Tag: podcast

Free Books

Dean Chills Free Fiction H. K. Kiting Non-Series Podcast

SexyFicPodcastEpisode 11: Free Books

Dean: Let’s check the mailbag first this time. Why? Because this time we have another email from a reader!

Clive wrote in and asked:

A few episodes ago, you guys mentioned you had an unusual opinion about free books. What are your thoughts on free and promotional books? Thanks for your show, I’ve listened since the beginning.

— Clive from U.K.

Henry: I don’t know if it’s really that unusual, but it might be kind of atypical. Generally, free books are a bad idea in my opinion. But there are nearly as many opinions about free and promo books as there are self-published authors out there.

What do you think of free books?

  • People write ONE book and give it away? Why? How does this benefit the author? (Some people just want to be read. Bad reviews are easy. People collect and never read free books)
  • Series books with the first book free. Might work better to sell them all at first, then go back and offer first one free once they are all out there.
  • All books free after a certain amount of time. Why would anyone buy a book if they know that’s coming?
  • One book free at a time, but cycling through all of them eventually. Why would anyone buy a book?
  • Free books as a reward for something. Reviews or for signing up for a mailing list. For example, if you review one of our books online somewhere (like Amazon) and drop us a note telling us which review was you, we’ll send you a coupon code for a $2.99 book of your choice for free. If you sign up for our mailing list on SexyFic.com, email us, and we’ll do the same. That’s an easy way to get TWO free books from us. Neither of those offers is automatic, so you’ll need to email us your details, but we’re glad to do it.
  • What are your thoughts? Blog comments below!

We really want to hear from you. If you have a comment, complaint, or topic suggestion, mail us at sexyfic@gmail.com or stop by SexyFic.com and leave a voicemail on the tab that allows you to record a message. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes,and leave a review for the show if you like it.

Theme song is “Everything Is One Thing, Reprise” by Al Phlipp and The Woo Team

 

Perspiration and Inspiration, Natural Talent, Getting Better

Dean Chills H. K. Kiting Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 16:13 — 18.8MB)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

Writing and Publishing Erotica Podcast

Episode 5: Perspiration and Inspiration, Natural Talent, Getting better

5. Perspiration and Inspiration

  • Do you have to have a degree to be a writer? (MFA, etc.)
  • “I’ve always wanted to be a writer” – then do it (Aspiring Writers)
  • Do you need to be born with talent? It helps, but if you want to be a concert cellist it takes practice too. (10,000 hour rule)
  • Writing with regularity
  • read work by others – free Kindle books, don’t need a Kindle device. Library!
  • other ways to get better – personal Nanowrimo, daily writing, writing challenges with a friend, write without limiting yourself, writers club or class, Google search, visit your library
  • Let’s Check the mailbag!

 

If you have a topic you’d like to hear more about, please let us know. Email either of us at sexyfic@gmail.com

Introductions and Goals

Dean Chills H. K. Kiting Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 20:58 — 24.2MB)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

SexyFicPodcastWriting and Publishing Erotica Podcast

with Dean Chills and H. K. Kiting

Join erotica authors Dean Chills and H. K. Kiting for a look at writing and self-publishing issues. They are known for their erotica stories, but much of what they say goes with non-erotica writing as well. Each week, they’ll explore a topic related to creative writing, the business of publishing, or just something interesting.

 

Episode 1: Introductions

 

  • Names and how we chose them Why did you choose it?

  • What have you written, do you specialize in anything?

  • What would like to be doing in a year?

  • Where do you publish? Which is easiest, which is hardest?

  • Do you publish all your titles at all the locations?

  • How did that work out?

  • What’s the greatest challenge you have in writing erotica?