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What does it take to write and self-publish an impactful, profitable book? If you’ve been feeling stuck on a book idea, then it’s time to gain some clarity. I’m your host, