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My fantasy world: Where to start reading & my grand plans
Since I've been getting questions about where to begin with my Hidden Lands world, I made a video about the timeline of what I've written and where it's going. Some spoilers about character marriages, children, and broad political history. I sketched the characters while chatting, which...went a bit awry, but...
The Hidden Lands books:
The Sorcerer's Concubine: books2read.com/u/4EKz8z
Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy: books2read.com/u/bPNRBr
The Broken Queen: www.amazon.com/Broken-Queen-Court-Last-Dragon-ebook/dp/B0CTQY7XGM
Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724
Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/
Instagram: lidiyafoxglove
Inquiries: fabulousfrock@mac.com
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How to market a self-published book: my strategies & summer plans
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An overview of all of the most common methods for marketing indie-published novels, and my plan of how I intend to give y'all useful and detailed data on each method through the summer! Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram: lidiyafoxglove THE BROKEN QUEEN: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTQY7XGM (This book is in Kindle Unlimited for rel...
Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy read-aloud pt 4. // cozy fantasy romance audiobook
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I want my stories to be accessible to everyone! This is one of my favorites of my own novels, set in my extensive Hidden Lands fantasy world, read aloud by the author with a little bonus background info. Playlist of all the parts: ua-cam.com/play/PLCFhL2Z2odrcsgCbvanByr1WFpLzeIP4R.html DOLL GIRL MEETS DEAD GUY: It’s not easy being a doll girl in a flesh-and-blood world. Although her race was cr...
why i'm frugal but NOT a minimalist: collecting on the cheap
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Being frugal has become somewhat entwined with minimalism in the public consciousness lately. But I am the opposite...I'm a disciplined collector, but you bet your boots I can't help having a dragon hoard worth of treasures. Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram: lidiyafoxglove Read the books! Amazon author page: www.amazon.co...
How to be a good writing critique partner (+ find one in the comments!?)
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My best tips for giving and receiving writer critiques! And please feel free to use the comments section to find your own critique partner! Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram: lidiyafoxglove The Hidden Lands books: The Sorcerer's Concubine: books2read.com/u/4EKz8z Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy: books2read.com/u/bPNRBr The Broken...
My 13 year old writings were bonkers: my millennial nerd childhood
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I first created my fantasy world in 1993 as a tween. Did I ever think I would still be writing about this place 30 years later? Probably not or I would have made it less ridiculous... The embarrassing tour through my earliest notebooks continues with 1995, with heavy influences from X-Men and Final Fantasy VI. It's very nerdy and perhaps some of you will relate to your own adolescent obsessions...
"Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy" read-aloud pt. 3 // cozy romantic fantasy audiobook
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I want my stories to be accessible to everyone! This is one of my favorites of my own novels, set in my extensive Hidden Lands fantasy world, read aloud by the author with a little bonus background info. Playlist of all the parts: ua-cam.com/play/PLCFhL2Z2odrcsgCbvanByr1WFpLzeIP4R.html DOLL GIRL MEETS DEAD GUY: It’s not easy being a doll girl in a flesh-and-blood world. Although her race was cr...
My 7 biggest self publishing mistakes: what I learned
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I've had many successful indie publishing releases...and then there are the misses, flops, and failures. I'll walk you through what went wrong! Thank you to my sponsor FlexiSpot (www.flexispot.com), and if you want a fantastic reading chair, check out the Power Lift Recliner XR4. bit.ly/3VlTkiN (Use code XR430 to save $30 shipping!) Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafox...
How to build a fantasy world (that isn't just another Medieval England)
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I am not anti-"classic" fantasy world by any means, but sometimes it's delightful to have a world that feels both familiar and unique, like a new country you've never heard of. It's not an easy task, building a fresh culture from the ground up, but here are my best tips for attempting it. Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram: ...
Why it's hard to make writer friends and how to do it anyway
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I've had a few requests for a video on how to make writing friends and critique partners! Let's chat about how to make friends, how to find critique partners, and why I'm terrified of being overly famous. Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram: lidiyafoxglove The Hidden Lands books: The Sorcerer's Concubine: books2read.com/u/4E...
"Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy" read-aloud, pt. 2 // cozy fantasy romance audiobook
