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“Do you have a One Sheet?” It’s a question that might catch you off guard at a bookstore or author event—but it’s one every writer should be ready for. In this episode of “What Writers Should Know,” we’re diving into the importance of the Author One Sheet—a single-page, powerful marketing tool that acts like a resume-meets-pitch-sheet for your books, brand, and bio. 💡 You’ll learn: What an Author One Sheet is (and why it matters) How it can help you connect with bookstores, agents, editors, and event organizers What to include on yours to make a memorable impression Why having it downloadable on your website is a game-changer—especially for journalists and media Whether you’re new to the writing world or a seasoned author, this tool can open real doors. Let’s get your author brand ready to pitch like a pro. Like, Follow, Subscribe! Valerie Willis: https://linktr.ee/WillisAuthor JM Paquette: https://linktr.ee/authorjmpaquette Erika Lance: www.erikalance.com 4 Horsemen Publications: www.4horsemenpublications.com Accomplishing Innovation Press: www.accomplishinginnovationpress.com Authors Accountability Community: https://4horsemenpublications.com/product/accountable-authors-community-membership/ Authors Accountability Planner: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/the-authors-accountability-planner-2025/ Writing Prompts to Keep you Accountable: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/writing-prompts-to-keep-you-accountable-a-4hp-authors-accountability-journal/ #4HorsemenPublications #AccomplishingInnovationPress #WhatWritersShouldKnow #ValerieWillis #JMPaquette #ErikaLance #AuthorTips #WriterLife #AuthorOneSheet #MarketingForAuthors #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #AuthorPlatform #BookMarketing #WhatWritersShouldKnow #WritingAdvice #AuthorBranding 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4980351267504128
One Sheets - The Page That Could Change Your Author Career!
Join us LIVE on Drinking With Authors as we sit down with the incredibly talented writers, Kate D. Jenkins and Morgan A. Moreau, to discuss their latest release in the Legends of Coralia series—The Marked Queen! In this exciting interview, Kate and Morgan will take us behind the scenes of their creative process, dive into the inspiration behind The Marked Queen, and share what it’s like to co-author an epic fantasy series together. Get an inside look into their writing journey, explore their favorite tropes, and hear about what’s next in the Legends of Coralia series. About the Authors: Kate D. Jenkins is a fantasy, sci-fi, and romance author who lives in Idaho with her autistic teen, four dogs, and eight cats. When she’s not writing, she loves gaming, especially first-person shooters and asymmetrical horror games. A K-pop enthusiast with a secret love of K-dramas and anime, Kate has a passion for enemies-to-lovers, time travel, soulmates, and more! Kate will be tasting a delicious margarita and chatting about the wild things happening in their books! Morgan A. Moreau is a versatile writer who blends fantasy, history, crime, and mystery into captivating stories. Living in Alabama with her dog, Morgan is a fan of vampires, pirates, superheroes, and all things The Little Mermaid. When she’s not writing, you can find her passionate about higher education, animal rights, and rewatching the 1995 Pride & Prejudice on repeat. And for this live stream, she’ll be sipping on a classic rum and coke—so get ready for some fun conversation! Grab your favorite drink and tune in for a fun and insightful conversation with these two talented authors! You won’t want to miss it. You can find more information about both of these amazing authors at www.legendsofcoralia.com Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to stay updated on all future live streams! 🍻📚 #LiveStream #Authors #FantasyBooks #TheMarkedQueen #LegendsOfCoralia #DrinkingWithAuthors #BookTalk #FantasyAuthors #WritingCommunity #BookRelease #RumAndCoke 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4980351267504128
