Create Explore Read

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Hey friends! It's Emilie of CreateExploreRead. I'm an author, reader, podcaster, and graphic designer (book covers). 🪐I'm the author of the Xerus Galaxy Saga - a no spice, fast-paced space opera perfect for fans of Skyward, Star Wars, and The Illuminate Files : ✨Suspended in the Stars (winner of the YA and Debut Realm Awards) 🌟Falling Through the Black 💫Rising From the Galaxy (coming November 2025) ✍️ I love to talk about writing whether that be tips and tricks to write faster, being more productive as a writer, or sharing my experiences as a traditionally and independently published author. 📖 I also LOVE talking about books. I read a ton of different genres and you'll find my thoughts and recommendations shared here occasionally. 🎙️My podcast, Productivity and Prose updates weekly on Friday's, and I've got a Patreon page where you can get insider info about my writing journey, read my serial fiction, and support my creative process.

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A Beginners Guide to Writing Your First Novel: Plotting (part two)

A Beginners Guide to Writing Your First Novel: Plotting (part two) Create Explore Read

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A Beginners Guide to Writing Your First Novel (part one)

A Beginners Guide to Writing Your First Novel (part one) Create Explore Read

377 views - 9 months ago

Book printing mistakes I made as an indie author (don't make these mistakes!)

Book printing mistakes I made as an indie author (don't make these mistakes!) Create Explore Read

73 views - 10 months ago

Creating Success in a Saturated Book Market

Creating Success in a Saturated Book Market Create Explore Read

124 views - 10 months ago

How to sell books in person

How to sell books in person Create Explore Read

146 views - 11 months ago

How community helps me sell books

How community helps me sell books Create Explore Read

189 views - 11 months ago

Vacation Writing Mindset: Turn Your Travels Into Tales (Disneyland Edition)

Vacation Writing Mindset: Turn Your Travels Into Tales (Disneyland Edition) Create Explore Read

53 views - 11 months ago

Sell Your Book with High Concepts: Help your reader easily grasp your novel idea with these 3 steps!

Sell Your Book with High Concepts: Help your reader easily grasp your novel idea with these 3 steps! Create Explore Read

562 views - 11 months ago

Should you publish under a pen name?

Should you publish under a pen name? Create Explore Read

464 views - 1 year ago

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Independently Publishing a Book (Don't do what I did)

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Independently Publishing a Book (Don't do what I did) Create Explore Read

167 views - 1 year ago

Rising From the Galaxy Book Trailer: the third book in my YA Science Fantasy Trilogy

Rising From the Galaxy Book Trailer: the third book in my YA Science Fantasy Trilogy Create Explore Read

67 views - 1 year ago

5 Reasons to Independently Publish Your Book (and some things you'll have to consider if you do)

5 Reasons to Independently Publish Your Book (and some things you'll have to consider if you do) Create Explore Read

186 views - 1 year ago

5 Ways to Beat Writer's Block: How to keep writing when it feels like you're stuck!

5 Ways to Beat Writer's Block: How to keep writing when it feels like you're stuck! Create Explore Read

108 views - 1 year ago

7 Things you need to know about Kickstarter

7 Things you need to know about Kickstarter Create Explore Read

153 views - 1 year ago

Why I won't use AI to write my books

Why I won't use AI to write my books Create Explore Read

6.3K views - 1 year ago

Why I launched my scifi books on Kickstarter

Why I launched my scifi books on Kickstarter Create Explore Read

121 views - 1 year ago

10 Tips for the PERFECT writing retreat with friends

10 Tips for the PERFECT writing retreat with friends Create Explore Read

121 views - 1 year ago

💫Cover Reveal: See the cover of my next book: Rising from the Galaxy

💫Cover Reveal: See the cover of my next book: Rising from the Galaxy Create Explore Read

69 views - 1 year ago

10 Tips for an EPIC Solo Writing Retreat

10 Tips for an EPIC Solo Writing Retreat Create Explore Read

470 views - 1 year ago

Solo Writing Retreat (Day Three)

Solo Writing Retreat (Day Three) Create Explore Read

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Solo Writing Retreat (Day Two)

Solo Writing Retreat (Day Two) Create Explore Read

143 views - 1 year ago

Solo Writing Retreat (Day One)

Solo Writing Retreat (Day One) Create Explore Read

352 views - 1 year ago

15 Updates, (re) defining success + events

15 Updates, (re) defining success + events Create Explore Read

30 views - 1 year ago

14 Time "Sucks" for writers (and how to deal with them)

14 Time "Sucks" for writers (and how to deal with them) Create Explore Read

4 views - 1 year ago

UPDATE: Kickstarter Funded in just over an hour!

