Business Post: Amazon Marketing Services (AMS Advertising)
Those are my AMS results for August 2021. So when I talk about 'results' and doing well, this is what I'm talking about.
August was a MUCH better m...
2021-09-08 14:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Tao Wong posts
Blue Screens of Death - Audiobook!
You've read Blue Screens of Death - now it's time to listen to it, narrated by the talented Nick Podehl! He recorded it at the same time he recorded Broken Council :)
Here is the link: 2021-09-06 08:59:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Quick Patreon Update
Sick like a dog. Not Covid, just a throat infection that spiked my temperature nearly to 40C at some points. It's under control now but I haven't touched work much in the last 4 days and I'm still running a fever though I'm updating things here an...
2021-09-06 00:39:30 +0000 UTC View PostSeptember Update (but it's really August 31)
Oooh had to write this since tomorrow is going to be insane with Forbidden Zone, the penultimate book of the System Apocalypse. NOT the final, but the book before the final. I truly am not sure how good it is. It's one of those books that at the e...
2021-09-01 03:49:01 +0000 UTC View PostSurprise! A.K.A. "Schedule is subject to change"
Hello~
Kate here. Here's a surprise chapter for you on a Friday! Tao decided to change the update schedule to Tuesday & Friday, so this means you'll get to read one of the chapters earlier than before :D
I've unlocked a new chapter...
2021-08-27 09:24:09 +0000 UTC View PostBusiness & Craft Post: On Web Serials
So, this got asked by a Patron and I think it's a great idea to discuss this in more detail. So, here we go...
There are two sides to this discussion, both on a business and craft portion. Let me, however, point out that I have NOT written a...
2021-08-26 02:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostBusiness Tier Update
Between a lack of inspiration and time, I don't have any other business posts saved up. I'm sure something will come to me and I'll start stocking them up, but I'd recommend jumping off now.
Also, if you have specific things you want me to b...
2021-08-21 02:21:33 +0000 UTC View PostBusiness Post: A General Series of Recommendations for New Authors
So, I have a sort of summary of my own publishing timeline and project flow here which covers a ton. - https://www.mylifemytao.com/busi...
2021-08-19 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostShort Story Polls
Quick question for patrons on the poll itself, via a poll:
2021-08-17 17:23:52 +0000 UTC View PostThe Divine Peak - A Thousand Li short story
Hello Everyone!
Kate here. I bring you a new short story in A Thousand Li universe. And surprise! We already have the audiobook! Have fun reading/listening to the story^^
Read the e-book: 2021-08-17 16:38:01 +0000 UTC View Post
System Apocalypse Comics – New Kickstarter Campaign
Our campaign to raise money for System Apocalypse hardcover comic books starts tomorrow!
Each book will contain all 7 issues of the comics, as well as cover art and character concept art. Donations will get you rewards lik...
The Second Storm – Cover Reveal!
As you patiently wait for the sixth instalment of A Thousand Li, get an early look at the gorgeous cover!
Which book cover across all of Tao‘s books is your favourite?
Business Post: Mythbusting for Indie Authoring - Traditional Publishing doesn't require promoting from Authors
I.... don't really know where to start with this. Mostly because it somehow seems to be a somewhat persistent myth when anyone in the industry who has spent any time researching has realised that this is so untrue, it's laughable.
Trad publi...
2021-08-11 23:59:59 +0000 UTC View PostWriting Update - And Life Changes
Alright, this is going to be a bit of a shorter update (explained below). Let's get to it:
System Apocalypse
System Apocalypse - Relentless is ...
2021-08-08 16:39:08 +0000 UTC View PostBusiness Post: On Writing as a Craft and Beginner Writers
Alright, let's talk about craft stuff and beginner writers. I'll admit, I don't discuss it much because I think I've still got a lot to learn, but there are a few things I want to discuss.
Perhaps the biggest - starting le...
2021-08-04 23:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostVillages and Illnesses – Audiobook
Hello everyone! We have another A Thousand Li short story for you to listen to! It's available to all tiers, just click on the link below.
https://BookHip.com/WQZWXBT
Business Post: Mythbusting - We're all Competitors, We're all Friends
Listen to a lot of authors and they'll tell you that we're not competitors, that we're all friends and we aren't competing with one another. Then, you look at stuff like my marketing strategy book where you review genres and yes, authors, for how ...
2021-07-29 02:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostImperial March Audiobook – Version 2
Hello everyone!
Due to some oversight, we accidentally had a second recording of Imperial March created by a different narrator. Oops.
This short audiobook is available to all tiers.
Listen here: 2021-07-28 16:00:08 +0000 UTC
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System Apocalypse: System Finale Cover Reveal!
Tao is aiming for a March release date, but until then, enjoy an early look at the cover of book 12!
What do you think?
Business Post: Library Pricing and Earnings - sort of Myth Busting
One thing I learnt, only really when I started being an indie author, is how authors earn money from library sales. Some people think we don't earn anything from reads in a library, others have no idea how it happens. So... I thought I'd discuss t...
2021-07-22 04:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe Second Storm — Table of Contents
Book 6 of the A Thousand Li series
Updates on Tuesdays and Fridays
*schedule is subject to change*
Master, Legen...
Business Post - Mythbusting - The Never-Ending Drafting Process
So this is sort of an addendum, a side note to the entire editing post I did. On one end, we have the question of how much editing you need (often working down to how can you afford and how much you can stomach) and the other, the question of how ...
2021-07-15 04:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostHelp! System Apocalypse Logo
Going to create a System Apocalypse Logo and have a t-shirt made. I have a really cool idea, and want his on the front and something else on the back....
So, this has to be striking enough to be cool, but not overpowering since it'll b...
2021-07-14 02:13:38 +0000 UTC View PostThe Forbidden Zone – Spoiler Post!
Share your thoughts about The Forbidden Zone here!
2021-07-13 16:11:00 +0000 UTC View PostBusiness Post: Mytbhusting for Indie Authors - Rapid Release
You have to release 6-12 times a year!
This is such a horrendous and bad myth that drives people to pursue traditional publishing in the vague hope that they can get around not releasing more books. It also discourages write...
2021-07-07 22:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostBroken Council Draft 2 is DONE!
Draft 1 is edited, so Draft 2 has been sent to the editors.
LOTS of mistakes in this one, from forgetting entirely about Ezz at a certain point to switcihng around the Administrator because I forgot one was dead and not... to forgettin...
2021-07-06 06:23:32 +0000 UTC View PostJuly Short Story Poll
More short story poll for people. Some are full books, so those just mean you get a few chapters obviously rather than the full books. :P
Poll ends Tuesday so I can work on it Friday onwards.
2021-07-02 16:55:48 +0000 UTC View PostLong Wu Ying fanart
Well, not really fanart. More like Tao commissioned art.
Pretty!
2021-07-02 16:51:11 +0000 UTC View Post