Drinking With Authors | Episode 430 - Kate Jenkins & Morgan Moreau
📖✨ What REALLY goes at the front of your book? And what can you leave out? 🤔 Let’s break down the anatomy of a book—because your story deserves to be professionally packaged from cover to final page. 💼📚 🔍 Questions you should be asking: ➡️ Should the acknowledgements go in the front or back? ➡️ What’s the difference between a preface, foreword, and introduction? ➡️ Do I really need a prologue? ➡️ What even are front matter and back matter?! 📌 Whether you're self-publishing, working with a press, or just want to understand how books are structured, knowing the parts of your book makes your story more polished and professional. 🧠 Think of your book like a body: The spine holds it together (literally). The heart is your story. And the extras? They help your reader connect deeper. 💓 Let’s demystify it all—so your next book looks as good as it reads. Like, Follow, Subscribe! Valerie Willis: https://linktr.ee/WillisAuthor JM Paquette: https://linktr.ee/authorjmpaquette Erika Lance: www.erikalance.com 4 Horsemen Publications: www.4horsemenpublications.com Accomplishing Innovation Press: www.accomplishinginnovationpress.com Writer’s Bane: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/writers-bane-formatting-101/ #BookAnatomy #PublishingTips #AuthorTube #WritingTips #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #BookDesign #WritersLife #BookStructure #KnowYourParts #WriteSmart #AuthorEducation #BookBasics #4HorsemenPublications #AccomplishingInnovationPress #WhatWritersShouldKnow #ValerieWillis #JMPaquette #ErikaLance
What Writer's Should Know: Stop Guessing—Here’s How to Structure Your Book Like a Pro
Authors, you’re not in this alone. Let’s be real—no single author can keep up with the reading speed of hungry, passionate book lovers. Some readers devour 100k+ word novels in a single day! So how do you stay relevant and keep your audience engaged? Build your author network. In this episode of “What Writers Should Know,” we dive into the power of collaboration—how connecting with other authors in your genre helps you share the spotlight, grow your reach, and feed the reader horde without burning out. 📚 Learn how to: Build a network of genre-aligned authors Cross-promote books and keep fans engaged Share audiences instead of fearing competition Collaborate on anthologies, newsletters, and events Turn community into momentum Writing is art. Publishing is business. Reader loyalty is a group effort. Like, Follow, Subscribe! Valerie Willis: https://linktr.ee/WillisAuthor JM Paquette: https://linktr.ee/authorjmpaquette Erika Lance: www.erikalance.com 4 Horsemen Publications: www.4horsemenpublications.com Accomplishing Innovation Press: www.accomplishinginnovationpress.com Authors Accountability Community: https://4horsemenpublications.com/product/accountable-authors-community-membership/ Authors Accountability Planner: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/the-authors-accountability-planner-2025/ Writing Prompts to Keep you Accountable: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/writing-prompts-to-keep-you-accountable-a-4hp-authors-accountability-journal/ #4HorsemenPublications #AccomplishingInnovationPress #WhatWritersShouldKnow #ValerieWillis #JMPaquette #ErikaLance #AuthorCollab #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthors #AmWriting #AuthorTips #FeedTheReaders #WhatWritersShouldKnow #BookMarketing #AuthorSupport #FantasyAuthors #ParanormalRomance #WritingAdvice #CollaborateAndThrive 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4980351267504128
Feed the Reader Horde—Together!
