Zoe Cottrell

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The Final Word: Yes and No

18 days ago, I found out that my book covers were AI created without my knowledge.

3 days ago2 min read

The Battle Rages On

A week ago today, I found out that my book cover was AI created without my knowledge. Since then, I've contacted Fiverr's support team, spoken to three different Customer Service Representatives, and gotten nowhere....

Oct 34 min read

The Times We Live In: Degenerative AI and a Rejected Copyright

How my copyright got rejected because my cover artist lied about using A.I.

Sep 304 min read

The Otherfolk Cover Reveal!

After a long process, I'm finally ready to rerelease The Otherfolk with its brand-new, illustrated cover...

Aug 81 min read

An Interview, a Cover, and a Launch Date

It's been a minute, but with mid-July comes three exciting announcements: an interview, a cover, and a release date!

Jun 192 min read

What's an ISBN, and why do I need one?

If you want to self-publish through Amazon, through IngramSpark, or on your own, you're going to need an ISBN. But what is it, and why exactly do you need one?

May 313 min read

IngramSpark - the Good and the Bad

If you don't know, I self-published through IngramSpark. IngramSpark isn't a publisher like Scholastic or Bandersnatch - it's a website that partners with indie authors to help them self-publish books.

May 214 min read

AI In Writing - An Experiment

These days, AI is everywhere. As I type, I can easily find four buttons on the Wix editor offering to have Astro generate an image, give me ideas, answer my questions, and even finish this post...

May 136 min read

Self-Publishing Part Three: Publishing Day

Once you've proofed and purchased everything you need... it's time to publish! Technically, you've done what you need to do, but there is more you can do to make it a bigger success.

Mar 233 min read

Self-Publishing Part Two: Proofing and Purchasing

After you've finished the incredibly long and tedious editing process, it's time for the proofing process - and while you're proofing, you'll want to start purchasing...

Mar 126 min read

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ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Zoë Cottrell! I'm a 16-year-old writer living in Louisville, KY. I published my first book when I was 15. I aspire to help other authors and crafters follow their dreams like I have.

My @fiverr cover artist told me she did my cover herself. I found out when my copyright was rejected that she had done it with AI.

The situation cost me $536.21, and I've been fighting with Fiverr for two weeks to get the money back. It's over now, and they refunded $357.86. Read more about it on my blog: http://bit.ly/48t1AUZ

But I'm not going to let that stop me from sending Beyond the Wall out into the world. If all goes well, it's still yours on November 14th - just 32 days from now!

Stick around for the new Beyond the Wall cover, Beyond the Wall's first chapter, The Otherfolk's new cover, and info on an official launch party!

The total expenses @fiverr's failure to keep their freelancers honest has cost me:

◉ Cover cost: $134.20 (ticket FO62800F215C6)
◉ File revision uploads to IngramSpark (printer): $75
◉ Copyright registration: $70 ($65 for registration plus $5 shipping to Copyright Office)
◉ Unsellable books ordered: $36.35
◉ Total: $315.55

They gave me a credit of less than my cover even cost and a promo code. In this revolution, Fiverr should be on the forefront of gatekeeping AI. They need to know they can't keep this up if they want to preserve their business model.

Read my follow-up blog post: http://bit.ly/3KDlrXA

I found out on Friday afternoon that my cover artist used AI on my cover, even after telling me she didn't. My copyright was rejected because of her use of AI.

And @fiverr refused to give my money back.

Read about what happened and what I plan to do here: http://bit.ly/46xdlZa

@publisherswkly @nytimes @courierjournal @writing_excuses

With just 52 days until Beyond the Wall is yours, here is the official synopsis!

Anna and her friends are no closer to stopping the fires blazing on the coast of Beyond. There seems to be no end to the list of things Anna doesn't understand—somehow, even her best friend only serves as a reminder of what she's lost and what she could lose.
What will it cost to keep the fires from consuming all of Beyond—and is it a price Anna is willing to pay?

Stay tuned for more revamped meet-the-character posts and the cover reveal...

With only 55 days until Beyond the Wall is out everywhere, here's my first revamped Meet the Character: Anna! Complete with her favorite song, height, and more!

Stay tuned for upcoming BtW teasers...

My first copies of The Otherfolk with the new, illustrated cover finally came yesterday! They're even prettier in person - grab your copy today with the link in my bio, or find it on Amazon or Barnes & Noble!

Just 59 days until Beyond the Wall is yours - be on the lookout for the synopsis release...

Would you rather live in Amedid or Beyond? Cast your vote below!

63 days until Beyond the Wall is yours!

An interview with me from @encounteryouth502! Thanks so much for this amazing opportunity!

I answered the questions:
What is The Otherfolk about?
What inspired you to write The Otherfolk?
How is writing an avenue to worship Christ in your life?
Where can The Otherfolk be purchased?

Grab your copy today! http://bit.ly/4lgS23y

66 days until Beyond the Wall is yours 🎉

The Otherfolk Fun Facts: part 2!

✧There is a very subtle reference to the Marauders of Harry Potter in Chapter 3... can you find it?
✧The voice in Peter's head didn't make a direct appearance in the story until 4-5 months before publishing.
✧Peverley wasn't meant to be a main character - but she stuck around!

69 days until Beyond the Wall is yours! 🎉

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ABOUT THE OTHERFOLK

When Princess Anna Carillo and her best friend Peter decide to run away from the castle, they know it's risky. The east side of the island has always been off-limits, and they've never found out why. But they never thought they would find a whole other world full of mythical creatures and magical plants. As enemies arise, tragedies strike, and mysteries unfold, Anna becomes more and more unsure of whom she can trust. What more does she not know about the island -- and what other lies is she being told?

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Beyond the Wall Status:

ZOE COTTRELL

The Final Word: Yes and No

The Battle Rages On

The Times We Live In: Degenerative AI and a Rejected Copyright

The Otherfolk Cover Reveal!

An Interview, a Cover, and a Launch Date

What's an ISBN, and why do I need one?

IngramSpark - the Good and the Bad

AI In Writing - An Experiment

Self-Publishing Part Three: Publishing Day

Self-Publishing Part Two: Proofing and Purchasing

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Beyond the Wall Status:

ZOE COTTRELL

The Final Word: Yes and No

The Battle Rages On

The Times We Live In: Degenerative AI and a Rejected Copyright

The Otherfolk Cover Reveal!

An Interview, a Cover, and a Launch Date

What's an ISBN, and why do I need one?

IngramSpark - the Good and the Bad

AI In Writing - An Experiment

Self-Publishing Part Three: Publishing Day

Self-Publishing Part Two: Proofing and Purchasing

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