Greg Gountanis
Greg Gountanis
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FAQ: HOW MANY WORDS A DAY?
Get the scoop on how many words to write in a day in this FAQ video. Momentum is key when it comes to finishing that novel. Learn all about it here. Keep on scribbling!
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FAQ: STORY STRUCTURE
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Learn about story structure in this FAQ video. How should a novel be structured to make the best story for readers? Get the full scoop here. Keep on scribbling! Also helpful (my other vid on structure): ua-cam.com/video/hGVAffeQ0Is/v-deo.html Enter the Gedrin universe today get the Lance Gedrin mysteries: www.amazon.com/dp/B08P1FT1YC Join my author newsletter and get the FREE prequel short stor...
FAQ: HOW TO START WRITING
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Learn how to start writing in this FAQ video. What's the best way to become a writer? Get the full scoop here. Keep on scribbling! Enter the Gedrin universe today get the Lance Gedrin mysteries: www.amazon.com/dp/B08P1FT1YC Join my author newsletter and get the FREE prequel short story to my Lance Gedrin Series: BookHip.com/KVHAJK FOLLOW ME: Facebook: GregGountanisAuthor Website: w...
FAQ: SHOULD I SELF-PUBLISH OR GO TRADITIONAL?
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Get the scoop on self-publishing versus traditional publishing in this FAQ video. Which one should you go with for your next novel? Learn more here. Keep on scribbling! Also helpful (my vid on pros/cons of self-publishing): ua-cam.com/video/S3sgsAKL6uE/v-deo.html Enter the Gedrin universe today get the Lance Gedrin mysteries: www.amazon.com/dp/B08P1FT1YC Join my author newsletter and get the FR...
FAQ: OUTLINING
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Get the scoop on outlining in this FAQ video. Should you be a plotter or a pantser? Learn the basics today. Keep on scribbling! Enter the Gedrin universe today get the Lance Gedrin mysteries: www.amazon.com/dp/B08P1FT1YC Join my author newsletter and get the FREE prequel short story to my Lance Gedrin Series: BookHip.com/KVHAJK FOLLOW ME: Facebook: GregGountanisAuthor Website: www....
HOW TO CREATE A SIGNUP FORM FOR YOUR AUTHOR SITE: MAILERLITE
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Learn how to create a signup form for your author site using Mailerlite in this video. Mailerlite is a super easy way to create signup forms to add readers to your mailing list. Get the full scoop in this demo. Keep on scribbling! Enjoy! Enter the Gedrin universe today get the Lance Gedrin mysteries: www.amazon.com/dp/B08P1FT1YC Join my author newsletter and get the FREE prequel short story to ...
HOW TO DO AN ONBOARDING SEQUENCE FOR AUTHORS: MAILERLITE
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Learn how to do an onboarding sequence for authors in this video. Mailerlite is super easy to use and create great author welcome sequences for your mailing list. Get the full scoop in this demo. Keep on scribbling! Enjoy! Enter the Gedrin universe today get the Lance Gedrin mysteries: www.amazon.com/dp/B08P1FT1YC Join my author newsletter and get the FREE prequel short story to my Lance Gedrin...
HOW I HIT THE AMAZON TOP 50 WITH MY KINDLE FREE PROMO
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Learn how I hit the Amazon Top 50 with my Kindle Free Promo in this video. Get the scoop on how I blasted atop the charts with very little backlist and very little reviews. You can do it! Keep on scribbling! Enjoy! Enter the Gedrin universe today get the Lance Gedrin mysteries: www.amazon.com/dp/B08P1FT1YC Join my author newsletter and get the FREE prequel short story to my Lance Gedrin Series:...
HOW TO PRICE YOUR BOOKS ON AMAZON: DEMO
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Learn how to price your books on Amazon in this video. Developing a proper pricing strategy is crucial to success as an indie author. Get the scoop in this demo on how different price points and page counts affect royalties. Keep on scribbling! Enjoy! Enter the Gedrin universe today get the Lance Gedrin mysteries: www.amazon.com/dp/B08P1FT1YC Join my author newsletter and get the FREE prequel s...
PROS AND CONS OF RAPIDLY RELEASING YOUR NOVELS
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Learn the pros and cons of rapidly releasing your novels in this video. Rapid release can be a great way to build momentum as an author, however there are some cons that an author should be cognizant of before deciding whether or not to rapidly release. Get the full scoop in this video. Keep on scribbling. Enjoy! Enter the Gedrin universe today get the Lance Gedrin mysteries: www.amazon.com/dp/...
