Write & Accelerate with Natalie Forslind

00:16:45

I Studied 582 Indie Authors — 6 Things Growing...

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2026/10/03

582 indie authors were surveyed about how their business is really going in 2026. Six habits separate the growing authors from everyone else — but three of them are things growth paid for, not things that caused it, and copying those early is expensive.Here’s all six, sorted into what you can start this week and what to leave until later. Plus why the authors earning $2,500–$10,000 a month are the ones struggling most, and the one argument you can stop having entirely.SOURCES - Written Word Media,

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00:18:32

Your Book Is Invisible to ChatGPT (Here's How to Fix It)

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2026/09/26

Readers have started asking AI what to read next — and most indie books simply aren’t in the answer. This is why that happens, how to test your own book in 90 seconds, and eight things you can do about it.This is NOT a video about writing your book with AI. It’s about whether readers can find the book you already wrote.SOURCES & FURTHER

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00:12:33

Why your morning pages aren't working (and how to fix...

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2026/09/19

I've started morning pages four times. Three of those attempts didn't survive two weeks. This one has lasted about a year—and what changed was smaller and less noble than I expected.In this video: why it failed the first three times, the two changes that made it stick, what it's honestly done for my fiction, and who I think should skip morning pages altogether.Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way has sold millions of copies and the advice inside it gets repeated constantly without

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00:23:54

How to Self-Publish a Book in 2026 (Full Walkthrough,...

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2026/09/12

Everything it takes to self-publish a book, in order, with nothing left out — including the steps you can skip if money is tight, and where I think the standard advice is wrong.I have published three books in two languages. This is the process I actually use.More videos to

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00:23:35

Your Book Is Published Now What The First 30 Days...

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2026/09/05

The excitement of your book launch has faded, but what happens during the first 30 days is critical for your long-term success.Many writers hit a post-launch slump once the initial sales momentum slows down. It is easy to feel lost when the adrenaline wears off, but this period is actually the perfect time to evaluate your strategy. We will discuss how to maintain interest, when to start your next project, and how to keep your book visible without burning out.Effective author marketing does not stop

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00:28:05

KDP Keywords for Beginners — Stop Wasting Your 7 Slots

Write & Accelerate with Natalie Forslind ·

2026/08/29

Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission if you purchase Publisher Rocket through my link, at no extra cost to you.🚀 Publisher Rocket – My favorite keyword research tool for authors: https://publisherrocket.cartknox.com/buy-rocket?aff=539 Are you wasting your 7 KDP keyword slots?In this video, I use my romance novel A New Chapter by the Canal as a real case study to research and improve my Amazon KDP keywords using Publisher Rocket.I compare my original keywords with actual search data, look

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00:35:37

The Author Funnel I’d Build With One Book and No...

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2026/08/22

If you have one book and no audience, you do not need a complicated marketing machine.You need a simple path that helps the right stranger discover you, become interested, join your email list, buy the book, and stay connected long enough to become a future reader.In this video, I break down the exact author funnel I would build from scratch with just one book and no existing audience. We’ll cover discovery, reader magnets, email lists, welcome sequences, book pages, backmatter, reviews, and why I

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00:30:38

How Much I Spent Publishing My Romance Novel — What...

Write & Accelerate with Natalie Forslind ·

2026/08/15

I spent $3,628 publishing my romance novel, A New Chapter by the Canal — but not every expense was necessary.In this video, I break down exactly what I spent on editing, proofreading, cover design, formatting, audiobook production, special editions, and admin costs. I’ll also share what was worth paying for, what I’d DIY again, and where I think first-time indie authors can save money.If you’re planning to self-publish your first book, I hope this helps you build a smarter publishing

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00:31:10

How to Get Your First 25 Book Reviews Before Launch

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2026/08/08

Want to get your first book reviews before launch—even if you don’t already have a big audience?In this video, I’m walking through the ARC strategy I would use to build a realistic path toward your first 25 honest book reviews. We’ll cover how many advance reader copies to send, how to find the right readers, how to build an ARC application, where to find ARC readers if you have no audience yet, what review rules you need to follow, and the exact email sequence I would use before launch.I also break

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00:43:26

How to Build an Author Email List Before Your Book...

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2026/08/01

You do not need a published book—or even a finished manuscript—to start building an author email list.In fact, waiting until launch week can leave you trying to market your book to an empty room.In this video, I’ll show you how to build an author email list from scratch before your book exists. We’ll cover what you can offer when you do not have a finished book, how to create a reader magnet, what your signup page should say, the first emails to include in your welcome sequence, and how to find your

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00:12:50

I Rewrote My Book Blurb Using BookTok Hooks (Before &...

