Nikki Haverstock's guest appearances

Nikki Haverstock

The Christian Speculative Fiction Podcast

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

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Orna Ross

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Monica Leonelle

Joanna Penn

Sarah Thompson

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Episode 044 / Cozy mystery author Nikki Haverstock joins us to talk about how authors can record fiction audiobooks. This episode is packed with Nikki’s practical tips for set-up, tools, and promotion ideas. Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:  How Nikki learned she didn’t need a special dispensation to be a writer--that it’s more about hard work Why Nikki wishes she’d known that it’s okay that writing is hard How Nikki gives away some of her work get her books in front of the right people Why finding readers of your genre is critical for getting good feedback Why sometimes it's okay to make “bad” business decisions on the basis of personal growth Why Nikki decided to narrate her fiction books Nikki’s tips for authors who want to narrate their books   Be okay with listening to your voice Be reasonably good with hunting out your own information on how to record and edit Listen to audiobooks   Nikki’s recording set-up and tools:    Closet Blue Yeti Music stand with Kindle app to read from Hospital (adjustable height) table Audacity ACX check Set RMS    Practical tips:    Records when her family is out of the house Claps when she makes a mistake so she can find it later Recommends recording a couple of minutes, then go through the whole process as if you were going to upload it Plan to set aside a few weeks to record and edit Do a visual first pass edit to remove mouth soundSupport the show

Episode 044 / Cozy mystery author Nikki Haverstock joins us to talk about how authors can record fiction audiobooks. This episode is packed with Nikki’s practical tips for set-up, tools, and promotion ideas. Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/304647074240099/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WIKT Facebook group</a>! You can find show notes and links at <a href="https://wishidknownforwriters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wishidknownforwriters.com</a>. In this podcast episode, you’ll discover: <ul> <li>How Nikki learned she didn’t need a special dispensation to be a writer--that it’s more about hard work</li> <li>Why Nikki wishes she’d known that it’s okay that writing is hard</li> <li>How Nikki gives away some of her work get her books in front of the right people</li> <li>Why finding readers of your genre is critical for getting good feedback</li> <li>Why sometimes it's okay to make “bad” business decisions on the basis of personal growth</li> <li>Why Nikki decided to narrate her fiction books</li> <li>Nikki’s tips for authors who want to narrate their books</li> <li> <ul> <li>Be okay with listening to your voice</li> <li>Be reasonably good with hunting out your own information on how to record and edit</li> <li>Listen to audiobooks</li> </ul> </li> <li>Nikki’s recording set-up and tools: </li> <li> <ul> <li>Closet</li> <li>Blue Yeti</li> <li>Music stand with Kindle app to read from</li> <li>Hospital (adjustable height) table</li> <li><a href="https://www.audacityteam.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audacity</a></li> <li>ACX check</li> <li>Set RMS </li> </ul> </li> <li>Practical tips: </li> <li> <ul> <li>Records when her family is out of the house</li> <li>Claps when she makes a mistake so she can find it later</li> <li>Recommends recording a couple of minutes, then go through the whole process as if you were going to upload it</li> <li>Plan to set aside a few weeks to record and edit</li> <li>Do a visual first pass edit to remove mouth sound</li></ul></li></ul><a href="https://www.sararosett.com/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Narrating Your Fiction Audiobooks with Nikki Haverstock

Interview with cozy mystery author Nikki Haverstock. We talk about genre mash-ups between mystery and speculative fiction such as paracozies (paranormal and cozy mysteries). Nikki also provides tips and tricks on book promotion through newsletters and book discounts. We also talk about real life adventures in Nikki's life including:-Hosting a reality tv show-Walking across hot magma-Traveling the world studying volcanos

Interview with cozy mystery author Nikki Haverstock. We talk about genre mash-ups between mystery and speculative fiction such as paracozies (paranormal and cozy mysteries). Nikki also provides tips and tricks on book promotion through newsletters and book discounts.  We also talk about real life adventures in Nikki's life including: -Hosting a reality tv show -Walking across hot magma -Traveling the world studying volcanos

Interview with Nikki Haverstock