Rage Against the Manuscript
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
How I launched my latest novel
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A detailed look into exactly what I've done to launch my brand new paranormal, kooky, spooky, ghost romance series, and all of Amazon's shenanigans to...
Steff's 2023 self-publishing strategy
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I let you in on the 6 key focus areas of my 2023 strategy, including my return to paranormal romance, translations, and building a fa...
Steff's self-publishing takeaways from 2022
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This year has been my best year in self-publishing EVER. It's blown me away, and I wanted to share with you all the things that have worked for me (an...
Everything you want to know about running a Kickstarter for limited-edition hardcover books
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Right now, I've raised over $26k on Kickstarter to create signed, limited-edition hardcovers of one of my book series. I tell you all about how I plan...
How to get your backlist selling
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have 5 books, or 15, or 50, that aren't pulling their weight? Does your income slide back to nothing between book releases? It's time to get th...
How to make smart investments in your self-publishing business
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking money! Specifically, all the millions of ways you can spend it on your self-publishing business, and where I think the smartest i...
Self-publishing success in a competitive genre
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the belief that there are certain fiction genres where so many authors are writing that it's extra tough to be seen, and...
What to do when a book flops
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've published your book and it isn't selling the way you hoped – what do you do? Is it time to give up self-publishing altogether? HELL NO. In th...
How I plan a book series (esp as a non-planner)
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I use the example of one of my successful series to show you how I plan a series from idea to finished product.
Steff's 2022 self-publishing plans
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down my 2022 strategy, why I'm doing what I'm doing, and tell you a little about my brand new secret pen name!
Steff's 2021 self-publishing round-up and income
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down exactly what I self-published in 2021, my successes and failures, the things I'm most proud of and where I'd like to mak...
Understanding reader behaviour
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at who are our readers, how they choose books, and how we as self-publishers can use this information to give them more of wha...
Diversifying your writing income
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do writers earn a liveable income? What are some ways you can increase your income from writing, and how can you do that in a strategic way? I giv...
Rewriting and republishing a previous book
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why unpublish a book and rewrite it? As authors, we all have unfinished series or books we feel didn’t get the chance to shine. I offer some tips fo...
How to write a book in a month
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, I talk about how, and why, to write a book in a month, from draft right through to editing, and how that can become part of a ...
Writing and publishing short fiction
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you love writing short, but you don’t know what to do with your stories or how to fit short fiction into your writing car...
Advertising your books – one author's perspective
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the three platforms you can use for advertising your books, and how do you use them to create a strategy that works? We talk FB, AMS, and Boo...
Write one book series at a time, or lots of different projects?
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it better for you to write one series at a time, or jump around between different series as the muse calls? Let’s talk about series strategy, aut...
Working with other authors is awesome, and you should try it.
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Other authors aren’t scary – they’ll be your biggest allies and cheerleaders. And you can work together to lift each other up and grow your read...
Front and backmatter – what to put in your book to increase sell-through
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Backmatter and frontmatter are some of the most important tools you have to generate sellthrough to other books in your series. This episode takes a l...
Kindle Unlimited or wide?
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s take a look at the benefits and drawbacks of being exclusive with Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited programme versus taking your books wide across a...
Case study – launching a book in a new sub-genre.
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re doing a case study! I walk you through how I launched a series into a new sub-genre, exactly what I did for the launch, and h...
Planning your writing and publishing strategy for 2021
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The new year is fast approaching, and it’s time to reflect on what’s working in our author business and what we can change up to have an amazing w...
Christmas and holiday book promotion ideas for any budget
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is 8 weeks away. I googled it this morning and it terrified me. I thought I’d put together some promotional ideas to help you prep new rea...
Tips for creating compelling characters
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss some of the ways I create the kinds of characters that keep the pages turning and readers guessing. Plus, I give you an excl...
Q&A with Steff: Editing, keywords, categories, and balancing the creative and business side of writing
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s podcast is a little different – I’m answering your questions! I’ve chosen three questions from members of the RAtM Facebook group. We’...
Branding mistakes authors make (and how to fix 'em)
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Building and tending your brand is vital if you want a career as an author. So what exactly is your author brand, and what are the common mistakes aut...
Smart worldbuilding tips for your fiction
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Worldbuilding is super fun, but it’s also one of the key aspects to creating an engaging novel. I dive deep into some of my favorite fictional world...
Writing tropes to supercharge your fiction and create reader-crack
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tropes are reader-crack. Readers love and actively search for their favorite tropes, and as a clever author you can use tropes to create stories that ...
Outline your novel with the skeleton drafting method
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Skeleton drafting is the technique I use to plot intricate, action-packed, emotionally-charged books quickly, and enjoy myself during the process. I e...
Steff’s guide to freelance writing success (and failure)
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the release of my new book, How to Rock Freelance Writing, I give you a run-down of all the mistakes I’ve made over my freelance career...
Successful crowdfunding for writers on Kickstarter and Patreon
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you considering crowdfunding your book? I love crowdfunding as a tool to help you create an awesome project or provide long-term income security. ...
How to market your book on a cheap-ass budget
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build an audience of readers when you don’t have a huge marketing budget? How can you compete with the big name authors in your genre? Th...
Why isn't my book selling?
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is probably THE most common question I'm asked. When you pour your soul into a book and it doesn't sell, you want to know WHY. I offer five key r...
Who should you listen to for writing and publishing advice?
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you talk to other writers online? Do you ask for advice and get a million different answers? How do you decide which writing and publishing advice ...
Is blogging dead?
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020, the way we consume content online is completely different from the heyday of blogging. In this podcast I ask the question, “Is blogging dea...
What life is like as a full-time author
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The highs, the lows, the cat piles, the existential angst... I bare all about what my 2 1/2 years as a full-time author have been like. This podcast i...
Writing faster: how to hit challenging word count goals without sacrificing your story
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is all about being a speed freak! Discover why you should master the skill of writing faster, what to do when you hit the "wall of...
The method behind my author website madness
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join USA Today bestselling author Steff Green as she discusses the evolution of her author website from the early days of blogging and how you can get...
How do you start building a mailing list when you don’t have an audience?
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're talking mailing lists and author newsletters – what to start, what to say, how often to say it, and why you don't have to wor...
What you can learn from my biggest book advertising mistake
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Rage Against the Manuscript podcast. Join bestselling indie author Steff Green as she tells you how she threw $1000 down the toilet on ...