HOW TO SELL BOOKS WITH PUBLISHER ROCKET: DEMO
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Learn how to sell books with Publisher Rocket in this video. Publisher Rocket (formerly called KDP Rocket), is a great piece of software to help you pick better keywords and categories to sell more books on Amazon. Get the scoop in this full on screen demo. Keep on scribbling. Enjoy! Also helpful: My vid on Amazon Ads: ua-cam.com/video/ECNa7QqKCE8/v-deo.html Enter the Gedrin universe today get ...
HOW TO DO AMAZON ADS FOR YOUR BOOK: DEMO
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Learn how to do Amazon Ads for your book in this video. AMS ads are a great way to get the word out about your book or your series of books. Learn step-by-step how to create an ad with manual keywords in this on screen demo. Keep on scribbling! Enjoy! Enter the Gedrin universe today get the Lance Gedrin mysteries: www.amazon.com/dp/B08P1FT1YC Join my author newsletter and get the FREE prequel s...
HOW TO GET PROOF COPIES OF YOUR AMAZON BOOK
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Learn how to get proof copies of your amazon book in this video. Proof copies are a great way to ensure that you are completely ready to go live and publish your book on Amazon. Get the full scoop in this on screen demo. Keep on scribbling! Enjoy! Looking for a cover designer? Check out DDD: www.derangeddoctordesign.com/ Enter the Gedrin universe today get the Lance Gedrin mysteries: www.amazon...
HOW TO PUBLISH YOUR NOVEL ON AMAZON: FULL DEMO
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Learn how to publish your novel on Amazon in this video. Get the step-by-step guide in this full on screen demo. Amazon's KDP platform is an easy way to get your novel out there and into the hands of potential readers. Get the scoop now. Keep on scribbling! Enjoy! Looking for a cover designer? Check out DDD: www.derangeddoctordesign.com/ Enter the Gedrin universe today get the Lance Gedrin myst...
HOW TO USE VELLUM TO FORMAT YOUR NOVEL: DEMO
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Learn how to use Vellum to format your novel in this video. Vellum is a great software for writers looking to publish sleek-looking novels. Get the full tutorial in this on screen demo. Learn how to format both ebooks and paperbacks. Keep on scribbling! Enjoy! Enter the Gedrin universe today get the Lance Gedrin mysteries: www.amazon.com/dp/B08P1FT1YC Join my author newsletter and get the FREE ...
HOW TO GET AN ISBN NUMBER FOR YOUR BOOK
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HOW TO GET AN ISBN NUMBER FOR YOUR BOOK
HOW TO ASSIGN AN ISBN TO YOUR BOOK: ON SCREEN DEMO
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HOW TO ASSIGN AN ISBN TO YOUR BOOK: ON SCREEN DEMO
HOW TO WRITE A SERIES: BRANDING (ON-SCREEN DEMO)
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HOW TO WRITE A SERIES: BRANDING (ON-SCREEN DEMO)
HOW TO WRITE A SERIES: SECONDARY CHARACTERS
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HOW TO WRITE A SERIES: SECONDARY CHARACTERS
HOW TO WRITE A SERIES: SUBPLOTS
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HOW TO WRITE A SERIES: SUBPLOTS
HOW TO WRITE A SERIES: WORLD BUILDING
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HOW TO WRITE A SERIES: WORLD BUILDING
HOW TO WRITE A SERIES: YOUR MAIN CHARACTER
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HOW TO WRITE A SERIES: YOUR MAIN CHARACTER
MAKING LANDING PAGES USING BOOKFUNNEL: DEMO
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MAKING LANDING PAGES USING BOOKFUNNEL: DEMO
WHY INDIE AUTHORS SHOULD WRITE A SERIES
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WHY INDIE AUTHORS SHOULD WRITE A SERIES
HOW TO GROW YOUR AUTHOR MAILING LIST WITH BOOKFUNNEL: DEMO
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HOW TO GROW YOUR AUTHOR MAILING LIST WITH BOOKFUNNEL: DEMO
HOW TO DEVELOP THICK SKIN AS A WRITER
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HOW TO DEVELOP THICK SKIN AS A WRITER
HOW TO WRITE WITH A DAY JOB
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HOW TO WRITE WITH A DAY JOB
HOW TO START AN AUTHOR NEWSLETTER: DEMO
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HOW TO START AN AUTHOR NEWSLETTER: DEMO
WHY I'M SELF PUBLISHING MY MYSTERY SERIES
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WHY I'M SELF PUBLISHING MY MYSTERY SERIES
PROS AND CONS OF SELF PUBLISHING IN 2020
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PROS AND CONS OF SELF PUBLISHING IN 2020

