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@kobowritinglife.bsky.socialOn this episode of the Kobo Re-Writing Podcast, we revisit our chat with bestselling and award winning paranormal romance author Lisa Kessler. She discusses her writing process and how she uses tarot cards as a tool to help with writer’s block and character development.
@kobowritinglife.bsky.socialRuth Ware's 6 tips for writing compelling thrillers: 🧩 Give readers a reveal, not just a twist 🎯 Know your ending before your path 🎭 Let your characters go off-script 🚢 Choose a setting you can't escape ❤️ The ending can't be the only reason to keep reading 🔍 Research the unexpected details
@kobowritinglife.bsky.socialHi Kirsti please email us [email protected] so our team can take a look!
@kobowritinglife.bsky.socialOn this episode of the Kobo Writing Life Podcast, we chat with Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's Wife. We chat about storytelling, creativity, and the process behind building complex worlds.
@kobowritinglife.bsky.socialLibra: graceful and balanced. Scorpio: intense and deep. Sagittarius: adventurous and free-spirited. Capricorn: disciplined and focused. Aquarius: original and inventive. Pisces: imaginative and dreamy.
@kobowritinglife.bsky.socialYour zodiac sign as a writer archetype ✍️✨ Aries: bold and fearless. Taurus: steady and grounded. Gemini: curious and quick-minded. Cancer: heartfelt and intuitive. Leo: magnetic and expressive. Virgo: precise and thoughtful.
@kobowritinglife.bsky.socialThanks for sharing Elise! ☺️
@kobowritinglife.bsky.socialDon't wait for launch day to start selling your book! Set up pre-orders to build buzz: 📅 Set a future release date ✅ Check "Allow pre-orders" 📁 No file? You can still setup your book — just upload within 3 business days of release 🚫 Remember: pre-orders can't be free 📣 Start promoting early!
@kobowritinglife.bsky.social5 tips for writing romantasy (because it's clearly not going anywhere!): 💞 Focus on the characters 🏰 Create a compelling setting ⚙️ Don't forget about systems (but don't overdo them) 💘 Romance must remain central 📚 Build up to a series Save this for your next romantasy WIP 🐉
@kobowritinglife.bsky.socialThis week on the Re-Writing Life podcast, we revisit our chat with Karin Slaughter. Karin tells us how she plots both her novels and her long-running series, what her research process is like, and the double standards imposed on female crime writers.
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@kobowritinglife.bsky.socialRemember to give yourself time to grow and learn about these new platforms and find your wide audience. You’ve got this! 💪
@kobowritinglife.bsky.socialDon’t forget to let our team know you’re new to the platform. You can always email us to say hi and get your wide release on our merch team’s radar. We want to support you as much as we can!
@kobowritinglife.bsky.socialDo you have box sets for your books? Reminder that Kobo doesn’t have a price cap - you can price your box sets higher and still get your 70% royalties
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