4) Pricing Your Books WITHOUT Using Freebies
5) And more!
Give this interview a lesson and tell me what you think!
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep141
Gratitude is all the rage these days. The most intelligent and successful people know it's key to a full and happy life. In this episode, I go into my thoughts on gratitude and how it applies to us as writers, authors, and human beings on a journey. May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving week!
Get on the Waitlist for Master Storyteller here: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/7b473a5bee
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Full Show Notes Here: wwwauthorlkhill.com/post/ep140
In today's interview, I talk to Harlequin romance author Anna J. Stewart. We discuss:
1) How traditionally publishing works
2) How trad authors get paid
3) Writing for a small press vs a big press
4) How to juggle and differentiate ensemble casts of characters
5) Building promotional material directly into your story
6) And more!
Give today's video a watch and discover the nuances of being traditionally published!
Get on the Waitlist for Master Storyteller here: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/7b473a5bee
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FREE PDFs:
5 Steps to Planning the Beginning, Middle, and End of Your Fiction Story: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/15ce876ece
7 Ways to Sell Your Book Every Month Without Breaking the Bank: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/6ab8a5aa2e
10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot
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Check out CONVERTKIT, the NUMBER ONE EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR AUTHORS: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail
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Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Full show notes: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep139
In this video, I address a problem that many fiction authors have: when they start trying to plot, their characters simply stop cooperating, which stops the author from moving forward with their story. I talk about:
1) What this means and why it's happening
2) Why it's both a good and a bad thing
3) The 3 things you need to stop this from happening ever again.
Give today's video a watch, and make sure to hit like and subscribe so you don't miss any future videos!
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FREE PDFs: 5 Steps to Planning the Beginning, Middle, and End of Your Fiction Story: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/15ce876ece
7 Ways to Sell Your Book Every Month Without Breaking the Bank: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/6ab8a5aa2e
10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot
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(Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out CONVERTKIT, the NUMBER ONE EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR AUTHORS: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail
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