Strategic Series Author: Plan, write and publish a series to maximize readership & income (Creative Academy Guides for Writers): Hunt, Crystal, Cook, Eileen, Barker, Donna: 9781989662007: Amazon.com: Books

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Writing series can be a great way to level up your author career, create a more stable writing income, and create a devoted fanbase. It's also challenging, and can be overwhelming if you're not prepared. Series authors need to consider many things that standalone title authors don't have to worry about. And everything is exponentially more complex once you're tackling more than one book! You might be wondering:

What kind of series should I write?
Which details do I need to keep track of?
How much advance planning should I do?
Is publishing strategy different for a series vs standalone titles?
How can I get the most bang for my buck in marketing and promotion?

Experienced series author Crystal Hunt will help you answer all these questions and more with this combination strategy manual and exercises that will get you applying what you've learned to your own series project.

Whether you're a seasoned series author, or just starting to explore your options and thinking a series might be a good next step for you, this book can help you write and publish your series smarter from ideas through publication and promotion!

This is the third book in the Creative Academy Guides for Writers series. Be sure to check out the rest of the guides for writers in this series.

Scrappy Rough Draft by Donna Barker
Build Better Characters by Eileen Cook
Strategic Series Author by Crystal Hunt

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Writing and marketing a book series (versus a stand-alone book) presents unique challenges. Strategic Series Author by Crystal Hunt identifies and addresses those challenges with a cornucopia of tools, resources and encouragement. Whether you're writing a series by design or by happenstance, Strategic Series Author will set you up for success. ~ JP McLean, author of The Gift Legacy series

If you're thinking about writing and releasing a book series, look no further. Strategic Series Author is the book you ought to keep on the most prominent spot of your bookshelf. It covers everything you need to know to set up your series for success. ~ Michele Amitrani, author of Lord of Time

I really enjoyed Crystal's voice -- felt as though I was having coffee with a friend, instead of slogging through a typical how to. ~ Cara Grey, Island Song Series

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Publisher

The Creative Academy (October 15, 2019)

Language:

English

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374 pages

ISBN-10

1989662005

ISBN-13

978-1989662007

Item Weight

1.21 pounds

Dimensions

6 x 0.94 x 9 inches

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#546,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

#953 in Authorship Reference

#3,107 in Fiction Writing Reference (Books)

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4.5 out of 5 stars 31Reviews

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M A Clarke Scott

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Everything you need to know about publishing series –in one book!

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2019

If you're an indie author, you're also by default a strategic publishing professional and business-person. And you'll know how important writing a series is to solve the perennial problem of discoverability, attention and book sales. You'll know there are a number of... See more

If you're an indie author, you're also by default a strategic publishing professional and business-person. And you'll know how important writing a series is to solve the perennial problem of discoverability, attention and book sales. You'll know there are a number of successful series authors out there. And people are telling you that you must write a series to be successful.
But no one is telling you how to do that or what's important – until now!
Author Crystal Hunt not only has her own successful series well underway, she's one of the most strategic, analytical, clear and organized indie publishing teachers out there. You will find everything you need to get started on writing, publishing and selling that successful book series right here. She's gathered information, tried it and tested it, and taken the time to weed out the junk from the jewels. A unique, timely and exceptional resource for indie authors.

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Jenna Gonzalez

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Amazing resources lists tools and references that helped tremendously

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2020

I read this book in a single weekend. It is well paced and simple to read and understand. It provided a ton of tools lists and resources that led me to the book I had been looking for. While this book didn’t help me define and tweak my craft it did provide me the resources... See more

I read this book in a single weekend. It is well paced and simple to read and understand. It provided a ton of tools lists and resources that led me to the book I had been looking for. While this book didn’t help me define and tweak my craft it did provide me the resources that worked. I loved the use of white space that makes it so much easier to read. It was super helpful for someone who is planning to publish but I am at the plotting stages. It offered great come back to elements. I loved the reminder or note to read the book thoroughly first then go back I get lost in reading and doing sometimes with these sort of books. In all if your writing a series or even to publish gave excellent references lists tools and resources that will be valuable as I move through this process.

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Susan J. Anderson

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Great resource for any writer looking to self-publish

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020

If you're ready to take the plunge in self-publishing, consider writing series. Crystal Hunt not only explores the reasons why series are a genre author's best bet, but also navigates the waters of the business end of publishing and takes readers along on her journey. With... See more

If you're ready to take the plunge in self-publishing, consider writing series. Crystal Hunt not only explores the reasons why series are a genre author's best bet, but also navigates the waters of the business end of publishing and takes readers along on her journey. With this guidebook, newbies to self-publishing can avoid the pits and traps that inevitably come with flying blind. Can't wait to apply all the knowledge I've gleaned from this gem. Can't wait to order the rest of the books in Hunt's series for authors. Highly recommend for any writer looking to take the next step with his/her novel--something in here for any level of aspiring novelist, from those just starting out to those ready to publish.

