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In her weekly YouTube show, author Alissa Grosso attempts to demystify the world of publishing and have fun doing so. Reporting from the front lines of writing, she answers burning questions about getting your book published and shares information about selling more copies of your books. Authors with traditional publishers as well as self published indie authors will find information on how to make money as an author, make friends on social media and learn the truth about becoming an author. Whether you're a fellow writer or simply a reader, you're invited to join Alissa on her sometimes exciting and always awkward journey. Watch new Awkward Author vlogs every week. Learn more about Alissa Grosso: alissagrosso.com

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144 views - 5 years ago

Noises, New Shiny Things & An Announcement (Awkward Author 111)

Noises, New Shiny Things & An Announcement (Awkward Author 111) Awkward Author

85 views - 5 years ago

March 2020 Author Income Report (Awkward Author 110)

March 2020 Author Income Report (Awkward Author 110) Awkward Author

62 views - 5 years ago

I’m Back with a Book Update & an Internet Archive Rant (Awkward Author 109)

I’m Back with a Book Update & an Internet Archive Rant (Awkward Author 109) Awkward Author

60 views - 5 years ago

Staying Home & Writing Books (Awkward Author 107)

Staying Home & Writing Books (Awkward Author 107) Awkward Author

45 views - 6 years ago

February 2020 Author Income Report (Awkward Author 106)

February 2020 Author Income Report (Awkward Author 106) Awkward Author

67 views - 6 years ago

The Truth About In-Person Book Promo (Awkward Author 105)

The Truth About In-Person Book Promo (Awkward Author 105) Awkward Author

37 views - 6 years ago

January Author Income Report (Awkward Author 104)

January Author Income Report (Awkward Author 104) Awkward Author

84 views - 6 years ago

Beta Reading & More About My Dog and His Issues (Awkward Author 103)

Beta Reading & More About My Dog and His Issues (Awkward Author 103) Awkward Author

27 views - 6 years ago

Sticky Keys & Whiny Dogs (Awkward Author 102)

Sticky Keys & Whiny Dogs (Awkward Author 102) Awkward Author

24 views - 6 years ago

Should You Only Write What You Know (Awkward Author 101)

Should You Only Write What You Know (Awkward Author 101) Awkward Author

41 views - 6 years ago

Publishing Plans and Podcast Bloopers (Awkward Author 100)

Publishing Plans and Podcast Bloopers (Awkward Author 100) Awkward Author

37 views - 6 years ago

3 Books Down, 1 To Go (Awkward Author 99)

3 Books Down, 1 To Go (Awkward Author 99) Awkward Author

32 views - 6 years ago

Year in Review and My 2020 Goals (Awkward Author 98)

Year in Review and My 2020 Goals (Awkward Author 98) Awkward Author

42 views - 6 years ago

Computer Maintenance and a Short Holiday Hiatus (97)

Computer Maintenance and a Short Holiday Hiatus (97) Awkward Author

42 views - 6 years ago

Older, Wiser, and Marginally Richer (Awkward Author 96)

Older, Wiser, and Marginally Richer (Awkward Author 96) Awkward Author

57 views - 6 years ago

Writing Routines (Awkward Author 95)

Writing Routines (Awkward Author 95) Awkward Author

52 views - 6 years ago

Thankful to Be Self-Employed (Awkward Author 94)

Thankful to Be Self-Employed (Awkward Author 94) Awkward Author

42 views - 6 years ago

Three Books Become Four (Awkward Author 93)

Three Books Become Four (Awkward Author 93) Awkward Author

29 views - 6 years ago

Plot Issues, Author Mindset & More Marketing Thoughts (Awkward Author 92)

Plot Issues, Author Mindset & More Marketing Thoughts (Awkward Author 92) Awkward Author

27 views - 6 years ago

A Sign from the Universe and My Author Income Report (Awkward Author 91)

A Sign from the Universe and My Author Income Report (Awkward Author 91) Awkward Author

43 views - 6 years ago

Hectic Weeks and Hyper Dogs (Awkward Author 90)

Hectic Weeks and Hyper Dogs (Awkward Author 90) Awkward Author

23 views - 6 years ago

Marketing Thoughts and The Dangers of Getting Dressed (Awkward Author 89)

Marketing Thoughts and The Dangers of Getting Dressed (Awkward Author 89) Awkward Author

35 views - 6 years ago

Revising My Goals (Awkward Author 88)

Revising My Goals (Awkward Author 88) Awkward Author

22 views - 6 years ago

Author Income Report & A Jaded View of Festivals (Awkward Author 87)

Author Income Report & A Jaded View of Festivals (Awkward Author 87) Awkward Author

30 views - 6 years ago

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back (Awkward Author 86)

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back (Awkward Author 86) Awkward Author

28 views - 6 years ago

The Business of Being a Traditionally Published Author (Awkward Author 85)

The Business of Being a Traditionally Published Author (Awkward Author 85) Awkward Author

66 views - 6 years ago

Hire an Editor and Other Advice (Awkward Author 84)

Hire an Editor and Other Advice (Awkward Author 84) Awkward Author

31 views - 6 years ago

Taking Extreme Measures with my Author Website (Awkward Author 83)

Taking Extreme Measures with my Author Website (Awkward Author 83) Awkward Author

