Author Like a Boss Podcast

Most authors have an incomplete or faulty understanding of what marketing is. In this episode, Ella breaks down what marketing actually is, why she LOVES marketing, and how a new understanding of marketing will lead to abundant results.Links from the show: https://6figurefiction.com

It's just me in this one... sharing a story about what it actually looks like when the Law of Attraction is making things happen for you. Plus, a bit about how my coaching and programs could help you become an empowered, successful indie author.

Writing can be a joyous experience until all the pressures on what to write come crashing down on you. Sometimes, trying to write what your agent wants takes away all the spark and passion you have for writing. Today's guest, Sierra Simone, is all too familiar with this feeling. What snapped her back was simple advice: WRITE FOR YOU. This led her to write a Jane Eyre fan fiction turned Gothic Victorian erotica, where she discovered taboo and erotic romance. Sierra is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling former librarian. Her notable works include Priest, American Queen, and Misadventures of a Curvy Girl. In this episode, she joins Ella Barnard to talk about her journey to making her own path in writing taboo topics. She also dives deep into writing good sex scenes, the benefits of self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and how self-knowledge helps your career.

Writing a memoir is a challenge not only in terms of writing but in sharing stories that connect people. Today's guest has taken on that challenge. Zibby Owens is an author, podcaster, publisher, CEO, and founder of Zibby Owens Media, a privately-held media company designed to help busy people live their best lives by connecting to books and each other. She recently authored Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, where she shares stories from her life through her favorite books. Zibby chats with host Ella Barnard about her journey writing and publishing her memoir and how editors helped her through the many iterations of the story. Plus, she shares tips for aspiring writers who want to share their stories. Don't miss this episode.

A writing community is very important to have, especially if you're starting as a self-publishing author. You need to find a tribe that thinks like you. Join Ella Barnard as she talks to historical romance author, Wendy Vella about finding a community. Wendy is a Kindle Unlimited all-star and is also part of the SPA Girls Podcast. Learn how she found her community in the SPA Girls and in her family. Find out why historical romance of all things and why her book covers look so beautiful. Discover all that and more in today's episode of the Author Like a Boss podcast.

Be open to opportunities around you and love what you do. In this episode, Renee Rose shares her experience of having the best outcome in her life by following her guts. She had a degree in creative writing and knew she would be a writer. Her opportunity came after discovering 50 Shades of Grey, wherein she knew she could also write the same genre of books. She has sold over two million copies of her books, mainly focusing on romance. Tune in to learn how to maintain an abundance mindset and why loving your book is key to creating the best future for yourself. Plus, Renee shares a helpful ingredient that might just catapult your career: ego sauce.

There is so much more authors can do with their books. In fact, it need not only provide you with one income stream. You can leverage them to provide you with multiple streams of income. Today's guest is proof that this is possible. Ella Barnard sits with Willow Winters, an author who has over 50 books published and continues to deliver addictive love stories. In this episode, Willow shares how she has built an empire around her writing and even extended it to a nonprofit community. She talks about utilizing her works and creating audiobooks and merchandise from them. What is more, Willow also talks about the importance of investing in beautiful book covers, how you need to find your community, and being authentic.

Every one of us has an inborn talent. Some are already visible at a young age, but some are just not that apparent until they grow up and discover it for themselves. Tasha L. Harrison, our guest today, knew writing was her passion and was confident that she could do it well. Tasha was burned out when she decided to build a community of writers and launch a Patreon. She then came up with a challenge for the members of the community to write #20kIn5Days, which provided motivation and new fresh ideas for the participants. Find out how Tasha is dealing with her writing and her community in this episode.

How do you succeed in writing cozy mysteries? Ella Barnard welcomes Cheryl Phipps, a USA Today best-selling romance author. Cheryl advises how you want more people to look guilty or have the potential to be the criminal. Then there should be love and trust, usually the sheriff, deputy, or forensic person. But writing the story is just the first step; there's still the publishing and marketing to work on. If you believe in yourself, jump in with your boots and all. The more stories you put out there, the better you become. Join the conversation for more real-life writing wisdom!

Many writers, if not most, wear multiple hats while pursuing their author's journey. There are moments when you need to prioritize and choose yourself. Here to share how she did it is Lexi Ryan. Lexi is a romance and YA fantasy author working in self-publishing and traditional publishing. In this episode, she joins Ella Barnard to share the ups and downs of her author's journey as a stay-at-home mom, especially during the pandemic. From being on the brink of quitting to now being an award-winning author and bestseller at New York Times and USA Today, she opens up about her lowest moments and the important lessons she learned. Learn from her struggles and success by tuning in!

