Dictate Your Story Anywhere with Laterpress Laterpress 2026-05-26 | Laterpress now has a dictation feature for authors, making it easier to work on your story from almost anywhere.In this video, we’ll show how to dictate a chapter from withing the text editor. Laterpress AI then transcribes it, formats the transcription into readable prose, and inserts it directly into the text editor. Whether you’re working from your computer or capturing ideas on your phone, dictation can help you keep writing even when sitting at a keyboard isn’t convenient.This feature is designed for fiction authors who want a faster, more flexible way to draft scenes, capture story ideas, and turn spoken words into usable manuscript text.In this video:- Dictate story content from PC or mobile- Convert spoken words into readable prose- Insert dictated text into the editor- Keep drafting your book from anywhereTry Laterpress free → laterpress.com#Laterpress #Dictation #WritingTools #IndieAuthor #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AuthorTools
Dont Get Scammed! How to Recognize Scam Emails Targeting Authors Laterpress 2026-07-16 | Authors work hard on their books, so it's natural to want them to find an audience. Many authors also hate marketing their books. The combination creates fertile ground for scammers to step in and offer their "services" to help find readers.In this video, we're looking at REAL scam emails, breaking down their tactics, and showing the red flags to look out for so you don't fall victim to bad actors.
Three Approaches to Worldbuilding for Fantasy and Sci-Fi Laterpress 2026-07-02 | When writing fantasy or science fiction, worldbuilding is an important part of the process. Readers need to understand how these new worlds work! Worldbuilding can be done both before writing and during the drafting process, and undertaken from different directions.This video examines three approaches to worldbuilding:1. High Concept (Top-Down) Worldbuilding2. Character Driven (Bottom-Up) Worldbuilding3. Plot-Driven WorldbuildingLooking for tools and resources to help bring your stories to life? Try Laterpress for free at laterpress.com/.
Collaborative Writing with the Enhanced Laterpress Assistant Laterpress 2026-07-01 | The Laterpress Assistant just received a massive upgrade. It can how help generate ideas, character cards, lore entries, and plot outlines on an author's behalf. Go further and iterate on scene cards with it, vibe-write a rough draft, and more. In this stream, we demonstrate some of its use cases and capabilities.
How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish A Book? And Other Thoughts on Author Expenses Laterpress 2026-06-18 | How much does it cost to publish a book? Ask 10 different people, and you'll get 10 different answers. In this video, we break down common expense items to help authors better determine for themselves what their budget should be, not only for the first book, but to set up a profitable business long term.Looking to sell direct to readers and make 100% royalties on your direct sales? (Less payment processing fees)Looking for tools that can help with brainstorming, drafting, or editing your next novel?Try Laterpress free at laterpress.com
8 Ways Writers Handle Language Barriers in Fiction Laterpress 2026-06-17 | How should writers handle language barriers in science fiction, fantasy, and other genres?If your characters travel to another kingdom, planet, dimension, or meet an entirely different species, sooner or later you may need to answer a critical question: how do they communicate?In this video, we look at different ways authors can tackle language barriers without letting every conversation grind the story to a halt. Topics covered include:* When to treat language barriers realistically* The “Star Trek Method” of universal translation* The “Star Wars Method” of specialized translators* What to do when communication is nearly impossible* Using symbols, devices, or shared concepts as a “third way”* How stories like Avatar signal that characters are speaking another language* Giving characters backstory reasons to know the language* When it’s okay to ignore language barriers entirelyNot every story needs to make language a major focus. But if your world has multiple cultures, species, planets, kingdoms, or dimensions, thinking through communication can make your setting feel more intentional and believable.Laterpress is a publishing platform built to help authors write, publish, and sell their books directly to readers. Try it for free at laterpress.com #WritingTips #FantasyWriting #ScienceFictionWriting #Worldbuilding #AuthorTube #IndieAuthors #WritingAdvice #SpeculativeFiction #CreativeWriting