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I want my stories to be accessible to everyone! This is one of my favorites of my own novels, set in my extensive Hidden Lands fantasy world, read aloud by the author with a little bonus background info. DOLL GIRL MEETS DEAD GUY: It’s not easy being a doll girl in a flesh-and-blood world. Although her race was created from magic as second-class citizens, Sorla’s baked goods are now famous for m...
8 (Severe) Steps to a Frugal Creative Life
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I've never worked a 9-5 job for anyone else. I've always enjoyed the freedom to pursue my creative dreams, at least somewhat, even as a midlist novelist with a partner who isn't able to work. But how does one achieve this? Well, it's not glamorous and not everyone will have the circumstances to replicate it, but this is my best advice for getting as close as possible. This is particularly what ...
Broken Queen release day & marketing plans // does youtube sell books? etc.!
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This video is a little bit of everything. The Broken Queen releases today, and I talk about recent adventures in nature, how I plan to market the book, the stupid reason I got de-monetized (hopefully not for very long), how my goals are going, and a longer answer for "does UA-cam/Booktube sell books?" And also cat peep-meows. THE BROKEN QUEEN: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTQY7XGM (This book is in Kindl...
Reading my novel "Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy" aloud, pt. 1 // cozy fantasy romance audiobook
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I want my stories to be accessible to everyone! Since I can't afford audiobook production at this time, the best I could do is to sit myself down and read it to you. This is one of my favorites of my own novels, set in my extensive Hidden Lands fantasy world. If you enjoy book readings, why not? DOLL GIRL MEETS DEAD GUY: It’s not easy being a doll girl in a flesh-and-blood world. Although her r...
How to write a classic bestselling novel that everyone will read in 200 years
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In which I have a minor existential crisis and ponder that Jane Austen was unaware she was Jane Austen. Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram: lidiyafoxglove Read the books! Amazon author page: www.amazon.com/stores/Lidiya-Foxglove/author/B0716FD9WD (also available on Apple, Google, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and other retailers a...
My experiences in traditional publishing vs. self publishing: which is better?
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My experiences in traditional publishing vs. self publishing: which is better?
World-build with me! pt. 1 // on fantasy races & species
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World-build with me! pt. 1 // on fantasy races & species
I created my fantasy world 30 years ago and my childhood notebooks & art are...something
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I created my fantasy world 30 years ago and my childhood notebooks & art are...something
The Broken Queen: plotting & writing a novel from outline to edits
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The Broken Queen: plotting & writing a novel from outline to edits
I wrote 40 books in 4 years pt. 2: my best productivity tips
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I wrote 40 books in 4 years pt. 2: my best productivity tips
5000 subscriber Q&A + giveaway // author life and writing questions
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5000 subscriber Q&A giveaway // author life and writing questions
Cozy, comforting reads you (maybe) haven't heard of 📖 ❤️ let's chat books!
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Cozy, comforting reads you (maybe) haven't heard of ❤️ let's chat books!
how much I've made in self-publishing in 8 years // lifetime indie earnings deep dive
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how much I've made in self-publishing in 8 years // lifetime indie earnings deep dive
Why your quirky book doesn't sell
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Why your quirky book doesn't sell
manifest or grind your way to success? money mindset as a creative & indie writer
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manifest or grind your way to success? money mindset as a creative & indie writer
A (weird) month in the life of a full-time writer // a vlog // manuscript editing process
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A (weird) month in the life of a full-time writer // a vlog // manuscript editing process
the inspirations for my fantasy writing career changed my life
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the inspirations for my fantasy writing career changed my life
I've been a fantasy & romance novelist for 20 years // here's what I've learned
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I've been a fantasy & romance novelist for 20 years // here's what I've learned
how youtube changed my life // on being true to yourself
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how youtube changed my life // on being true to yourself
art & design books that inspire me for fantasy world-building & character concept
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art & design books that inspire me for fantasy world-building & character concept

