The Writers Bookshelf: Recommended References and Writing Resources (Series Introduction) zippywings 2024-10-20 | The Writers Bookshelf: Recommended References and Writing Resources (Series Introduction)
If You Plan to Participate in NaNoWriMo 2024... zippywings 2024-10-17 | Planning to participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) 2024? Would you like to use the latest version of the Scrivener template NaNoWriMo Basic Template when drafting your novel this year? If so, now is the time to suggest or vote on your preferred new and updated features.Key Highlights:The upcoming template will likely include three tiers—basic, advanced, and professional—catering to writers at various engagement levels, from hobbyists to seasoned authors.User Feedback: The 2023 Edition is still available if you need to explore the template before making suggestions for improvement. This is important if you have Scrivener 3 and plan to use it for your NaNoWriMo project this year but have never used the NaNoWriMo Basic Template.Feature Roadmap: A roadmap showcases the development status of various features with categories like “ready release,” “in progress,” and “future.” Vote on or suggest desired features to shape the template’s development.Note: It's important to read and use the roadmap voting and suggestion tools if you'd like to voice your preferences for the 2024 and 2025 editions of the template.Read the announcement and gain access to the template and roadmap links here:zippywings.wordpress.com/2024/10/15/nanowrimo-2024-scrivener-template-planning____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Quick Transcription for Podcasts and Video: WhisperTranscribe 2024 zippywings 2024-08-18 | Note: The following show notes for this video come directly from Whisper Transcribe itself. Feel free to judge its accuracy after watching this video. I've altered nothing.____________________Show Notes for “WhisperTranscribe Workflow 2024”Episode Title: WhisperTranscribe Workflow 2024Main Theme: Enhancing Accessibility and Productivity in Content Creation through TranscriptionIn this insightful episode, the speaker dives deep into the critical role of transcription in content creation, particularly for YouTube videos. As they gear up to revive their beloved series “writer’s bookshelf,” they share personal experiences with burnout and the challenges that come with manual transcription, especially when preferring ad-libbed over scripted content.Key Highlights:The Importance of Transcripts: The speaker emphasizes how transcripts not only improve accessibility for viewers but also serve as a valuable resource for content creators.Challenges with Automatic Transcription: Critique of YouTube’s automatic transcription tool reveals its inaccuracies, motivating the search for better solutions.Introducing Whisper Transcribe: A detailed introduction to Whisper Transcribe, a powerful tool sourced from AppSumo that offers accurate transcription, format versatility, chapter management, and title suggestions.Leveraging AI for Efficiency: The speaker discusses how AI can streamline podcast management tasks, including generating show notes and newsletters, while stressing the need for careful editing to ensure accuracy.Navigating Technical Hurdles: The workflow includes overcoming challenges like file size limitations when importing YouTube videos, utilizing the program Vid Juice for efficient file management.Proofreading and Template Use: The necessity of proofreading transcripts is highlighted, alongside practical advice on using YouTube links for initial transcription efforts before file uploads.Organizing Content: A walkthrough of organizing show notes and timestamps is provided, showcasing how to maintain consistency and enhance viewer engagement.Community Engagement: The speaker invites viewers to subscribe to their monthly newsletter for app recommendations and updates on writing projects, reinforcing their commitment to fostering a community around content creation.Conclusion: The episode wraps up with an encouraging note for the audience to stay engaged for future content focused on writing and creativity, underlining the significance of accessibility and interaction through effective transcription tools.Subscribe for More: Don’t miss out on valuable insights! Subscribe to the newsletter for the latest tips and updates in the world of writing and content creation.____________________00:00 Introduction00:11 Purpose of Transcriptions00:32 Challenges with Writer's Bookshelf Series00:49 Need for Transcripts and Accessibility01:19 Transcription Tools Overview03:14 Introduction to Whisper Transcribe05:44 Using Whisper Transcribe14:23 Using Additional Tools and Software18:42 Conclusion and Newsletter Promotion____________________Prompt for Generating Time Stamps: "Using the attached timestamped transcript as a guide and taking the runtime into consideration, please create a YouTube chapter list wherever a new topic is introduced. Please consider major transitions to new ideas or discussion points only. Subpoints to the same topic should be treated as part of the same chapter. Please make sure the chapter timestamps accurately represent the timestamps in the transcript. DO NOT MAKE ANYTHING UP. If the video is eight minutes long, it should NOT have timestamps at the fifteen-minute mark. BE ACCURATE. Also, please list each new chapter timestamp on a new line."Note: You may still need to check the results for accuracy. Sometimes even the best chatbots get it wrong.____________________Tools Referenced:WhisperTranscribe: whispertranscribe.comVidJuice: vidjuice.comStraico: straico.com ____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Cherry Chicklet: Timeless (Concept Video 1) zippywings 2024-08-06 | Experimental AI Music Video for Cherry Chicklet's "Timeless," based on the title song from her fourth album. This video will likely get updated once I better understand the technology used to make it, and once I think of more interesting ways to bring her character to life (metaphorically speaking--this isn't Weird Science).Song: TimelessAlbum: Timeless (2024)Artist: Cherry Chicklet (avatar), Udio V1 (music and vocals)Lyrics: Jeremy BurseyBased on the Character Cherry Chicklet, from the "A Modern-day Fantasy" series by Jeremy Bursey.Notes:Music video test, using video footage generated by Kling AI (landscapes) and Hedra AI (lip-syncing, free version), based on images created in Leonardo AI.Music and vocals created in Udio V1.Music remastered in Mixcraft 10.About:"A Modern-day Fantasy" is a limited series written by me (Jeremy Bursey), currently available as two "annual" epic novels, "Cannonball City" and "Superheroes Anonymous," featuring the superheroic rise of a tennis star turned crime fighter who must defeat his stalker before the stalker kills him and everyone he knows. This two-part series will eventually span five smaller, but better contained novels. Years 3-10 will be released sometime after that. The current books can be found on Smashwords.Cherry Chicklet is the rock star character featured at the second crisis point of both novels during concerts that go awry (focusing on her first and second albums respectively). Her third album is featured in the Year 4 story, still unfinished. The fourth album, Timeless, will be part of the Year 6 story.As of August 4, 2024, Cherry Chicklet's first five albums have been written by me (Jeremy Bursey) and rendered as songs in Udio V1. I will be starting on her sixth album soon. The fifth album will be part of the Year 7 story and the sixth part of the Year 9 story. Her seventh album will be the final album from the series, but not from her character. Beginning with the eighth album, her story will continue in a spin-off (likely; still conceptualizing the idea, but likely).If you're interested in finding out more about this character or the books she belongs to or the songs she sings (or the other things I write), be sure to sign up for my newsletter for all the latest updates (link in footer).Kling AI: klingai.comHedra AI: hedra.comLeonardo AI: leonardo.aiUdio: udio.comA Modern-day Fantasy Series: smashwords.com/books/byseries/23373____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
A Frank Discussion about AI Music: And its relation to storytelling (2024) zippywings 2024-08-06 | Let's talk about storytelling, AI Music, and a cool thing I did this summer.____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