Editing A Time Loop - Urban Fantasy Romcom Live Writing Laterpress 2026-06-17 | We're continuing our live writing series where we build an urban fantasy romcom from scratch with assistance from Laterpress AI. This week, our protagonists discover the magical dating app CUPID has them trapped in a time loop, forced to relive 60 minutes over and over until "compatibility improves."WHAT WE'RE DOING THIS STREAM:In this live writing session, we'll use Laterpress AI to explore how to write dialogue, character reactions, and scene dynamics. You'll see how AI-assisted writing can help brainstorm options, test different tones, revise character interactions, and shape the emotional texture of an urban fantasy romantic comedy.New to the series? Check out the full playlist to watch this urban fantasy romcom come together from the first brainstorm through outlining, drafting, editing, and revision.Try Laterpress free → laterpress.comStay up-to-date on Laterpress development and publishing industry news by signing up for our free weekly newsletter: laterpress.com/newsletter#Laterpress #AIWriting #UrbanFantasy #RomCom #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritingTips #IndieAuthor
Trapped In A Time Loop - Urban Fantasy Romcom live drafting / editing Laterpress 2026-06-13 | We're continuing our live writing series where we build an urban fantasy romcom from scratch with assistance from Laterpress AI. This week, our protagonists discover the magical dating app CUPID has them trapped in a time loop, forced to relive 60 minutes over and over until "compatibility improves."WHAT WE'RE DOING THIS STREAM:In this live writing session, we'll use Laterpress AI to explore how to write dialogue, character reactions, and scene dynamics. You'll see how AI-assisted writing can help brainstorm options, test different tones, revise character interactions, and shape the emotional texture of an urban fantasy romantic comedy.New to the series? Check out the full playlist to watch this urban fantasy romcom come together from the first brainstorm through outlining, drafting, editing, and revision.Try Laterpress free → laterpress.comStay up-to-date on Laterpress development and publishing industry news by signing up for our free weekly newsletter: laterpress.com/newsletter#Laterpress #AIWriting #UrbanFantasy #RomCom #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritingTips #IndieAuthor
Are Conventions Worth It for Indie Authors? My Experience Laterpress 2026-06-11 | Should indie authors sell books at conventions, craft fairs, or both?After selling my debut fantasy novel at JordanCon, a three-day fantasy literature convention in Atlanta, I came away with a much clearer understanding of how conventions compare to one-day craft fairs for authors. Both can be great opportunities to meet readers, sell books in person, build your author brand, and grow your newsletter, but they are not the same kind of event.In this video, I break down the biggest differences between conventions and craft fairs for authors, including table setup, live pitching, panel opportunities, reader conversations, book inventory, travel costs, shipping expenses, and how many books you should probably have before traveling for a major convention.I also talk about why conventions can be powerful for genre fiction authors, especially fantasy, sci-fi, romance, horror, and other niche categories where readers are actively looking for something new. But I also share why conventions may not be the best choice for every indie author, especially if you only have one book available or need to travel a long distance to attend.Topics covered include:How conventions differ from craft fairs for authorsWhy panels can help sell booksHow to pitch your book at a live eventWhy your author brand needs to be clear and memorableHow many books to bring to a conventionWhy having multiple titles mattersWhy conversations that do not lead to immediate sales can still matterWhen authors should start with local craft fairs insteadIf you are an indie author, self-published author, fantasy author, sci-fi author, or novelist thinking about selling books in person, this video will help you decide whether conventions or craft fairs make more sense for your current stage of your author career.Subscribe for more practical advice on writing, publishing, book marketing, indie author business strategy, and building a sustainable author career.Try Laterpress for free at: laterpress.com
