Fight scenes aren’t unique to action novels. However, they can be tough to write if you’re used to slower-paced stories. Here are a few tips for writing a fight scene that really packs a punch. #writingadvice joey-durso.com/blog/fs/

Indie ocean punk fantasy author S.M. Campbell joined me on Rough Writer to talk "punk" subgenres, using short stories for worldbuilding, and how to mix magic with technology in a fantasy setting. Watch the full interview on YouTube! #authorsoftwitter youtu.be/BRKQv0zeDBs/

A lot of self-publishing authors dismiss paid ads because they think they’re expensive, but digital advertising on Amazon can pitch your book to the right readers. Here’s how to run an Amazon ad campaign. #selfpublishing joey-durso.com/blog/kdpad/

A lot of self-published authors think running online ads is too expensive, but with Amazon ads, you can show your book to the right readers, even if you’re on a budget. Here’s how to run an Amazon ads campaign. #selfpublishing youtu.be/CFpJqowh9wA/

Ebooks are a good place to start when self-publishing. Not surprisingly, Amazon’s KDP is the go-to. One feature they offer is the KDP Select program, but is enrollment worth it? Here are 5 things to know about KDP Select. #selfpublishing joey-durso.com/blog/kdps/

Most self-publishing authors start with ebooks, and Amazon is the most popular place to do it. Their KDP Select program gives you unique promo opportunities you won’t find elsewhere. Here’s what you need to know. #selfpublishing youtu.be/UEZLGkGPSgU/

Self-publishing authors often use social media to promote their books, but if you don’t have time for networking, you can run paid ads instead. Here are some tips on how to get started. #selfpublishing joey-durso.com/blog/socad/

If you don’t have time to promote your novel on social media, you can run paid ads instead. Even a small budget can get your book out faster than posting. Here’s how you can run social media ads for your book. #selfpublishing youtu.be/eumymK8DIPE

Indie sci-fi author W.O. Torres joined me on Rough Writer to talk time travel and Chicano-Futurism, Latin representation in science fiction, and growing up in the golden age of Star Wars. Watch the full interview on YouTube! youtu.be/WFuwHor0KFc/

Indie horror author Matthew R. Taylor joins me on Rough Writer to talk dark poetry, working creatively with loved ones, and what the writing and editing process is like for visually impaired authors. Watch the full interview on YouTube! youtu.be/5pHVfEASTNQ/

Young adult fantasy author Jordan Encee joins me on Rough Writer to talk about the appeal of YA fiction, getting an audiobook version of your novel, and why we should support other indie authors on social media. Watch the full interview on YouTube! youtu.be/SU67SKM-O3Y/

Urban fantasy author H.D. Cyr joins me on Rough Writer to talk darker subgenres of fantasy, writing uncomfortable subjects, and how to craft an effective murder-mystery story. Watch the full video on YouTube! youtu.be/pLfmnv0BTFA/

Indie fiction author Clarence Carter joins me on Rough Writer to talk book contents, contributing to anthologies, and writing in multiple literary genres. Watch the full interview on YouTube! youtu.be/6i9lnYc5DHY/

Supernatural fantasy author Andrew Bryan joins me on Rough Writer to talk writing character profiles, finding inspiration in religion and mythology, and what it's like to go from acting to writing. Watch the full interview on YouTube! youtu.be/np_lxGInpHM/

Indie fiction author and editor Maiah Lynnette joins me on Rough Writer to talk serial publishing on Substack, the importance of proper ebook formatting, and how to get an editor for your self-published novel. Watch the full interview on YouTube! youtu.be/EmtQbOvx58c/

Paranormal romance author Dana Encarnación joins me on Rough Writer to talk Wattpad for indie writing, providing resources for new authors, and how to find motivation when struggling with impostor syndrome. Watch the full interview on YouTube! youtu.be/eaAhaPuIO0c/

Supernatural fantasy author Alfred Muller joins me on Rough Writer to talk crowdfunding for self-published novels, where to get a great book cover, and how many POVs are too many (or few!) when writing fiction. Watch the full interview on YouTube! youtu.be/1S5yTY_DUAU/

Whether you write action novels or not, at some point your story's probably going to need a fight scene. Here's how to write one that packs a punch. youtu.be/YRiF1UmebYQ/

Every author has to make the call eventually: kill a character or keep them. Here are 5 things to keep in mind when you decide to let one go. joey-durso.com/blog/kl/

New video: 5 things to keep in mind when it's time to kill off a fictional character. youtu.be/ZlhgzzXgXyk