Does your book cover scream your genre—or whisper into the void? Your cover isn’t just a pretty picture. It’s your book’s first impression, and it needs to: Signal your genre instantly Showcase your tropes (yes, we LOVE them) Follow current design trends so you don’t get left in the dust Trends matter. Your readers judge that book by its cover—and if it doesn’t look like what they love to read, they’ll scroll right past. Is it dark fantasy with enemies-to-lovers tension? Give us moody shadows, glowing eyes, and sharp typography. Is it spicy romantasy with a royal twist? Cue the crown, the tension-filled couple, and that soft rose-gold haze. Know your genre. Know your audience. And let your cover do the talking before a single word is read. I'm diving into what makes a successful, scroll-stopping cover—because if your book deserves to be read, it deserves to look the part. Time for a glow-up? Let’s get into it. Like, Follow, Subscribe! Valerie Willis: https://linktr.ee/WillisAuthor JM Paquette: https://linktr.ee/authorjmpaquette Erika Lance: www.erikalance.com 4 Horsemen Publications: www.4horsemenpublications.com Accomplishing Innovation Press: www.accomplishinginnovationpress.com Writer’s Bane: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/writers-bane-formatting-101/ #CoverDesignMatters #BookCoversThatSell #AuthorTips #IndieAuthorLife #SelfPublishing #CoverGlowUp #GenreVibes #RomantasyCovers #WritingCommunity #BookMarketing #TropesSellBooks #AuthorBranding #BookDesign #4HorsemenPublications #AccomplishingInnovationPress #WhatWritersShouldKnow #ValerieWillis #JMPaquette #ErikaLance 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4980351267504128
What Writers Should Know: Design Covers That SELL (Genre + Trope = Magic)
🎤✨ What if sharing your words out loud changed everything? ✨📚 Open mic nights aren’t just events—they’re a mindset. A celebration of vulnerability, voice, and creative courage. 💪📝 It’s easy to write in solitude. But reading your work aloud? That’s where the magic happens. 💬🔥 Open mic nights teach us: 🎙️ How to own our voice 👂 How to truly listen to others ❤️ How to build a creative community 💡 How to receive feedback with grace 📣 And most importantly—how to let go of perfection and share anyway You don’t have to be a professional speaker or a polished performer. You just have to be willing to show up and say: “These are my words. This is my truth.” Whether you’re writing poems, novels, essays, or journal entries—consider this your invitation to start thinking out loud. Let your words be heard. 🎧✨ Open mic is more than a mic—it’s a movement. Are you ready to speak up? Authors Accountability Community: https://4horsemenpublications.com/product/accountable-authors-community-membership/ Authors Accountability Planner: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/the-authors-accountability-planner-2025/ Writing Prompts to Keep you Accountable: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/writing-prompts-to-keep-you-accountable-a-4hp-authors-accountability-journal/ Like, Follow, Subscribe! Valerie Willis: https://linktr.ee/WillisAuthor JM Paquette: https://linktr.ee/authorjmpaquette Erika Lance: www.erikalance.com 4 Horsemen Publications: www.4horsemenpublications.com Accomplishing Innovation Press: www.accomplishinginnovationpress.com #OpenMicMindset #CreativeCourage #WritersVoice #WritingCommunity #SpeakYourWords #WritingLife #ShareYourStory #FromPageToStage #VulnerabilityIsStrength #StorytellingMatters #IndieAuthors #WritingSupport #FindYourVoice #AuthorJourney #4HorsemenPublications #AccomplishingInnovationPress #WhatWritersShouldKnow #ValerieWillis #JMPaquette #ErikaLance 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4980351267504128
What Writers Should Know: Open Mic Nights Changed My Writing!
🪄✨ Is Your Magic System... Actually Magic? Or is it full of contradictions? 😬📚 Let’s face it—nothing pulls a reader out of your fantasy world faster than a broken magic system. You know the one: 🔮 It works one way in Book 1... 💥 And totally differently by Book 3?! 🙅‍♀️ Stop the chaos! That’s where this worldbuilding guide steps in. This tool helps you: 🧙‍♂️ Build a believable, rule-based magic system 📖 Track magical rules, costs, and limitations 🔁 Maintain consistency across books and POVs 🧠 Answer the “why” behind the what (so your magic actually makes sense) 🗺️ Avoid endless rewrites due to magic plot holes! 🎥 Whether you’re deep in draft mode or prepping your fantasy series bible, this is your behind-the-scenes spellbook. Grab your wand (or pen) and let’s create a world where the rules of magic stay as strong as your plot twists! Like, Follow, Subscribe! Valerie Willis: https://linktr.ee/WillisAuthor JM Paquette: https://linktr.ee/authorjmpaquette Erika Lance: www.erikalance.com 4 Horsemen Publications: www.4horsemenpublications.com Accomplishing Innovation Press: www.accomplishinginnovationpress.com The General Worldbuilding Guide: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/the-general-worldbuilding-guide-the-world-building-guide-book-1/ #Worldbuilding #FantasyWriters #MagicSystems #WriteYourBook #AuthorTools #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthorLife #StoryConsistency #MagicLogic #PlottingFantasy #FantasySeries #WorldbuildingWednesday #WritersOfYouTube #WritingTips #SeriesPlanning #4HorsemenPublications #AccomplishingInnovationPress #WhatWritersShouldKnow #ValerieWillis #JMPaquette #ErikaLance 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4980351267504128
What Writers Should Know: Fix Your Magic System Before It Breaks Your Book!