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2026/07/25

Your book description might be costing you readers—and you may not even realize it.When I started preparing my upcoming romance novel, A New Chapter by the Canal, for publication, I had a nagging feeling that my blurb explained the story… but didn’t make people want to read it.So I decided to run an experiment.I studied the language behind some of the most talked-about books on BookTok and rewrote my book description using the same psychological principles that make readers stop scrolling. In this

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00:26:23

I Studied 1,346 Indie Authors—Here’s What High...

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2026/07/18

What do high-earning indie authors do differently?I studied survey results from 1,346 indie authors to look for patterns in what separates lower-earning authors from authors who are making more money from their books. This is not a get-rich-quick video, and there are no guarantees in self-publishing. But the data does reveal some useful patterns around catalog size, series, email lists, book packaging, marketing systems, direct sales, and long-term author business strategy.In this video, I’m

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00:24:32

The 90-Day Book Launch Plan for Authors With No Audience

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2026/07/11

Master effective book launch strategies to reach your ideal readers. Learn why specific audience targeting beats chasing fame.New authors often struggle with the pressure of trying to reach everyone, but the most successful book launch strategies focus on quality over quantity. This video breaks down how to identify your specific niche and connect with the readers who actually want your work. Using examples like Library of Eternity by Natalie Forslind, we examine practical ways to position your

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00:13:46

Your First Chapter Is Losing Readers — Fix These 5...

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2026/07/04

Is your first chapter losing readers?Your opening chapter has one main job: to make the reader want to keep reading. But many writers accidentally slow their story down before it has even started.We’ll talk about why you might be starting your story too early, how too much backstory or worldbuilding can kill curiosity, why your protagonist needs to be active, how to create emotional stakes, and why the end of chapter one needs a turn that pulls the reader into chapter two.If you are writing a novel,

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00:25:43

Don’t Self-Publish Your First Book in 2026 Until You...

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2026/06/27

Thinking about self-publishing your first book in 2026? Before you upload your manuscript to KDP, there are a few important things you need to have in place.In this video, I walk you through the complete self-publishing checklist I would follow if I were publishing my first book today. We’ll talk about finishing and revising your manuscript, getting feedback, editing, book covers, KDP keywords and categories, pricing, reviews, launch planning, and marketing your book before release.Self-publishing

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00:15:55

NaNoWriMo Is Gone. Here’s What Writers Should Do Now

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2026/06/20

NaNoWriMo is gone, but writing challenges do not have to disappear with it.Stop struggling with rigid schedules and one-size-fits-all word count goals. In this video, I’ll show you how to create a personalized writing challenge that fits your real life, helps you create a writing routine. Popular events like NaNoWriMo worked because they gave writers a deadline, a number, and a sense of community. But they also discouraged many writers because 50,000 words in 30 days does not fit every schedule,

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00:14:04

How Readers Discover Books Now — What Authors Can...

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2026/06/13

How do readers discover books now? In this video, we look at what authors can learn from BookTok, reader recommendations, tropes, emotional hooks, social proof, and online book communities. You’ll learn how modern readers find books, why some stories are easier to share, and how to make your book easier to recognize, recommend, and remember.Link to the news referred in the video: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/booktok-community-50-million-books?lang=en-150✨Timestamps ✨00:00 Intro01:07 Mistakes03:40 Why

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00:14:03

Want to Write a Book But Have No Ideas? Start Here

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2026/06/06

Want to write a book but have no ideas? In this video, I’ll show you how to find a book idea from your own life, interests, questions, fears, and favorite stories. You’ll learn simple ways to generate ideas, turn a tiny concept into a real book premise, and start writing even if you don’t feel like a “real writer” yet.FOLLOW ME ON SUBSTACK: https://diaryofanauthor.substack.comMY BOOKS:📓 Library of Eternity https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/245897025-library-of-eternity📘 The 66-Day Writing

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00:13:56

Every Great Novel Does This in the First Chapter

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2026/05/30

Most writers think the first chapter's job is to explain the story.It's not.Its job is to make the reader need the next page.In this video, I'll break down some of the best opening lines ever written, explain why they work, and show you a simple framework for writing hooks that keep readers turning pages.What is your favorite opening line from a novel?Books mentioned:Deadly Education by Naomi NovikPromised to the Pyre by Vendy EmberfieldHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K

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00:22:18

Can Authors Still Grow on BookTok in 2026?

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2026/05/23

For authors aiming to expand their audience and sell more books, understanding how to use tiktok for business is crucial. This video offers practical tips on tiktok marketing, helping you navigate the platform's unique landscape. Learn how to get followers on tiktok and leverage social media marketing to boost your author marketing efforts. ✍️You can find me on Tiktok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@natalie.forslindhttps://www.tiktok.com/@natalieforslind✨Timestamps ✨00:00 Intro01:23 Starting from

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