Tanias Writing RealmI’m excited to reveal the very fist video in an ongoing video series, where AuthorTubers answer a list of interview questions. This video focuses on writing process, AuthorTube and more. Below is the time stamps and interview questions in case you’d like to skip ahead.
Here are the links to the channels belonging to each of these Authors.
00:05 Meet the AuthorTubers 00:35 Q1: What genre do you enjoy writing the most? 02:07 Q2: How long have you been writing? 03:19 Q3: Have you ever taken a creative writing or literary course? 05:38 Q4: Do you listen to music while you write? 08:59 Q5: Do you schedule your writing time? If so, what does that look like for you? 11:45 Q6: Have you ever joined any NaNo WriMo’s in the past, and do you plan to do so in the future? 14:57 Q7: Do you feel that an author has inspired your writing style in some way? 18:14 Q8: How long have you been a part of the AuthorTube community? 19:37 Q9: Has joining the AuthorTube community helped you in some way, and if so, how? 22:10 Q10: If you could meet any AuthorTuber in person, who would it be and why?
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AuthorTube Interviews / Video 1 / AuthorTubers Answer 10 Writing QuestionsTanias Writing Realm2022-09-20 | I’m excited to reveal the very fist video in an ongoing video series, where AuthorTubers answer a list of interview questions. This video focuses on writing process, AuthorTube and more. Below is the time stamps and interview questions in case you’d like to skip ahead.
Here are the links to the channels belonging to each of these Authors.
00:05 Meet the AuthorTubers 00:35 Q1: What genre do you enjoy writing the most? 02:07 Q2: How long have you been writing? 03:19 Q3: Have you ever taken a creative writing or literary course? 05:38 Q4: Do you listen to music while you write? 08:59 Q5: Do you schedule your writing time? If so, what does that look like for you? 11:45 Q6: Have you ever joined any NaNo WriMo’s in the past, and do you plan to do so in the future? 14:57 Q7: Do you feel that an author has inspired your writing style in some way? 18:14 Q8: How long have you been a part of the AuthorTube community? 19:37 Q9: Has joining the AuthorTube community helped you in some way, and if so, how? 22:10 Q10: If you could meet any AuthorTuber in person, who would it be and why?
If you’re interested in supporting me and my Author Business, please feel free to buy me a tea... because I don’t drink coffee buymeacoffee.com/taniastephanson
Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570Writing and Personal UpdatesTanias Writing Realm2024-09-24 | Please forgive the poor video quality and voice not lining up... had some technical difficulites.
Things have drastically changed for me, and I'm taking things one day at a time. Here's my health update as well as what I've been up to in the book publishing world.
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570Word of the Week 1Tanias Writing Realm2024-08-28 | ...Writing Update, Self-Doubt, Summer Fun and InspirationTanias Writing Realm2024-08-13 | This is what I'm working on, how summer has been, and some writer self-doubt that I am experiencing. How do you handle doubting your skills as a writer and author?
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Tania Stephanson Website: taniastephanson.ca Check out Plottr! https://plottr.comtaniaswritingrealm/?ref=372
Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570Why Hire Graphic Designers as Authors?Tanias Writing Realm2024-06-18 | As authors we think of hiring graphic designers to create unique book covers. But there's so much more graphic designers do to support us as authors.
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Do you use writing tropes as focal points of your stories? Today we talk about writing tropes and how they are used, and my personal thoughts.
Submit for FREE to Sable BooKnight's Portals Anthology sablebooknight.ca/submissionsSubmit your short story! Sable BooKnightTanias Writing Realm2024-05-10 | Submit your short story today to sablebooknight.ca for your chance to be published in a new portals anthology. Includes a FREE beta read, line editing and more! Find out more information at sablebooknight.ca
Who am I? My name is Tania Stephanson, and I'm a Canadian author. Here is a little more about me and my life, and what I'm writing currently. Thanks for listening!
sablebooknight.caSCAM ALERT! This author was scammed!!! AUTHORS BEWARETanias Writing Realm2024-04-11 | Almost every author dreams of having their book turned into a TV series or a movie. Scammers are getting more detailed and better at taking advantage of people! This is what I went through, and some tips that hopefully will help you down the road.
00:00 I was Scammed! 00:16 The email 01:25 Proceeding with caution 01:50 Looking for an agent 02:46 What the email said 05:21 The first phone call 06:43 The second phone call 07:37 Tips 08:38 How I feel about all this 09:16 Looking for your input!