🎙️ Drinking With Authors Ep. 429 | Haunted Tales & Lizardville Lore with Steve Altier 🍷👻 Grab your drink of choice and settle in for another chillingly fun episode of Drinking With Authors! In Episode 429, we're thrilled to welcome Steve Altier, bestselling author of The Lizardville Ghost Stories Series, The Ghost Hunter, and the beloved Gabby and Maddox Adventure Series. 👻 This Episode: We’re celebrating the highly anticipated release of Return to Lizardville — the third spine-tingling installment in Steve’s haunted hometown series. Hear the eerie true-life inspirations behind the books, ghostly happenings from his childhood near the old ax factory, and how growing up on Lizardville Road sparked a lifelong love for the paranormal. And of course, Steve joins us with his signature beverage in hand — a cold Dr. Pepper, as always! ✨ What We Talk About: The real haunted history behind Lizardville Writing spooky stories for both adults and kids Upcoming projects and advice for aspiring writers Ghosts, abandoned factories, and everything in between 👤 About Our Guest: Steve Altier is a Florida-based author originally from central Pennsylvania. With multiple bestsellers and awards under his belt, he blends real-life supernatural experiences with vivid storytelling. His works have been featured in Story Monsters Ink, and he's known for crafting hauntingly engaging tales that stay with you long after the last page. 🌐 Visit Steve's World: 📚 www.stevealtier.com 🛎️ Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell so you don’t miss future episodes of Drinking With Authors! 💬 Have a spooky question for Steve or want to share your own paranormal story? Drop it in the comments! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4980351267504128
Drinking With Authors | Episode 428 Steve Altier
Authors, it's time to rethink how you use YouTube! In this episode of "What Writers Should Know," we break down why YouTube isn't just for vloggers or gamers—it's an essential platform for authors and readers alike. From discoverability to longevity, and content control to curated playlists, YouTube offers tools that other social platforms just can’t match. We’ll cover: Why YouTube is the safest long-term social platform How authors can post updates, live streams, and connect with their audience Tools like StreamYard that let guests simulcast podcasts How to use Shorts and video snippets to drive traffic back to your main content And why it’s time to build your channel now—before your favorite app vanishes. Hit that like, comment, and subscribe button so you don’t miss future tips that help you grow as a writer and creator! #4HorsemenPublications #AccomplishingInnovationPress #WhatWritersShouldKnow #ValerieWillis #JMPaquette #ErikaLance #AuthorTube #WritingTips #SelfPublishing #AmWriting #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #AuthorMarketing #YouTubeForWriters #WriterLife #CreativeTips #BookMarketing #AuthorPlatform #SocialMediaForAuthors Like, Follow, Subscribe! Valerie Willis: https://linktr.ee/WillisAuthor JM Paquette: https://linktr.ee/authorjmpaquette Erika Lance: www.erikalance.com 4 Horsemen Publications: www.4horsemenpublications.com Accomplishing Innovation Press: www.accomplishinginnovationpress.com 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4980351267504128
What Writers Should Know - Why Every Author Should Be on YouTube Right Now!
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