My Domestic Thrillers Thrilling New Book Trailer (2024) zippywings 2024-05-18 | "The Computer Nerd" is a domestic thriller I wrote in 2015 but have never been able to sell many copies of it. In 2024, I'm still trying to cast some attention on it. This updated book trailer is another such shameless effort to draw eyes back on it. If you're reading this, you should probably just watch the trailer. It'll tell you more about it.If you want to know more or buy from some place other than Amazon, visit my site for information and additional store links: swiy.co/jb-book-trailer-computer-nerd-siteIf you'd rather just toss a coin at Bezos (or buy the hardcover edition), here's my Amazon link: swiy.co/jb-book-trailer-computer-nerd-amazonNote: This is for the US store only. If you're from any other market, use the buy link from my website instead.If you'd rather I just keep writing my latest work-in-progress and let this one die, then subscribe to my newsletter and cheer me on: jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pageThanks for watching. Hope you don't mind the occasional plug for my own work from time to time. ____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Stormy Mornings AI Music Video zippywings 2024-03-30 | "Stormy Mornings" is a song written by AI and generated in Suno AI, an app that specializes in music and song generation. It was created using the V3 model.I made this as an experiment and liked the results so much that I wanted to share it with my audience. I hope you like it.Prompt: "a sad song about drinking coffee in the dark while it thunderstorms outside, in the style of chillhop blues with a touch of synthwave."Music Genre: Chillhop Blues and SynthwaveLyrics Generation: GPT 3.5 (Verses 1, 2, and the chorus in Suno, the rest in Straico, using the GPT 3.5 model)Song and Title Generation: Suno AICharacter and Scene Generation: Katalist Storytelling StudioLandscape and Animation Generation: Leonardo AIVideo Creation: Jeremy Bursey (using Cyberlink PowerDirector 15)Note: This version of the song was generated using Suno's free plan, so use of this version requires the "Made by Suno" tag, and it cannot be used for monetization or commercial purposes.Look for a "Making Of" video soon.All content in this video was generated by AI, using ideas and prompts conceived and written by Jeremy Bursey.Lyrics:[Verse]Sippin' coffee in the dark, watchin' raindrops fallThunderstorms outside, can't ignore the callFeelin' lonely in this cozy little spaceThe bitter taste of the black, matchin' my embrace (ooh-yeah)[Verse 2]Memories hauntin' me like a distant melodyLost in the rhythm of the rain, set my mind freeBluesy notes flowin' through my veinsAs the coffee goes cold and the thunder remains[Chorus]Stormy mornings, sippin' coffee in the darkLost in thoughts, a lonely soul with a broken heartDrivin' rain, drummin' windows with its beatIn this melancholic symphony, I find my retreat[Verse 3]Another cup, another sip, tryna drown out the painBut the echoes of your laughter, they still remainThe caffeine rush, it can't fill this empty spaceIn the shadows of the storm, I find my hiding place[Verse 4]The city lights flicker, reflecting off the wet streetsBut all I see is darkness, where our love used to meetThe steam rises up, like my hopes disappearingIn this coffee-fueled sorrow, I'm left here wondering[Chorus]Stormy mornings, sippin' coffee in the darkLost in thoughts, a lonely soul with a broken heartDrivin' rain, drummin' windows with its beatIn this melancholic symphony, I find my retreat[Bridge]The lightning strikes, illuminating my tearsThe thunder roars, drowning out my fearsBut in this moment, I find some kind of peaceAs I let go of you, and let the storm release[Chorus]Stormy mornings, sippin' coffee in the darkLost in thoughts, a lonely soul with a broken heartDrivin' rain, drummin' windows with its beatIn this melancholic symphony, I find my retreat[Outro]As the storm begins to fade, and the coffee grows coldI'll hold onto this moment, cherish the memories untoldSippin' coffee in the dark, as the thunderstorm subsidesI'll find my way back to the light, where love still resides.Note: Because the lyrics were generated by AI, they are free to use if you'd like to create your own version of this song.____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Katalist Storytelling Studio (2024): Transform stories into storyboards, quickly! zippywings 2024-03-28 | Discover the future of digital storytelling with Katalist Storytelling Studio. Dive into the innovative world of Katalist, an AI-powered storyboard maker designed to bring your stories to life. This video showcases and critiques the process of converting stories into visually compelling narrated videos. Learn how to navigate the Katalist dashboard, generate vivid images from simple prompts, and edit your storyboard with ease...mostly.This walkthrough covers the use of Katalist AI to create traditional storyboard sketches, evaluates the quality of these sketches, and offers insight into enhancing your storytelling reach. Watch as I transform a story chapter into an emerging storyboard using Straico, a multi-model chatbot, and use the resultant script to create a slideshow from nothing. I'll also explore Katalist's capabilities, limitations, and the flexibility it offers for video creation.Whether you're a budding filmmaker, a digital marketer, or a storytelling enthusiast, this video is packed with invaluable information on leveraging Katalist for your creative projects. Start transforming your stories today with Katalist Storytelling Studio, or watch this video to find out if it's even worth your time and money!Katalist Storytelling Studio Website:katalist.aiChapter List00:00 - Introduction to Katalist AI01:01 - Demonstrating Katalist's Capabilities01:44 - Exploring Pre-Generated Content02:39 - Editing and Customizing Prompts03:20 - Trying Out Different Scenarios04:06 - Dungeons & Dragons and Allergy Storylines04:19 - Presentation Slide Feature05:03 - Creating a New Project Idea06:07 - Drafting and Scripting with Katalist07:33 - Generating the Pigeon Versus Bread Storyboard09:35 - Reviewing the Completed Storyboard11:18 - Transitioning to a More Complex Project12:12 - Importing and Working with Larger Chapters14:19 - Customizing Prompts for Storyboard Conversion20:06 - Manual Editing and Finalizing Storyboards21:14 - Addressing Technical Issues and Character Consistency23:59 - Discovering New Features and Limitations28:17 - Adjusting Characters and Scenes29:11 - Final Thoughts and AppSumo Deal____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Kindle Vella Pricing Update (2024): Who will benefit the most? zippywings 2024-03-05 | Kindle Vella just announced that they will be changing how their token pricing system will work in the coming weeks. But who is this change best for? Readers or writers?In this video, I discuss the coming changes, as well as introduce an update to my specialize Kindle Vella Book Tracker Excel spreadsheet to reflect these changes, now at beta version 4c.Get the Kindle Vella Book Tracker (Beta 4c) here:zippywings.wordpress.com/kindle-vella-book-data-spreadsheet____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Atticus Major Update (2024): Now more user-friendly! zippywings 2024-02-15 | My favorite writing app has just gotten a major user-interface update. Atticus, the best multiplatform writing tool and e-book and paperback formatter, is now nicer to look at and friendlier to use.Find out more in this video.Or go straight to the source and get Atticus today.atticus.ioOr just watch the Atticus tutorials.youtube.com/@AtticusWriterOr do what you want.youtube.com/watch?v=wVWazHTunSI____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
ScribeCount Analytics Feature 2024: Viewing book sales and ads ROI at a glance zippywings 2024-02-10 | ScribeCount, my favorite book sales and marketing display tool, now has an analytics feature that improves the visual reporting of book sales across an author's catalogue, as well as making ROI on series, book sales, and ad spend easier to see.Check out this new feature in this video! Or read about it at the official ScribeCount website.Check out ScribeCount:scribecount.comRead the Analytics Announcement:scribecount.com/scribecount-analytics____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