What would you do if they tried contacting you again?
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570Benefits of a Permafree eBookTanias Writing Realm2024-03-19 | What is a permafree eBook and how can it help you in your author career? This is how it's going for me after 2 years!
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Today I’m sharing where I’m at with some projects, the Sable BooKnight open submissions call, and a secret potential opportunity that landed in my lap.
How are your projects going these days?
00:00 Introduction 00:33 Writing update, Potential opportunity or scam 02:00 High Fantasy vs Crime thrillers 02:57 The importance of the writing community 04:00 Writing space and time 05:28 Sable BooKnight open Submissions update 07:52 Hoping for your input on the submissions call 08:33 Wishing for writing time lol 09:31 What are you up to these days?
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Tania Stephanson Website: sablebooknight.ca Check out Plottr! https://plottr.comtaniaswritingrealm/?ref=372
It has been some time since I’ve uploaded any podcast episodes, or YouTube videos. Here’s what’s been happening in my world, and what my plans are moving forward.
#AuthorTube
#WritingNaNo 2023 - Why I quit Nanowrimo this yearTanias Writing Realm2023-11-24 | If you’re interested in supporting me and my Author Business, please feel free to buy me a tea... because I don’t drink coffee buymeacoffee.com/taniastephanson
Tania Stephanson Website: taniastephanson.ca Check out Plottr! https://plottr.comtaniaswritingrealm/?ref=372
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570My Book is Published! Red Crimes is Now AvailableTanias Writing Realm2023-09-15 | After many moons of working on this project, I'm happy to say that Red Crimes is now available! Also I'll share my next projects plans.
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570Reverse Plotting for Pantsers in ExcelTanias Writing Realm2023-08-01 | Let's face it, as a pantser we don't always know where the story is going until we write it. It's fun and i love it but honestly, it's easy to leave plot holes or make mistakes! This is how I've started to reverse plot my story using Excel.
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570My Top 5 AUTHOR MISTAKESTanias Writing Realm2023-07-25 | It's only natural to make mistakes as a newer author, and although I'm sure my list is much longer.... these are the top 5 that come to mind!
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570Book Formatting Test By Sable BooKnight #shortsTanias Writing Realm2023-07-21 | I put Sable BooKnight's book formatting to the test and am very pleased with the results!
Edited by YouCut:https://youcutapp.page.link/BestEditorWriting Software / My Favorite Writing Software, Tools, Publishers, and More!Tanias Writing Realm2023-07-05 | Today I'm sharing my preferred writing software, tools, publishing platforms and more! I'll also tell you what I like about them.
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The pros and cons of writing and publishing with multiple author names, and how to make it easier to manage websites and costs.Red Crimes Novel / Why Im Reworking and Expanding my Previously Published StoriesTanias Writing Realm2023-06-17 | Sometimes, it's hard to let my previous publications slide, as they are not up to my current skill level... so... I'm diving into the well that was my first publications from 2020, to rework and improve the stories. I'm also expanding the series and adding focus on one of my favourite characters, Rain.
Have you ever reworked your previously published books?
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Recently I experienced a need for funds and didn't know where i was going to get it. But then I remembered I had some money saved up from my side hustle.
Do you have ideas for side income for authors?
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570Book Marketing Locally Increased Sales!Tanias Writing Realm2023-05-12 | I never imagined how much of an impact marketing locally would impact my online author visibility. Selling in a local book store has increased my KDP sales, which is super awesome!
Here's a brief update on my writing goals for May 2023.
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570Cover Reveal / April Writing updateTanias Writing Realm2023-04-11 | Today I'm revealing my new cover for Red Crimes, which is an expanded version of my lighter reads, the Red Crime Thriller Collection. I've made eBook sales (all free) and sold some hand printed booklets through a local store. I'm also looking for ideas for authors to interview on my podcast! Drop a note below with suggestions.
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AI text generated tools are here to stay, but how do you feel about it? These are my thoughts on how to we can morally use AI tools to help with our writing process.
Here I'll offer author services including Beyond Beta Reading, Line Editing and Interior Print book Formatting.
I enjoy these processes and look forward to helping other authors, as well as start an additional source of income to support my author business.
The logo and images in this video cannot be duplicated in anyway.