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @DaisyLever
    @DaisyLever 5 днів тому

    Greg - a very big thankyou for a brilliant explanation and demonstration. I've now downloaded this so that I can reference it until it's 'second' nature. I reiterate what @carolynburt9685 says below. You've also helped this 77 (2024) year old crack it too!

  • @hadiba83
    @hadiba83 7 днів тому

    This is so comprehensive. Thanks!

  • @Bespokespaces
    @Bespokespaces 2 місяці тому

    Why didn't I find this sooner! I support all the other comments praising you for your clear explanation on setting up a project in Scrivener. Very useful. I would appreciate your advice on changing the text in Scene 1, scene 2, etc to something like Beginning, story moves to Chicago for example. My understanding is that everything above 'Characters' will be compiled! How will these headings be translated once compiled? I'm going to subscribe to your video's and hopefully learn a lot more about Scriverner...

  • @kathyirwin
    @kathyirwin 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant. Best explanation I've watched.

  • @ian-online
    @ian-online 2 місяці тому

    Putting things into the colors labels make me really organized, i luuuv it.

  • @markperrin1016
    @markperrin1016 3 місяці тому

    Thank you brother. I appreciate the help. Well spoken and practical . I subscribed . 👍

  • @robertwilliamsbigrob
    @robertwilliamsbigrob 3 місяці тому

    They didn't even send me my book cover

  • @robertwilliamsbigrob
    @robertwilliamsbigrob 3 місяці тому

    Hi there I payed for my children book at iconic book s and they will not send me a paper back or a hard copy of my book I think I got scammed they only gave me a copy on my email only now I paid 700 dollars I never signed any contract with them and now they are not talking to me so should I take them to court

  • @Alfscan777
    @Alfscan777 3 місяці тому

    I appreciate your video…. But I am not writing fiction…. I am writing a “NON-FICTION” book. Is the non-fiction setup and process the same as the Fiction???? I sat through the Fiction… but where is the Non-Friction video

  • @barbarabouldin-tj1tz
    @barbarabouldin-tj1tz 3 місяці тому

    this was great. took me from helpless confusion to knowing where to start and where to go from there

  • @barbarabouldin-tj1tz
    @barbarabouldin-tj1tz 3 місяці тому

    absolutely fantastic. amidst all the confusion some actual elucidation. please make one on how to actually build a landing page thank you so much

  • @jonnieluscombe5360
    @jonnieluscombe5360 4 місяці тому

    got as far as the word ''journey'' (about 5 secs) wasnt gonna hang around to gear him say muh ''community''

  • @gustaverieu5509
    @gustaverieu5509 4 місяці тому

    Thank Greg for this video it's very helpful for the new writers. I like your demonstration about using a dark screen that is better for the eyes and can see easily the course.

  • @taosprogressive2779
    @taosprogressive2779 5 місяців тому

    Well done. Thank you for not rushing through the demonstration. Thank you for speaking clearly and using a dark screen that is easier to follow the curser. Best of 5 videos on this topic.

  • @diannebdee
    @diannebdee 5 місяців тому

    I have my outline handwritten in notebooks. When I went to begin to transfer to Scrivener and my Zero Draft, some things changed so radically I was a little taken aback. For example: I have my female character in a hospital and injured. She was with a young man who together were attacked and assaulted. The young man is killed and she is seeing her aunt for the first time since she was young. In the handwritten outline, I had no intention of the girl telling her aunt about the young man she was with. That was until my Zero Draft where I suddenly had the words coming from her mouth telling her aunt all about the young man. Funny thing is that deviation has opened up so many other avenues for the story I hadn't thought would with the closed handwritten outline. Funny how that happens.

  • @reginaclarke1574
    @reginaclarke1574 5 місяців тому

    Great help!!

  • @salsaguy1964
    @salsaguy1964 6 місяців тому

    Thank you Greg!! Best scrivener tutorial by far.

  • @akweteamanq7243
    @akweteamanq7243 6 місяців тому

    Great tutorial, i now understand how to use Scrivener. 19.06.2024 ; 00:36AM 😊

  • @Jean4k
    @Jean4k 6 місяців тому

    Great information! Under publisher, the area to place my imprint name is grayed out and my name has been automatically placed in there. I’m not sure why. It doesn’t allow me to put my imprint name. Any ideas?

  • @SanjaGonzalez
    @SanjaGonzalez 6 місяців тому

    how long does it take to get a physically proof copy mailed to you after payment?

