T. A. Hernandez
T. A. Hernandez
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SAVE MONEY SELF-PUBLISHING | How to reduce expenses without sacrificing quality
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Self-publishing is a great way to share stories that might not otherwise see the light of day, especially when it comes to diverse books and authors or more niche topics. However, the costs involved can sometimes seem overwhelming, and it's very important to me that self-publishing remains accessible for authors of all different socioeconomic backgrounds. Today I'm sharing some tips on how to r...
MID YEAR BOOK FREAK OUT TAG | Most memorable fantasy & sci-fi reads of 2023 so far
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It's time for the midyear book freak out tag again! Here's a look at some of the most memorable books I've read this year, including some new favorites. Please consider supporting the indie authors and books mentioned in this video: * Small Miracles by Olivia Atwater * Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree * Of Knights and Books and Falling in Love by Rita A Rubin * Debunked by Dito Abbott If yo...
I DID ANOTHER CONVETIONS | My experiences as an author/artist at FanExpo Denver & $$$ breakdown
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I tabled at artist alley for another convention, and due to the travel involved and the overall size of the con, this one was a little more complicated. Today I'll share about my experience at FanExpo in Denver, including a breakdown of my finances and what it's like to be placed with a bunch of other authors in artist alley. Learn more about me and my books: tahernandez.com TikTok: www.tiktok....
I NEED A FRESH START | Cleaning up my workspace unhauling books vlog
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I've been VERY absent on UA-cam lately and the clutter of my office is a pretty good indication of how busy I've been and how much I've let my life slide into mild chaos. It's fine. Everything's fine. Just got to get back to a more structured sense of normalcy so I can keep doing what I love bets: writing books and making art. Check out some of the books I'm unhauling and watch me transform thi...
SELLING BOOKS AT CONVENTIONS | Tips for authors exhibiting at conventions & other in-person events
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In the last few months of 2022, I decided to do something I've wanted to do for a long time and start selling my books (and art and stickers) at conventions and other in-person events. I've only done a few so far, but I learned a lot and want to share some of my best tips and tricks with you guys if you've ever considered selling at in-person events too. Please be sure to check out the other au...
FIRST TIME ARTIST ALLEY PREP | A very chaotic vlog
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Whew, this one has been a long time coming! I started filming this vlog way back in October, but then...well, as you can see, I got very busy and very overwhelmed very quickly. I wanted to document my process of getting ready to sell my books and art for the first time in artist alley at a convention. It was a lot of work but a lot of fun too, and I look forward to doing more events like this i...
WRITING CHARACTER MOTIVATIONS | Using goals & backstory to drive character actions & plot
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Character motivations can a hugely important part of what makes a good story, and there are a couple of different kinds of motivation I like to consider when I'm writing: explicit motivation and subconscious motivation. Today we'll be exploring both using The Hunger Games as an example, and later I'll show you how I incorporate this into my own writing. TETHERED SPIRITS: books2read.com/tethered...
PICTURE BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS | Picture books I use at work as a child therapist
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As many of you may know, I am a therapist as well as a writer, and since I primarily work with children and teens, I end up doing a lot of bibliotherapy using picture books. Picture books are a great way to open up conversations around important topics related to my clients' therapy goals, and they can be really great ways to connect with and talk to the kids in your own life. Today I thought I...
REVISING A NOVEL | My process, tips, and tricks
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REVISING A NOVEL | My process, tips, and tricks
MIDYEAR BOOK FREAKOUT TAG | My 2022 reading journey so far
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MIDYEAR BOOK FREAKOUT TAG | My 2022 reading journey so far
Our Flag Means Death is a Masterpiece of Storytelling & Character Development | Review & Discussion
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Our Flag Means Death is a Masterpiece of Storytelling & Character Development | Review & Discussion
QUICK UPDATE | Where I've Been and What I've Been Up To
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QUICK UPDATE | Where I've Been and What I've Been Up To
BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Final clean up & spacing adjustments
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BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Final clean up & spacing adjustments
BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Author bio and other back matter
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BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Author bio and other back matter
BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Custom scene dividers with images
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BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Custom scene dividers with images
BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Page numbers and additional header formatting
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BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Page numbers and additional header formatting
BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Chapter headers and header images
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BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Chapter headers and header images
BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Maps, graphic section dividers, and others images
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BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Maps, graphic section dividers, and others images
BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Eye-catching title pages & front matter
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BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Eye-catching title pages & front matter
BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Setting up your book's pages and margins
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BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Setting up your book's pages and margins
2022 CHANNEL UPDATES | Announcements, accomplishments & new goals
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2022 CHANNEL UPDATES | Announcements, accomplishments & new goals
HOW TO GET ARC READERS | Booksprout vs Book Sirens vs NetGalley + more!
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HOW TO GET ARC READERS | Booksprout vs Book Sirens vs NetGalley more!
BEST BOOKS OF 2021 | my favorite reads from the last year
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BEST BOOKS OF 2021 | my favorite reads from the last year
SELF PUBLISHING TIPS I Things I learned from publishing my 5th novel
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SELF PUBLISHING TIPS I Things I learned from publishing my 5th novel
ABOUT MY NEW BOOK | 7 things you'll find in Tethered Spirits
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ABOUT MY NEW BOOK | 7 things you'll find in Tethered Spirits
THANK YOU WRITING COMMUNITY | People I'm grateful for as a writer
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THANK YOU WRITING COMMUNITY | People I'm grateful for as a writer
TIPS FOR WRITING A BOOK SERIES | Things I've learned
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TIPS FOR WRITING A BOOK SERIES | Things I've learned
FORMATTING A BOOK WITH ATTICUS | review of writing software for authors
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FORMATTING A BOOK WITH ATTICUS | review of writing software for authors
INDIE BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS | Spooky Halloween edition!
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INDIE BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS | Spooky Halloween edition!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Tacteyecool
    @Tacteyecool 10 днів тому

