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Eloise Bahr Writes
United States
Приєднався 14 сер 2020
Author of adult historical fantasy/myth retelling series sharing my passion for storytelling. Subscribe to my monthly Newsletter to get announcements, bookish updates, and exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox.
Q3 2024 Review - Struggling with my Inner Child
Hey friends! Long time no see, how have you all been? An update video is long overdue, so join me in a chatty video about what I've been up to this past quarter.
What did you accomplish in Q3? Whatever it was, I'm proud of you.
Let me know your goals for October, or even Q4 if you're one of those planning types.
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What did you accomplish in Q3? Whatever it was, I'm proud of you.
Let me know your goals for October, or even Q4 if you're one of those planning types.
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MAIDEN OF ARTEMIS is AVAILABLE NOW! || a.co/d/4a9zNoX
Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER for updates on my books and exclusive content! || subscribepage.io/eloisebahr
LINKS
eloisebahr.com/
Instagram @authoreloisebahr
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My First BOOK COVER Experience as an INDIE AUTHOR
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In this seven part video I want to give you an in-depth look at the process I went through in acquiring the beautiful cover for my debut novel. From identifying what type of cover to go for, finding an artist, commissioning said artist, and working with her, there were a lot of lessons and insights I want to share with you. Huge shoutout to Flora with @floraflarohillustration9231 who's the bril...
7 KEY TAKEAWAYS from my first AUTHOR EVENT
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On June 15th, 2024 I had the opportunity to attend an author event held at a local bookstore. Half vlog, half tips, I want to share my experience with other aspiring authors so you know what to expect. Have you been to an author event before? What was the biggest thing that stood out to you? Let me know in the comments below~! Check @authorjmceli's awesome video on his tips for what to bring to...
I've got 99 Problems... and my GENRE is one.
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A quick discussion of the woes of a woman joining in on a genre trend a bit too late... if you aren't yet sick of Greek Myth retellings, consider checking out my book Maiden of Artemis. If you're interested in the "Dear Authors" types of playlists I mention in the video - check them out below - ua-cam.com/video/vvFzPBTKBik/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/gWHgm8qu3Kw/v-deo.html MAIDEN OF ARTEMIS is ...
My Top Three Tips for Writing LGBTQ Characters
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Happy Pride! If you're an author and not a member of this diverse community, then remembering these three things are crucial when writing LGBTQ characters in your novel. There's a bonus tip in there as well. Did I miss anything? Do you have any additional advice for authors on writing LGBTQ characters? What's your favorite book with one of these kinds of characters in it, and why? Tell me all y...
My Best Publishing Tip for Indie Authors
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I've learned a lot of things the hard way in my self-publishing journey, but this is by far the one I wish I'd known ahead of time. Check out the rest of the publishing tips provided by other AuthorTuber's in the playlist below! MAIDEN OF ARTEMIS is AVAILABLE NOW! || a.co/d/4a9zNoX Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER for updates on my books and exclusive content! || subscribepage.io/eloisebahr LINKS elo...
The 'This is My Book' #authortube tag 2024
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MAIDEN OF ARTEMIS is AVAILABLE NOW! || a.co/d/4a9zNoX This is an original tag by the YUM group. The rest of the videos can be found on this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLnSiposFlv-juV8Zf-sHRCUp1tnktDSLe.html 1: What's the title of your book? 2: What genre is it? 3: What inspired you to write it? 4: Is your book self or trad published? 5: What do you love about your book? 6: What other books does ...
March and April Review
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Look, I'm just two possums and a raccoon in a trench coat doing their best. Clearly I'm not cut out for this kind of tomfoolery - but I'm trying. Here's a review of where the heck I've been and what I've been up to the last couple months. Perhaps it will be something exciting. What have you been up to lately? MAIDEN OF ARTEMIS is AVAILABLE NOW! || a.co/d/4a9zNoX Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER for u...
My BIGGEST Mistake Ordering Author Copies
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Join me as I unbox my debut novel and discuss the reason why this unboxing was so delayed! If you're an aspiring author, definitely make a note not to do what I did - please learn from my mistakes. What's a newbie mistake you've made before? Doesn't have to be writing related. Let me know in the comments below! MAIDEN OF ARTEMIS is AVAILABLE NOW! || a.co/d/4a9zNoX Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER for...