KU publishing or Kindle Unlimited can be good for new authors but wide marketing is still the best way to go. You can your backlist first then go wide after so that you can reach more readers. Marketing is very important especially if you're new to the game. Learn more about wide marketing, duet writing, and all things romance with Ella Barnard and her guest Courtney/Lyra Parish/Kennedy Fox. Courtney is a romance author with over 45 books self-published at this point, and she started with ZERO experience. She is behind such book series as the Roommate Duet and the Checkmate Duet series. Learn how she manages to make many different entry points for new readers to come jump in. This is very important when writing any series! Also, discover why it's better to write with a partner that shares your same goals. Listen in!

So many books out there dive deep into how to earn millions in the easiest and fastest ways possible. But for Lee Savino, she achieved her millionaire author mindset not just because of financial strategies but also by investing time in what she genuinely loves. She joins Ella Barnard to share how she built her wealth by reinvigorating her passion for writing, setting aside her self-doubts, and being bigger than every roadblock ahead. Lee now shares her secrets to the world through the Facebook group she started, Millionaire Author Mastermind. She also looks back on how she met co-author Renee Rose, the person who helped declutter her mind and transform her money blocks.

For a writer's work to succeed and thrive, one needs to find their marketable voice. They need to make let their personality shine through their words. In this episode, Ella Barnard teams up with bestselling author Nana Malone to talk about the author's voice. Nana discusses marketability, diversity and helping other up-and-coming authors get marketed. Tune in to this insightful conversation and learn how to find your own voice.

Many people want to read about midlife romances involving characters who are over 40 having a second chance at romance. Ella Barnard welcomes L.B. Dunbar, the author of over 30 romance novels, including Small-Town World and Rock Star Mayhem. L.B. shared how she was ready to close shop and stop writing when her readers asked her to publish After Care as a novel. You're never too old to reinvent yourself. Even if you miss the first sign, the universe keeps speaking and nudging you in the direction you should be going. Join the conversation to learn more about shifting genres, writing what feels good, and writing to a more mature audience. Dive in!

As an aspiring author, you need to find your tribe, your community. If you are indie publishing, a group of people who are in the same boat as you is all you need. This is what SciFi romance writer, Maddie Syn did. She is an independent author who writes love stories in alien worlds. Some of her works include The Guardians of Re'Utu books and Big Feels. Learn her writing process and what methods work for her. Discover how she started blogging in the erotica genre. Find out what works for you and acknowledge what doesn't work for you. Learn all about that today with your host Ella Barnard as she talks to Maddie about her journey into creative writing.

As a writer or creative of any media, finding creative inspiration that resonates with an audience can be hard. For today's guest, the inspiration that came from her life, and her community helped her achieve that balance. Oriana Leckert is the author of Brooklyn Spaces: 50 Hubs of Culture and Creativity, which grew out of a multi-year project chronicling the rise and fall of under-the-radar creative places across New York City. Tune in to her chat with Ella Barnard on how this project opened doors for her and the community she forged along the way. As the Director of Publishing & Comics Outreach at Kickstarter, Oriana also helps creators bring a marvelous array of literary projects to life. Don't miss out as she shares valuable tips to help you succeed on the platform.

Every literary genre has something refreshing to bring to the table. Paranormal romance writer Tasha Black recalls how co-writing with other authors helped her keep bringing exciting stories to her avid readers. She believes that collaboration and passion can bring new ideas to life. In this episode, Tasha and Ella Barnard chat about all things writing, editing, and marketing. Listen in as they share how you can start writing from your heart and customizing your author process.

The key to being a successful self-published author isn't just writing stories. You also need to have smart marketing that attracts a loyal audience. In this episode, Ella Barnard chats with romance author Ines Johnson on how she balanced inspiration with an effective advertising and marketing plan to achieve results while writing the stories she loves. Ines caters to two audiences, one as Ines and the other as her pen name, Shanae Johnson. Join in on their chat to learn more about Ines' strategies for building a backlist, her writing process, and tips for using ads.

