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    The indie publishing journey: Tips, tricks and tools

    Rebecca Alasdair / 26 November 2024 / 8 Comments

    To close out this blog series, I wanted to share some of my top tips, tricks, and tools that haven’t been covered elsewhere. So if you’re after some general advice about indie publishing or want to know more about the range of author tools out there, check out this final post in the series!! →

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    Quarterly wrap: July – September 2024

    Rebecca Alasdair / 30 September 2024 / 7 Comments

    It feels like a lifetime since my last update, but that’s probably because of a big change in my lie! Want to know what it was and whether I’ve managed to keep up with my writing and reading in spite of it? Come and hear all the gossip in my third quarterly wrap of 2024!! →

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    Quarterly wrap: April – June 2024

    Rebecca Alasdair / 30 June 2024 / 4 Comments

    Is time dragging at the moment, or is it passing in the blink of an eye? Once again, I’ve had a bit going on—including some exciting things in my personal life—and continued inching closer to my writing and reading goals. Find out what I’ve been up to in my second quarterly wrap of 2024!! →

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    The indie publishing journey: Marketing 101

    Rebecca Alasdair / 21 May 2024 / 2 Comments

    Many of us groan at the word “marketing”, but having a sound marketing strategy is vital when publishing an indie book. But how do you create a marketing strategy? What platforms, tools, and materials should you use? How do you ensure your book launch is a success? Take a look at this post to learn all about the marketing aspect…

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    How to collate beta feedback using Microsoft Word

    Rebecca Alasdair / 23 April 2024 / 8 Comments

    There are many different ways to collect and collate feedback from beta readers. I use Microsoft Word because it’s simple, flexible, and pretty much everyone knows how to use it. But how do you combine all your readers’ comments into the one document for review? In this blog post, I will show you how to do exactly that! →

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    Quarterly wrap: January – March 2024

    Rebecca Alasdair / 31 March 2024 / 2 Comments

    Three months of 2024 have already passed us by! I’ve had some exciting things going on at my day job, finally got back into the habit of reading, and of course, made progress on my epic fantasy series. Check out the details of what I’ve been up to in my first quarterly wrap of this year!! →

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    The indie publishing journey: Designing the book

    Rebecca Alasdair / 20 February 2024 / 5 Comments

    Writing a book isn’t the only chance you’ll have to be creative. Designing your book’s cover, interior formatting, and ebook files can be just as important and, with the right mindset, just as fun! But there’s also a lot to think about, so check out today’s post covering the key steps and considerations in the design stage of indie publishing!!…

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    Looking forward: What’s on in 2024

    Rebecca Alasdair / 23 January 2024 / 8 Comments

    Welcome to another new year! I have some exciting things planned in 2024, both personally and on the authoring front. Come check out how I’ll be approaching the year and what my goals are for the next 12 months. And I’d love to hear about yours!! →

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    Quarterly wrap: November – December 2023

    Rebecca Alasdair / 31 December 2023 / 3 Comments

    Here we are at the end of another jam-packed year! My last two months have been filled with visiting family and friends, wrapping up the beta reading process for my fantasy novel, and reading a pile of books. Come and see all the details in my fourth and final quarterly wrap of 2023!! →

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    The indie publishing journey: All things “legal”

    Rebecca Alasdair / 14 November 2023 / 2 Comments

    It can be a bit scary to think about the legal aspect of publishing a book. What kind of registrations do I need? How about copyright? Are there specific requirements for libraries? But all these questions can be answered. For an overview of some key publishing legalities, check out today’s post about all things “legal” when it comes to indie…

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Writing can be a solitary pursuit, but publishing Writing can be a solitary pursuit, but publishing a book is not! With less than two months until "Blood of Old" is out in the world, I have to give a massive shoutout to the people who have helped bring this book to life...

My alpha readers @lorraineambers, Tomas, @ed_r_white, and @oahowdyn

My beta reading team @coffeebooksandmagic, @readreviewcoffee, @vixxstarlight91, Ben, @ajmurphywrites, @katkimpton, and @rocket_reader1

My editor @athorntonedits and my proofreader Claudia (my lovely cousin)

And the brilliant artists I've worked with: @estheticah.artes (cover), @cartographybird (maps), and @sophielouisedraws (character art that keeps me inspired)

Thanks so much for your input, guys! 01 December will be here before we know it!! 😃

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The man without a past whose choices have ruined e The man without a past whose choices have ruined everyone's future...

Kael O'Dair is one of the MCs of my upcoming epic fantasy novel "Blood of Old". A hot-tempered troublemaker who wants to get close to people but doesn't know how, he makes a MASSIVE mistake that will shape the course of the series. Will he clean it up, or will he run away?

🎨 Art by @sophielouisedraws

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TWO MONTHS TO GO UNTIL MY BOOK IS OUT IN THE WORLD TWO MONTHS TO GO UNTIL MY BOOK IS OUT IN THE WORLD!!

"Blood of Old" is the first book in the #GracebornSeries, a gripping new fantasy epic where the bonds of brotherhood will unite a world in chaos...or see it unravel at the seams.

🔥 Shy healer + troublemaker MCs
🔥 Blood ties vs found family
🔥 Epic battles
🔥 Magic songs and weapons
🔥 Mental health journeys
🔥 Sky-high stakes
🔥 Enemy scheming in the shadows

Preorder now! Check the link in my bio for current and upcoming retailers.

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When the hot-tempered troublemaker you're supposed When the hot-tempered troublemaker you're supposed to be mentoring asks you to dance, and you're not sure if he's just trying to get under your skin. Again. 🤭

I can't wait for readers to meet Kael and Tora in "Blood of Old", coming 01 December 2026.

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MY BOOK IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER!! 🔥 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘭 MY BOOK IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER!! 🔥

𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘭𝘥 is the first book in the 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯 series, a gripping new fantasy epic where the bonds of brotherhood will unite a world in chaos...or see it unravel at the seams. It will be published on 01 December 2026 and is available in both paperback and ebook formats.

Head to the link in my bio for some options of where you can preorder the book today. There are a few other places it should appear over the next few weeks. Fellow Aussies who would like to buy a paperback are best to order from me directly. 😊

Much has been lost, but blood does not forget. And while the Old Blood remembers, what once was may yet be again...

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I have enough of these bad boys now to make a stac I have enough of these bad boys now to make a stack. Author goals 😏

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Right now I'm dragging myself out of a hole after Right now I'm dragging myself out of a hole after being sick, but I've got some exciting news on the way! Stay tuned, everyone 😁

🎨 Character art by @sophielouisedraws

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Do you use StoryGraph? How do you find it? I fina Do you use StoryGraph? How do you find it?

I finally got around to making an account but haven't had a chance to explore much yet. But I did make sure my upcoming epic fantasy book "Blood of Old" is on there so you can add it to your TBR if you like!

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