In the episode, Elizabeth Foil shares more about AI, authenticity, credibility, and the importance of the scene and storytelling in your book talks. Elizabeth is a social media strategist and ad expert. Her love of reading and storytelling quickly took her into the book sphere of social media, where she uses strategy to help authors and entrepreneurs with their book and marketing goals.
Read MoreVery few people would pick books based on just the cover. Most of us want to dig in a little bit before purchasing any book to know more about other people's experiences in what it promises.
Read MoreIn the episode, Shanna Hockings shares her journey writing, publishing, and pitching her book, the importance of one bold move a day, and celebrating little wins to make a ripple effect.
Read MoreWriting a book can be daunting, but with proper planning, you can get through it and complete your book in the best possible way. To help you organize your ideas, there are two popular book-planning approaches: Plotters and Pantsers. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages, but they can be used effectively to plan a successful book-writing process.
Read MorePublicity is a powerful tool that can take authors and businesses to new heights when used effectively. Join this conversation and learn more with our publicity expert, Christine Lenkowski.
Read MoreChoosing the right title and subtitle for your book can be one of your most important writing decisions. It's the first thing potential readers will see, and it's what will draw them in. A good title and subtitle should succinctly summarize the content of your book, making it easy for potential readers to identify what your book is about. With the right title and subtitle, you can set yourself up for success before you even start writing.
Read MoreIn this episode with Kimberly, we explore how authors can harness the power of their community as a resource for ideas and content.
Read MoreIn this episode, learn why you will want to breathe new life into your existing book and how you can effectively implement it. Your book is a tool to help you grow your business. However, it will only be useful when you are maximumly leveraging it.
Read MoreMany people struggle in their book-writing process but discovering their personality can be a game changer. The Enneagram Personality test can help uncover the unique gifts and challenges associated with each individual personality type, allowing writers to unlock their creative potential and make their writing more joyful, expressive, and meaningful. Understanding your personality number in this test allows you to easily leverage your strengths and complete your book without stress and burnout. In this conversation with Mary Adkins, you will know how your personality affects the writing outcomes.
Read MoreBook distribution is the logistics of getting your book into the reader’s hands through various sales channels that exist out there. Join this conversation with your host, Jodi, as she explains this concept in the simplest way for you to understand. Learn why book distribution is a key factor in the success of your book and the practical ways to adapt your skills. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
Read MoreJoin me as I review the hybrid criteria and explain why hybrid publishing is a true path to book publication, whereas vanity presses are not. Vanity publishing is a total scam and you should avoid them.
Read MoreJoin me in the fourth and final episode in the series, From Prep To Print, a series of micro-episodes all about the four stages of the author entrepreneur journey. In this episode, I break down the ‘Launch and market’ stage to give you insight into what happens in this phase and how you can set yourself up for success. ‘Produce and publish’ is a phase where you review the data you have, collect the data you don’t have for your newly launched book, and figure out what your ongoing marketing sustained plan will be.
Read MoreJoin me in the third episode in the series, From Prep To Print, a series of micro-episodes all about the four stages of the author entrepreneur journey. In this episode, I break down the ‘produce and publish’ stage to give you insight into what happens in this phase and how you can set yourself up for success. ‘Produce and publish’ is a fun time where you get the first copy of your book, and it’s what you have been waiting for all along.
Read MoreJoin me in the second episode in the series, From Prep To Print, a series of micro-episodes all about the four stages of the author entrepreneur journey. In this episode, I break down the ‘Draft and Revise’ stage to give you insight into what happens in this phase and how you can set yourself up for success. ‘Drafting and revising’ demands more focus, and when done right, it makes the process easier for you, financially advantageous and sets you up for the next phase.
Read MoreJoin me in the first episode in the series, From Prep To Print, a series of micro-episodes all about the four stages of the author entrepreneur journey. In this episode, I break down the ‘commit and prep’ stage to give you insight into what happens in this phase and how you can set yourself up for success. You don’t have to see the whole staircase when you are writing a book. You just need to see the next step or two in front of you to set up the rest of the stages.
Read MoreKnowing these costs of getting your book out there and understanding how much money you could make at each distribution level can help guide you in the right direction. Join me as I explain the considerations when it comes to costs and expenses in your book publishing.
Read MoreJoin me as I explain how to structure your writing with a conversational style. Readers want to be talked to. They are busy doing important things in life, and lecturing them won't give you their attention. Check your writing tone; keep it conversational but an expert. Always remember a scene of you with a friend over a cup of coffee and how you will explain to them. That will help you not to use jargon and technical terms and clearly define and explain terms that need to be clarified.
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Read MoreHiring a virtual assistant can be a game changer for your productivity and success. A virtual assistant can help you manage your workload, save time, and make more money. Join this conversation with Lorna Bailey and learn the best practices when hiring a VA for your business and writing journey.
Read MoreAuthors who want their work to reach its maximum potential must stay true to their designed vision. This is especially important when people start making suggestions, and there are too many voices in the mix. No matter what happens, an author's vision is key to their writing success. Join this conversation with Kate Rosenow and get some of these authoring nuggets and systems you can employ.
Read MoreWriters have high expectations from themselves and sometimes feel like they are not fulfilling them. They may also feel a sudden surge of stress and burnout, which can cause their work to suffer. Coaching is a perfect way to curb that, especially when you’re ready to grow but want to figure out how. A coach is also needed when you’re committed to what’s next and want support in getting there, even when you feel stuck and don’t know how to determine what’s next for you. If you’re a leader who’s done being stuck in survival mode and know you’re meant for more, this episode with Tarah is for you.
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