Do you believe the myth that you can't be artistically and commercially successful at the same time? Ella Barnard sits with Alana Terry, a 6-figure author of more than forty published novels, to talk about the abundance mindset. Alana shares her struggles with her limiting beliefs throughout the years. And how she overcame them as she earned more through Facebook ads. You can write beautiful novels and earn money by doing so when you learn marketing. Another fear is the myth that rich people are greedy. But Alana believes that money is a personality magnifier. If you are a generous, loving giving person making $5,000 a month, you will be a loving, generous giving person when you make $10,000 a month. Now with a bigger impact!

Starting your author's journey isn't always the smoothest. You have to do a lot of pivoting until you find what works for you and your audience. In this episode, Lana Dash joins host Ella Barnard to talk about how she's done the work of continually learning her craft and studying the market to achieve success in self-publishing. Lana is an indie Amazon bestselling author who has published over seventy short contemporary romances filled with curvy heroines, sexy heroes, and plenty of humor. She shares her start in writing short stories, the benefits of being in a writer's group, and the importance of building your brand. If you're an aspiring short story author, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Your journey to writing involves overcoming a lot of roadblocks. Technicalities and standardizations are set for artists to follow, but these are exactly what can hinder you from finding the writer within. Masterful writer's coach Sage Adderley believes there is no right way to do things. She sits with Ella Barnard and shares how letting go of limiting beliefs opens new opportunities for writers. Listen in as Sage brings things outside the box and shares ways you can cultivate creativity with a different approach to writing.

Not many authors are familiar with the concept of co-writing, and some may even be wary of it. USA Today Bestselling Author L.A. (Lainie) Boruff is here to soothe your thoughts. Lainie is the co-author of beloved paranormal women's fiction series such as Witching After Forty and Magical Midlife In Mystic Hollow, among other works. In this episode, she sits down with host Ella Barnard to discuss the ins and outs of co-writing and what makes it work. Get an inside look at how she and her co-authors manage time and split the work and finances. Plus, learn more about Lainie's author journey and how she found her love for paranormal women's fiction. Stay tuned!

Tips and tricks on kickstarting your creative ideas are okay, but finding a home for your concepts is even better. Bestselling author Russell Nohelty believes that art and creative expression are essential to society. Russell joins Ella Barnard in this episode to present a new, innovative, safe space for artists to showcase their work. Kickstarter is a platform that aims to bring people together and bring their creative ideas to life. Listen in and learn more as Russell talks about how this platform provides an opportunity for creators to connect directly with their communities, putting power where it belongs.

How do you combat burnout as an author? With deadlines to meet and edits to make, it often gets overwhelming and creatively stifling to deal with all these. To tackle this, host Ella Barnard chats with interracial romance author Brooklyn Knight. After a recent burnout episode, Brooklyn quit her job to become a full-time author. Here, she talks about her experience and how she's managing her work now to prevent further episodes. She also offers advice on how to keep growing as a writer, plus gives tips on how to write shorter and faster. Tune in to get more insight into her writing process and how she builds her characters.

In this episode, I share my intentions for the show (hint: it might be that you are inspired to follow your dreams and make lots of money). I also share what you, as a listener, should expect from the show going forward. That's it! It's a short & sweet episode that will hopefully give you a little inspiration and motivation. :)

There is no deadline to finding your passion. Today's guest is transitioning from her 33 years of experience in IT to pursuing her love for writing cozy mysteries. Sue Hollowell is a wife and empty nester with a lot of mom left over. But, with newfound time on her hands and a love for mystery novels, she channeled this energy into telling the story of a character she made up in her head. Now, she is a published author with almost twenty cozy mysteries to her name. Get to know Sue, her story, and the writing process, which allowed her to write an average of one book a month for 15 months. Plus, get tips on creative ways to engage with your readers! Be inspired by her story and learn why it's never too late to find your people and pursue your passion.

Taking a break from things that feel heavy is essential for our sanity. This is true, especially when we find it hard to cope with everything around us. After a two-year podcast break, Ella Barnard is back with a refreshing stance on podcasting. She sits down with her good friend Alana Terry and answers questions about what happened while she was away. Tune in to know more about Ella's author journey and how she managed to regain the momentum for podcasting.

