This week YA author Andrew Sharp took over our Twitter as a part of our weekly Thursday Twitter Takeover. Andrew Sharp is the author of The Guaridian of Magic. (See YEM’s interview of Andrew Sharp here.) See highlights from the takeover below.
Hi, welcome to the author share and takeover for The Guardian of Magic epic fantasy novel hosted by me the author Andrew Sharp. This is my first published novel The Guardian of Magic. It is self-published and I wish I had done this year’s early. #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/AN8M9sHlBP
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
Although I’ve been writing novels as a hobby now for over 3 decades it’s only when I held my first published book in my hand did I realize how much I truly love writing. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I normally create an outline story then develop the book’s world to fit the story. I started the world build first and then the story grew from that. My initial inspiration was a new mode of travel which was walking through mist banks guarded by predators. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I have always been drawn to science fiction and fantasy books and films as they are an escape from reality but with all the same nuances of reality hidden in the stories. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
My first attempts at novels flowed from playing Dungeons and Dragons and so they were adventures with quests. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I was writing before PC, PlayStation and Xbox games and even created game worlds and rules for some of my earlier books much like Dungeons and Dragons rule books, but I developed my own rules to be different. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I do play Xbox now and focus on RPG, but I do not play often and log myself as offline to be invisible and so I play alone – #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
Occasionally I see inspiration for a new book idea while playing Xbox, but also see a lot of repetition and so know what not to write about. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I’ve set myself a goal now to write nine novels, consisting of three series of three books by the end of 2023 and to self-publish them all. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
If I was to be offered a traditional publishing deal now, I’m unsure if I would take it as I like the fact it’s my efforts that get me over the line. I suppose the temptation would be for the greater marketing a traditional publisher can offer. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
Marketing is not my strong point for my book and I’m still trying different methods but still with limited success. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I work full-time with a ‘real’ job, but I am planning to take a year or more out from next summer to just try and succeed at writing and painting. Success will be earning enough money to keep writing and painting. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
https://t.co/hUkQ655Rpd can learn more about me here https://t.co/nQjeNj8LF4 #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
My next book is due for publishing in October 2021 and is the first of a new science fiction fantasy series. #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/ZePuYbKmlt
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I ask myself would I want to be a famous author and I’m unsure as I like my privacy. Yet, I have realized that if I am successful with my writing there will always be an element of notoriety so the choice will not be mine but that of my readers really. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
The Guardian of Magic – In the second novel the stones become stained by a darker magic and the current magic starts to have unfortunate side effects. The third book sees the culmination of all the different magics coming together to decide dominance. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
My writing advise – Write, keep writing – anyone got better advice? #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
Would you agree that the book cover is important? It's the first impression people see and are drawn to. No matter the quality of the words inside the cover you need to get the reader’s attention from the first glance. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I think you need to publish both and E-Book and a Print version of books today as a minimum format. Not sure about audio – anyone? #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I paint too #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/4MyIwLKE0N
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I am only publishing through Amazon KDP at present. I did look at other direct publishing to reach a wider audience and bookstores but the risk I found was that if a bookstore ordered 300 instead of 30 and returned the 270 I had to pay for the 270. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
Ever felt like this? #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/UaaxR7QsDl
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
My advice for self-publishing is to vary your copyeditors and proofreaders a little as each pick up on a different perspective and enhances your learning experience. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
Writing stories is a passion and even if you are not successful don’t give up if you love doing it or have you decided to give up already? #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
Everyone still needs a lucky break at times as hard work and effort are sometimes not enough. That doesn’t mean you should give up though. Chase your dreams because if you don’t, they can get away from you. #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I must admit I write on electronic devices now – PC or tablet, not with pen and paper. I wonder if anyone one still writes novels with a pen or typewriter? pic.twitter.com/B3vN6NKmVG
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I've never had writers block, is that normal? #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I wonder who's seeing these tweets? #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/MUGEuW8S3w
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
Maybe I'm nuts for self-publishing? #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/PG5LXyiD03
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I must admit I don't know how I manage to find time to write and self-publish while working full-time and then to paint and do photography on top – busy bee – but I need the art part of me. #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/DJuEDzIjvB
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I dabble at poetry too #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/ve5zSoCLqv
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
Are you ready for winter? #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/j2sNfpFrYV
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
When someone asks 'are you a real author if you self-publish? #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/EpNoX29Ru8
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
You can learn more about me here https://t.co/nQjeNj8LF4 9 books self-published by the end of 2023 now that's a target!! #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/ljWwsM2ejn
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
I hope you look for my book on Amazon #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/2LgiCiGg1v
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
New book coming October 2021 on Amazon #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/HKeAK4UYDs
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
Good night, it was nice to be here. Stay safe and chase your dreams because if you don't they get away from you. #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/rYbePoahGI
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) September 23, 2021
