From Joey's Instagram

Writing today and it's an action scene and we all know that's a weak point for me but I'm actually really happy with it so far! Lines mostly blurred because spoilers! 🤫🤫🤫✒✒✒ . . . . #Authorslife #authorsofinstagram #indieauthor #amwriting #writerslife #writersofinstagram #booksinprogress #Translucent #books #writinglife #joeypaul #writingcommunity #indiesofinstagram #readers #readersofinstagram
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From Joey's Instagram

#TEASERTUESDAY Hope is having none of Lynne's nonsense. Sisters but not friends. 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ Find out more here: www.books2read.com/LANH . . . . #Authorslife #authorsofinstagram #indieauthor #amwriting #writerslife #writersofinstagram #books #igreaders #igauthors #igwriters #bookboost #bookworm #amreading #readersofinstagram #yalit #reading #writinglife #joeypaul #bookcommunity #writingcommunity #indiesofinstagram
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Authortube: What's It Like? - The Creative Process

AUTHORTUBE: WHAT'S IT LIKE?

I thought I would do a new series, while keeping it under the header of the creative process, but giving you all an idea of what happens in the world of #Authortube. Put simply, this is a community of authors who also do youtube videos. They can be on anything related to the writing process. I do writing advice as well as updates on my progress, and upcoming releases, cover reveals and all of that. But it's a question I've had asked before, basically what is being on authortube like? Hence this piece.

Now I want to be clear that I am one of the very small fishes on Authortube. In that I don't generate a lot of views and despite being on the channel for almost three years, I don't have a ton of subscribers. A lot of that is down to my own mistakes when starting out. To be blunt, I didn't do my research and I should have. I thought I had it all planned with a camera and made my own thumbnails, but they were, to be kind, cringe-worthy and horrible. I have since deleted every video from that first year and so I can only really say that I've got videos going back to the beginning of 2017.

So step one of what's it like, you need to be aware that there is no competition between you and another channel. The best thing you can do to help increase your own visibility is to engage and talk with other authors in the community. Take part in tags, collab with other authortubers, and get to know these people because they're out doing the same thing as you and it's always good to have people in your corner. I said above, I'm still very much a small fish and while that's starting to change, it's because I adopted this message of subbing and watching and commenting on other videos. That's drawn more people to my channel and has made my time there a lot easier.

Before it felt like I was, quite literally, talking to myself. On top of that I have to say that cross-posting to Goodreads, Tumblr, Twitter and Instagram is a great idea as it brings more people to your channel and watching your videos. But when we get down to the meat and bones of this topic, what is authortube like? It's terrifying and amazing all wrapped up in one. I have made some amazing friends and watched and followed some damn talented authors. And I don't see any of them as my competition simply because we're all in this together.

On top of that I've been able to share my covers, my releases, my ups and downs. I don't know if any of you followed me in the 2017 time before the trial drug was approved? That was hard as hell trying to stay optimistic while knowing that my time was on a clock. When it finally started in October 2017, I was over the moon and now a year later I am doing so much better and I have a record of that because of being on authortube.

I know you might be wondering about why that matters to me, or why it counts as authortube. I mean, surely that's just me vlogging about my health issues right? Well, yes and no. While the majority of my videos are writing related, I do have my Life Of Joey videos that contain a short segment on how my health has been over the past month. I do this for a couple of years. One, it's part of me being real, part of being transparent and also part of showing the truth of my life and why I did or didn't get such and such done. Another reason is that I feel like it's a good idea to be visible as a spoonie, even on Authortube. I can't tell you how many other writers and authors I know who actually have chronic illness. While some of them prefer to keep that part of their lives private - which is completely okay - others, like me, don't mind sharing bits and pieces with their audience.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, you need to decide just where you draw the line at sharing. And wherever that line is, that's okay. Being on authortube has made me very aware of just how welcoming the writing community is. Not only have I found friends through the other authors, but also through the people watching. I feel like I have carved our a corner for myself and I like that corner. I liked being part of that and I liked and still do like, that I can connect with other people. While yes, it was, and sometimes still is, terrifying to record myself and put myself out there, the benefits, for me, have outweighed that.

As always, if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to lemme know in the comments and I'll try to answer them!

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From Joey's Instagram

And I did the small authortuber tag! This tag was created by @_brookepassmore @writehollydavis & @katiewilsonauthor. Check out my answers here: http://www.youtube.com/JoeyPaulOnline or the link in my bio. . I tag: @ekinsellaauthor Gloria Russell @brianamorganbooks And @sapphicauthor! . . . #Authorslife #authorsofinstagram #indieauthor #amwriting #writerslife #writersofinstagram #authortube #lovemyjob #ilovewriting #igwriters #igauthors #writingtips #authortuber #writinglife #joeypaul #smallyoutuber #readers #readersofinstagram #bookworm #writingcommunity #indiesofinstagram
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Small Authortuber Tag [CC]

SMALL #AUTHORTUBER TAG

TAG CREATED BY BROOKE PASSMORE, WRITE HOLLY DAVIS & KATIE WILSON

BROOKE'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tha_0LXA4ac
HOLLY'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ane0FsxrxXo
KATIE'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA6WmjWTkik

Small AuthorTuber Tag Questions:

1. Introduce yourself. What are your top 2 favorite genres to write and what genre do you think you’ll NEVER write?
2. How long have you been on AuthorTube?
3. What is your video set up? Lights? Camera? Microphone?
4. Do you write scripts for your videos or do you wing everything as you’re shooting?
5. How do you balance AuthorTube with writing?
6. Do you bulk film your videos or shoot one at a time?
7. How much do you have to edit/delete out of your videos? (Example: 5-10 minutes? 20-30 minutes?)
8. Do you edit & upload videos the day they’re posting or schedule them in advance?
9. What do you enjoy most about making AuthorTube videos? What’s the hardest part?
10. What’s your favorite video you’ve made?