AutoCrit Review 2023: How useful is this story analyzing tool? zippywings 2023-11-27 | AutoCrit analyzes text in a fashion similar to Grammarly and ProWritingAid. But how well does it perform? Is it easy to use? And why is it so friendly to fiction writers? This video attempts to answer those questions through a quick demonstration, with a heavy focus on its story analyzer tool.Note: This video does not attempt to compare AutoCrit to those other writing analysis tools. It just shows off what it can do.Check it out here:autocrit.com____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
NaNoWriMo 2023 Week 3: Dont Give Up! zippywings 2023-11-24 | Participating in NaNoWriMo this year? How's your progress? If you need a little more inspiration...This week includes a time lapse video for Day 21.NaNoWriMo Basic Template for Scrivener:zippywings.wordpress.com/scrivener-template-nanowrimo-basic-templateRequest a Feature or Vote on Your Favorites:app.loopedin.io/nanowrimo-basic-template-for-scrivener#/roadmapMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/cruen/city-streetsuppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/wolves____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
NaNoWriMo 2023 Week 2: Still Writing? zippywings 2023-11-15 | Participating in NaNoWriMo this year? How's your progress? If you need a little more inspiration...NaNoWriMo Basic Template for Scrivener:zippywings.wordpress.com/scrivener-template-nanowrimo-basic-templateRequest a Feature or Vote on Your Favorites:app.loopedin.io/nanowrimo-basic-template-for-scrivener#/roadmapMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/cruen/city-streets____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
NaNoWriMo 2023 Week 1: How Are You Doing? zippywings 2023-11-09 | Participating in NaNoWriMo this year? How's your progress? If you need a little inspiration...NaNoWriMo Basic Template for Scrivener:zippywings.wordpress.com/scrivener-template-nanowrimo-basic-templateRequest a Feature or Vote on Your Favorites:app.loopedin.io/nanowrimo-basic-template-for-scrivener#/roadmapMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/cruen/city-streets____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Fiction Marketing Academy Summit 2023 Overview zippywings 2023-10-08 | Are you a writer who can't get enough opportunities to attend writing and marketing summits by your favorite indie author and marketing stars? Well, if so, then here's another!But this one's free...forever.With just one upsell. Well, two if you count the add-on.Watch the video to find out more.Or just go check out the site yourself.fictionmarketingacademy.comNote: The summit runs between October 9-15, 2023. If you're watching this video after the 15th, then I don't know. Maybe you can access the replay. No guarantees on that, though. But the organizers suggest that this summit covers the many concerns authors face in 2023. Also, in this video, I'll give you a very brief snapshot of what the upsell looks like in case you need to plan ahead. But don't expect a full review here. I'm not about to violate someone else's copyright.____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Story Analysis with Claude AI zippywings 2023-09-19 | Writers need toolboxes to get their work done, and the tools in those boxes should help the writer craft the best work he or she can.AI is one such resource writers have in their toolboxes to speed up their workflow, using it for research or idea generation, and ChatGPT is the monster in that workspace. But sometimes using AI for this purpose may feel a little dirty, and ChatGPT may not assuage our guilt as well as we might hope.Fortunately, Claude AI is an alternative chatbot that specializes in analyzing texts and text files, and the closest thing a writer may have to a reputable digital research assistant at 3am since Google.And text analysis is the focus of today's video. Watch as Claude analyzes my novella "Gutter Child" forCharacter Relationships 8:41Location Inventory 15:28BISAC Code and Amazon Category Classification 25:12It's quite amazing how close it gets it right.Check it out at Anthropic's website:anthropic.com/product____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Using Scrivener for NaNoWriMo 2023 (NaNoWriMo Basic Template) zippywings 2023-09-17 | Planning to write a novel in November? Are you using Scrivener to write it? Would you like a template to help you track your word goals while still having a place to do all of your planning?Then check out my Nanowrimo Basic Template at the following link.zippywings.wordpress.com/scrivener-template-nanowrimo-basic-templateThis video shows you how to use it.Note: This updated 2023 edition features a place to write or store your pre-NaNoWriMo work-in-progress content so that you can finish a novel instead of start one if you want (or start one early). It also features a new section for editing daily content independent of your main draft. Both new sections allow you to approach your novel with flexibility without worrying about compromising your word count tracking. Also features new research collection documents and a place to display your images and "I Won" banners and prizes. It's the best NaNoWriMo Basic Template yet! In fact I may have to call it the NaNoWriMo Now More than Basic Template because it's basically advanced now.Update: I've started compiling ideas for the 2024 Edition on my roadmap. Please vote for your favorites, or add new ideas if you can think of any that you'd like to see and use next year.app.loopedin.io/nanowrimo-basic-template-for-scrivener/ideas____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
A Writers Vlog of Paperweight: A Novel (Episode 1) zippywings 2023-07-04 | I've been a writer since I was a kid, but I haven't talked much about my work on this channel...until now. In this video log, I introduce you to my adventure thriller comedy "Paperweight: A Novel," about a treasure hunter who transitions out of a life of adventure to the unfamiliar and fascinating world of office work, but doesn't quite keep the rogue elements that have complicated his previous life from finding him thanks to his selling a cursed treasure to the CEO who gives him the office job.This novel, which blends the pulp adventure of Indiana Jones with the mundane corporate comedy of The Office, is still a work-in-progress and a bit of a mess at the moment, but this video and its subsequent multi-episode series will document my journey as I fix what's currently written (and broken) as well as capture the ups and downs of trying to finish, and publish, a work that's haunted me for years.Please like and subscribe if you want to see future episodes of this writer's vlog.If you want to read the original short story this novel is based on, you can sign up to my newsletter and get a complimentary electronic copy of "Read My Shorts: Volume One," which includes "Paperweight (2010)," as well as two other corporate satires, "An Implosion of the Sure Thing" and "Caking Inconvenience." Please note, signing up to my newsletter means you'll also get monthly writing updates and feature articles sent to your inbox (usually near the end of the month). Consult the link below to sign up or to find out more about the newsletter if you need more information before signing up.jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pageIf you'd like to express your interest in this project or just encourage me to finish it, please visit the official roadmap and upvote the "I Want to Read This" card. You can also upvote other cards if you want, or subscribe to the "Updates" feed, or share your ideas or hopes in the "Ideas" section if you'd like to participate in the book's development.app.loopedin.io/paperweightAnd, of course, leave comments and feedback about the books you enjoy reading to keep the conversation going. Thanks.