Stop Being Scared: A Guide to Generative AI for Book Images That Won’t Suck Your Soul

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Stop fearing AI! This practical guide for authors shows how to ethically use generative AI for book images, character art, and even cover design. Learn the best AI tools for writers, master prompt engineering with step-by-step examples for fantasy characters, and discover the secrets to creating visually consistent artwork for your novel.

The Apps I Use To Edit My Audiobook

February 11, 2023February 11, 2023 Sumo Sized Ginger Motivation, Support Indie Authors, Urban Punk #coaching, #confidence, #Journey, #keephammering, #selfimprovement, #Success, Audio book, Author, Author Resources, Authors, Book, books, Fantasy, Fiction, FREE, FREE BOOK, Free Books, how to, Joseph R Long, Motivation, My books, My musings, New Releases, NSFW, Play Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Positive, Positivity, punk, Release, Resources, Riley Amos Westbook, Sara lynn westbrook, Shameless self promotion, Sumo Sized Ginger, Support Indie Authors, SupportIndieAuthors, urban, urban fantasy, Urban Punk

https://youtu.be/4DHX7MEOh4A I finally finished chapter 1 of Urban Punk. Took much longer than I expected, but that's because I was choosing images to include in the video. They were tough to come by. Pexels.com and Pixabay.com were instrumental for helping me get proper imagery. They're not just great for book covers, but awesome for quality … Continue reading The Apps I Use To Edit My Audiobook

Creating your own audio book (Cover Reveal for Urban Punk audio book)

February 1, 2023 Sumo Sized Ginger My books, Urban Punk Audio book, Author, Author Resources, Authors, Blog, Book, books, Branding, Cover Reveal, Fantasy, Fun, Motivation, My books, Positive, Positivity, Promoting, Riley Amos Westbook, Sara lynn westbrook, Shameless self promotion, Sumo Sized Ginger, SupportIndieAuthors, Urban Punk

I've been working on Urban Punk recently, to publish it and release the audio book at the same time. I'll admit, audio is still the most difficult part. Even if you believe you have a good audio setup, it's probably not good enough. At least I know in my case, using the budget setup that … Continue reading Creating your own audio book (Cover Reveal for Urban Punk audio book)

Call to Paranormal Authors! #SupportIndieAuthors

January 4, 2016 Sumo Sized Ginger Musings, Resource, Riley Amos Reviews, Support Indie Authors Author Resources

I'm a member of a lot of communities on Goodreads, I don't interact in all of them, but I lurk, read and learn from the other authors and readers of the boards. I usually talk all the time to you guys about #SupportIndieAuthors, but I don't mention any of the other groups I'm a member … Continue reading Call to Paranormal Authors! #SupportIndieAuthors

Got some new author resources for y’all.

April 8, 2015April 7, 2015 Sumo Sized Ginger Support Indie Authors Author Resources, Support Indie Authors

New Author Resources So I've had more time to search around in my continued journey for the best ways to promote your works while keeping your money in your pocket book. Being a man who lives under the poverty line, I know how hard it can be to get everything you want/need let alone to … Continue reading Got some new author resources for y’all.

Another in the #SupportIndieAuthor series…

February 27, 2015February 11, 2015 Sumo Sized Ginger Musings, Support Indie Authors Author Resources, Authors, Indie, Support

So I've met a lot of interesting people doing this writing thing. They're just as varied, if not more so, than the psychopaths I used to know in the hospitals. Today, I'd like to introduce you to what I'm sure is my latest insane friend. Though I've only met him last week, I can already … Continue reading Another in the #SupportIndieAuthor series…

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