Writing the Worst First Date Ever with Laterpress AI, Part II Laterpress 2026-06-10 | We're continuing our live writing series where we build an urban fantasy romcom from scratch with Laterpress AI. This week, our protagonists meet for their first date. It's a nightmare. One they'll soon discover they're trapped in until the CUPID dating app is satisfied they've given their matching a fair shot...THE STORY SO FAR:A magical dating app matches two singles who seem perfect for each other — until their first date crashes and burns spectacularly. When the date goes wrong, the app traps them in a 60-minute time loop, forcing them to relive the same failed evening again and again with full memory of every awkward moment, bad decision, and emotional misfire.But CUPID may not simply be broken. It may be pushing them, manipulating them, and forcing them to confront the flaws they would rather avoid. Is it helping them find love, or turning romance into a controlled experiment?WHAT WE'RE DOING THIS STREAM:In this live writing session, we'll use Laterpress AI to explore how to write dialogue, character reactions, and scene dynamics. You'll see how AI-assisted writing can help brainstorm options, test different tones, revise character interactions, and shape the emotional texture of an urban fantasy romantic comedy.New to the series? Check out the full playlist to watch this urban fantasy romcom come together from the first brainstorm through outlining, drafting, editing, and revision.Try Laterpress free → laterpress.comStay up-to-date on Laterpress development and publishing industry news by signing up for our free weekly newsletter: laterpress.com/newsletter#Laterpress #AIWriting #UrbanFantasy #RomCom #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritingTips #IndieAuthor
Afraid Your Book Will Fail? Watch This Laterpress 2026-06-09 | Fear of failure holds authors back.Maybe you’re afraid to finish the book because the finished version can’t live up to the perfect idea in your head. Maybe you’re afraid to publish because of how readers might judge it. Maybe you’re afraid of wasting time, losing money, marketing your work, asking for help, or feel like other authors won’t see you as “real.”In this video, I’m talking about the fear of failure many writers and indie authors face, how it can paralyze your creative and publishing decisions, and why failure is not proof that you’re bad at this.Instead, failure can be part of the process.We’ll talk about:• Why authors fear finishing, publishing, marketing, and asking for help• Why failure is not a character flaw• How to treat setbacks like useful data• Why lived experience matters in your author career• How to fail within your means without letting fear stop you• Why a growth mindset is essential for long-term success as an authorI’ll also share a few of my own failures from my indie author journey.Failure can hurt. It can bruise your ego, cost money, and make you second-guess yourself. But setbacks are not permanent if you keep learning. And the more comfortable you become with learning from failure, the better equipped you’ll be to last as an author.Sell direct to readers and make 100% royalties, less payment processing fees. Optional AI-powered story tools help with brainstorming, plotting, drafting, and editing.Try free at laterpress.comSince up for our free weekly newsletter for updates on Laterpress development and publishing industry news: laterpress.com/newsletter#WritingAdvice #IndieAuthors #AuthorMindset #SelfPublishing #WritingMotivation #FearOfFailure #AuthorTube #BookMarketing #WritingCommunity
Writing the Worst First Date Ever with Laterpress AI Laterpress 2026-06-06 | We're continuing our live writing series where we build an urban fantasy romcom from scratch with Laterpress AI. This week, our protagonists meet for their first date. It's a nightmare. One they'll soon discover they're trapped in until the CUPID dating app is satisfied they've given their matching a fair shot...THE STORY SO FAR:A magical dating app matches two singles who seem perfect for each other — until their first date crashes and burns spectacularly. When the date goes wrong, the app traps them in a 60-minute time loop, forcing them to relive the same failed evening again and again with full memory of every awkward moment, bad decision, and emotional misfire.But CUPID may not simply be broken. It may be pushing them, manipulating them, and forcing them to confront the flaws they would rather avoid. Is it helping them find love, or turning romance into a controlled experiment?WHAT WE'RE DOING THIS STREAM:In this live writing session, we'll use Laterpress AI to explore how to write dialogue, character reactions, and scene dynamics. You'll see how AI-assisted writing can help brainstorm options, test different tones, revise character interactions, and shape the emotional texture of an urban fantasy romantic comedy.New to the series? Check out the full playlist to watch this urban fantasy romcom come together from the first brainstorm through outlining, drafting, editing, and revision.Try Laterpress free → laterpress.comStay up-to-date on Laterpress development and publishing industry news by signing up for our free weekly newsletter: laterpress.com/newsletter#Laterpress #AIWriting #UrbanFantasy #RomCom #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritingTips #IndieAuthor
