Coming soon, Cults, Coffee and Close Encounter by Aaron Lamb. From the Author Aaron Lamb: I can't wait to share this with you all. It's a fun-filled ride through the potential end of the world. The characters are flawed and full of hope as they navigate some pretty crazy situations. They propel the story forward …
How to Launch an Effective Marketing Campaign for Your KDP Book
Congratulations on your upcoming book launch! Aaron Lamb has published five novels on KDP and has figured a few things out along the way.As an author using Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform, you have a powerful tool at your disposal. However, to make the most of it, you'll need a solid marketing strategy. Here's …
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The Dirty Secret of Self-Publishing No One Tells You
Aaron Lamb has written and published five novels and he's got some hard truths for you. You've written your masterpiece. You've edited it to perfection. You've even designed a eye-catching cover. You're ready to take the self-publishing world by storm. But there's one brutal truth no one's told you yet: No one cares about your …
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Co-pilot with the machines for self-editing
Aaron Lamb has been writing books for years. His latest, Cults, coffee and close encounters is self-published. He has worked with a team to bring the book together; however self-editing has become a viable option with the introduction of Ai tools like Claude and ChatGPT.Here are Aaron Lamb’s 5 top tips for self-editing a book: …
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Q&A with author Aaron Lamb
Aaron Lamb, author of 5 novels, chats through his new book, Cults, Coffee and Close Encounters, and top tips on finding the time to write.
The Long Road to “Cults, Coffee and Close Encounters”: Why Writing a Book is Worth the Journey
Aaron Lamb has almost finished his fifth novel. Writing a book is a marathon, not a sprint. As I reflect on the creation of my latest work, "Cults, Coffee and Close Encounters," Aaron is reminded of the countless hours, the late nights, and the early mornings that went into bringing this story to life. It's …
Sub Plots pros and cons:
Let's chat about subplots – those juicy side stories that run alongside your novel's main course. When you throw them in just right, they can turn your book from a simple meal into a full-on feast. In my new novel, Cults Coffee and Close Encounters, there’s a great side plot involving a meth head and …
Show don’t tell top tips
As writers, we're often told to "show, don't tell." But what does this actually mean, and how can we implement it in our work? I had to keep an eye out in my new novel, Cults, Coffee and Close Encounters as it's EASY to fall into this trap. This powerful technique can transform your writing …
In the immortal words of David Bowie…
"Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes Turn and face the strange." That's what it's like writing a book. My fifth book, Cults, Coffee and Close Encounters was no different. Here's an example of a first draft vs a second draft for the opening of the book.
Top tips for scene setting
Aaron Lamb, author of upcoming novel, Coffee, Cults and Close Encounters shares his top tips for scene-setting in your novel. Ever tried to describe a room and ended up sounding like you're reading from a furniture catalog? Fear not, aspiring novelists! Here are some top tips for you. Channel Your Inner Detective Before you start, …