____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Infostack Write Publish Profit 6.0: The Writers Buffet Returns (Again V6) zippywings 2023-06-22 | Every year, writers get to gorge themselves on courses, e-books, trainings, marketing strategies, and writing and marketing software, thanks to Infostack and their $49 Write Publish Profit bundle. This time, writers get to consume the sixth iteration of the bundle, 6.0, for a few more days!!!Now, if that runtime is scaring you off, then go ahead and check out the stack for yourself at: infostack.io/stack/wpp6Otherwise, get some coffee and get comfortable because I'll show you all the items featured this year and offer a little commentary on each one, based on their descriptions, just in case you're on the fence.Be sure to let me know if you got the bundle and what you think of it, because I didn't buy it, and I'd still like to know.Featured Software and Resources:Fictionary: fictionary.coK-Lytics: k-lytics.comCoverSpeak (at Hidden Gems Books): hiddengemsbooks.com/author-servicesPrintables Design Club: printablesdesignclub.comActionera (Go Plus Plan): actionera.com/app____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Amazon Raises Print Costs (Writing News for May 18, 2023) zippywings 2023-05-18 | Many writers use Amazon's KDP services to deliver print books to their readers. For six years, their printing prices have remained fixed despite the industry getting collectively more expensive. In June 2023, KDP will finally make a pricing change that will keep it competitive as a printer, but it may affect author royalties in the near future. This video explains what's going on, and helps you decide if you'll be affected by the change, and whether you should update your books to keep from getting shafted.Visit KDP's full announcement to see how the change will impact your royalties:swiy.co/writing-news-5-18-23-kdp-price-change____________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Short Book Review: The Life We Bury zippywings 2023-04-27 | Short book review of "The Life We Bury," a thriller by Allen Eskins. Find out if I recommend it. I dare you.#shorts
QuickWrite First Impression zippywings 2023-03-12 | AI technology is everywhere these days, so we can do one of three things in response: 1. Ignore it. 2. Complain about it. 3. Use it.If you've chosen Option #3, and you're a writer who needs help generating ideas for your work, and you're still having trouble logging into ChatGPT, then today's video presents an alternative to suffering through it all.QuickWrite, from the makers of Author Lab, MockupShots, and other helpful resources for writers on a budget, is the latest entry into the AI authoring technology space that focuses on fiction authors, nonfiction authors, bloggers, marketers, and the artistically challenged. This video follows me as I use it for the first time (in an effort to break it so the creator might find ways to improve it) and demonstrate some of its core features, including plot generation, book description, power editing (for research), and character portrait creation (through its built-in art generator).Contents:0:00 Introduction: An Overview of QuickWrite8:55 Part 1: My First Impression of QuickWrite55:17 Part 2: Additional Thoughts about QuickWrite and Using AI in the ArtsNotes:-This video is not a review, so it does not cover every QuickWrite feature or even the majority of them. Rather, it goes in-depth on a few features as I might use them myself.-This video is based on the beta version of QuickWrite as of March 10, 2023. "Beta" means the program has not been released as of this recording. I don't know when it will be made public. You can probably find out more by signing up for the Adazing newsletter. adazing.com-I originally recorded this video to tell the creator what I'd like to see in a future update, not to review it. So, again, this is NOT A REVIEW.-Part 2 goes deeper into the AI discussion and suggestion box by showing off an AI art program called Artsmart AI. This section also shows how to generate better results through specific prompts and seeds. The purpose of this section is to show the creator how the UI could be improved to help authors generate better descriptions "quickly."-I recorded Part 2 on laundry day, so the dryer makes an appearance near the end of the video. Sorry about that.-Yes, you CAN still use tools that are not called ChatGPT. But you don't have to. This is an alternative, as most things are.-If you want to see more videos like this, please let me know in the comments.P.S. If you chose Option #1, congratulations, you're still a classic. If you chose Option #2, how's avoiding that calculator been going for you?____________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
AI Art Prompt-to-Description Converter (Update 1) zippywings 2023-01-29 | Thanks to the popularity of AI tools like Stable Diffusion and MidJourney, AI Art is on the rise, and anyone interested in using them will want to master the language behind their generations. In this video, I'll show you the AI Art Prompt to Description Converter, an Excel spreadsheet I've designed to make coming up with specific image descriptions much easier, resulting in (potentially, depending on the art tool) better art.Note: This video features generated art from SUPERMACHINE, which uses Stable Diffusion as its source. The results of each image will depend on how well the source app's algorithms are dialed into the technology. Using this spreadsheet will not guarantee good images, just more specific ones.This is based on the AI Art Prompt-to-Description Converter's Update 1, released 1/27/2023.You can get the spreadsheet from my resource library:swiy.co/yt-beacon-ai-art-prompt-toolIf you like the app featured in this video, then check out my article reviewing it and two others:swiy.co/jb-blog-ai-art-compare____________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Lets Discuss Mastering Suspense, Structure & Plot (The Writers Bookshelf, Episode #58) zippywings 2023-01-20 | Book: Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot: How to Write Gripping Stories That Keep Readers on the Edge of Their SeatsAuthor: Jane K. ClelandPublisher: Writer's Digest BooksWebsite: janecleland.comColleges and universities are fine, but there's always more to learn about a topic after you get your degree. Whether you're an author or an aspiring author, you can improve your skills by studying books on craft and lifestyle far better than you could by just taking a couple semesters of creative writing at your local community college.The Writer's Bookshelf: Recommended References and Writing Resources is a series devoted to those books on the writing craft and writing life that I (a writer) have learned from and would recommend to anyone who's looking to tell a great story. These books continue to live on my bookshelf as they have been valuable to me as a resource.This book's Amazon page:amazon.com/Mastering-Suspense-Structure-Plot-Gripping/dp/159963967XIf you want to learn more about this series, check out the Series Introduction here:youtu.be/cZ8iZUK9KZ4Anyone who wants to share their experiences with these books or links to their blogs, showcasing what they've learned from the readings can do so in the comments.If you have a book you'd like me to talk about in a future video (if I have it on my bookshelf), be sure to let me know in the comments._______________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)Okay, that's all for now. Thanks for watching!
Lets Discuss How to Write a Page Turner (The Writers Bookshelf, Episode #57) zippywings 2023-01-06 | Book: How To Write a Page Turner: Craft a Story Your Readers Can’t Put DownAuthor: Jordan RosenfeldPublisher: Writer's Digest BooksWebsite: jordanrosenfeld.netColleges and universities are fine, but there's always more to learn about a topic after you get your degree. Whether you're an author or an aspiring author, you can improve your skills by studying books on craft and lifestyle far better than you could by just taking a couple semesters of creative writing at your local community college.The Writer's Bookshelf: Recommended References and Writing Resources is a series devoted to those books on the writing craft and writing life that I (a writer) have learned from and would recommend to anyone who's looking to tell a great story. These books continue to live on my bookshelf as they have been valuable to me as a resource.This book's Amazon page:amazon.com/How-Write-Page-Turner-Craft-Readers/dp/1440354340If you want to learn more about this series, check out the Series Introduction here:youtu.be/cZ8iZUK9KZ4Anyone who wants to share their experiences with these books or links to their blogs, showcasing what they've learned from the readings can do so in the comments.If you have a book you'd like me to talk about in a future video (if I have it on my bookshelf), be sure to let me know in the comments._______________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)Okay, that's all for now. Thanks for watching!
Lets Discuss How to Write a Mystery (The Writers Bookshelf, Episode #56) zippywings 2022-12-16 | Book: How to Write a Mystery: A Handbook from Mystery Writers of AmericaAuthor: Mystery Writers of America, Lee Child, and Laurie R. KingPublisher: ScribnerWebsite: mysterywriters.orgColleges and universities are fine, but there's always more to learn about a topic after you get your degree. Whether you're an author or an aspiring author, you can improve your skills by studying books on craft and lifestyle far better than you could by just taking a couple semesters of creative writing at your local community college.The Writer's Bookshelf: Recommended References and Writing Resources is a series devoted to those books on the writing craft and writing life that I (a writer) have learned from and would recommend to anyone who's looking to tell a great story. These books continue to live on my bookshelf as they have been valuable to me as a resource.This book's Amazon page:amazon.com/How-Write-Mystery-Handbook-Writers/dp/1982149434If you want to learn more about this series, check out the Series Introduction here:youtu.be/cZ8iZUK9KZ4Anyone who wants to share their experiences with these books or links to their blogs, showcasing what they've learned from the readings can do so in the comments.If you have a book you'd like me to talk about in a future video (if I have it on my bookshelf), be sure to let me know in the comments._______________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)Okay, that's all for now. Thanks for watching!
Lets Discuss Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel (The Writers Bookshelf, Episode #55) zippywings 2022-12-02 | Book: Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded Edition: The Complete Guide to Mystery, Suspense, and CrimeAuthor: Hallie EphronPublisher: Writer's Digest BooksWebsite: http://hallieephron.comColleges and universities are fine, but there's always more to learn about a topic after you get your degree. Whether you're an author or an aspiring author, you can improve your skills by studying books on craft and lifestyle far better than you could by just taking a couple semesters of creative writing at your local community college.The Writer's Bookshelf: Recommended References and Writing Resources is a series devoted to those books on the writing craft and writing life that I (a writer) have learned from and would recommend to anyone who's looking to tell a great story. These books continue to live on my bookshelf as they have been valuable to me as a resource.This book's Amazon page:amazon.com/Writing-Selling-Mystery-Revised-Expanded/dp/1440347166If you want to learn more about this series, check out the Series Introduction here:youtu.be/cZ8iZUK9KZ4Anyone who wants to share their experiences with these books or links to their blogs, showcasing what they've learned from the readings can do so in the comments.If you have a book you'd like me to talk about in a future video (if I have it on my bookshelf), be sure to let me know in the comments._______________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)Okay, that's all for now. Thanks for watching!
Lets Discuss Jordan Rosenfelds Make a Scene (The Writers Bookshelf, Episode #54) zippywings 2022-11-18 | Book: Make a Scene Revised and Expanded Edition: Writing a Powerful Story One Scene at a TimeAuthor: Jordan RosenfeldPublisher: Writer's Digest BooksWebsite: jordanrosenfeld.netColleges and universities are fine, but there's always more to learn about a topic after you get your degree. Whether you're an author or an aspiring author, you can improve your skills by studying books on craft and lifestyle far better than you could by just taking a couple semesters of creative writing at your local community college.The Writer's Bookshelf: Recommended References and Writing Resources is a series devoted to those books on the writing craft and writing life that I (a writer) have learned from and would recommend to anyone who's looking to tell a great story. These books continue to live on my bookshelf as they have been valuable to me as a resource.This book's Amazon page:amazon.com/Make-Scene-Revised-Expanded-Powerful/dp/1440351414If you want to learn more about this series, check out the Series Introduction here:youtu.be/cZ8iZUK9KZ4Anyone who wants to share their experiences with these books or links to their blogs, showcasing what they've learned from the readings can do so in the comments.If you have a book you'd like me to talk about in a future video (if I have it on my bookshelf), be sure to let me know in the comments._______________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)Okay, that's all for now. Thanks for watching!
Improving Your AI Art Generation Descriptions zippywings 2022-11-10 | Thanks to the popularity of AI tools like Stable Diffusion and MidJourney, AI Art is on the rise, and anyone interested in using them will want to master the language behind their generations. In this video, I'll show you the AI Art Prompt to Description Converter, an Excel spreadsheet I've designed to make coming up with specific image descriptions much easier, resulting in (potentially, depending on the art tool) better art.Note: This video features generated art from Dream by WOMBO, AISEO Art, and SUPERMACHINE, the latter two which use Stable Diffusion as their source. The results of each image will depend on how well the source app's algorithms are dialed into the technology. Using this spreadsheet will not guarantee good images, just more specific ones.You can get the spreadsheet from my resource library:swiy.co/yt-beacon-ai-art-prompt-toolIf you like the apps featured in this video, then check out my article reviewing each one:swiy.co/jb-blog-ai-art-compare____________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Affinity 2 Design Suite Released (Writing News for November 9, 2022) zippywings 2022-11-10 | Designers who love to throw their money into the fire every month use Adobe products (PhotoShop, Illustrator, and InDesign). But designers who'd rather spend that money on coffee or advertising use Affinity (Photo, Designer, and Publisher). Today, Affinity has announced its first new official version update since its original release. Version 2 is now available for all of its products, and this new update comes with a Universal License for any user who wants to buy all three products for all available platforms for a single low price. Check out today's video to learn more.Or visit Affinity's store page to get the new version right now:affinity.serif.com/en-us____________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Lets Discuss Martha Aldersons The Plot Whisperer (The Writers Bookshelf, Episode #53) zippywings 2022-11-04 | Book: The Plot Whisperer: Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can MasterAuthor: Martha AldersonPublisher: Adams MediaWebsite: marthaalderson.comColleges and universities are fine, but there's always more to learn about a topic after you get your degree. Whether you're an author or an aspiring author, you can improve your skills by studying books on craft and lifestyle far better than you could by just taking a couple semesters of creative writing at your local community college.The Writer's Bookshelf: Recommended References and Writing Resources is a series devoted to those books on the writing craft and writing life that I (a writer) have learned from and would recommend to anyone who's looking to tell a great story. These books continue to live on my bookshelf as they have been valuable to me as a resource.This book's Amazon page:amazon.com/Plot-Whisperer-Secrets-Structure-Writer/dp/1440525889If you want to learn more about this series, check out the Series Introduction here:youtu.be/cZ8iZUK9KZ4Anyone who wants to share their experiences with these books or links to their blogs, showcasing what they've learned from the readings can do so in the comments.If you have a book you'd like me to talk about in a future video (if I have it on my bookshelf), be sure to let me know in the comments._______________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)Okay, that's all for now. Thanks for watching!
