Vania Rheault

Only five minutes into my twitter experience for the day and I find a tweet thread bashing authors. I think that’s a new record. I’m out. Have a good day, everyone.

Everyone talks about Flowers in the Attic, but did anyone ever read My Sweet Audrina? Yikes.

@ayrtonsilvaofc @LAThomasAuthor I’m old and can’t read a paperback comfortably anymore. All I read on is my kindle.

#WritingCommunity Hey, everyone. This poll is sponsored by my broke ass who might not be able to afford a paperback version for the upcoming WIP, so: How important is it to you for an indie book to have a physical version?

I kind of feel like as a romance author who writes her own books cover to cover that this job would not be a good fit for me.

@GabriellaEMari I have written only two prologues in my whole life and it was all of these.

Okay, prologue writers, I am curious: Why does your prologue exist? (i.e. What purpose does it serve?) #WritingQ #WritingCommunity

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: March Releases!!! There are SO MANY new romance novels coming your way in the month of March! I’ve put together a calendar to help manage your #TBR. Check it out at: jeevesreads.com/mark-your-cale… #romancelandia #romancenovels #RomanceReaders

@agnesbookbinder I don’t think that word means what he thinks it means. lol

I’ve seen this tweet all over for the past couple of days and I still don’t get it. Who are you taking advantage of? Your muse? I’m a planster and don’t have the whole book completely mapped out but I do know what I want to write when I sit down.

@Weaver_of_tale You’re welcome!

@V_Rheault I have been meaning to read this one! Thank you so much!

I might be in a reading slump 💔 And that sucks because I was kind of doing really well the past few weeks. Hope it goes away soon :( #booktwt #readerscommunity

@SaffiWrites Mostly it’s jealousy & spite. People insult books that are doing well because they think they’re poorly written and don’t deserve the fame while they have a perfect book that can’t get an agent. I’ve learned a long time ago not to talk about my books here. No one is happy for you

Look. I’m new to this, and heck. I’ve not published a damn thing (so I’m very new), but I cannot understand why authors and writers are mean to each other. You don’t like their work? It’s not for you then babe. Lift each other up, because not a single person on this earth can write that piece like you can. It’s your heart and soul and ideas and love and care and attention. Scroll past if you don’t like it, but don’t slag people off because they’re trying to live their dream just like you. Edit: I just want to be clear that this hasn’t happened to me and everyone I’ve interacted with here has been gorgeously lovely and supportive ❤️

Did you know my updated instructions on how to make a full wrap paperback cover using Canva has been viewed over 3,000 times since I wrote it in June of 2022? If you ever want to make your own covers, bookmark this post! #bookcovers #WritingCommunity vaniamargene.com/2022/06/13/upd…

Close 3rd person POV is one of the most common novel perspectives—& one of the most misunderstood. It seems easy at first, but I’ve seen this POV trip many writers up. Here are the most common things I see authors struggle w/ in close 3rd person novels, & how to fix them. A 🧵:

@marienettist @McconnellEryn I have all my books in KU and also have a subscription. I have no idea what you’re talking about. I’ve been publishing for 7 years and have had fewer than 5 returns. Returns are a part of the business and not anything you can avoid.

@V_Rheault @McconnellEryn I honestly have no idea, I've only read some complaints about the returns being more than the page reads. I've never used KU as a reader, I can't afford the subscription 😂 (Eryn might be able to give more info, haha.)

Is there anyone with a novella on KU that's doing well? I'm thinking of trying out KU but my next release won't be a novel. 🤔 Thank you! 🫶🏼

@marienettist @McconnellEryn I don’t know what you mean by return? People with KU subscriptions can only have 20 books in their library at a time so they will be returning your book regardless. If you enroll in KU people who buy won’t be your audience. You’ll be directing your marketing toward KU readers

@McconnellEryn If you don't mind me asking, what's your average word count? I've just heard stories that short books aren't worth it because of returns or something.

Ugh. There’s no end to people trying to take advantage. Please look out for yourselves.

I don’t know if I understand. Are these songs that the author listens while they write to or songs that catch the vibe of the book? Or both? Nobody wants to hear what I listen to. 😂

I’ve had a rough few weeks and social media has been hard to deal with because I don’t have the energy so I thought I’d remind you of a few books I have starting with How to Ruin a Wedding…. My Best Friend’s Wedding but with a happy ending. It’s in audio too!

@Weaver_of_tale too bad. my books are available there but i guess I don't point readers in that direction. all my books are in KU and that's where I get the most sales.

@V_Rheault I have sold in the past, but nothing recently :(

My sales on Ingram have completely stopped for one or two months :( Has anyone else experienced the same? #AuthorsOfTwitter #authorcommunity #WritingCommunity