In this episode I talk about how I got started doing my own Author Like a Boss program, what's working for me, and how I got my results. You'll also find out: If you want to keep up-to-date on my progress, sign up to my newsletter at http://authorlikeaboss.com/newsletter

In this episode I talk about how I got started doing my own Author Like a Boss program, what's working for me, and how I got my results. You'll also find out: How I made a plan Why I scrapped my first 6,000 words, and How I organized an additional series to co-write with my author friend If you want to keep up-to-date on my progress, sign up to my newsletter at http://authorlikeaboss.com/newsletter

In this episode with K. Webster, you'll learn how the one of the biggest setbacks helped her to persevere and find herself and her new "writing skin." You'll also learn what makes her novels so unique, and why Amazon banned one of her books for being way "too wild" for the platform. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: K Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. Her titles have claimed many bestseller tags in numerous categories, are translated in multiple languages, and have been adapted into audiobooks. She lives in "Tornado Alley" with her husband, two children, and her baby dog named Blue. When she's not writing, she's reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and researching aliens. You can easily find K Webster on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads! Can't find a certain book? Maybe it's too hot for Amazon! Don't worry because titles like Bad Bad Bad, This is War, Baby, The Wild, and Hale can all be found for sale on K's website in both ebook and paperback format. ALL of her books can be found on the Eden Books website! You can find her on her website, www.authorkwebster.com

In this episode with K. Webster, you'll learn how the one of the biggest setbacks helped her to persevere and find herself and her new "writing skin." You'll also learn what makes her novels so unique, and why Amazon banned one of her books for being way "too wild" for the platform. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: K. Webster talks about her official start to her author journey Find out if she is a “pantser” or a “plotter.” Learn what makes K Webster’s stories so unique. Original genre was contemporary romance, but genres grew from there Learn how her readers were what encouraged her to find her niche. Find out which of her books is “too wild” for Amazon, but still sells EVERY DAY. Learn how her darkest moments as an indie author were turned for the better with community Find out her favorite quote from a famous movie director that pertains to her writing process Get insight into how K Webster is so prolific with her writing! K Webster’s best advise for new authors. K Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. Her titles have claimed many bestseller tags in numerous categories, are translated in multiple languages, and have been adapted into audiobooks. She lives in "Tornado Alley" with her husband, two children, and her baby dog named Blue. When she's not writing, she's reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and researching aliens. You can easily find K Webster on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads! Can't find a certain book? Maybe it's too hot for Amazon! Don't worry because titles like Bad Bad Bad, This is War, Baby, The Wild, and Hale can all be found for sale on K's website in both ebook and paperback format.  ALL of her books can be found on the Eden Books website! You can find her on her website, www.authorkwebster.com

In this episode with Eliza, you'll learn how the one review on her first published novel helped to refine her publication process. You'll also learn about her publishing plans on her romance series, and how to holds herself accountable during the drafting process. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that's keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you'll definitely want to come check out the 12-week Boss Up program where you'll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. See what others are saying! You can sign up at authorlikeaboss.com/bossup

In this episode with Eliza, you'll learn how the one review on her first published novel helped to refine her publication process. You'll also learn about her publishing plans on her romance series, and how to holds herself accountable during the drafting process. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: Eliza is nicknamed “The Plot Genius” and is co-host of podcast “The Misfit’s Guide to Writing Indie Romance.” Find out where, when and why Eliza got her start to writing Learn how a first review on a novel helped to refine her publication process Learn how publishing her first novel led to her realizing a new publishing strategy Learn about her rapid release plans How word sprints and competition with herself help her to finish drafts Find out the things she does to hold herself accountable. Listen to some blurb chat and some key tips Hear about Eliza’s marketing plans on her new series she is rapidly releasing. Eliza’s best advice for new and budding authors. If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that’s keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you’ll definitely want to come check out the 12-week Boss Up program where you’ll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. See what others are saying! You can sign up at authorlikeaboss.com/bossup

In this episode with Pascale, she shares her intriguing story about how NaNoWriMo got her career started. She shares her many interests and how they tie into her author career. Learn some her best tips on how to tap into that inner creative to get the best stories out of you as a writer. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that's keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you'll definitely want to come check out the 12-week Boss Up program where you'll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. See what others are saying! You can sign up at authorlikeaboss.com/bossup