Lets Discuss Fred Whites The Writers Idea Thesaurus (The Writers Bookshelf, Episode #52) zippywings 2022-10-21 | Book: The Writer’s Idea Thesaurus: An Interactive Guide for Developing Ideas for Novels and Short StoriesAuthor: Fred WhitePublisher: Writer's Digest BooksWebsite (Facebook Page): facebook.com/writersideathesaurusColleges and universities are fine, but there's always more to learn about a topic after you get your degree. Whether you're an author or an aspiring author, you can improve your skills by studying books on craft and lifestyle far better than you could by just taking a couple semesters of creative writing at your local community college.The Writer's Bookshelf: Recommended References and Writing Resources is a series devoted to those books on the writing craft and writing life that I (a writer) have learned from and would recommend to anyone who's looking to tell a great story. These books continue to live on my bookshelf as they have been valuable to me as a resource.This book's Amazon page:amazon.com/Writers-Idea-Thesaurus-Interactive-Developing/dp/1599638223If you want to learn more about this series, check out the Series Introduction here:youtu.be/cZ8iZUK9KZ4Anyone who wants to share their experiences with these books or links to their blogs, showcasing what they've learned from the readings can do so in the comments.If you have a book you'd like me to talk about in a future video (if I have it on my bookshelf), be sure to let me know in the comments._______________________Check out the Book Ideas Generator:swiy.co/yt-writers-bookshelf-book-ideasOr watch the video to learn how to use it:youtu.be/y8FI7jsW_3I_______________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)Okay, that's all for now. Thanks for watching!
Using Scrivener for NaNoWriMo 2022 (NaNoWriMo Basic Template) zippywings 2022-10-10 | Planning to write a novel in November? Are you using Scrivener to write it? Would you like a template to help you track your word goals while still having a place to do all of your planning?Then check out my Nanowrimo Basic Template at the following link.zippywings.wordpress.com/scrivener-template-nanowrimo-basic-templateThis video shows you how to use it.Note: This updated 2022 edition features a new story idea ranking chart and a robust social media campaign planner for those who like to keep their audiences captivated by their NaNoWriMo progress. It's the best NaNoWriMo Basic Template yet! Anything more, and I'll have to call it the NaNoWriMo More than Basic Template.____________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Lets Discuss A Writers Guide to Persistence (The Writers Bookshelf, Episode #51) zippywings 2022-10-07 | Book: A Writer’s Guide To Persistence: How to Create a Lasting and Productive Writing PracticeAuthor: Jordan RosenfeldPublisher: Writer's Digest BooksWebsite: jordanrosenfeld.netColleges and universities are fine, but there's always more to learn about a topic after you get your degree. Whether you're an author or an aspiring author, you can improve your skills by studying books on craft and lifestyle far better than you could by just taking a couple semesters of creative writing at your local community college.The Writer's Bookshelf: Recommended References and Writing Resources is a series devoted to those books on the writing craft and writing life that I (a writer) have learned from and would recommend to anyone who's looking to tell a great story. These books continue to live on my bookshelf as they have been valuable to me as a resource.This book's Amazon page:amazon.com/Writers-Guide-Persistence-Productive-Practice/dp/1599638843If you want to learn more about this series, check out the Series Introduction here:youtu.be/cZ8iZUK9KZ4Anyone who wants to share their experiences with these books or links to their blogs, showcasing what they've learned from the readings can do so in the comments.If you have a book you'd like me to talk about in a future video (if I have it on my bookshelf), be sure to let me know in the comments._______________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)Okay, that's all for now. Thanks for watching!
Story Tools and Templates: 2022 Update zippywings 2022-10-03 | Quick overview of new and upcoming updates for the Kindle Vella Book Tracker, the NaNoWriMo Basic Template for Scrivener, and the Story Planning General template for Scrivener.Includes news and demonstrations of:-Kindle Vella Book Tracker Beta 4b-NaNoWriMo Basic Template for Scrivener (2022 Update)-Story Planning General (Alpha 3)Also features new development roadmaps and resource libraries containing each tool and template.To gain access to these new and upcoming updates, start here:zippywings.wordpress.com/story-development-templatesOr read about this announcement here:zippywings.wordpress.com/2022/10/03/story-tools-and-templates-2022-updateNote: I'll be creating new information pages for each tool and template on my author site soon and will update this description when ready.____________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Amazon Changes Ebook Return Policy (Writing News for September 23, 2022) zippywings 2022-09-24 | For years, authors had to deal with a nightmarish Amazon ebook return policy that could cost them lots of money, but soon they'll get a chance to wake up from that nightmare. Watch the video to find out more.Read the original Authors Guild Article for more info:authorsguild.org/industry-advocacy/amazon-changing-ebook-return-policy____________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
ScribeCount Loses Free Tier (Writing News for September 21, 2022) zippywings 2022-09-21 | For the last two years, the best sales reporting tool for authors was also the cheapest. Today, that's still true, but with an asterisk attached. ScribeCount, an essential tool in the independent author's toolbox, has just announced that it's doing away with its free tier (applicable to anyone earning less than $1000 a month in book sales) very soon. To find out why, and to find out what you'll be paying for the privilege to use the app as of October 1, 2022, watch today's Writing News video.Also, if you have yet to use ScribeCount, you should. It's still good, even if you gotta start paying for it. If you're a published writer who loves to watch sales graphs grow, then this tool is right for you (unless you're not selling anything).Get ScribeCount:scribecount.com____________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
MockupShots Review zippywings 2022-09-06 | Writers and authors have more responsibilities to their books than just writing them. They also have to market them. And what better way to market them than to show off their book covers in engaging ways?MockupShots is an app that simplifies the book marketing process by converting your book cover into a 3D prop for a scene of your choosing. Whether you want to display your e-book on the beach to attract your Instagram fans, or show off your paperback in the hands of an adoring reader for the benefit of your Facebook Ads, MockupShots makes that illusion possible. Just upload your cover and choose your mockup, then decide where and how to use it. It's as simple as that.This video covers MockupShots's main features, as well as demonstrates how to build a sample mockup using the Testimonial Builder.MockupShots: swiy.co/jb-yt-mockupshotsNote: You can watch me compare MockupShots to Book Brush in my previous video: youtu.be/6fYF3xLn744In case you'd rather get the more popular player in the book advertising space...Book Brush: swiy.co/jb-yt-bookbrush____________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Book Brush vs. MockupShots zippywings 2022-09-05 | Writers and authors have more responsibilities to their books than just writing them. They also have to market them. And what better way to market them than to show off their book covers in engaging ways?Book Brush is one such tool that helps an author get his or her book out into the marketing space effectively. By using Book Brush's Canva-like graphics system and tiny mockups of the book as an e-book or paperback, an author can create custom ads for any social media, as well as craft designs for email campaigns, Amazon product pages, and more.But Book Brush does more than just provide authors with a simple canvas for designing ads. It also provides the author with instant mockups: images of readers actually reading the book, even though these readers have never actually seen the book. It's revolutionary.It's also something that rival book ad design software MockupShots specializes in.This video takes a brief look at both apps and compares their strengths and weaknesses in relation to each other. It also shows how using both apps can increase the author's marketing reach, especially if he or she has access to other third-party design apps like Canva or VistaCreate.Book Brush: swiy.co/jb-yt-bookbrushMockupShots: swiy.co/jb-yt-mockupshotsNote: I will be doing a more comprehensive video on MockupShots as a follow-up to this one.