    If you're single I read your book anytime... Good video too though

  • @kathy-lynncross486
    @kathy-lynncross486 13 днів тому

    Thanks so much for this. I know you posted this 2 years ago but if anyone can give me some tips on how to anchor the pictures? I click on the lock anchor but the pictures are still moving around and I am worried when I make the epub file for Ingramspark the photos will move and they will print it with the photos displaced. How can I make sure the file stays intact once I convert it to epub?

  • @5Gburn
    @5Gburn 21 день тому

    I wouldn't trust the last one. At least slme beta feedback should sting.

  • @DiannSchindler-Editor-Author
    @DiannSchindler-Editor-Author 22 дні тому

    well....I'm doing something wrong...because my page numbers do not continue, 3 does not appear. Any suggestions?

  • @Adam48
    @Adam48 28 днів тому

    I was planning on making a Portal cosplay for next carnival, and that was an excellent tutorial, thanks

  • @activistmalpractice
    @activistmalpractice Місяць тому

    I follow the page number instructions exactly and get different results. It doesn't even pull up the same options when I do what you suggest.

  • @NamasteWisdom1223
    @NamasteWisdom1223 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the demo document. It is a big help! :D

  • @robinmcfarland3226
    @robinmcfarland3226 Місяць тому

    very helpful. Thanks.

  • @betsinewbury4670
    @betsinewbury4670 Місяць тому

    I just found your BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD series and they have been quite helpful! Many thanks! My only complaint is that what you are presenting to us is very small and hard to read. It may be my eyes ;) but I do wish I was able to better see what you are highlighting. Regardless, thanks again for the excellent information.

  • @a.j.torres3131
    @a.j.torres3131 Місяць тому

    Aww man it looks so cool 😍😍😍😍😍

  • @corrdress1815
    @corrdress1815 Місяць тому

    Do you have this template for free to use? ❤

  • @ZeecRustom
    @ZeecRustom Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for your video tutorials. I am a new indie author, so short on budget, as well as, knowledge on all things self-publishing...so your easy-to-understand videos on formatting have been a godsend. I have just finished my second book and was getting nervous about how to do things on my own....so finding this highly informative video has been a blessing.

  • @phildiamond8549
    @phildiamond8549 2 місяці тому

    cool

  • @alex4833
    @alex4833 2 місяці тому

    This is so awesome! I am excited to get my copy of this!! 😊😊.

  • @MWinklerBooks
    @MWinklerBooks 2 місяці тому

    I'm so excited to get my copy of this! The End papers especially so stunning.

  • @jenniferzamboni9154
    @jenniferzamboni9154 2 місяці тому

    Bookmarks make great business cards and conversation starters. I usually hang at side or a little in front of my table and if someone looks over I say hi, then offer them a boomark.