January & February Recap and an Embarrassing Confession
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2024 got a bit away from me but I'm back and ready to write! How have you all been lately? Let me know what you've been able to accomplish in the comments below! Maiden of Artemis's Release Party Playback || ua-cam.com/users/livebGqHE2BxBTA?si=oYgBQS8Mn-ec6Nct Interview with the SUPER COOL @NicolesBookishNook || ua-cam.com/video/7gLYYGgvUHY/v-deo.htmlsi=bQXlr5knAfDHsUrh MAIDEN OF ARTEMIS is AVA...
15-Minute Productivity Timer - Ancient Vibes
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A 15-Minute Productivity Timer with stunning photos of the landscape and landmarks of Greece to transport you to a time of myths and magic. If you want to venture even deeper into Ancient Greece, check out my novel, Maiden of Artemis which is now available in ebook and paperback. LINKS Maiden of Artemis | a.co/d/4a9zNoX Newsletter || subscribepage.io/eloisebahr Website || eloisebahr.com/ Instag...
20-Minute Productivity Timer - Ancient Vibes
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A 20-Minute Productivity Timer with stunning photos of the landscape and landmarks of Greece to transport you to a time of myths and magic. If you want to venture even deeper into Ancient Greece, check out my novel, Maiden of Artemis which is now available in ebook and paperback. LINKS Maiden of Artemis || a.co/d/4a9zNoX Newsletter || subscribepage.io/eloisebahr Website || eloisebahr.com/ Insta...
My Top Resource for Naming Characters & Other Naming Tips
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My Top Resource for Naming Characters & Other Naming Tips
COVER REVEAL (and November coffee chat)
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COVER REVEAL (and November coffee chat)
Hey Eloise, Why are you so wild about Greek Mythology?
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Hey Eloise, Why are you so wild about Greek Mythology?
My Editing Process and Number One Tip for Overcoming Self Doubt
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My Editing Process and Number One Tip for Overcoming Self Doubt
My Beta Reading Experience and my BIGGEST Mistake You DON'T Want to Make
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My Beta Reading Experience and my BIGGEST Mistake You DON'T Want to Make
September Review and 50/50 Reading Challenge
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September Review and 50/50 Reading Challenge
Critique Partners & Beta Readers - 7 Must Have Tips
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Critique Partners & Beta Readers - 7 Must Have Tips
August Review and Chat About Allowing for Creativity
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August Review and Chat About Allowing for Creativity
TITLE REVEAL and Chat About Work in Progress
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TITLE REVEAL and Chat About Work in Progress
Hello Authortube! Channel Introduction & Newbie Tag
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Hello Authortube! Channel Introduction & Newbie Tag
No house is as clean as one belonging to a writer with a deadline. Good luck with writing in Q4.
@@Running2Write Right? So weird how that happens. Good luck to you too!
Hug your inner child and give yourself some grace and compassion! ❤
So much easier said than done, but I'm trying. I try to remind myself to talk to myself like I'd talk to my son - would definitely not be as mean to him as I am to me.
@@authoreloisebahr It's a life style change and something you actively have to choose daily, but it's worth it.
@@NicolesBookishNook I completely agree and I’m taking steps to do just that ❤️
@@authoreloisebahr rocking it already 💪🏻💅🏻
A big thing in self care is knowing when to say no or not right now. I'm proud of you for taking a step back and realizing that you can do it all right at this moment.
Thank you my friend! I'm glad I've taken a step back to reevaluate and listen to my heart before formulating a new plan.
When you need to take a step away, you need to take a step away. I feel like no one understands that better than me!
@@nataliejaneshields So true! But it’s so hard to get back on the proverbial horse once you’ve fallen off… or maybe that’s just me 😫
@@authoreloisebahr oh no, definitely not just you haha 😂🙈
Being a grown up can make anyone scream into a pillow lol. You got this!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@thewritemindset Being a grown up is so hard sometimes 🙃
@@authoreloisebahr lol truth. Adulting is realizing you don't really have to do anything but also that if you don't to anything then you wont be able to eat or live with a roof over your head. 🙃😜😊😁
Great video-and always here to scream in the void or talk writing with you.