____________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Draft2Digital Partners with Humble Bundle (Writing News for August 11, 2022) zippywings 2022-08-11 | Draft2Digital, aggregator of independently published e-books, has developed a new partnership with Humble Bundle, bundle master of digital products ranging from games to software to e-books (which donates a percentage of earnings to the charity of the buyer's choice). This is great news for authors who publish wide because it creates a potential opportunity for new channels of discoverability (if not a few extra pennies in the pocket), provided their books are chosen to be part of the latest book bundle. It's also great news for readers who like to get as many books for as little money as possible.For their first bundle, Draft2Digital has created the Stars of Sci-Fi Summer Bundle, a collection of 35 science-fiction and space opera e-books, including box sets, that total up to 85 individual stories, all for a low price.Read more about it on Draft2Digital's blog:draft2digital.com/blog/hello-humble-bundle_______________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my website, books, articles, and/or social media links and become part of my network. You can access all of my important channels through my new mobile-friendly smart page:https://smartpa.ge/jeremy-burseyAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Book Ideas Generator: Readers and Writers Exchanging Ideas zippywings 2022-06-27 | In February 2021, I bought an app called LoopedIn (formerly Productstash) that would help me share updates and ideas with my readers. My first idea was to give all readers and writers a place to exchange book ideas, vote on the best ones, and announce any book that would use those ideas. So, I created the Book Ideas Generator.jeremybursey.com/book-ideas-generatorNow that visitors are beginning to discover it and subsequently doing nothing with it, I realize I probably should've called it the Book Ideas Exchange.But that doesn't change the fact that it's simple to use and effective if used, so I wanted to publish a new video that reminds readers and writers what it's for, how to use it, and why they all should. If you're a writer, post your ideas and see what response it gets. If you're a reader, post an idea you'd like a writer to write. If you're a writer who sees an idea he or she likes, leave a comment and get to writing! And don't forget to share your progress.If we do more than stare at it, if we actually use it, we can see the rise of a new trend in books.Once again, check it out here: jeremybursey.com/book-ideas-generator_______________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my books.For thriller readers, I recommend “The Computer Nerd” (a novel). Available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book.https://lnkj.in/t/the-computer-nerd-ubl-ytFor coming of age, I recommend “Gutter Child” (a novella). Available as an e-book only.https://lnkj.in/t/gutter-child-ubl-ytKeep up with the latest news on my blog, Drinking Cafe Latte at 1pm:zippywings.wordpress.comAnd visit my official author website for more news and special offers:jeremybursey.comAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Infostack Write Publish Profit 5.0: The Writers Buffet Returns (Again) zippywings 2022-06-11 | Every year, writers get to gorge themselves on courses, e-books, trainings, marketing strategies, and writing and marketing software, thanks to Infostack and their $49 Write Publish Profit bundle. This time, writers get to consume the fifth iteration of the bundle, 5.0, for a few more days!!!Now, if that runtime is scaring you off, then go ahead and check out the stack for yourself at: infostack.io/stack/wpp5Otherwise, get some coffee and get comfortable because I'll show you all the items featured this year and offer a little commentary on each one, based on their descriptions, just in case you're on the fence.Be sure to let me know if you got the bundle and what you think of it, because I didn't buy it, and I'd still like to know.Featured Software and Resources:The Novel Factory: novel-software.comScribophile: scribophile.comDabble: dabblewriter.comCampfire: campfirewriting.comProWritingAid: prowritingaid.comInkspired: getinkspired.com/enStoriad: storiad.comCrave Books: cravebooks.comRocking Book Covers: RockingBookCovers.com____________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my books.For thriller readers, I recommend “The Computer Nerd” (a novel). Available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book.https://lnkj.in/t/the-computer-nerd-ubl-ytFor coming of age, I recommend “Gutter Child” (a novella). Available as an e-book only.https://lnkj.in/t/gutter-child-ubl-ytKeep up with the latest news on my blog, Drinking Cafe Latte at 1pm:zippywings.wordpress.comAnd visit my official author website for more news and special offers:jeremybursey.comAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Google Play Audiobook Experiment: One Week Later zippywings 2022-05-18 | Last week, I converted my e-book "Shell Out" into an auto-narrated audiobook for Google Play Books. Here's what I've learned about the experience so far. If you've got your eye on making your own auto-narrated audiobook, then this video will help you plan ahead.You can listen to my book for free:play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details?id=AQAAAED8nUjdpMWatch me set up this audiobook:youtu.be/5HO2H9VP2sEGoogle Play Books Partner Center:play.google.com/books/publishScribeCount:scribecount.com___________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my books.For thriller readers, I recommend “The Computer Nerd” (a novel). Available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book.https://lnkj.in/t/the-computer-nerd-ubl-ytFor coming of age, I recommend “Gutter Child” (a novella). Available as an e-book only.https://lnkj.in/t/gutter-child-ubl-ytKeep up with the latest news on my blog, Drinking Cafe Latte at 1pm:zippywings.wordpress.comAnd visit my official author website for more news and special offers:jeremybursey.comAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Publishing with Google Play Books, Part 6: Converting Your E-book into an Auto-narrated Audiobook zippywings 2022-05-01 | SERIES DESCRIPTION:Google Play Books has opened its service to all independent publishers, so it’s a good idea to publish your books there and expand your audience reach. But how do you do that? This continuing series walks you through the basic steps to get up and running.EPISODE DESCRIPTION:You've created the e-book and posted it for sale. But have you considered converting it into an audiobook yet? If so, Google Play Books has you covered. As of April 2022, authors can use its text-to-speech technology to create auto-narrated audiobooks to use on the Google Play platform. This video will peek behind the curtain and demonstrate how that works, as well as to discuss best practices during the conversion process.This episode also highlights Blakify, an app dedicated to text-to-speech conversions, and ScribeCount, an app that tracks your sales across most self-publishing platforms.RESOURCES:Google Play Books Partner Center:play.google.com/books/publishBlakify:blakify.com/homeScribeCount:scribecount.comArticle:zippywings.wordpress.com/2022/05/01/publishing-with-google-play-books-continuedCHECKLIST:1. Go to Book Catalog section.2. Click on book cover to view or edit content.3. Go to Content section.4. Click on “Create Auto-narrated Audiobook" at top of page.5. Select preferred e-book or upload a new one from dropdown menu.6. Select ISBN, EAN, or GGKey for reference.7. Choose preferred voice actor (based on age, gender, etc.) and speed from header.8. Click "Exclude Content" on any page that isn't necessary for audio.9. Listen to and modify text on remaining pages for best output until finished.10. Right-click words to check pronunciation.11. Remember to credit narrator on title page or in the back matter.12. Remember to update copyright information for audio version.13. Save changes and Create Audiobook when finished.14. Verify description and sales pages for accurate information.15. Remember that audiobooks use square book covers.Thanks for watching. Leave a comment with your e-book information if you’ve published on Google.SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my books.For thriller readers, I recommend “The Computer Nerd” (a novel). Available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book.https://lnkj.in/t/the-computer-nerd-ubl-ytFor coming of age, I recommend “Gutter Child” (a novella). Available as an e-book only.https://lnkj.in/t/gutter-child-ubl-ytKeep up with the latest news on my blog, Drinking Cafe Latte at 1pm:zippywings.wordpress.comAnd visit my official author website for more news and special