  • @adventureswithtime
    @adventureswithtime 2 місяці тому

    Great info. Thanks. Do you launch hardcover, paperback and digital all at the same time?

  • @ECCLESIAOFBURNINGONESS
    @ECCLESIAOFBURNINGONESS 2 місяці тому

    Love your videos. CAn you please make one for open quotation marks on drop caps? It's really difficult trying to get it done

  • @dr.carmencaltagirone5868
    @dr.carmencaltagirone5868 2 місяці тому

    I am asking you this because I find you to be an expert on formatting for manuscripts. Is there ever a way that one can make corrections and modifications to one’s manuscript while it’s in PDF form on the KDP website and being viewed there as an upload? That would make things so easy. Just a question…

  • @EDDIEGARAGE
    @EDDIEGARAGE 2 місяці тому

    Greate video tutorial, would you a cooking recipe tutorial or a template, thank you

  • @olayinkaphilip-aina4954
    @olayinkaphilip-aina4954 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this Ma'am.

  • @terrimalek
    @terrimalek 2 місяці тому

    Thank you. I am looking for assistance with section breaks on a Second Edition of my book. The page numbers and/or headers are messing up each time I need a section break to keep all chapters starting on the right side pages. Thank you for your channel.

  • @LFlowers36-o3p
    @LFlowers36-o3p 3 місяці тому

    Thank you. It really was painless. Mind, I haven't exported to Amazon yet.

  • @mariygv3371
    @mariygv3371 3 місяці тому

    I just watched all the videos in this playlist. Thank you very much! Word opened up for me from a new side. But Atticus is certainly interesting. If I start receiving royalties, I'll have to buy it 😁 For me, it was the last video that made the difference. I had so much trouble with the hanging lines! And you showed such an elegant and simple solution. Thanks a lot 🤍 I want to say that not only does the Book of the Pirates look awesome, but so do your books. Love the covers and formatting. Looks professional and attractive. I have something to strive for. Thank you again ❤‍🔥

  • @mariygv3371
    @mariygv3371 3 місяці тому

    One question - don't you put Table of Contents in your books? I don’t see it either at the beginning or at the end of this Pirate book.

  • @mariygv3371
    @mariygv3371 3 місяці тому

    Wow! I'm soo glad to find that playlist! Sooo helpful! Thank you so much!

  • @BGLENN-dp4tx
    @BGLENN-dp4tx 3 місяці тому

    You might want to investigate the "Gutter" setting technique. It simplifies what you spend lots of time "tweaking" using trial-and-error. The gutter box is there, designed for VERY GOOD reasons not to bypass it. UA-cam has lots of examples of how-to. Good video. Great enthusiasm for the topics. Thank you.

  • @SulaimanKarriem
    @SulaimanKarriem 3 місяці тому

    Your strategy is Brilliant. Thank you for this informative information

  • @beckyweckmiller6135
    @beckyweckmiller6135 3 місяці тому

    ???How do you keep your chapter page from having a header in it???❓

  • @LFlowers36-o3p
    @LFlowers36-o3p 3 місяці тому

    So glad I found your channel. Can you tell me the name of the book title font please? I really like that.

  • @gothicliterarysociety7577
    @gothicliterarysociety7577 3 місяці тому

    This was really helpful! The best video I've found on this topic. Thank you!!

  • @camilly4lyfe
    @camilly4lyfe 3 місяці тому

    This is great! Thank you ❤

  • @marfialennox2642
    @marfialennox2642 3 місяці тому

    Do you do all this for writers? (For fee of course) I have watched over 10 videos on how to format my book, and I’m one video away from pulling out somebody’s hair.

  • @viana8338
    @viana8338 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video

  • @messageofislam7490
    @messageofislam7490 3 місяці тому

    i downloaded this video

  • @judysheerwatters-youhaveas1996
    @judysheerwatters-youhaveas1996 3 місяці тому

    Great video. My problem is that when I got my proof from kdp, some print was lighter than other print. Any ideas?

    • @AskDrLinqShorts
      @AskDrLinqShorts Місяць тому

      Might have to highlight each chapter 1 at the time and change the color to black.

  • @Athena1440
    @Athena1440 3 місяці тому

    Totally in love with this video! You answered all of my questions thank you so much.