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570AuthorTube Interviews / Publishing Questions / Video 2 with Joey Paul and Stephanie WhitsonTanias Writing Realm2023-03-21 | For Video 2, we have Joey Paul and Stephanie Whitson! Watch as they answer 10 publishing questions. If you're interested in joining the collab, let me know!
00:00 Introduction and Meet the Authors 00:19 What is your favorite publishing platform, and why? 01:21 When it comes to formatting your books or eBooks, do you hire someone, or do you format them yourself? 02:04 Do you have a go-to cover designer, or do you design your own covers? Are you looking for a cover designer? 02:40 Are you a full-time author, or do you also have a job outside of the writing and publishing industry? 03:16 Do you publish under multiple author names, or just one? 03:47 What was your very first publication, and can you describe what it felt like to release it? 05:11 Who have you learned the most from about the publication process? 06:32 What would you want to learn more about in the world of publishing? 07:13 Do you have a favorite independent author? If so, who is it? 08:13 If you had the opportunity to start fresh as an author, what would you do differently?
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Today I'm sharing some exciting news about my author world! I'll include my writing update, author news, the special project news, and podcast future plans.
#AuthorTube #Self-publishing #indieauthor10 Reasons to Try GetCovers for Your Next Book Cover DesignTanias Writing Realm2023-02-21 | There are so many reasons why GetCovers could be the right graphic design company for you. Here are just 10 of those reasons!
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570My Writing Discovery / What I have Discovered about my WritingTanias Writing Realm2023-02-17 | After years of writing I've discovered something about myself as a writer, which could change things for my High Fantasy novel!
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570AuthorTube Interviews / Publishing Questions / Video 1 with Scarlett Kol and Estelle Van De VeldeTanias Writing Realm2023-02-05 | Let’s kick off the Publishing interviews with AuthorTubers Scarlett Kol and Estelle Van De Velde!
00:00 Introduction and Meet the Authors 00:28 What is your favorite publishing platform, and why? 02:00 When it comes to formatting your books or eBooks, do you hire someone, or do you format them yourself? 02:34 Do you have a go-to cover designer, or do you design your own covers? Are you looking for a cover designer? 04:40 Are you a full-time author, or do you also have a job outside of the writing and publishing industry? 05:20 Do you publish under multiple author names, or just one? 06:10 What was your very first publication, and can you describe what it felt like to release it? 08:03 Who have you learned the most from about the publication process? 10:18 What would you want to learn more about in the world of publishing? 11:16 Do you have a favorite independent author? If so, who is it? 12:30 If you had the opportunity to start fresh as an author, what would you do differently?
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570AuthorTube Interviews / Video 4 / AuthorTubers Answer 10 Writing QuestionsTanias Writing Realm2023-01-13 | I’m excited to reveal the fourth video in an ongoing video series, where AuthorTubers answer a list of interview questions. This video focuses on writing process, AuthorTube and more. Below is the time stamps and interview questions in case you’d like to skip ahead.
Here are the links to the channels belonging to each of these Authors.
00:05 Meet the AuthorTubers 00:51 Q1: What genre do you enjoy writing the most? 01:16 Q2: How long have you been writing? 02:00 Q3: Have you ever taken a creative writing or literary course? 02:48 Q4: Do you listen to music while you write? 03:45 Q5: Do you schedule your writing time? If so, what does that look like for you? 04:35 Q6: Have you ever joined any NaNo WriMo’s in the past, and do you plan to do so in the future? 05:53 Q7: Do you feel that an author has inspired your writing style in some way? 07:34 Q8: How long have you been a part of the AuthorTube community? 08:35 Q9: Has joining the AuthorTube community helped you in some way, and if so, how? 10:20 Q10: If you could meet any AuthorTuber in person, who would it be and why?
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570Updates / NaNo / Book Sales / Future PlansTanias Writing Realm2022-12-14 | It's been a while since I've uploaded but I'm still here! Today I'm sharing my updates! How NaNo WriMo 2022 went, my writing and publishing plans, YouTube and more.
00:00 Intro 00:18 NaNo WriMo 2022 01:10 Book Sales 02:48 Writing Plans 04:31 Low Content Books 05:06 Author Business Goals 06:21 YouTube Channel plans 08:03 Health update
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570NaNoWriMo 2022 Update & Excel TrackingTanias Writing Realm2022-11-18 | NaNo 2022! It's going pretty good. Here's my wordcount update, and how I track things in Excel. How's your NaNo going?