@@MarcMacdonald-83 Thanks!! I’m thinking of starting a Scream Club 😂
The struggle is real!
@@SelfPubWithAndy You’ve been so lovely helping me stay accountable! ❤️
@@authoreloisebahr On that note...update please 😆
@@SelfPubWithAndy 😅😅😅 Can I plead the fifth? I feel like that won’t work in international accountability court
@@authoreloisebahr 😆 go at your own pace, you totally got this!
Write the words!
@@faldor Yes sir! 🫡 I’ve also been dabbling with dictation. One day I’ll be a pro like you
@@authoreloisebahr you just have to believe!
@@faldor ✨✨✨
I need that sequel! But also look after your eyes!
@@EmmaBennetAuthor I don’t know what else to do! I wear blue light glasses all the time when I’m working and have a little chilled eye mask… I need to start setting a timer for eye breaks, but what else?!
Myth of the Bionic WOman, obvi
@@MargaretPinard Ooooh compelling!
Always say yes to ice cream! And I hear you on the eye strain--I think that may have contributed to the migraine sitch this week. Konmari! Oh boy.
@@MargaretPinard I hope you’re feeling better from that migraine! 🤗
@@authoreloisebahr I think today will be first day without advil, so we're counting it a win! Also first day of rain in a while...coincidence? You be the judge.
@@MargaretPinard The built in barometers are the worst! Glad for the rain though and glad it’s eased up for you ❤️
This was such a fun discovery to show how your beautiful cover came to be. I can't wait to see what comes next in the series as we see more and more of Otrera.
@@Running2Write I’m glad you enjoyed it! Working hard to get Otrera’s story told… and so I can commission more covers 😜
Wow, her other work is amazing! This is such a great story because when you find THAT artist, it's so huge! I love how thorough your artist was with hall her questions. All the green flags :)
@@authorjmceli She really is a gem and I have been so blessed to work with her!
When you paid the cover charge, did they let you into the venue? HEY OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was a fun video. And a nice behind the scenes look into the process.
@@thewritemindset Don’t be silly - I got the back stage pass.
@@authoreloisebahr lol that's why we're friends! We think ahead.
Thank you for sharing your experiences!
greek retellings have such pretty covers.....so how many of those did you buy while doing cover research???
@@MargaretPinard So many 🤣
@@authoreloisebahr I buy them all without the excuse of writing the genre lol
@@authoreloisebahr 🤓😇🤗
Indie authors, do you have any questions about the cover design collaboration process that didn’t get covered in this video?! Let me know!
hi mam how are you very nice video is amazing when i feel bad watching your video makes me feel better ❤❤❤
Congrats on your first author event!!! We are always our worst critics. Your display looked awesome and it stood out perfectly for people walking by. Good luck at your next event.
@@Running2Write Thanks Ben!! I appreciate the encouragement ❤️
Oh Yeeeees 😂😂😂
You make great video content ❤❤
@@bensongold Thanks!
@@authoreloisebahr Hello mam I was mailing something about your youtube channel
The face of focus 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@t-helen-price Can’t focus without the face! It’s science.
Well done! I also hate being late 😂
@@RichardHolliday It gives me a special kind of *anxiety*
Amazing! I like to think that part of your sales pitch in person is to sing that song at the end of the video.
BETTER LAURA
@@LauraGomez-bl2so Oh you know I haven’t thought to incorporate live musical performances but I’m going to seriously consider it now that you’ve brought it up. Solid suggestion 👏🏻
Great work
@@TubeSchoolbysohelrana Thank you!
For these type of group signing events where I don't know all the authors of the books, it will be the book covers that draw me in. Deciding if they fit the genres that I like to read. And for this one being able to follow via IG. I did get pulled in by one of the male authors (which I rarely ever read) attending and I felt like I should stand and chat which him and take a bookmark and make a comment that I'd share with my dad even though I had no interest in really doing either. That was awkward for me. But yes friendly open to receive people are so much easier to approach.