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Michelle Cornish

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This book really packs a punch!

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2019

I couldn't believe how much information is included in this book. If you're serious about building a career as an author, this is a must read. It's easy to understand with clear examples and tons of business building advice. I loved how the author used many examples from... See more

I couldn't believe how much information is included in this book. If you're serious about building a career as an author, this is a must read. It's easy to understand with clear examples and tons of business building advice. I loved how the author used many examples from her own career as well as many other authors. I'll definitely be revisiting this as I progress with my books.

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Holly Rose

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Great info, terrible binding

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2020

I'm very pleased with the content, this book has lots of information and it's very helpful at helping you guide your ideas for a series. The quality, however, is lacking. The pages are not bound well and the book tries to fall apart as I'm reading it. It's very frustrating... See more

I'm very pleased with the content, this book has lots of information and it's very helpful at helping you guide your ideas for a series. The quality, however, is lacking. The pages are not bound well and the book tries to fall apart as I'm reading it. It's very frustrating to have to try and slip the pages back in over and over again. Really disappointed.

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California Girl

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A good, Very well organized concise volume

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020

Everything you might need to write a series from fruit to nuts, as a self published author. And despite being so well put together, the author is human and engaging. I read it first on kindle unlimited. And then purchased it. Just for a few dollars you get a Lot!... See more

Everything you might need to write a series from fruit to nuts, as a self published author. And despite being so well put together, the author is human and engaging. I read it first on kindle unlimited. And then purchased it. Just for a few dollars you get a Lot! Recommended.

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B Murphy

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Make a plan

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2020

This is the book to read before you start you series, offering serious advice on how to conceive, plan, and get your series written. Easy to implement and solid suggestions for creating and keeping your series on track and publishing it.

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Kayla T.

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Great!

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020

This book helped me form my way of thinking with creating my series. While I won't be keeping up to Crystal's production speed, it's given me thought for how I'd like to release my series and manage the books and ads. There are little details of publishing a series that... See more

This book helped me form my way of thinking with creating my series. While I won't be keeping up to Crystal's production speed, it's given me thought for how I'd like to release my series and manage the books and ads. There are little details of publishing a series that might have slid by had I not read this book.

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F.D.M

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Brilliant, motivating book for writers

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2020

I have just finished reading this through for the first time, as it recommends, and will be starting it again straight away to do all the activities suggested. It's very well written & is a real inspiration to aspiring writers. It also helps you think like a CEO of your own...See more

I have just finished reading this through for the first time, as it recommends, and will be starting it again straight away to do all the activities suggested. It's very well written & is a real inspiration to aspiring writers. It also helps you think like a CEO of your own business. I have already done a degree in creative writing, but still nagged by self-doubt. This book has given me a belief that I can write & I do have an audience out there waiting to read my books. Thanks Crystal.

S. Rogerson

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Great resource for writers

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2020

I have learnt so much from this book about writing a series. I'm so excited to start putting it all into action.

Susan Pieters

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Made me re-assess my "stand alone" novel!

Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2020

A series engages more readers, and more fully develops a world of characters. I've started to question my "stand alone" novel in terms of making longer character arcs and plot threads. Whatever decisions I come to in the end, this insightful book is full of hands-on...See more

A series engages more readers, and more fully develops a world of characters. I've started to question my "stand alone" novel in terms of making longer character arcs and plot threads. Whatever decisions I come to in the end, this insightful book is full of hands-on information from an experienced series writer and has caused me to grow in my writing career. Thank you, Crystal!

EV von Fleek

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Worth keeping nearby as a checklist

Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2019

I've always wished someone would write a book like this! Written by someone who has both traditional and self-publishing experience. The whole book is pretty much a checklist of what to do.

m e powell

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Smart, strategic ideas and suggestions

Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2020

Crystal Hunt is one of the smartest self-published authors in the market today. Her book is full of honest, strategic tips and ideas that will help any writer make the decision of whether to self-publish or go the traditional route. I love her business webinars on the...See more

Crystal Hunt is one of the smartest self-published authors in the market today. Her book is full of honest, strategic tips and ideas that will help any writer make the decision of whether to self-publish or go the traditional route. I love her business webinars on the Creative Academy, and the book provides a handy record of her best ideas and suggestions. Highly recommended.

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