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570NaNoWriMo Tracking in Excel and Live Writing Sprints!Tanias Writing Realm2022-11-11 | Today I'll show you how I am tracking my word count in MS Excel, and then we'll move to some writing sprints, with chat in between.NaNoWriMo 2022 day 6 updateTanias Writing Realm2022-11-05 | ...AuthorTube Interviews / Video 3 / AuthorTubers Answer 10 Writing QuestionsTanias Writing Realm2022-11-02 | If you’re interested in supporting me and my Author Business, please feel free to buy me a tea... because I don’t drink coffee buymeacoffee.com/taniastephanson
Being so close to my 40th birthday I'm looking back at my life and making plans for the future. How can I get my author business to where I want it to be?
#AuthorTubeQ3 Writing Time Spent and Writing Challenge UpdateTanias Writing Realm2022-10-18 | Honestly, I failed my writing challenge. Here's a comparison of how I did in Q2 vs Q3, and how little writing I did in September. Hopefully your September was more productive than mine. Looking forward to NaNo 2022!
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short and sweet, here is where I'm at in my AuthorTube channel and writing goalsAuthorTuber Interviews / Video 2 / AuthorTubers Answer 10 Writing QuestionsTanias Writing Realm2022-10-04 | I’m excited to reveal the second video in an ongoing video series, where AuthorTubers answer a list of interview questions. This video focuses on writing process, AuthorTube and more. Below is the time stamps and interview questions in case you’d like to skip ahead.
Here are the links to the channels belonging to each of these Authors.
00:05 Meet the AuthorTubers 00:53 Q1: What genre do you enjoy writing the most? 01:27 Q2: How long have you been writing? 02:35 Q3: Have you ever taken a creative writing or literary course? 03:14 Q4: Do you listen to music while you write? 04:15 Q5: Do you schedule your writing time? If so, what does that look like for you? 06:10 Q6: Have you ever joined any NaNo WriMo’s in the past, and do you plan to do so in the future? 07:50 Q7: Do you feel that an author has inspired your writing style in some way? 09:24 Q8: How long have you been a part of the AuthorTube community? 10:14 Q9: Has joining the AuthorTube community helped you in some way, and if so, how? 12:22 Q10: If you could meet any AuthorTuber in person, who would it be and why?
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Is almost here! Preptober is upon us. here's what I'm working on this round, what are your plans?Things I’ve Learned as an Indie AuthorTanias Writing Realm2022-09-13 | Source: podbean.com/eau/pb-5ad3b-12c0810
Here are 6 things I've learned so far as an independent author. What have you learned so far?
#AuthorTube #WritingWriting Update / AuthorTubeTanias Writing Realm2022-09-07 | it has been a busy couple weeks and this is the only way I can make time to upload a video! Here's my writing and AuthorTube update.August Writing Challenge Results / How Many Hours I Spent WritingTanias Writing Realm2022-09-04 | In July, I decided to challenge myself to write 15 minutes per day. Here is how I did!
Do you challenge yourself to write for a certain length of time each day? Or do you set a monthly writing goal?
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Get Scrivener for Writing! Affiliate Link https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/123198?link=1570Author Interview Question / eBook vs Print Book / AuthorTube InterviewTanias Writing Realm2022-08-23 | While preparing for the upcoming AuthorTube video collaboration, one of my mentors, Tyra, answered a question with such impressive depth and detail, I had to share it with you all.
As a reader, writer and Author, what format do you prefer? Ebook or Print book? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Let's talk about my August writing challenge, AuthorTube channel, writing education, my high fantasy novel update and more.
#AuthorTubeWRITE AND CHAT with me / Writing and Productivity SprintTanias Writing Realm2022-08-15 | Popup writing sprints and chat! It's been a while and I need to get some writing done. Come chat and write with me!
#AuthorTubeEYESTRAIN / How to Cope with Eyestrain while writingTanias Writing Realm2022-08-09 | Dealing with eyestrain as a writer is terrible! But how helpful is Dark Mode really? Let’s talk about how writers can manage or cope with eyestrain.
00:00 Intro and Symptoms of eye strain 00:45 The Truth about Dark Mode 02:25 Ways to Reduce eyestrain including computer settings 03:34 Room lighting 03:52 Eye drops 04:05 Software settings including Word and Scrivener 04:46 Last resort 05:35 Reduce screen time 06:32 Share your thoughts with us
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