42 views - 6 years ago

My August Author Income Report (Awkward Author 82)

My August Author Income Report (Awkward Author 82) Awkward Author

46 views - 6 years ago

If You Write, You’re a Writer (Awkward Author 81)

If You Write, You’re a Writer (Awkward Author 81) Awkward Author

34 views - 6 years ago

How I’m Finding Inspiration Watching Veronica Mars (Awkward Author 80)

How I’m Finding Inspiration Watching Veronica Mars (Awkward Author 80) Awkward Author

35 views - 6 years ago

Lost in Translation (Awkward Author 79)

Lost in Translation (Awkward Author 79) Awkward Author

32 views - 6 years ago

Back From Hiatus & Author Income Report (Awkward Author 78)

Back From Hiatus & Author Income Report (Awkward Author 78) Awkward Author

65 views - 6 years ago

June Author Income Report & Hiatus Announcement (Awkward Author 77)

June Author Income Report & Hiatus Announcement (Awkward Author 77) Awkward Author

64 views - 6 years ago

Are All Your Eggs in Amazon’s Basket (Awkward Author 75)

Are All Your Eggs in Amazon’s Basket (Awkward Author 75) Awkward Author

38 views - 6 years ago

Blog Posts, Collaborations & a Trilogy (Awkward Author 74)

Blog Posts, Collaborations & a Trilogy (Awkward Author 74) Awkward Author

35 views - 6 years ago

Family Visits, Injuries, & Store Thoughts (Awkward Author 73)

Family Visits, Injuries, & Store Thoughts (Awkward Author 73) Awkward Author

35 views - 6 years ago

Author Income Report (Awkward Author 72)

Author Income Report (Awkward Author 72) Awkward Author

48 views - 6 years ago

What’s Your Backup Plan? (Awkward Author 71)

What’s Your Backup Plan? (Awkward Author 71) Awkward Author

40 views - 6 years ago

B&N Shows Me Some Love (Awkward Author 70)

B&N Shows Me Some Love (Awkward Author 70) Awkward Author

36 views - 6 years ago

Image Editing Software & Tools for Authors (Awkward Author 69)

Image Editing Software & Tools for Authors (Awkward Author 69) Awkward Author

43 views - 6 years ago

Author Income Report and Box Set Blunder (Awkward Author 68)

Author Income Report and Box Set Blunder (Awkward Author 68) Awkward Author

42 views - 6 years ago

Blurbs, Box Sets & Missteps (Awkward Author 67)

Blurbs, Box Sets & Missteps (Awkward Author 67) Awkward Author

44 views - 6 years ago

Cranky Computer and What Makes a Book YA? (Awkward Author 66)

Cranky Computer and What Makes a Book YA? (Awkward Author 66) Awkward Author

33 views - 6 years ago

Outlining, Collaborating & Fake Reviews (Awkward Author 65)

Outlining, Collaborating & Fake Reviews (Awkward Author 65) Awkward Author

31 views - 6 years ago

Author Income Report for March (Awkward Author 64)

Author Income Report for March (Awkward Author 64) Awkward Author

57 views - 6 years ago

Drafts, Outlines & an Amazon Slowdown (Awkward Author 63)

Drafts, Outlines & an Amazon Slowdown (Awkward Author 63) Awkward Author

51 views - 6 years ago

Teacher Tips & Finished Drafts (Awkward Author 62)

Teacher Tips & Finished Drafts (Awkward Author 62) Awkward Author

24 views - 6 years ago

Books I Use When Outlining (Awkward Author 61)

Books I Use When Outlining (Awkward Author 61) Awkward Author

37 views - 6 years ago

Clocks, Time & Writing (Awkward Author 60)

Clocks, Time & Writing (Awkward Author 60) Awkward Author

37 views - 6 years ago

My February Author Income Report (Awkward Author 59)

My February Author Income Report (Awkward Author 59) Awkward Author

53 views - 7 years ago

That Time I Was Accused of Plagiarism (Awkward Author 58)

That Time I Was Accused of Plagiarism (Awkward Author 58) Awkward Author

367 views - 7 years ago

I've Moved! (Awkward Author 57)

I've Moved! (Awkward Author 57) Awkward Author

55 views - 7 years ago

Quit Your Day Job? Hire an Editor? and More! (Awkward Author 56)

Quit Your Day Job? Hire an Editor? and More! (Awkward Author 56) Awkward Author

43 views - 7 years ago

January Author Income Report, Lost Notes & Chaos (Awkward Author 55)

January Author Income Report, Lost Notes & Chaos (Awkward Author 55) Awkward Author

52 views - 7 years ago

Growing My Mailing List & Other Stuff (Awkward Author 55)

Growing My Mailing List & Other Stuff (Awkward Author 55) Awkward Author

35 views - 7 years ago

Lost Outlines & Marketing Experiments (Awkward Author 54)

Lost Outlines & Marketing Experiments (Awkward Author 54) Awkward Author

31 views - 7 years ago

21st Century Author Challenges (Awkward Author 53)

21st Century Author Challenges (Awkward Author 53) Awkward Author

37 views - 7 years ago

December Author Income Report (Awkward Author 52)

December Author Income Report (Awkward Author 52) Awkward Author

79 views - 7 years ago