@@kristinaebert822 You’re a real veteran with these types of events. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! ❤️
Awesome! 🎉
@@SelfPubWithAndy Thanks Andy! 🤗
Wow, that was some heavy rain. You have a book house for your books that want to be in a house made for books. Great job, Eloise! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us and the tips you added at the end. And awesome for speaking up for yourself too! Always have a helper! That's a great tip and having your elevator pitch (log-line) prepared.
@@thewritemindset Thanks Thomas! No better way to practice talking about your book than forcing yourself into a situation where you have to talk about your book 🤣
@@authoreloisebahr lol so true. It's the place that activates!
I'm so excited for my first one and to see you at your NEXT ONE.
YES So excited for all of the things! Yours is going to be stellar!
@authoreloisebahr ....I might bring 100 books anyways out of aggressive paranoia.
That's so great! It's so wonderful to get out into the world and share your book with people. I love your positive attitude that people aren't going to be as critical of you as you are of yourself, so it's better to just not worry because nobody else is going to. I love that! and I LOVE your display! That Temple Looking bookcase rocks!! what a great idea. 9 books is awesome. For a local event, that kicks butt! Thanks for plugging my vid :)
Thanks!! It's something I have to remind myself a lot with my writing - don't seem to have a problem with it with anything else in my life haha. Also omg yes of course - I totally spaced on adding the link so I've fixed that now! And of course after I filmed I realized I mispronounced your last name, I'm sorry 😭
YESSS AUTHOR EVENT YESSSS!
YAAASSSSS!
You're so brave!!
Brave or dumb - can't decide which one. Funnily enough, this statement is also a quote from my second book.
This is me with my Irish historical fantasy but I was SO BEHIND in that trend that I was surprised it wasn’t a thing anymore. Irish stuff was over by the early 2000s, oops 😂
@@NicolesBookishNook It’ll come back around! 👏🏻
@@authoreloisebahr Scottish stuff and Norse stuff are still going strong, so I hope it also slides back in between the two 😆
Well I love Greek retellings! I try to not pay attention to any book trends. I'll read it if and when I want too.
@@kristinaebert822 Yesss! You’ve got the best attitude!
You write Greek myth retellings? :) I always looked at your story as an emotional journey of characters exploring their life against relatable elements while being dressed up in Greek Myth. You write characters and emotions first and everything else is secondary.
@@thewritemindset Well when you put it that way, I suppose I don’t. 🤣
Good luck. Hopefully, the wave will be peaking again when you have your next book in the series ready to go.
@@Running2Write Thanks Ben! Hopefully my whole series will be done 🤣
Hmm that’s a good idea to watch readers ask writers what to stop doing although it’s soooo subjective 💀 I think all genres are oversaturated to be honest 🫠 but every writer has a reader so…keep going Eloise❤ I loved your insights! I don’t want to be tired to seeing fantasy (I’m writing one for crying out loud) but I am over the typical storylines. I want to see it switched up and I want new time eras that can still be considered fantasy. Medieval is just tired. Yes, my book is medieval lololol
@@t-helen-price I agree it’s subjective but since I don’t read as much as I wished I did, it’s a good litmus test… if readers are saying “stop writing enemies to lovers” it’s probably because there’s SO MANY done, and if I didn’t watch these kinds of videos I wouldn’t know what’s prevalent in the market 🤷🏻♀️ still going to write what I want though 🤣 I think people get tired of the medieval Europe type settings in fantasy because authors apply the same sexist attitudes… like come on it’s a fantasy, we can have castles and women’s rights 🤣
DOPE Aaron Burr quote deployment <3 <3
@@MargaretPinard That song is the only thing standing between me and a mental breakdown most days 😅
it's a bit of a misnomer since SO MANY of our stories are myth retellings, but yeah, being BILLED as myth retellings, esp Hades/Persephone (see Dark Fantasy category), has had a minute. Onward! Let your love light lead your readers to you 🕯🔥
@@MargaretPinard Totally agree with you! Onward and upwards! ❤️
But non have written the origin of the women only warrior tribe of the Amazon's!
