Hosted by Jess Knaus · 🇺🇸 US · EN-AU · 53 episodes
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A podcast for authors, indie and traditionally published! Marketing, writing tips and conversations to help you get your books out there.Hosted by Jess Knaus.
Jess Knaus hosts After Hours Authors, a arts show with 53 episodes published.
Australian sci-fi author Spencer Rose joined me to chat about how she came into the world of writing, what it's like writing and releasing novellas and the unique way she sells from her own website. Connect with Spencer
Editing your book is a huge part in the publishing process, but how do you do it? In this interview I chat with writer and freelance editor, Liam Selby, who shares what editing is all about, and how to prepare as an auth
Wesley Croft is a stunning Australian indie author, who has just published a mind-blowing debut, Awoken Forest: Ashes of the Injai. I chatted with Wesley about the writing process and all the tips other authors need to k
In this, the very first author interview on the podcast (!), I chat with Loren Tuxford, author of the incredible Nightfall series (details below). She shares her do's and don'ts for writing, and everything in between. Th
Competitions are a favourite marketing strategy amongst authors, but how do you use them effectively and strategically? I share my tips and the must-knows to ensure you get the right bang for buck in every competition yo
Part 4 of the marketing for authors series is here! We are about to pump for sales, you may now add calls to action to all of your marketing activity! 00:33 what is conversion? 03:35 practical strategies to support conve
Welcome to part 3 of the marketing for authors series! We are talking today about phase 2 of the marketing cycle - consideration. 00:26 what is consideration? 02:20 freebies!! 03:28 interactive posts and content pieces 0
Welcome to part 2 of the marketing for authors series! We're digging deep into phase 1 of the marketing cycle (and one that many authors skip!) - brand awareness! 00:35 what is brand awareness? 01:16 aim for repetition 0
Marketing doesn't have to be overwhelming! This is part 1 of a 4-part series all about marketing for authors. Think of this as your marketing bootcamp. Today we're talking high level about marketing mindset and objective
Developing great characters for your books or stories takes time, and there's a few tricks to it. In this episode I unpack some key elements of strong characters. 00:00 Uniqueness 03:03 Create conflict 04:01 Create choic
OK I know you've run out of creative Instagram post ideas!!! Here are 5 easy posts you can do right now. Merry Christmas authors! 🎄 #author #indieauthor
Behind all the technical aspects of what we write as authors, there is a message. What is the message of your book, short story, poem, piece? What are you *really* writing?
I recently decided to pause a creative project of mine that has been doing well for 3 years. It has a captive audience who love it, but I was verging on burnout. But how and why am I stopping for a break? What is the cre
Recently in the media there's been some hoo haa about an ex-sportsman who created a Booktok, and within 6 weeks was offered a 2-book deal (fiction). Some people were excited, some weren't. Let's talk about it. Share your
💡 Are we building something meaningful or just tearing things down? Lately, the book community has been flooded with negativity—trashing books, hating on authors, and feeding the algorithm with drama. But is that the le
I watched a super interesting video of domino builders (yes!) that taught me a few things about writing. Sounds weird, but watch this, watch the video, and be inspired!Here's the domino builder video: https://www.youtube
Here's a short introduction to how I came into writing and a little sneak peak into my debut novel :) Share your own ideas on this or any other writing topic by reaching out here: https://jessknaus.blog/afterhoursautho
Another episode recorded on my phone on the fly!! Since releasing my imposter syndrome episode last week I've been thinking a lot on the success we aim for. I truly believe artists, creatives and writers need to define s
I *hate* imposter syndrome with a passion. In this episode, I break down why so many writers feel like frauds and share powerful mindset shifts to help you overcome self-doubt, build confidence, and own your creative voi
Wesley Croft is a stunning Australian indie author, who has just published a mind-blowing debut, Awoken Forest: Ashes of the Injai. I chatted with Wesley about the writing process and all the tips other authors need to k
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