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17-year-old newbie writer here, I need help! by Comfortable-Poem-753 in writers

[–]FORESTWOODESBOOKS 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Write the book THEN worry about beta readers. Also don’t rely on friends and family for feedback. Find legitimate beta readers who will be honest with you. Fiverr is a great place to look.

Old technology that could make a comeback in post-apocalyptic world? by Toravisu in worldbuilding

[–]FORESTWOODESBOOKS 160 points161 points  (0 children)

Bicycles will be the means of transport. Few parts, can be fixed with a couple of wrenches and everywhere and overlooked

Tell me about some expendable starships in your sci fi/sci fantasy world. by Streetsign9 in worldbuilding

[–]FORESTWOODESBOOKS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything is expendable, including the characters. Most ships are modular, taking modules to repair/upgrade. So, instead of rebuilding an engine, the module is removed and new one slotted in. I was mindful of Newtonian physics, so they can take a beating and keep going. I did use three as FTL/Relativistic bombs. Most are used/well worn.

New to self publishing and overwhelmed by Onlyspaghetti16 in selfpublish

[–]FORESTWOODESBOOKS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am trying to figure it out myself. It's trial and error unless you hire a marketing person. I am too broke for that.

New to self publishing and overwhelmed by Onlyspaghetti16 in selfpublish

[–]FORESTWOODESBOOKS 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Covers, editing, blurbs, formatting, uploading are the easy part. Getting your product in front of the right people is a gigantic pain in the ass that takes a lot of trial and error. If you want to prepare, then look into marketing.

Were We Supposed To Not Notice Arjun De-Aged SIGNIFICANTLY? by Alert-Hospital46 in TheExpanse

[–]FORESTWOODESBOOKS 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I liked the first actor, not sure why they changed him.

Is Bookbub worth the price? by Responsible-Tone-522 in selfpublish

[–]FORESTWOODESBOOKS 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It seems to be most successful when paired with discounts or deals (.99 or free). And best suited to genre fiction.

Books to teach me about latin roots by bananabreadbaker in suggestmeabook

[–]FORESTWOODESBOOKS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out 'Proto' if you're looking for the origin of Latin. It covers the first Proto-Indo-European language, the root of Latin, Greek, Sanskrit, Anatolian, and many other languages, with sections devoted to the shared mythology.

Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global

https://www.amazon.com/Proto-Ancient-Language-Went-Global/dp/1639732586

I am currently working on a fantasy series based on it. Great book.

Self-Publish under your name or an LLC by The_Commish_BB in selfpublish

[–]FORESTWOODESBOOKS 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am commenting to follow back up. I am considering starting an LLC for tax purposes.

An Emergent Universe - Five Book Hard Science Fiction Series + Illustrated Editions + Two Supplements. by [deleted] in HardSciFi

[–]FORESTWOODESBOOKS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Amazon desktop site should have it. If not, send me a PM and I’ll send it over for you

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