  • @NancyKfoury-bj3gf
    @NancyKfoury-bj3gf 7 місяців тому

    This is terrific! I was able to follow you and rewind where I needed to, especially to hone in on specific areas that I really wanted to concentrate on. Really well done, thank you so much!

  • @JosePuthenveed
    @JosePuthenveed 7 місяців тому

    I ordered my proof copy of a book. The address name was different from the kyc ID. The book it seems will not be released by Govt customs. It is quite strange. Amazon should have given the warning. I have lost about Rs. 1400.00.

  • @Music-ZP
    @Music-ZP 7 місяців тому

    Hello Greg, your video is very helpful! Can you advise if we are able to change/edit our cover image after the ISBN has been assigned? Thank You!

  • @richarddemers612
    @richarddemers612 8 місяців тому

    This is a good, clear presentation that I wish I'd seen before writing two novels using Scrivener. Much more needs to be said about the compile process. In this video, Greg couldn't find how to set page headers. Answer: Go to the format selected in the compiler's left pane and edit it. This highlights a problem with the compiler; information and settings are spread across multiple aspects of the interface instead of being assembled in a unified settings pane. It can be difficult to find settings and even remember them later.

  • @josephcallahan1664
    @josephcallahan1664 8 місяців тому

    Why insult your potential audience. I am not a dummy.

  • @Nafaykokab
    @Nafaykokab 8 місяців тому

    I'm just confused...... Should I buy my domain and hosting of website? Or either bookfunnel is enough. I'm launching my books on kdp.

  • @Nafaykokab
    @Nafaykokab 8 місяців тому

    Great one. This is what i want to know exactly

  • @heatherh5746
    @heatherh5746 8 місяців тому

    When assigning my ISBN to my paperback do I upload my full wrap cover or stick to the ebook cover?

  • @dc37009
    @dc37009 8 місяців тому

    Lame gloss over of notes, one of the most powerful features...

  • @otiselevator7738
    @otiselevator7738 9 місяців тому

    Help! At the start of this video, he say: “If you happen to be a ‘pancer, or a ‘panser,’ or a ‘pantser,’ whatever. So what is he actually saying? ‘never heard this word before… or is it just a badly pronounced word? Bad way to start a video.

  • @mirellamora9638
    @mirellamora9638 9 місяців тому

    So helpful, thank you! 😊

  • @kelvinc1205
    @kelvinc1205 10 місяців тому

    You are a great teacher. So happy I found your video.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @monicagriffith2528
    @monicagriffith2528 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for making this DIY video for attching the ISBN. Do I neef to attach the barcode also?

  • @RetroReprise
    @RetroReprise 11 місяців тому

    I see you posted this 3 years ago. Just letting you know this was the best tutorial I've come across yet for Scriviner. Thanks.

  • @comfortkonfor-empowermentt3135

    very helpful, thanks

  • @RobertThompson-m3s
    @RobertThompson-m3s Рік тому

    I have stories in word, and would like to copy and drop them into Scrivener, then fine tune the story. I am sure it is a little more than copy and paste. Any suggestions?

  • @ossie444
    @ossie444 Рік тому

    Well explained. Thank you

  • @jimmyqdinh
    @jimmyqdinh Рік тому

    Good advice! But the start music and ending music are so suddenly loud and hurt my ears and frightening . It makes this clip losing good quality

  • @danroth3790
    @danroth3790 Рік тому

    Thanks for the info. This was so informative.

  • @cedarledgepublishing
    @cedarledgepublishing Рік тому

    When are we going to get the update video?

  • @wespenre3418
    @wespenre3418 Рік тому

    What an awesome tutorial, Greg! I learned a lot... Thanks (and I just subscribed).

  • @lotone67
    @lotone67 Рік тому

    Excellent, exactly the basics I needed to get started. Muchas gracias.

  • @Selnatal
    @Selnatal Рік тому

    Question. Do you save your work every time, or you don't have to?

  • @Selnatal
    @Selnatal Рік тому

    I love it! Thanks so much!

  • @Selnatal
    @Selnatal Рік тому

    Excellent! A real tutor. I have been walking a long way to understand and finally I did. Thank you so much!

  • @Lillith760
    @Lillith760 Рік тому

    Super helpful!! Thank you!

  • @angelabertrand9684
    @angelabertrand9684 Рік тому

    Thank you! I am about to try out Scrivener for the first time and had heard it was tricky to learn, you made it sound manageable! Great tutorial!

  • @scorpion_investor
    @scorpion_investor Рік тому

    Super helpful, thanks.

  • @PELVIS361
    @PELVIS361 Рік тому

    This is the best tutorial on UA-cam by far!

  • @dacedruss
    @dacedruss Рік тому

    this