13 Things Authors Should Put in Their Newsletters (Besides Buy My Book) Laterpress 2026-06-01 | Starting an author newsletter is one thing. Figuring out what to actually say in it — especially when your subscriber list is small and you don't have a new release to promote — is where most writers get stuck.This video covers 13 newsletter content ideas for authors that go beyond "by my book." Writing a newsletter doesn't have to be scary! It can be a very fun way to keep in touch with readers and reward their loyalty.Want an example author newsletter? Sign up to Nate's at - nategillick.comSubscribe to the Laterpress newsletter for updates on Laterpress development and publishing industry news → laterpress.com/newsletterTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction00:35 - Your Writing Process01:30 - Positive Reviews03:17 - Live Event Recaps04:52 - Book Recommendations05:57 - Character Interviews07:33 - Bonus Short Stories09:25 - Fan Art or Concept Art11:10 - Pets12:08 - Sports Talk13:34 - Good News15:28 - Weird News16:25 - Polls17:58 - Progress Updates #AuthorNewsletter #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #SelfPublishing #BookMarketing #AuthorLife #EmailMarketing #IndiePublishing #AuthorTips
Editing and Revising An Urban Fantasy Romcom with AI Assistance Laterpress 2026-05-30 | We're continuing our live writing series where we build an urban fantasy romcom from scratch with Laterpress AI. This week, we're focusing on one of the most important parts of the story: setting the tone for the characters' interactions with CUPID, the magical dating app — and pseudo-antagonist — responsible for trapping our romantic leads in a disastrous time loop.THE STORY SO FAR:A magical dating app matches two singles who seem perfect for each other — until their first date crashes and burns spectacularly. When the date goes wrong, the app traps them in a 60-minute time loop, forcing them to relive the same failed evening again and again with full memory of every awkward moment, bad decision, and emotional misfire.But CUPID may not simply be broken. It may be pushing them, manipulating them, and forcing them to confront the flaws they would rather avoid. Is it helping them find love, or turning romance into a controlled experiment?WHAT WE'RE DOING THIS STREAM:In this live writing session, we'll use Laterpress AI to develop the tone of CUPID as a pseudo-antagonist: funny, unsettling, pushy, helpful, manipulative, and maybe a little too invested in its own matchmaking success rate.We'll explore how to write dialogue, character reactions, and scene dynamics that make CUPID feel like more than just a magical app. You'll see how AI-assisted writing can help brainstorm options, test different tones, revise character interactions, and shape the emotional texture of an urban fantasy romantic comedy.TOPICS COVERED:- Writing an urban fantasy romcom with AI assistance- Using Laterpress AI for brainstorming, drafting, and revision- Turning AI-generated ideas into stronger story scenes- Recognizing common patterns of AI generated prose.New to the series? Check out the full playlist to watch this urban fantasy romcom come together from the first brainstorm through outlining, drafting, editing, and revision.Try Laterpress free → laterpress.comStay up-to-date on Laterpress development and publishing industry news by signing up for our free weekly newsletter: laterpress.com/newsletter#Laterpress #AIWriting #UrbanFantasy #RomCom #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritingTips #IndieAuthor
Editing and Revising An Urban Fantasy Romcom with AI Assistance Laterpress 2026-05-26 | We're continuing our live writing series where we build an urban fantasy romcom from scratch with Laterpress AI. This week, we're focusing on one of the most important parts of the story: setting the tone for the characters' interactions with CUPID, the magical dating app — and pseudo-antagonist — responsible for trapping our romantic leads in a disastrous time loop.THE STORY SO FAR:A magical dating app matches two singles who seem perfect for each other — until their first date crashes and burns spectacularly. When the date goes wrong, the app traps them in a 60-minute time loop, forcing them to relive the same failed evening again and again with full memory of every awkward moment, bad decision, and emotional misfire.But CUPID may not simply be broken. It may be pushing them, manipulating them, and forcing them to confront the flaws they would rather avoid. Is it helping them find love, or turning romance into a controlled experiment?WHAT WE'RE DOING THIS STREAM:In this live writing session, we'll use Laterpress AI to develop the tone of CUPID as a pseudo-antagonist: funny, unsettling, pushy, helpful, manipulative, and maybe a little too invested in its own matchmaking success rate.We'll explore how to write dialogue, character reactions, and scene dynamics that make CUPID feel like more than just a magical app. You'll see how AI-assisted writing can help brainstorm options, test different tones, revise character interactions, and shape the emotional texture of an urban fantasy romantic comedy.TOPICS COVERED:- Writing an urban fantasy romcom with AI assistance- Setting the tone of a story- Using Laterpress AI for brainstorming, drafting, and revision- Turning AI-generated ideas into stronger story scenesNew to the series? Check out the full playlist to watch this urban fantasy romcom come together from the first brainstorm through outlining, drafting, editing, and revision.Try Laterpress free → laterpress.com#Laterpress #AIWriting #UrbanFantasy #RomCom #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritingTips #IndieAuthor
