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Welcome to the D.I.Y. Author Release Party!

Kay Castaneda, June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

Hello everyone! I’m posting about Kaye Lynne Booth’s new book, The D.I.Y Author. She’s hosting a Release Party on her blog Writing to be Read.

It would be wonderful if you’d visit her blog! Thank you. 

 

The D.I.Y Author

By Kaye Lynne Booth

About the Book
Being an author today is more than just writing the book. Authors in this digital age have more opportunities than ever before. Whether you pursue independend t or traditional publishing models, or a combination of the two but being an author involves not only writing, but often, the publishing and marketing of the book.In this writer’s reference guide, multi-genre author and independent publisher, Kaye Lynne Booth shares her knowledge and experiences and the tools, books, references and sites to help you learn the business of being an author.

Topics Include:

Becoming Prolific

Writing Tools

Outlining

Making Quality a Priority

Publishing Models & Trends

Marketing Your Book

Book Covers & Blurbs

Book Events—In Person & Virtual  And more…

Meet the Author

Kaye Lynne Booth

Greetings!
Thank you so much for dropping by to help us celebrate the release of The D.I.Y. Author. You all know me as author Kaye Lynne Booth, but with the release of this book, I hope to be known as the D.I.Y. author. This is the book that only I could write, where I share knowledge and experience as I build my author business. This is not a book on craft, but a reference for authors and aspiring authors who wish to expand and grow their author business on a limited budget. Learn the tips and tricks, sites and tools, which took me over a decade, and three masters degrees to amass.

I’ve always been a do it yourself kind of gal. I’ve built my author business up around this blog, finding ways around obstacles which stood in my way, learning new skill sets because outsourcing was more than I could afford. My first novel was published by a small independent publisher. But as the five-year contract ran out, I felt I could do better through my own small independent publishing house, WordCrafter Press, so I re-published it as the first book in my Women in the West adventure series last year, and I sold more copies than that other publisher had over a five year stretch. I just released the second book in the series this month. When Covid struck, I organized and hosted two virtual writing conferences, because writers are tribal bunch, and we need contact with like minded people. Networking is a huge part of building an author business. I use that networking to build not only my author business, but my own author tribe. I’ve published my own books, and collaborative anthologies, as well as publishing books for others. And I’ve built a winning blog team here on Writing to be Read with Robbie Cheadle, Jeff Bowles, Arthur Rorsch, and DL Mullan.

No one else has shared in these exact same experiences that I have, and that’s why only I could write The D.I.Y. Author, and why I can hold that title. But enough about me. The D.I.Y. Author is a great reference packed full of links to sites and tools and tips for increasing productivity, publishing choices, and marketing your books.

The D.I.Y. Author is a great reference packed full of links to sites and tools and tips for increasing productivity, publishing choices, and marketing your books.We have a great release party ahead to send this book off right. We’ve got exclusive offers running this week only. After Saturday, the whole D.I.Y. store will disappear, so take advantage of them now. By buying direct, you are supporting this author and her works more than when you purchase from retailers.

My D.I.Y. Video 

https://youtu.be/Xd2RL-6Vp2o

 

On with the party!

Thanks for dropping by for The D.I.Y. Author virtual release party. We’ve got some great things planned, including a giveaway for all attendees, so be sure to leave a comment, so I’ll know you were here. I’ll be monitoring the comments throughout the day and will answer any questions you might want to post there. While you’re here you can peruse the D.I. Y. store below, for exclusive and discounted offers that you won’t find anywhere else. The store will come down at the end of the week. After that you’ll have to pay full price through retailers, and signed copies will no longer be available. And if you are already a bestselling author and you don’t need this book or the WordCrafter services offered here, you can still offer your support for the author and this project by using the ‘buy me a soda’ button below.

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Show your support for author Kaye Lynne Booth and her many endeavors through WordCrafter Press & Writing to be Read. $1.00  Click here to purchase.

You can get a sample of the topics in the book in my book.
“Writer’s Corner: What it means to be an Indie Author”

                                                               

The D.I.Y. Store


Digital Copy of The D.I.Y. Author – Only $2.99 The D.I.Y. Author By Kaye Lynne Booth
Include your email with your order to join my mailing list. Delivery by 6/10/24 $2.99 

Click here to purchase


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Signed Print Copy of The D.I.Y. Author $30 – includes shipping.
The D.I.Y. Author By Kaye Lynne Booth
From WordCrafter Press
Please include physical address with your order for shipping.
Delivery by July 15th, 2024. If you include your email, I’ll send you a digital copy, too, so you can start reading now. $30.00  Click here to purchase

 

Discounted Blog Tourimage

5 Day Blog Tour – only $30.

5 Day Blog Tour includes one interview, at least one review, tour banner & promo images. 

A $35 value. Please include your email address with your order. $30.00. Click here to purchase

 

 

Discounted Services from Write it Right Quality Editing Services

Short Fiction Line edit – only $40 Short fiction line edit – up to 5,000 words A $50 value. Please include your email address with your order $40.00 Click here to purchase.image
2 Page Developmental Analysis – only $150
2 Page Developmental Analysis (30,000-60.000 words)
A $250 value. Please include your email address with your order$150.00
Click here to purchase.

 

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2 Page Developmental Analysis – only $150
2 Page Developmental Analysis (30,000-60.000 words)A $250 value
Please include your email address with your order $150.00
Click here to purchase



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2 Page Developmental Analysis – only $150
2 Page Developmental Analysis (30,000-60.000 words)
A $250 value
Please include your email address with your order$150.00Click here to purchase.

Thanks for joining me today for The D.I.Y. Author Release Party. I hope you found a few useful tidbits here. For more tips and advice, you’ve got to buy the book. If you miss the window for the D.I.Y. Store, you can still purchase this useful writer’s reference here: https://books2read.com/The-DIY-Author 

 

 

 

Welcome to the D.I.Y. Author Release Party!

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Comments (8)

  1. Kaye Lynne Booth says:
    June 6, 2024 at 7:21 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this, Kay. Your support is greatly appreciated. :)

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  2. Kay Castaneda says:
    June 6, 2024 at 11:57 am

    You’re welcome, Kaye.

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  3. Jacqui Murray says:
    June 19, 2024 at 9:12 am

    I love the how-to books for authors. Even if I know most of what is included, it lets me know I’m doing things right. Thanks for this review, Kay, and congrats to Kaye Lynne.

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  4. Kay Castaneda says:
    June 19, 2024 at 5:28 pm

    Thanks for visiting,Jacqui. I’m sure you will find the book helpful. 😊 And thanks for subscribing to my blog.

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  5. Marsha says:
    June 21, 2024 at 3:38 pm

    This author sounds very talented and seems to be quite a go-getter. Good party, Kay!

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  6. Miriam Hurdle says:
    July 4, 2024 at 11:27 pm

    Very useful info, Kay! Thank you for hosting the release party for Kaye Lynne.

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  7. Kay Castaneda says:
    July 5, 2024 at 11:36 pm

    You’re welcome Miriam. 😊

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  8. Kay Castaneda says:
    July 5, 2024 at 11:38 pm

    You are welcome, Marsha. Thanks for visiting. ☺️

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