  • @Glaubermoledo
    @Glaubermoledo 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the content! Amazing. Let me make a question: would work the same way if I inserted as a watermark with no transparency? Thanks again!❤

  • @JungBible
    @JungBible 3 місяці тому

    Can you please help me that somehow my mirror page begins with two unwanted spaces aligning to the previous page.? Thank you.

  • @candayoutube3457
    @candayoutube3457 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for this info. I was wondering what paragraph settings (paragraph indents, spacing and pagination) you used for this book?

  • @BrandoLee05
    @BrandoLee05 4 місяці тому

    Hey there I have no clue where to start or how to I’m trying to format my book and get it ready for print and all that I’ll pay for help Can you help me please ????

  • @dr.carmencaltagirone5868
    @dr.carmencaltagirone5868 4 місяці тому

    I just have a quick question. To preface it, I have to say that I used to think that I had a fairly good knowledge of technology and especially of MICROSOFT, but putting together a book for possible PUBLISHING is a tremendous challenge. I think it is because of so many convoluted steps. The The topic for the week this week has been starting page one on the ninth page of the book at the introduction. I tried it first the way it was told by another UA-camr and then I tried your suggestions and it worked!!! However, it worked for about three minutes and after that I had all the odd pages set but no even pages anywhere in a 218 page manuscript. They were there. They just didn’t have page numbers. Please before I go back and take out all the section markings and everything. I wonder if you could just help me with one particular question: can I finish all my editing and formatting and then go back and try to tackle pages at the very end? Also, for a quick second question: is it possible for me to get the results I want with page numbers without taking out section breaks and going back and undoing everything that I’ve done? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  • @dr.carmencaltagirone5868
    @dr.carmencaltagirone5868 4 місяці тому

    I find your tutorials to be very, very helpful. You are very clear and your pace is wonderful so that I’m able to keep up with you in trying to learn some formatting things. I mean that seriously because so many others do not have good diction and it’s very difficult to understand them. I’m In a quandary at the moment, I’m having trouble with something that I’ve never had trouble with MICROSOFT before, and that is page numbers. I mastered it from what you said in starting numbering in the actual body of my book rather than at the beginning pages and starting page one there. But all of a sudden, my pages have reverted to starting with page one and sequencing a few numbers after that and then stopping all numbers whatsoever. I must’ve done something else because it also tells me that I have six sections and I even went in and tried to delete sections and was not successful. Just from this confusing information I wonder if you can offer me any advice. I also want to do my headers with odd pages carrying the title and even pages my name, but for some unknown reason I have been unable to master that. I really would appreciate any advice. Thank you and keep on making those great videos.

  • @ixanderberrios
    @ixanderberrios 4 місяці тому

    Thanks to your videos, I polished my book like a pro! By the way, do you have a video explaining how to format table of content?

  • @astartesol7720
    @astartesol7720 5 місяців тому

    If Microsoft Word is not the best formatting software, which software is? Thank you.

  • @nettie0376
    @nettie0376 5 місяців тому

    when i insert the image as a header, it puts the image at the top over every page instead of every section. what am I doing wrong? LOL

  • @luci1242
    @luci1242 5 місяців тому

    Headers are my issue right now. What I did not see you cover/show is whether, after adding the headers, they appeared on your previous unnumbered pages. Word adds my headers to every single page, regardless of which page is #1. How did you NOT get the headers to show on the unwanted pages? - thank you

  • @kevinoflaherty8896
    @kevinoflaherty8896 5 місяців тому

    Hi, thanks for your videos. I find them helpful. Do you have any problems exporting your finished formatted Atticus document? Mine won't export.

  • @KekesGuide
    @KekesGuide 5 місяців тому

    This was an awesome tutorial, I really got a lot out of it! The only adjustment you might consider is instead of adding the section break as "Next Page", I think the standard is to always start new chapters on the right side, so maybe add the section break as "Odd Page" instead. All your instructions are still working for me when I do this, so just a tip. Thanks!

    • @ta_hernandez5
      @ta_hernandez5 5 місяців тому

      You absolutely can do it that way if you want to, I have seen trad and indie books published both ways. I personally dislike the blank page that is sometimes left if you have a chapter that ends on an odd page and then start the new chapter on an odd page, so I like to do mine this way. But whatever works for you! Thanks for the comment, glad the video was helpful!