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @JourneytoSustainableLiving
    @JourneytoSustainableLiving 31 хвилина тому

    just came across this video and wanted to say that I love your artwork ❤ sending you support!! thanks for sharing this video 🥰

  • @gustavogabaldo6799
    @gustavogabaldo6799 Годину тому

    Loved your video! It would be awesome to see your whole collection

  • @briannejohnson8266
    @briannejohnson8266 3 години тому

    I don't usually comment on channels, but I have been watching a bunch of your videos, and they are really inspiring and entertaining. Really want you to win

  • @annieq8186
    @annieq8186 4 години тому

    You're one of my favorite channels now! Your fantasy world is so enthralling ✨️

  • @suzanneoleander3224
    @suzanneoleander3224 4 години тому

    I'm so thankful that I live in Europe, so I can go to college and be frugal at the same time. Got a literature and linguistics degree just for the joy of learning and it cost me nothing. I'm aware it's a huge privilege.

  • @suzanneoleander3224
    @suzanneoleander3224 5 годин тому

    You are honestly soo funny. I love your jokes.

  • @thegeekylibrarian360
    @thegeekylibrarian360 6 годин тому

    Icedancer-clip was from Lillehammer in Norway! =O I was 3 at the time when the Olympic Games were set here xD

  • @thatdeadvictorian
    @thatdeadvictorian 7 годин тому

    Ooh. "A mental illness that I've turned into a career path" hit hard! (But I'm ok with it) xx

  • @melissaheaton2706
    @melissaheaton2706 8 годин тому

    Pell grants! Fill out your FAFSA and you may be able to get through college on the government's dime. My husband and i were able to get through college with no debt through a combination of grants, scholarships, jobs, and savings from our teenage jobs. Definitely worth not going into debt, because creative jobs will not help you pay it back.

  • @mrsawiggins
    @mrsawiggins 10 годин тому

    The really great thing about an automated welcome sequence for your newsletter is that the reader very quickly feels like they get to know you. And, yes, while you do "give a little of yourself away" to write those, you only do it once. (At least from your perspective.) Yes, it does require organization and a plan when crafting that sequence. But once it's up and running, it's bringing in and holding thousands of readers without you continually pouring energy and time and money into it.

  • @i.b.640
    @i.b.640 15 годин тому

    Disheveled editing Lidiya is pretty cute 😊

  • @GaiaCarney
    @GaiaCarney 17 годин тому

    Thank You, @lidiyafoxgloveauthor ☺️ Your advice is perfect, inspiring & I smiled the entire time! You are delightful 🕊

  • @GraceGrace14253
    @GraceGrace14253 18 годин тому

    50 seconds in and you're speaking to my soul. This past year has been the toughest year of my life. Thank you <3

  • @linseybachko4470
    @linseybachko4470 22 години тому

    I love that you are experimenting with your videos. I think that’s a part of every channel’s experience in the beginning. Also, you really gave me the kick I needed and I finished my first draft so thank you for sharing your journey so far. I can’t wait to see what you do next.

  • @MothAtTheLight
    @MothAtTheLight 22 години тому

    I admire your drawing skills and I really liked how this video turned out. Felt like I was watching a behind the scenes segment where an artist sketches and talks about their first inspirations for how things in the feature would look. The passion I could sense from the way you talked about your characters as you drew them made me want to check out one of your books, I just ordered a paperback The Broken Queen! Appreciate your humble transparency in your videos, they ooze with warmth and authenticity. Feel like I'll be checking out a book that a really good friend wrote. Can't wait.

  • @CamilaPradaTV
    @CamilaPradaTV 22 години тому

    Thank you for sharing your talent and incredible imagination. I’m so inspired ❤❤❤

  • @unstopitable
    @unstopitable 22 години тому

    I absolutely loved Elf Quest. That's fine art, right there. Such a great story and characters. Sorry about the anxiety.

    • @lidiyafoxgloveauthor
      @lidiyafoxgloveauthor 22 години тому

      Elfquest is so good. I still need to read the Final Quest, though. I was putting it off because I hate to see things end but I need to just read it already.

  • @reginaldforthright805
    @reginaldforthright805 23 години тому

    I write about one word an hour.

  • @katendress6142
    @katendress6142 День тому

    Now I want to try to learn to draw so I can draw my characters.

  • @genx7006
    @genx7006 День тому

    Fascinating overview of your works! Your world-building sounds fun. You express your ideas very well. And the Elfquest painting...cool!!!

    • @lidiyafoxgloveauthor
      @lidiyafoxgloveauthor 22 години тому

      Thank you! I'm so glad to hear that I expressed it well, phew. I was sooo excited with the Elfquest art surprise and I already had a spare thrifted frame that fit it perfectly.