Write Anywhere With Laterpress Dictation Laterpress 2026-05-26 | Laterpress's dictation feature lets you work on your story from anywhere — no keyboard required. Hit the microphone icon, speak your ideas, and the system transcribes, formats, and drops clean prose directly into the text editor.Perfect for writers who think faster than they type, or anyone who wants to make progress on a book while away from the desk.Try Laterpress free → laterpress.com#Shorts #WritingCommunity #aiwriting #WritingTools #IndieAuthor #AuthorLife #WritingProcess #Dictation
Sell Books Directly to Readers No Amazon, No Fees, No Middleman Laterpress 2026-05-21 | A quick walkthrough of how I publish and serialize fantasy novels using Laterpress. From my author site to a fully hosted book that readers can start reading immediately — set up in minutes, free to publish, and zero platform commission on direct sales.This video covers the full reader experience: discovering the book, reading sample chapters in the browser, purchasing, and browsing other titles through Laterpress's bookshelf and recommendations features.If you're an indie author tired of giving up 30-65% of every sale to a retailer, this is what the alternative looks like.Try Laterpress free → laterpress.com#Shorts #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #SelfPublishing #DirectSales #AuthorLife #WritingTools #IndiePublishing #BookMarketing
My Book Writes Its Own Marketing (AI Author Tool) Laterpress 2026-05-20 | Use Laterpress's AI Assistant to generate TikTok hooks, newsletter teasers, and social media content — pulled directly from the actual text and details of the book.No more staring at a blank caption wondering how to promote your own story. Feed the assistant your manuscript and it gives you ready-to-post content that actually sounds like your book.Try Laterpress free → laterpress.com#WritingCommunity #AIWriting #BookMarketing #WritingTools #IndieAuthor #AuthorLife #SelfPublishing #AIForWriters #BookPromotion
Setting the Tone for an Urban Fantasy Romcom with AI Assistance. Laterpress 2026-05-20 | We're continuing our live writing series where we build an urban fantasy romcom from scratch with Laterpress AI. This week, we're focusing on one of the most important parts of the story: setting the tone for the characters' interactions with CUPID, the magical dating app — and pseudo-antagonist — responsible for trapping our romantic leads in a disastrous time loop.THE STORY SO FAR:A magical dating app matches two singles who seem perfect for each other — until their first date crashes and burns spectacularly. When the date goes wrong, the app traps them in a 60-minute time loop, forcing them to relive the same failed evening again and again with full memory of every awkward moment, bad decision, and emotional misfire.But CUPID may not simply be broken. It may be pushing them, manipulating them, and forcing them to confront the flaws they would rather avoid. Is it helping them find love, or turning romance into a controlled experiment?WHAT WE'RE DOING THIS STREAM:In this live writing session, we'll use Laterpress AI to develop the tone of CUPID as a pseudo-antagonist: funny, unsettling, pushy, helpful, manipulative, and maybe a little too invested in its own matchmaking success rate.We'll explore how to write dialogue, character reactions, and scene dynamics that make CUPID feel like more than just a magical app. You'll see how AI-assisted writing can help brainstorm options, test different tones, revise character interactions, and shape the emotional texture of an urban fantasy romantic comedy.TOPICS COVERED:- Writing an urban fantasy romcom with AI assistance- Setting the tone of a story- Developing a pseudo-antagonist- Writing magical technology as a character- Balancing comedy, romance, and tension- Using Laterpress AI for brainstorming, drafting, and revision- Turning AI-generated ideas into stronger story scenesNew to the series? Check out the full playlist to watch this urban fantasy romcom come together from the first brainstorm through outlining, drafting, editing, and revision.Try Laterpress free → laterpress.com#Laterpress #AIWriting #UrbanFantasy #RomCom #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritingTips #IndieAuthor