offers:jeremybursey.comAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Google Play Books Creates Auto-narrated Audiobooks (Writing News for April 28, 2022) zippywings 2022-04-28 | Google Play Books has announced a new awesome book feature in their Partner Center: Auto-generated Audiobooks. Why does this matter? Because for a limited time, you can convert your Google Play e-books into Google Voice-generated audiobooks for free, and as long as you're selling your book on the Google Play store, you can also sell it elsewhere. Check out today's video for more information, including a short demonstration on how the process works.Read more about it on Google's official audiobook page:play.google.com/books/publish/autonarrated_______________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my books.For thriller readers, I recommend “The Computer Nerd” (a novel). Available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book.https://lnkj.in/t/the-computer-nerd-ubl-ytFor coming of age, I recommend “Gutter Child” (a novella). Available as an e-book only.https://lnkj.in/t/gutter-child-ubl-ytKeep up with the latest news on my blog, Drinking Cafe Latte at 1pm:zippywings.wordpress.comOr on my author site:jeremybursey.com/latest-newsAnd visit my official author website for more news and special offers:jeremybursey.comAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
ScribeCount Simplifies Facebook Ads Data (Writing News for April 19, 2022) zippywings 2022-04-20 | Are you a visual person who prefers easily digestible reports through graphs and filters to head-scratching data dumps that require college degrees to decipher? Are you an author who uses Facebook Advertising to get the word out about your books? If you've answered YES to either question, then you may want to look into today's news story about ScribeCount, the freemium app that reports all of the book sales data you actually care about.Note: According to the referenced blog, Facebook Ads data reporting is just the beginning. ScribeCount will be developing reporting features for Amazon Ads and Bookbub Ads in the future.Read ScribeCount's announcement here:blog.scribecount.com/ad-trackingCheck out ScribeCount here:scribecount.comWatch my original video comparing ScribeCount to Book Report here:youtu.be/qfmAwF4AXZs__________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my books.For thriller readers, I recommend “The Computer Nerd” (a novel). Available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book.https://lnkj.in/t/the-computer-nerd-ubl-ytFor coming of age, I recommend “Gutter Child” (a novella). Available as an e-book only.https://lnkj.in/t/gutter-child-ubl-ytKeep up with the latest news on my blog, Drinking Cafe Latte at 1pm:zippywings.wordpress.comAnd visit my official author website for more news and special offers:jeremybursey.comAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Kindle Vella Gets Reader Polls (Writing News for April 7, 2022) zippywings 2022-04-07 | Want more reader feedback? Do you like polls? Do you still care about Kindle Vella? If you answered yes to at least two out of these three questions, then check out today's video to hear about the latest exciting news for writers (who don't mind writing for Kindle Vella)!______________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my books.For thriller readers, I recommend “The Computer Nerd” (a novel). Available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book.https://lnkj.in/t/the-computer-nerd-ubl-ytFor coming of age, I recommend “Gutter Child” (a novella). Available as an e-book only.https://lnkj.in/t/gutter-child-ubl-ytKeep up with the latest news on my blog, Drinking Cafe Latte at 1pm:zippywings.wordpress.comAnd visit my official author website for more news and special offers:jeremybursey.comAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Planning a Story: Plottr Pro Quick Review zippywings 2022-03-22 | Plottr is a writing tool that helps you plan your story at the outline level. Plottr Pro is the next level edition that takes everything you love about Plottr but stores it in the cloud and gives you access to all of your projects via all of your devices, all under one account. This video gives a quick demonstration on how desktop and web versions sync your projects (almost) instantly, and offers advice on how to decide whether it's right for you and your situation.Note: Plottr Pro also syncs with mobile, but I do not have the tools to show this off at the moment.Note 2: This video is based on a beta version of Plottr Pro. The commercial release is not due out until sometime in May. If you're interested, visit Plottr's website for more information:https://swiy.so/yt-pas-plottr-pro-1_______________________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my books.For thriller readers, I recommend “The Computer Nerd” (a novel). Available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book.https://lnkj.in/t/the-computer-nerd-ubl-ytFor coming of age, I recommend “Gutter Child” (a novella). Available as an e-book only.https://lnkj.in/t/gutter-child-ubl-ytKeep up with the latest news on my blog, Drinking Cafe Latte at 1pm:zippywings.wordpress.comAnd visit my official author website for more news and special offers:jeremybursey.comAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
Planning a Story: Atticus (Writing and Publishing Software Status Update March 2022) zippywings 2022-03-15 | Atticus is a web based app that allows writers to write and format their novels to industry standards with versatility and ease-of-use. It's a powerhouse competitor to tools like Vellum, Kindle Create, and Reedsy Editor, and works on all operating systems, not just Mac.This video highlights its latest features as of March 14, 2022. To see my earlier videos on the software, check out:An Introduction to Atticus: youtu.be/-dbhPbtfOoIPlanning a Story: Atticus (Release News...): youtu.be/UlORDoVttEMAlso be sure to visit the Atticus homepage for more information on the software: swiy.io/yt-pas-atticus-2Or check out their tutorials for more information on how to use it: swiy.io/yt-pas-atticus-2-tutorials________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my books.For thriller readers, I recommend “The Computer Nerd” (a novel). Available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book.https://lnkj.in/t/the-computer-nerd-ubl-ytFor coming of age, I recommend “Gutter Child” (a novella). Available as an e-book only.https://lnkj.in/t/gutter-child-ubl-ytKeep up with the latest news on my blog, Drinking Cafe Latte at 1pm:zippywings.wordpress.comAnd visit my official author website for more news and special offers:jeremybursey.comAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
The Writers Bookshelf Season Two Recap zippywings 2022-03-04 | Colleges and universities are fine, but there's always more to learn about a topic after you get your degree. Whether you're an author or an aspiring author, you can improve your skills by studying books on craft and lifestyle far better than you could by just taking a couple semesters of creative writing at your local community college.The Writer's Bookshelf: Recommended References and Writing Resources is a series devoted to those books on the writing craft and writing life that I (a writer) have learned from and would recommend to anyone who's looking to tell a great story. These books continue to live on my bookshelf as they have been valuable to me as a resource.Get the Season Two recommended reading order here:zippywings.wordpress.com/2022/03/04/the-writers-bookshelf-season-two-recommended-reading-orderIf you want to learn more about this series, check out the Series Introduction here:youtu.be/cZ8iZUK9KZ4Anyone who wants to share their experiences with these books or links to their blogs, showcasing what they've learned from the readings can do so in the comments.If you have a book you'd like me to talk about in a future video (if I have it on my bookshelf), be sure to let me know in the comments._________________________If you like this channel and want to support it, please check out my books.For thriller readers, I recommend “The Computer Nerd” (a novel). Available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book.https://lnkj.in/t/the-computer-nerd-ubl-ytFor coming of age, I recommend “Gutter Child” (a novella). Available as an e-book only.https://lnkj.in/t/gutter-child-ubl-ytKeep up with the latest news on my blog, Drinking Cafe Latte at 1pm:zippywings.wordpress.comAnd visit my official author website for more news and special offers:jeremybursey.comAlso, sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on book releases, important events, and exclusive offers sent directly to your inbox (check the spam or promotions folder if you stop getting mail from me):jeremybursey.com/newsletter-landing-pagePlease like, subscribe, and do all the things that YouTubers tell you to do. (Well, not everything. Be wise.)