I TAG ERIN KINSELLA, GLORIA RUSSELL, BRIANA MORGAN & SAPPHIC AUTHOR

ERIN'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9oK9D2DpNqcdHfQrh9y9w
GLORIA'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYhuOoDcwLZdg4xkRw9SuBw
BRIANA'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC66P73pKDcuAIgPL9a5OpiA
SAPPHIC'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZt62HzP3XGOST0UH183-w

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THE BOOK ROBIN HOODS: https://therobinhoods.wixsite.com/thebookrobinhoods
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BLOG: http://www.joeypaulonline.com/
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TWITTER: http://twitter.com/MsJoeyBug
INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/authorjoeypaul
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From Joey's Instagram

Saturday me and writing for me. At least it does most weeks. And today is no different though the space I'm using isn't my norm. Because of #Mepo yesterday and issues with my port. I'm writing in bed. Gotta be done! ✒✒✒🤒🤒🤒 . . . . #Authorslife #authorsofinstagram #indieauthor #amwriting #writerslife #writersofinstagram #indiesofinstagram #writinglife #joeypaul #readers #readersofinstagram #bookworm #wriringcommunity
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Review of Carbon by A J Eversley

“I’ve lost everything – my humanity, the man I loved – but I won’t let him win. I will not give up and I will fight back…because I made a vow and I intend to keep it.”

Sawyer spent most of her life hunting the very thing she has now become. No longer the Watcher she once was, Sawyer struggles to make sense of her new identity. Though she has new powers and abilities, she is also tied to the control that comes with those powers.

Desperate for help and answers, Sawyer travels to the United Isles with Max in search of an ally. Not only must she learn to harness her new abilities, she must find a way to mend a broken heart. Help comes in unexpected ways, and though she is ready to fight back, it's not going to be easy.

Strangers will become allies. Lovers will become enemies. And a destiny formed before birth unfolds.

The epic journey continues, and the war for the human race draws ever closer. Join the resistance in the next chapter of the Watcher Series.
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My review: 5 stars
I loved this book, picking up from a few months after the events of Watcher, you're thrown into the mix with a new threat and a new worry. Sawyer being sent away to hopefully find answers to the problems she's facing. Alongside her Max who seems to only annoy and probe Sawyer with questions she doesn't want to answer. The story is fast-paced and engaging, you find yourself pulled along with the characters wanting to same answers and the same resolution. Highly recommended!


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From Joey's Instagram

And I'm answering your questions on thus weeks vlog! You are all making me choose favourites this week! Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/JoeyPaulOnline or the link in my bio . . . . #Authorslife #authorsofinstagram #indieauthor #amwriting #writerslife #writersofinstagram #authortube #lovemyjob #ilovewriting #igwriters #igauthors #writingtips #authortuber #writinglife #joeypaul #smallyoutuber #wriringcommunity #indiesofinstagram #readers #readersofinstagram
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Questions From Readers - October 2018 [CC]

Answering questions from you guys

The other #Authortube channels I mentioned!

JENNA'S CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_fcv9kBpDN4WWrfcbCrgw
KIM'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtcDmM2bgezD0c95Y38OAcg
ALEXA'S CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfwTRhTSM2NyJImC8HeUd1Q
HOLLY'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ghQE8qqXNh6rswrG5zZfQ
EMILY'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaa0pB9ohy9_in_Dvqn0l4w
BETHANY'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPCRTrY4fiQXF9JXdNtr7rw
BROOKE'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwxbU2zO6l5DNgq8IN6f8Uw
KATIE'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAO_Ds-QqcAGxguir44VVw
BRIANA'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC66P73pKDcuAIgPL9a5OpiA

BUY WALK A MILE: http://www.books2read.com/WAM
THE BOOK ROBIN HOODS: https://therobinhoods.wixsite.com/thebookrobinhoods
BUY MY BOOKS ON AMAZON: http://amzn.to/1VhLHog
BLOG: http://www.joeypaulonline.com/
TUMBLR: http://authorjoeypaul.tumblr.com
FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/JoeyPaulOnline
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/MsJoeyBug
INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/authorjoeypaul
GOODREADS: http://bit.ly/1UcS61E

From Joey's Instagram

For those who wonder how I keep track every month I can't say enough about the dodo pad. Mum bought it for me one Christmas and I adore that I can track three months at a time! It's the little things! ✒📚✒ . . . . #Authorslife #authorsofinstagram #indieauthor #amwriting #writerslife #writersofinstagram #Jowrimogo #writinglife #joeypaul #wriringcommunity #indiesofinstagram #readers #readersofinstagram #NaNoWriMo
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