Writing a Romantic Comedy with AI — Signing up for the Ultimate Dating App | Laterpress AI Laterpress 2026-05-16 | We're back with our weekly live writing series, using Laterpress AI to build an urban fantasy romcom from scratch. This week: editing and revising AI-generated draft text as our two leads stumble toward the disaster of a first date.THE STORY SO FAR:A magical dating app matches two singles who seem perfect for each other — until their first date crashes and burns spectacularly. The app responds by trapping them in a 60-minute time loop, forcing them to relive the date over and over (with full memory of every past failure) until they figure out what's actually going wrong. Turns out the app wasn't broken. They just have some metaphorical — and maybe literal — demons to deal with first.WHAT WE'RE DOING THIS STREAM:Taking AI-generated scenes and rewriting them into polished chapters. You'll see how the AI drafts from structured outlines, where the prose needs a human touch, and how Laterpress's editing tools help bridge the gap between raw generation and a finished page.New to the series? Check out the full playlist to watch this book come together from the very first brainstorm.Try Laterpress free → laterpress.com
I Went From An Idea to a Full Plot Outline in 5 Minutes Laterpress 2026-05-14 | I started with nothing but a story concept and used Laterpress AI's guided story creation workflow to build a complete plot outline in minutes.If you've ever stared at a blank page wondering how to turn a cool idea into an actual book, this is the workflow.Try Laterpress free → laterpress.com#WritingCommunity #AIWriting #WritingTools #IndieAuthor #NovelWriting #WritingProcess #AIForWriters
AI Found the Problems in My Plot Before I Wrote a Single Chapter Laterpress 2026-05-13 | I fed my full plot outline into Laterpress AI's assistant and asked it to check for plot holes, continuity errors, and structural weaknesses — before spending weeks drafting and editing.Catching problems at the outline stage saves hours of rewriting later. This is what AI editorial feedback actually looks like.Try Laterpress free → laterpress.com#WritingCommunity #AIWriting #PlotOutline #WritingTools #IndieAuthor #WritingProcess #AIForWriters
This AI Turns Your Voice Memos Into Worldbuilding Lore Laterpress 2026-05-12 | I dictated my story notes into Laterpress and it automatically generated character cards and lore entries from them. No typing, no organizing, no formatting — just talk and let AI do the sorting.If you're a writer who thinks faster than you type, this changes everything.Try Laterpress free: laterpress.com#Shorts #WritingCommunity #AIWriting #WorldBuilding #IndieAuthor #WritingTools #WritingProcess
Writing a Fantasy Romcom with AI — Planning & Drafting Chapters 3 & 4 Live | Laterpress AI Laterpress 2026-05-09 | Using Laterpress AI's brainstorming, plotting, and writing tools to plan and generate first drafts for chapters 3-4 of our urban fantasy romcom — live, in real time.THE STORY:A magical dating app pairs two singles who seem perfect on paper. When their first date crashes and burns spectacularly, the app traps them in a 60-minute time loop, forcing them to try again — and again — with full memory of every past failure. The app wasn't wrong. They just need to exorcise some metaphorical (and maybe literal) demons before they can see it.WHAT HAPPENS THIS STREAM:We outline three new chapters using beat and scene cards, then generate initial AI drafts for two of them and review what the tools produce. You'll see the full workflow from blank outline to rough prose — the parts that surprise you and the parts that need work.This is part of a weekly live series building an entire book from idea to finished draft using AI writing tools. Check the playlist to start from the beginning.Try Laterpress free → laterpress.com
Editing and Revising an AI Rough Draft: Chapter 2 Laterpress 2026-05-01 | Laterpress AI is a suite of brainstorming, plotting, writing, and editing tools designed to help guide creatives from idea to finished rough draft and beyond. We're continuing our longform stream series using these tools to create an urban fantasy romcom, from the initial idea to a finished first draft. This week, we're digging in deep on the text of the first two chapters, looking at the AI-generated initial draft and improving the text with our own voice.The story concept: A magical dating app pairs up two eligible singles. When their first date crashes and burns spectacularly, the app traps them in a 60 minute time loop, forcing them to try again (with the memories of their past failures) until they start to realize maybe they ARE a good match for each other. The app wasn't wrong, they just needed to exorcise some metaphorical (and perhaps literal?) demons along the way.
