Strategic Series Author · Plan, Write and Publish a Series to Maximize Readership & Income (Creative Academy Guides for Writers Book 3) by Hunt, Crystal -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents A note about spelling… Philosophy of The Creative Academy Introduction How to use this book I. Define your strategy

1. Why are you here? 2. The KAREful approach 3. The four questions of the apocalypse 4. Start where you are 5. Manage your business 6. Organize your assets 7. Clarify your purpose 8. Brainstorm next steps 9. Inventory your tools 10. Stretch your legs

II. Plan your series

11. Understand series labels 12. Identify series types 13. Writer, know thyself 14. Define your series 15. Map your connections 16. Plan your arc 17. Build your world 18. Track your timeline 19. Track your places 20. Track your characters

III. Write your series

21. Document your writing process 22. Target book length 23. Write your book 24. Determine writing and publishing order

IV. Publish your series

25. Ready to publish? 26. Traditional or indie? 27. Plot your path 28. Choose your platforms 29. Set your budget 30. eBook series strategy 31. Print series strategy 32. Audiobook series strategy 33. Edit your books 34. Design your covers 35. Prepare interior files 36. Craft book details 37. Set book prices 38. Track feedback and changes 39. Update your books 40. Launch strategies for series

V. Scale up your sales

41. Evaluate sales data 42. Get more reviews 43. Plan promotional activities 44. Scale with advertising 45. Create marketing materials

VI. Grow your career

46. Avoid burning out 47. Celebrate your wins 48. Read your reviews 49. Reflect and evolve 50. Ride the wave of success

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