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Direct Sales And Merchandising For Authors With Alex KavaWhat are the benefits and challenges of selling direct? How can you use limited edition merchandise to add more value to retailers and make...
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The Next Strategic Step On Your Author Journey And Author Nation With Joe SolariWherever you are on the author journey, there are some important questions to consider along the way. Joe Solari outlines a strategic step...
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My 2024 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna PennHappy New Year 2024! I love January and the opportunity to start afresh. I know it’s arbitrary in some ways, but I measure my life by what...
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Review Of My 2023 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna PennAnother year ends, and once more, it's time to reflect on our creative goals . I hope you will take the time to review your goals and...
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The 15-Year Author Business Pivot With Joanna PennIn this episode, I reflect on 15 years of TheCreative Penn, and outline how I will reposition myself for the next 15 years of being an author...
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Subscriptions And The Creator Economy With Michael EvansHow might subscriptions help expand your author business ecosystem? What are some tips on encouraging readers to buy direct? Why is the future...
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Starting A Second Career As An Author And Networking Tips With Patrick O’DonnellHow can you transition into being an author after a long-term career elsewhere? How can you adopt an attitude of service in order to build your...
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The Mindset And Business Of Selling Books Direct With Russell NoheltyHow can you shift your mindset from catalog sales to selling direct? How can you reframe the direct author business model to take advantage of...
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Managing Your Author Business Over The Long Term With Tracy Cooper-PoseyHow can you reinvigorate your writing process, breathe life into your backlist, and prepare your author business for the rollercoaster that is...
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Tips For Selling And Marketing Your Books Direct To ReadersIf you sell direct, you can produce higher quality books and products, make more money per sale, get paid faster, and reach readers directly,...
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How to Double Down On Being Human. 5 Ways To Stand Out In An Age Of AIHow can you stand out with your books as more content is created faster with AI? How can you reach readers with your authentic story and...
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Writing The Soul Of Place With Linda LappinWhat is soul of place or genius loci and how can you write it in a more immersive way in your books? How can you discover it closer to home,...
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Let Your Dark Horse Run. Writing The Shadow With Joanna PennHow can you let your creative dark horse run? What is the Shadow — and why explore your Shadow side? This episode features excerpted...
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Overcoming Fear Of Judgment To Write The Books That Matter With Joanna Penn And Rachael HerronHow can you overcome fear of judgment and write the books that matter to you — and might help other people? How do you learn to share...
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Writing The Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words Kickstarter LaunchDo you want to connect with readers on a deeper level? Do you want your books to stand out in a sea of content by being authentic...
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Writing Faster Without Burning Out With LA WittHow can you establish a creative routine that enables you to write the books you want to write without burning out? How can you balance a...
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Adapting To Change With Jessie KwakAs much as we try to plan for things, sometimes life happens and we have to adapt to a new situation . Jessie Kwak talks about adapting to life...
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Writing And Publishing A High Quality Photo Book With Jeremy BassettiHow can you create a high-quality photo book and publish it on Kickstarter? How do you market a beautiful, high-value book? Jeremy Bassetti...
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Lessons Learned from 12 Years as an Author EntrepreneurIn this solo episode, I talk about my lessons learned from 12 years as a full-time author entrepreneur. You can read/listen to previous updates...
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Writing And Producing Audio Drama With Joanne PhillipsWhat's the difference between an audio book and an audio drama? What are the steps to write a script and produce it? Joanne Phillips gives her...
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Producing Visual, High Quality Books, Thinking Differently, and Kickstarter Lessons With Holger Nils PohlHow might thinking differently help you create clarity in our noisy world? How can you produce a high-quality print book — and successfully...
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Writing Poetry In The Dark With Stephanie WytovichHow can you stop self-censoring your writing and share the deepest aspects of yourself with your readers? How can you break poetry out of the...
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How AI Tools Are Useful For Writers With Disabilities And Health Issues With S.J. PajonasHow can AI tools help authors who struggle with energy and time because of disability, chronic pain, health conditions, post-viral fatigue, or...
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Making British Characters Realistic as an American Writer … and Vice VersaWhen first indie publishing, an author who is not American will have to decide whether they want to write for the American market, and which...
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The Marketing Mind Shift And The Power Of Ad Stacking With Ricci WolmanHow can you shift your mindset in order to reach more readers with your books? How can you leverage the tools available for authors to sell...