Editing and Revising an AI Rough Draft: The Opening Chapters Laterpress 2026-04-25 | Laterpress AI is a suite of brainstorming, plotting, writing, and editing tools designed to help guide creatives from idea to finished rough draft and beyond. We're continuing our longform stream series using these tools to create an urban fantasy romcom, from the initial idea to a finished first draft. This week, we're digging in deep on the text of the first two chapters, looking at the AI-generated initial draft and improving the text with our own voice.The story concept: A magical dating app pairs up two eligible singles. When their first date crashes and burns spectacularly, the app traps them in a 60 minute time loop, forcing them to try again (with the memories of their past failures) until they start to realize maybe they ARE a good match for each other. The app wasn't wrong, they just needed to exorcise some metaphorical (and perhaps literal?) demons along the way.
Laterpress Editor and UI Tutorial Laterpress 2026-04-15 | This tutorial walks folks through the Laterpress editor and explains what each of the options do. Use the time stamps to jump to a specific topic.00:28 - The Home button00:50 - Table of Contents01:14 - Beat cards01:33 - Scene cards01:58 - Show / Hide Outline (the Beat and Scene cards)02:50 - Arrow icon for rearranging chapters03:30 - Chapter versions04:15 - Expand / Collapse chapters04:53 - The ... (three dot) options for chapters06:44 - The Wiki tab11:00 - Notes14:06 - The Assistant14:55 - Publish15:24 - Expand / Collapse (whole book)15:46 - Select Theme (change font size, line spacing, background color)16:30 - Full screen mode17:00 - Import Epub17:11 - Add to Wiki17:36 - Book SettingsWritten Help Articles: laterpress.com/helpMain Site: laterpress.com
Writing an Urban Fantasy Romcom with AI Assistance: The Opening Chapters Laterpress 2026-04-11 | Laterpress AI is a suite of brainstorming, plotting, writing, and editing tools designed to help guide creatives from idea to finished rough draft and beyond. This video continues our longform stream series using these tools to create an urban fantasy romcom, from the initial idea to a finished first draft. With the plot ironed out, we now will create scene cards for the opening chapters and edit them to align with our intent. Next, we will have the AI generate the first few hours, and walk through where the prose works, where it needs editing, and look for signs the AI needs additional context to stay on target.The story concept: A magical dating app pairs up two eligible singles. When their first date crashes and burns spectacularly, the app traps them in a 60 minute time loop, forcing them to try again (with the memories of their past failures) until they start to realize maybe they ARE a good match for each other. The app wasn't wrong, they just needed to exorcise some metaphorical (and perhaps literal?) demons along the way.
Create a Story Outline and Wiki in Minutes with Laterpress Laterpress 2026-04-07 | I imported my story notes into Laterpress, and in minutes had a working outline for the story, chapter level scene cards, and a wiki of character and lore details built from my notes, making it easy to get started writing the story.
How to publish a book on Laterpress Laterpress 2026-04-06 | Lean how to take a manuscript in Laterpress and publish it, making it available to be read from any browser-connected device. See our earlier tutorials for guidance on how to create an account and create or upload a book.Written tutorials:Creating and Publishing Your First Book:laterpress.com/help/creating-publishing-first-bookLaterpress 101: Guide to Getting Started:laterpress.com/help/laterpress-101Video:How to upload a book on Laterpress:youtu.be/Cp8xPzUVJ6I
How to Upload a Book to Laterpress Laterpress 2026-04-06 | Learn how to upload the text of a work-in-progress or finished book into the Laterpress text editor using our import epub feature. This is useful for folks intending to use our story tools to continue an existing project, or for folks planning to serialize or direct sell existing books.This video only covers the uploading process. Publishing is covered in another tutorial.Written tutorials:Creating and Publishing Your First Book:laterpress.com/help/creating-publishing-first-bookLaterpress 101: Guide to Getting Started:laterpress.com/help/laterpress-101
How to create a Laterpress account and use the story creation workflow Laterpress 2026-04-06 | This video explains how to create a Laterpress account and use the story creation workflow to jumpstart the process of going from a basic idea to getting started on your first draft.For folks who already have a work-in-progress or finished book you want to upload or publish, please see the the uploading your first book tutorial.Written tutorials:Creating and Publishing Your First Book:laterpress.com/help/creating-publishing-first-bookLaterpress 101: Guide to Getting Started:laterpress.com/help/laterpress-101
Plotting an Urban Fantasy Romcom with AI Laterpress 2026-04-04 | Laterpress AI is a suite of brainstorming, plotting, writing, and editing tools designed to help guide creatives from idea to finished rough draft and beyond. This week, we're covering plotting an urban fantasy romantic comedy with AI assistance, using the technology as a collaborative partner and a springboard, while refining its suggestions with our own knowledge and editorial judgment. The story concept: A magical dating app pairs up two eligible singles. When their first date crashes and burns spectacularly, the app traps them in a 60 minute time loop, forcing them to try again (with the memories of their past failures) until they start to realize maybe they ARE a good match for each other. The app wasn't wrong, they just needed to exorcise some metaphorical (and perhaps literal?) demons along the way.
