Posts Tagged ‘podcast’

Sep

Adventures in La La Land

I usually have a laser-like focus for my blogging, podcasting and writing. Note, I said “usually”.

Lately, I’ve been feeling pretty scattered. I think it has something to do with work and the number of other projects I’ve got on the go. To make matters worse, when I’m doing something besides my actual writing and revising projects I feel guilty and cannot even enjoy periods of relaxation.

So, I decided to step back for a couple days and try to clear my head. The problem is, I stepped too far back and totally forgot to do my regular post.

I also owe a couple people guest posts and there is the whole book revision thing too.

But, I do think I needed to get out of the game for a few days just so I could step back in with fresh eyes and mind.

So, that is exactly what I’ve done.

It actually felt weird stepping away from writing and podcasting, but refreshing at the same time but now it is time to get back at it.

See you back in the trenchs.

Tags: blog, irreverent muse, Michell Plested, mike plested, podcast, taking a break

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Aug

Get Published Episode 64 – Know Your Audience

Posted by: Michell in Get Published (Podcast)

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I was very fortunate to attend a brand new Convention for Writers and Readers here in Calgary called “When Words Collide” a week ago. The convention had several VIP guests including Robert J Sawyer who agreed to be interviewed for the show. He talks about marketing and promotion in the Tips and Typos section.

I also interviewed Marc Johnson. Marc is a self-published fantasy author living in the Bay area. He talks about why he made the decision to self-publish and how he is treating his writing as a business.

Both authors talk about something I found very interesting and that is, knowing your market and targeting it. It’s an important lesson for me and one I think all authors need to hear.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Show Notes

00:00 — Opening – Get Published Episode 64 – Know Your Audience

Everything has to start somewhere and this is the start of “Get Published”

00:14 — Introduction – Get Published Episode 64 – Know Your Audience

Welcome to the show.

01:06 — Promo – V for Vertigo

01:43— Tips and Typos – Get Published Episode 64 – Know Your Audience (continued)

Michell talks to Robert J. Sawyer about marketing, promotion and knowing your audience.
Email feedback at getpublishedpodcast dot com with your comments

13:40 - Promo - Flying Island Press

14:24 — Get Published Episode 64 – Know Your Audience (continued)

Marc Johnson talks about writing, podcasting, eBooks and self-publishing among many other topics.

47:37 - Promo - The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences

48:38 — Closing

Thank you for listening.

Websites mentioned in this episode:

Marc Johnson - http://www.marcanthonyjohnson.com/

V for Vertigo - http://johnmierau.wordpress.com/category/podcast-teardown/

Flying Island Press - http://flyingislandpress.com/

The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences - http://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/

Tags: aurora, business, catalyst, ebooks, flying island press, Get Published, hellsfire, marc johnson, marketing, ministry of peculiar occurences, nebula, podcast, promotion, robert j sawyer, science fiction, self publishing, target audience, v for vertigo, writing, YA, young adult

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Aug

Get Published Episode 63 – John Mierau, Creative Force

Posted by: Michell in Get Published (Podcast)

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John Mierau is a wordsmith, a story teller, a scifi and fantasy hack not to mention, first and foremost, a family man. He is also a fellow Canadian podcaster and, as far as the Parsec awards are concerned, one of my main competitors. He is also a great person to talk to and I am honoured to have him on my show.

I also talk about doing guest posts and the value of it to both the post writer and the site owner.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Show Notes

00:00 — Opening – Get Published Episode 63 – John Mierau, Creative Force