“There’s a difference between being cliché and taking a story that’s familiar but making it your own.” – Riley Tune Today’s featured bestselling fantasy author is lifter of weights, video game lover, and pizza aficionado, Riley Tune. Riley and I talk about his outlook on making character/villains feel real, other great tips about indie authorship that most folks don’t talk about and how he got kicked out of Barnes & Noble. This is one episode that you don’t want to miss! Key Things You’ll Learn: What to keep in mind when creating stories for all of the characters in your books. Why Harry Potter & X-Men are the exact same story. Why authors are leaving money on the table by not having their books in audiobook form. Ways to work with a voice actor for your audiobooks. What Riley learned the hard way when he started writing. Why it’s important to have beta-readers. Riley’s Site: http://www.rileytune.com/ Riley’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Riley-Tune/e/B01N78OWN3%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share The opening track is titled “TMNT Neon Night Riders Remix” by EV Sharp aka MagicMusicx. To listen and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.magicmusicx.com/magic-vgm-1.html Related Episodes: 33 - "Inspiration, Sci-Fi, & Video Games" with Beth Martin (@bethmart07): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/33-inspiration-sc-fi-video-games-with-beth-martin-bethmart07 92 - "Roya Sands and the Bridge Between Worlds" with Saryon Michael White: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/92-roya-sands-and-the-bridge-between-worlds-with-saryon-michael-white 176 - "Life Has a Way" with Dwayne Jenkins (@LeDwayneJenkins): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/176-life-has-a-way-with-dwayne-jenkins-ledwaynejenkins 204 - "Modern Day Bible Stories" with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/204-modern-day-bible-stories-with-michele-chynoweth-authormichele 238 – “Archaeology to Fantasy & Sci-Fi” with V.S. Holmes (@VS_Holmes): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/238-archaeology-to-fantasy-sci-fi-with-vs-holmes-vs_holmes 241 – “Highwayman” with MJ Preston (@MJPreston1): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/241-highwayman-with-mj-preston-mjpreston1
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Calling all aspiring authors and seasoned wordsmiths alike! This is your official invitation to live your best life and write the book that's burning inside you.The Going North Podcast is your one-stop shop for inspiration, information, and motivation on your author journey. Every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, host Dom Brightmon, the positive thought catalyst, bestselling author, and certified trainer with the Maxwell Leadership Team chats with incredible authors from around the world. These inspiring guests share their unique stories, writing tips, and the power they've found in the written word. With each episode, you'll discover a treasure trove of w...