An Introduction to Laterpress AI | Special 2-hour Launch Stream Laterpress 2026-03-28 | Laterpress AI is a suite of brainstorming, plotting, writing, and editing tools designed to help guide creatives from idea to finished rough draft and beyond. In this video, see these tools in action and learn how to use them as we start making an urban fantasy romcom.
Direct Sales Made Easy: Take Control of Your Author Career With Laterpress Laterpress 2025-06-30 | Many authors make their work available on a subscription basis through platforms like Patreon or Substack, but shy away from direct sales of completed books as it feels like a lot of extra work. What if you earn subscription revenue while writing stories AND sell finished from the same platform, and it was easy? Laterpress Marketing & Community Lead Nate Gillick will provide viewers a comprehensive demo of the platform. Authors will see what published books look like from a reader's perspective, get tips on how to monetize their work, and see just how quick and easy it is to take your books online and start selling directly to readers. (Watch Nate upload a finished book and publish it in less than two minutes!) There will also be time for Q&A with the audience.Sign up for the Laterpress weekly newsletter: laterpress.com/newsletterAWC Website: authortubewritingconference.com2025 AWC Playlist: tinyurl.com/AWC-2025-Playlist2025 AWC Feedback Form (to enter GIVEAWAYS!): tinyurl.com/2025-AWC-Feedback-Form
Serializing Fiction for Fun and Profit Laterpress 2025-06-30 | Writing has a reputation as a solitary endeavor. Authors toil away in isolation until suddenly, a finished book appears.It doesn't have to be that way.Wouldn't it be nice to build your readership while you're still writing the book, or keep your fans engaged between releases? Why not collect feedback to learn what's resonating with readers and what's not early on, potentially saving huge amounts of time in revision? Wouldn't it be great to cover some of your publishing expenses or even turn a profit before the final book comes out? All of that is possible when serializing fiction. Join Nate for a conversation on the pros and cons of serializing fiction, best practices, and how you can incorporate it into your writing flow.Sign up for the Laterpress Newsletter: laterpress.com/newsletterAWC Website: authortubewritingconference.com2025 AWC Playlist: tinyurl.com/AWC-2025-Playlist2025 AWC Feedback Form (to enter GIVEAWAYS!): tinyurl.com/2025-AWC-Feedback-Form
Introducing Bookshelves, Ratings & Reviews, and Recommendations Laterpress 2022-07-26 | Your biggest reader-focused quality of life update yet is now live! Use bookshelves to easily navigate between Laterpress stories, leave a review, and find recommendations on new stories to enjoy.laterpress.com
How to Grow Your Author Newsletter Through Laterpress Laterpress 2022-05-10 | In this video, learn how to access your reader data for stories published through Laterpress, and find who has consented to being added to your email list.
How to Create Custom Chapter Numbers Laterpress 2022-04-08 | Learn how to use the custom chapter numbering feature to further customize how your chapters are named and numbered.
Start Selling Your Writing in Minutes! Laterpress 2022-04-08 | Learn how to create a Stripe account through Laterpress, so you can start selling your stories direct to readers! The process only takes a few minutes to complete.
Setting up Collections for your books Laterpress 2022-04-08 | This video will show you how to set up collections for you books in Laterpress.
How to publish your book in minutes Laterpress 2022-03-03 | In this video, we walk you through how to publish your book directly to the web in minutes. Laterpress is free to use and we only keep 5% of what you charge your readers.