  • @Buy_YT_Views.1282
    @Buy_YT_Views.1282 День тому

    Those visuals are incredible

  • @JennaMarshall-fd8eo
    @JennaMarshall-fd8eo День тому

    This is extremely fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing, the way you drew and explained your story gives me a unique and real creative vibe from you that seems to be missing with many people these days, thank you

    • @lidiyafoxgloveauthor
      @lidiyafoxgloveauthor 22 години тому

      That's so sweet, thank you. I was so nervous about this video and I'm so glad it was enjoyed.

  • @Hyperboreasy
    @Hyperboreasy День тому

    Thank you for sharing, this made me want to do something similar (draw up the characters) for myself. Your drawing is great too!

    • @lidiyafoxgloveauthor
      @lidiyafoxgloveauthor 22 години тому

      You should! I loooove it when people draw their characters. Even when they're not pro level (as I am certainly not) it just feels so authentic.

  • @bxnny0374
    @bxnny0374 День тому

    I'm so obsessed with this channel

  • @iSpySister
    @iSpySister День тому

    Your drawings are adorable! I always struggle with how to do hair for different characters and this has been really inspiring. ❤

    • @lidiyafoxgloveauthor
      @lidiyafoxgloveauthor День тому

      Oh thank you! I do put a lot into figuring out their hair...sometimes i get so frustrated when I just can't envision a hair style that suits them!

  • @TryssemTavern
    @TryssemTavern День тому

    When I took writing in high school, my teacher got upset that all of my stories ended with cliff hangers. She loved what I wrote and wanted to know how they ended. She finally asked me why they all ended that way. "Because I wrote it this morning and ran out of time before I had to come to class." She wasn't sure if I was kidding or not. I wasn't. 😅

  • @barbarabrundige6394
    @barbarabrundige6394 День тому

    I loved this video! It was so interesting watching you draw and introduce us to your characters. I have purchased 4 of your books so far. ❤

  • @lesyablackbird
    @lesyablackbird День тому

    genuinely cannot wait to read each and every book in this world. also i think you don't have to do this exact thing. i mean drawing and talking at the same time. you could always set out a time to draw more characters or more from one particular story off camera and then have a voice over with all the finished images and just you telling us more!

    • @lidiyafoxgloveauthor
      @lidiyafoxgloveauthor День тому

      That means so much to me. And also, that is, in hindsight, a very smart and obvious way to do it...! That's great! I wanted to do a fashion one and after this one was such a mess I wasn't sure anymore.

    • @lesyablackbird
      @lesyablackbird 22 години тому

      @@lidiyafoxgloveauthor oh yes please do a fashion one. i was always wanting more details when reading the broken queen and got some sense of what they wore but not all.

    • @lidiyafoxgloveauthor
      @lidiyafoxgloveauthor 7 годин тому

      @@lesyablackbird I'm not sure what week it'll go up, but that is definitely my next world building video and now I am definitely inspired to do live sketching with voice over!

  • @lesyablackbird
    @lesyablackbird День тому

    "wow what a terrible looking hand" i felt that XD that's me on the daily when sketching. love this type of vid. do more! also, don't change Lester's name! that's what my dad's phone autocorrects my name to! i have accepted it and love the whole badass character with a dork name.

    • @lidiyafoxgloveauthor
      @lidiyafoxgloveauthor День тому

      Haha, that is pretty funny about the autocorrect. Okay, I will take that excuse because Lester fits him really well somehow. It's hard to change character names!

    • @linseybachko4470
      @linseybachko4470 23 години тому

      My great uncle’s name was Lester and my older brother loved him so much that for the first year of my life he called me Lester instead of Linsey 🤣.

    • @lesyablackbird
      @lesyablackbird 22 години тому

      @@linseybachko4470 love it XD

  • @abdulpadela4738
    @abdulpadela4738 День тому

    Thanks for sharing I find your setting interesting! I have a question though - if the Darumon won the war and slavery is still legal then why are the doll children able to be adopted instead of being slaves?