@@staceydawkins6090 YEAH! ❤️
You could say Ancient Greece is your... ROMAN EMPIRE?! 😂 I will say that your book is unique in this subgenre because it's not just "Zeus and his many children" or something like that.
@@alexashays it really is my Roman Empire 🤣
I haven't seen Greek myth retelling as a series though, this is a definite twist
@@EmmaBennetAuthor Excellent! I think I’ve only seen one that’s got multiple books in it 🤔
I sometimes follow Murphy Napier too, but I was under the impression that Greek myth retellings were hot right now. FWIW, I think lovers of Greek myths (The big Greek myth geeks [myself included]) are never going to grow tired of that genre. PLUS, you're exploring a topic of Greek mythology I've never seen before. There are a TON of Persephone retellings, Medusa retellings, Hercules, and I even saw a retelling with Galatea. All great stuff, but I'd never seen anyone do what you're doing with the Amazons. And you're absolutely right, trends come in waves and circles. You're definitely in good shape. :)
@@authorjmceli it’s the double edged sword I think… where it is hot but based on how quickly the market is being saturated, I’m sure people will be sick of it by the time I’m done with all of what I’ve got to offer. Ah well, still going to do it lol There really are SO MANY HadesxPersephone retellings… and that’s half the problem is the piggy backing off of what’s successful… you can see the same with any other hot genre. All of the dystopians that came after Hunger Games, vampire books after Twilight, fae romantasy after ACOTAR, or cozy fantasy after Legends and Lattes… sigh. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, I appreciate it! I’ve actually stopped trying to sell my stuff as “myth retelling” because it’s about as much of a retelling of the Amazons as Wonder Woman is 🤷🏻♀️
@@authoreloisebahr Yea, yours is an original story and not a retelling :)
Keep on trucking! 🎉
@@SelfPubWithAndy Yes sir! 🫡
I am also releasing a Greek myth with a twist this year so I feel your pain. It isn't spicy like all the Hades/Persephone retellings so I hope to catch those who are tired of the same trope over and over but still want Greek myths and heroes. I am sick of Cozy Witch mysteries being the almost exact same story over and over and over. Changing the character names for the girl who leaves the city and may or may not have known she was a witch isn't good enough and always putting it by a bay or lake hidden from the world just adds another repeat in the genre tropes. The last series I read got DNF'd despite how much I loved the Great Aunt's ghost who would hang out in the local gym men's locker room.
@@PenumbraMineMMWard I completely understand what you’re talking about! The market gets so flooded with copies of some original success that then the really unique ones have trouble standing out. 😵💫 But we got this! 💪🏻 What’s your Greek myth with a twist?! I’m all ears 🤩
@@authoreloisebahr It's called The Spartan Chimera. Here's the elevator pitch -- In the great circular game the king of the gods controls, everything in spiraling chaos. An orphaned Spartan girl with two souls like a chimera could change everything. God of War Ares has only one piece on this round of the game and a bet to stop Zeus’s madness from continuing. If Polluxea and Coresae can bring peace, the repeating cycles of the game will end; if they can’t, Zeus’s egomaniacal desire to have a perfect legacy will push civilization into chaos and destruction.
@@PenumbraMineMMWard Woah 🤯 that’s an intense concept! Can’t wait to read it
@@authoreloisebahr If you would like an ARC, just let me know. I am always happy to share anything I scribble with the professionals.
That's not a pie chart, that's a CD-ROM chart 💿 🤗
"I have locked the tab to prevent author error" translated: it has a child-safety lock; YOU'RE WELCOME 😆
@@MargaretPinard For your safety I’ve hidden the key 😂
PS I like the B&W sketches of writer scenes in the background--is that another Eloise original?? 😊
@@MargaretPinard Thank you! I wish I could take all the credit but it’s just a generic stock image from PowerPoint I put a sketchy filter on 😅
I have to agree with the 5.5x8.5 trim size decision--I went with 6x9 for my first one then switched and all following books 😅
@@MargaretPinard Ah!! Case study in action! What made you decide to change sizes?
@@authoreloisebahr didn’t look like the other kids in school/ on the shelf!
wow very nice