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Episode 34 – Self-Publishing a Book: Tip #5 Story

So you want to publish a book? But hold on…what’s the story you will write? Is it non-fiction or fiction? Why is that story important? What’s your personal story and the connection to the work you want to publish?   Friendly FYI…these tips are from a 2016 video series I filmed after self-publishing a children’s book […]

Episode 33 – The Big Issue with Wonder Woman, Homelessness and Typesetting

In this episode I review the The Big Issue Magazine’s Wonder Woman edition (dated 19 May – 1 June). I focus on the basic layout of the magazine, how the words and images work together and other things that I like about it. Photos at https://taku.com.au/big-issue-wonder-woman-typesetting/ Here’s how the magazine officially describes its work at http://www.thebigissue.org.au/: […]

Episode 32 – My Online Dating Profile is a Poem

How I really feel about online dating. Listen to the unexpected poem that recently became my online dating profile. I never thought I’d share this on my podcast but hey,  this episode kinda happened whilst I was learning how to be a better podcaster. Part 1 –  I read the poem for the first time […]

Episode 31 – Self-Publishing a Book: Tip #4 Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is a great way to raise funds. I do, however, recommend having a back-up option for self-publishing your book. I had an unsuccessful crowdfunding campaign on Pozible in 2015. I raised 26% of my $15000 goal amount and I learnt so much from that experience. You might also like to read why I think […]

Episode 30 – Self-Publishing a Book: Tip #3 Research

Research is everything. You need do your homework before you self-publish your book. Weigh up if that’s really the route you want to take. Explore what stories other writers are writing, find out who would be interested in your story. These tips are from a 2016 video series I filmed after self-publishing a children’s book in […]

Episode 25 – Self-Publishing a Book: Tip #1 Reality Check

Self-publishing a book is not for the faint-hearted. It takes courage, research and determination. These tips are from a 2016 video series I filmed after self-publishing a children’s book in Australia. Find all 20 videos on TAKU TV at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc-QE_S9GwVCh40ZavHMT39zvwVnosazY. (Tips start at 2:00 in the podcast episodes).

Episode 24 – I’m the Untitled and Unentitled Queen of Trying

Wait…is ‘unentitled’ even a real word? My new business cards have me thinking about my title and what I really stand for. Yep, I’m trying my best and I like encouraging people to just try too. In this episode I also mention Seth Godin’s Startup School podcast https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/seth-godins-startup-school/id566985370?mt=2