    • @lidiyafoxgloveauthor
      @lidiyafoxgloveauthor День тому

      Yeah, I didn't clarify that very well. It's a lot to cover! Slavery is illegal in the Miralem lands and the peace treaty signed after the war did have a stipulation that all Fanarlem in the Miralem lands would remain free, so any Fanarlem who escaped or were liberated during the war remained free there. They could also continue escaping to the Miralem lands, although the Daramons were very aggressive at the border for a little while after the war.

  • @onionpainter
    @onionpainter День тому

    lovely vid! 👍

  • @cavaliercadaver5556
    @cavaliercadaver5556 День тому

    I love your art style!

  • @wranglingdragonsstudios
    @wranglingdragonsstudios День тому

    Thanks for sharing your sketches- it's fun to see the different ways authors world build their story.

    • @lidiyafoxgloveauthor
      @lidiyafoxgloveauthor День тому

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it! The chat cut me off, but it has always been a really important part of my process to work out the culture & styles through sketches.

  • @DiinoLeHarlequin
    @DiinoLeHarlequin День тому

    There is actually an art method that is "no eraser" it supposedly actually helps you hone your art more than with an eraser cos you know you cannot undo it

    • @lidiyafoxgloveauthor
      @lidiyafoxgloveauthor День тому

      Hmm, I guess that is what I accidentally did. But I keep drawing people's eyes unevenly my entire life as a result 😅

  • @DiinoLeHarlequin
    @DiinoLeHarlequin День тому

    Fyi your timer intro music + screen savers really scratched by brain good 😂 I was literally just staring at it

    • @lidiyafoxgloveauthor
      @lidiyafoxgloveauthor День тому

      That's just automatically done by UA-cam, but I'm glad they know what they're doing!

  • @dariavernon
    @dariavernon День тому

    Bookbub's ads have been the only ones that I've found some success with, mostly because I find them the easiest to understand. Their audience targeting is straightforward, and they offer a lot of videos and articles on how to get the most out of them. You're right though, they're strongest for when you have a sale.

  • @tracy-marie
    @tracy-marie День тому

    Love the idea of drawing the characters instead of grabbing a photo on Pinterest for inspiration. But I only draw stick figures. lol.

    • @lidiyafoxgloveauthor
      @lidiyafoxgloveauthor День тому

      Inspiration photos are good sometimes too, but ultimately...well, for starters there are no real doll people so I had to learn to sketch, LOL

  • @jeanshelbybooks4154
    @jeanshelbybooks4154 День тому

    Oh my gosh, almost to 10K!! 🎉🎉

  • @Thrifanie
    @Thrifanie День тому

    I knew a few kids like you growing up - parents were somewhat hippies but into fantasy (mostly LotR); sometimes the kids were homeschooled and AVID readers, which I loved. A few went to our church as well.

  • @caffeinecritter
    @caffeinecritter День тому

    How the algorithm continues to send me exactly what I need to hear when I need to hear it will continue to be one of the great(ly terrifying) mysteries of life. This was a great reminder to figure out and take the steps I need to make my life what I want it to be. Especially needed to hear the point about curating the voices I let influence my decisions. I think your life sounds wonderfully perfect for you, and I hope to reach this point sooner rather than later.

  • @katies8080
    @katies8080 День тому

    Oh my goodness I loved this video. Steve Martin - I've got all 3 Father of the Bride movies and don't know how many times I've seen them. You've definately had a fascinating life. No offence but now I don't feel so weird! I started with correspondence school which here in Australia is similar to homeschool and then eventually I was able to go to school. I was mostly homeschooled because of a medical condition. I even went to high school but didn't finish because even though I could have finished I chose to stay home and look after my mum who was diagnosed with a terminal illness and cared for her till she passed. Also I was never an A grade student but my favourite subjects were English and Art which I did reasonable well in. It was a public school but they mostly seemed to only care about the ones who had good grades. I then did some courses to try and get a job. But my favourite hobbies throughout all those years I were reading, writing and art. My favourite books were the babysitters club books and I wanted to be a writer like Ann M. Martin. I've written on and off over the years and have even come close to finishing a book, but then I met my husband who's not very supportive of my dreams and thinks it's silly and that I'm silly and weird. I write for myself now and been working on cozy mysteries - which is my latest obsession! There's also so many other creative projects I'm working on and wish I had more time to do it all.