What I’ve been up to in July, what I’ve learned, goals for August and your monthly tips.

What I’ve been up to, such as:

• Editing.
• Working out low cost launch plans for my new book, A Sleuth & a Charlatan.
• Reading fiction & non-fiction, including Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert and David Gaughran’s BookBub Ads Expert.
• Reformatted A Thief & a Gentlewoman’s paperback size.
• Reviewed notes for Strangers to Superfans (also by David Gaughran) to plan what I need to implement.

I talk 20Books to Edinburgh, including:

• Delayed flights and working at the airport.
• Catching up with existing friends and making new ones.
• Feeling even more of a sense of belonging with my tribe.
• My first writing retreat – making a start on drafting my pirate books.
• Getting my arse kicked by mad people who get up at 5am.
• Getting my arse kicked/being made to cry in the nicest way by Lyz Kelley – all part of finding your inner, truest why, leading to your inner, truest brand.
• Cool plans for a potential collaboration … More information soon.

Links for the tips for this episode:

• 5am Writer’s Club: https://5amwritersclub.wordpress.com/
• Big Magic [UK affiliate link: https://amzn.to/33dhPS8] [US affiliate link:https://amzn.to/2yA3BwB]
• BookBub Ads Expert, David Gaughran [UK Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2KgYRTd] [US Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2MCr8oB]
• Strangers to Superfans, David Gaughran [UK affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2M0pyxE] [US Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2T9mwYr]

Connect with me: Twitter @claresauthor, email [email protected].

Credits:

Intro/Outro Music: “Inspired” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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