UPDATE: Kickstarter Funded in just over an hour! Create Explore Read

18 views - 2 years ago

Falling Through the Black | Xerus Galaxy Book 2 Trailer

Falling Through the Black | Xerus Galaxy Book 2 Trailer Create Explore Read

31 views - 2 years ago

13 My Kickstarter story & tips for author's considering a campaign

13 My Kickstarter story & tips for author's considering a campaign Create Explore Read

25 views - 2 years ago

UPDATE: Kickstarter launch coming

UPDATE: Kickstarter launch coming Create Explore Read

2 years ago

12 Basic World building hacks

12 Basic World building hacks Create Explore Read

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11 What does getting serious about your writing look like?

11 What does getting serious about your writing look like? Create Explore Read

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10 Planning out a series

10 Planning out a series Create Explore Read

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09 Writing a Book 2 + the emotional side to publishing

09 Writing a Book 2 + the emotional side to publishing Create Explore Read

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08 Ways to balance a busy schedule and writing time

08 Ways to balance a busy schedule and writing time Create Explore Read

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BONUS: Words about publishing

BONUS: Words about publishing Create Explore Read

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07 Getting past fear and Imposter Syndrome

07 Getting past fear and Imposter Syndrome Create Explore Read

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06 How do you know if you're ready to publish?

06 How do you know if you're ready to publish? Create Explore Read

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05 How to find your capacity as a writer

05 How to find your capacity as a writer Create Explore Read

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04 Healthy habits of a productive writer

04 Healthy habits of a productive writer Create Explore Read

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03 How to be a (more) productive writer in 2024

03 How to be a (more) productive writer in 2024 Create Explore Read

36 views - 2 years ago

02 Planning Your Writing Year

02 Planning Your Writing Year Create Explore Read

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01 Introducing Productivity & Prose

01 Introducing Productivity & Prose Create Explore Read

26 views - 2 years ago

How to Change your Kickstarter Pledge or Add-Ons during a campaign

How to Change your Kickstarter Pledge or Add-Ons during a campaign Create Explore Read

130 views - 3 years ago

Big YA Book News

Big YA Book News Create Explore Read

35 views - 3 years ago

Suspended in the Stars | YOUNG ADULT SCIENCE FANTASY || Book Trailer

Suspended in the Stars | YOUNG ADULT SCIENCE FANTASY || Book Trailer Create Explore Read

340 views - 3 years ago

Sparkle Hustle Grow Unboxing

Sparkle Hustle Grow Unboxing Create Explore Read

123 views - 6 years ago

February 2020 Wrap-Up

February 2020 Wrap-Up Create Explore Read

44 views - 6 years ago

The Truth About Freelancing

The Truth About Freelancing Create Explore Read

43 views - 7 years ago

BOOKTUBEATHON | Day 1 Vlog

BOOKTUBEATHON | Day 1 Vlog Create Explore Read

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BOOKTUBEATHON TBR | 2018

BOOKTUBEATHON TBR | 2018 Create Explore Read

56 views - 7 years ago

Novelly Yours Candle Unboxing

Novelly Yours Candle Unboxing Create Explore Read

184 views - 8 years ago

OCW Writers Conference with Author Ronie Kendig

OCW Writers Conference with Author Ronie Kendig Create Explore Read

59 views - 8 years ago

February Book Haul

February Book Haul Create Explore Read

128 views - 8 years ago

5 Things to do Before You Write

5 Things to do Before You Write Create Explore Read

233 views - 8 years ago

10 Bookish Confessions | Book Tag

10 Bookish Confessions | Book Tag Create Explore Read

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Pierce Brown Iron Gold Book Signing & The Amazon Prime Store

Pierce Brown Iron Gold Book Signing & The Amazon Prime Store Create Explore Read

408 views - 8 years ago

December Book Haul 2017

December Book Haul 2017 Create Explore Read

133 views - 8 years ago

Book Lovers Coffee Rep Unboxing

Book Lovers Coffee Rep Unboxing Create Explore Read

110 views - 9 years ago

Intimidating TBR Tag

Intimidating TBR Tag Create Explore Read

240 views - 9 years ago

February Wrap Up + Book Haul

February Wrap Up + Book Haul Create Explore Read

192 views - 9 years ago

RIP it or SHIP it | Book Tag

RIP it or SHIP it | Book Tag Create Explore Read

320 views - 9 years ago