In this episode with Pascale, she shares her intriguing story about how NaNoWriMo got her career started. She shares her many interests and how they tie into her author career. Learn some her best tips on how to tap into that inner creative to get the best stories out of you as a writer. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: Pascale talks about her many interests and how she ended up writing thru NaNoWriMo She dives into the starting point of her characters speaking to her to tell their story Learn how mindfulness and spiritual awareness ties into the success of one’s creativity Find out how to discover what success means to you Learn how to find your rhythm in your creativity to be most successful The best questions to ask yourself to learn more about who you are as an artist Learn how Pascale is able to write what people call the best sex scenes Catch her best advise for authors who are still trying to find themselves Hear about her latest book series If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that’s keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you’ll definitely want to come check out the 12-week Boss Up program where you’ll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. See what others are saying! You can sign up at authorlikeaboss.com/bossup

In this episode with Debbie, she shares her amazing story about going from 300 rejections to #1 Best Seller in all of Amazon Kindle, and how she puts her own unique spin on the common tropes. She tells us how a jump in genres was exactly what she needed to give her success in her author career. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that's keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you'll definitely want to come check out the 12-week Boss Up program where you'll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. See what others are saying! You can sign up at authorlikeaboss.com/bossup

In this episode with Debbie, she shares her amazing story about going from 300 rejections to #1 Best Seller in all of Amazon Kindle, and how she puts her own unique spin on the common tropes. She tells us how a jump in genres was exactly what she needed to give her success in her author career. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: She shares her writing journey from traditional to indie 300 rejections from agents did NOT stop her from pursuing her dream How she made it to #1 in ALL of Amazon Kindle! Find out how a genre change helped benefit her author career The structure and tools she now uses to write her novels Find out how the revising process differs between traditional and indie publishing Learn how reviews can help find your common theme Find out tips on how to spin an ordinary trope into your own unique story  Identify your market to properly sell your book What mindset she has that keeps her so successful Her best advice for new authors to move past fear Her best advice for authors looking to have the same success she's had If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that’s keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you’ll definitely want to come check out the 12-week Boss Up program where you’ll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. See what others are saying! You can sign up at authorlikeaboss.com/bossup

In this episode with James, he describes how knowing your "why" for telling your story is key to starting your author journey. He also tells us the importance of seeing your mailing list as a two-way street with your readers. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that's keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you'll definitely want to come to the next Author Like a Boss Masterclass where you'll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. You can sign up at authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass

In this episode with James, he describes how knowing your "why" for telling your story is key to starting your author journey. He also tells us the importance of seeing your mailing list as a two-way street with your readers. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: James talks about the importance of your “why” for telling your story Started out with NaNoWriMo in 2010 Works with Mark Dawson (co-host) Self-Publishing Show Learn all about the journey of his unpublished book started in 2010 Find out how a previous job helped shaped his writing skills Talks about his favorite movie related to great story-telling The importance of HELP during your writing stages Learn about some of the key things that will make your successful as an indie author How you can learn a lot from your mailing list of readers Learn about the many valuable courses offered by James and Mark! If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that’s keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you’ll definitely want to come to the next Author Like a Boss Masterclass where you’ll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. You can sign up at authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass

In this episode with Jessie, she talks about her set routine for writing around a crazy-busy lifestyle. She also tells us how looking at rejection with a new perspective helped her improve her writing. And so much more! Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that's keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you'll definitely want to come to the next Author Like a Boss Masterclass where you'll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. You can sign up at authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass

In this episode with Jessie, she talks about her set routine for writing around a crazy-busy lifestyle. She also tells us how looking at rejection with a new perspective helped her improve her writing. And so much more! Here are just a few of the things we touched on: Jessie talks about her routine around a crazy busy life on the farm How she makes time to write as many books as she publishes each year! Jessie’s take on looking at rejections as a way to improve your writing She talks about all she’s learned from not being afraid to fail, which led to success Find out how she started with marketing and getting her series in front of readers Find out about big, key things Jessie changed about her books to get more sales! Hear all about her crazy “cowboy romance” titles! Learn how to use Amazon to see your competition in certain categories Fast and free ways to find out the latest most popular tropes Jessie’s best advise for authors who would like the same success If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that’s keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you’ll definitely want to come to the next Author Like a Boss Masterclass where you’ll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. You can sign up at authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass

In this episode with Sasha, she shares her author journey with what most author's experience as "imposter syndrome." She talks about how she's overcome this mindset and moved forward. She also tells us how she maintains her awesome methods of discipline! If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that's keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you'll definitely want to come to the next Author Like a Boss Masterclass where you'll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. You can sign up at authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass

In this episode with Sasha, she shares her author journey with what most author's experience as "imposter syndrome." She talks about how she's overcome this mindset and moved forward. She also tells us how she maintains her awesome methods of discipline! Here are just a few of the things we touched on: Sasha Kehoe’s journey and where she started in her writing career Dedicated this year to becoming an author and sharing her author journey with others Her determination to become a full-time author and encourage others Find out how she discovered herself as a writer Learn how her video updates of her author journey help her as she grows as a writer How does Sasha maintain discipline? Listen to key tips! Actions she took to step outside her comfort zone to further her writing experience Sasha’s best advice for writers who want to get further in their author career and more...... If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that’s keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you’ll definitely want to come to the next Author Like a Boss Masterclass where you’ll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. You can sign up at authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass

In this episode with Liesel, she shares greatest tips on marketing with a budget. She also tells us how she found her love for a specific genre, and how she has her writing process down to a science by using certain tools. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that's keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you'll definitely want to come to the next Author Like a Boss Masterclass where you'll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. You can sign up at authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass

In this episode with Liesel, she shares greatest tips on marketing with a budget. She also tells us how she found her love for a specific genre, and how she has her writing process down to a science by using certain tools. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: Liesel talks about her multiple pen names and multiple genres! Learn how keeping your genres and pen names in check makes it easier for readers Dabbling in so many genres, she’s found her official love for a specific genre Find out her writing process which also includes dictation Learn all about her tips and tricks using certain tools to read faster Learn about Liesel’s best practices with marketing on a budget Hear about her experience having audiobooks made on her books Find out about her next idea for high fantasy series If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that’s keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you’ll definitely want to come to the next Author Like a Boss Masterclass where you’ll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. You can sign up at authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass

Update on Ella's life, plus a sneak peak into the Author Like a Boss Black Friday sale! To find out more, come to the Masterclass - http://authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass In this episode with April, she shares how she uses Instagram to find new readers and how she gives them valuable content to keep them coming back for more. She also tells us what sparked the idea for her entire book series and how her characters are always talking to her. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: Find out how to become an empowered 6-figure indie author at the ALAB Masterclass. Sign up to attend live @ http://authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass

Update on Ella's life, plus a sneak peak into the Author Like a Boss Black Friday sale! To find out more, come to the Masterclass - http://authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass In this episode with April, she shares how she uses Instagram to find new readers and how she gives them valuable content to keep them coming back for more. She also tells us what sparked the idea for her entire book series and how her characters are always talking to her. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: She shares her writing journey & how her book started from a weird dream! How her form of Autism (Aspergers) has helped her creativity in writing Her writing schedule/routine as a homeschooling mom! Learn her social media techniques for marketing How she built an Instagram presence as an author Benefits of using Instagram to build your author persona Tips and tricks to make Instagram presence work for you How she keeps her readers thirsty for more with her media posts Fun giveaway ideas for the cost of a stamp Best advice for writers to continue getting better at their craft Find out how to become an empowered 6-figure indie author at the ALAB Masterclass. Sign up to attend live @ http://authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass

In this episode with Eliza, she shares her challenges around transforming her writing as a hobby into writing as her business. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If transitioning from writer to business owner is one of the challenges that's keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you'll definitely want to come to the next author like a boss masterclass where you'll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. You can sign up for the free masterclass at http://authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass

  In this episode with Eliza, she shares her challenges around transforming her writing as a hobby into writing as her business. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: What she did to start taking her author business seriously How long it takes her to write a book and why she likes to be ahead of schedule The benefits of sprinting with your fellow writers The things she’s doing around marketing, and how it becomes fun How to grow your newsletter subscribers with a lead magnet and swaps Branding her series so her readers know what to expect Her transition from pantsing to plotting Why you need to take baby steps and ask questions How she puts her authentic spin on writing to market You need to have a solid why to keep you going when things get rough If transitioning from writer to business owner is one of the challenges that’s keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you’ll definitely want to come to the next author like a boss masterclass where you’ll learn exactly what you need to do to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author. You can sign up for the free masterclass at http://authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass

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This is your chance to tell me about YOU! I've interviewed dozens of indie authors. I know their stories. Now I want to know your story.  Fill out the survey at http://authorlikeaboss.com/survey (The survey can take less than 2 minutes... or longer if you like to really share. :) Either is fine by me.)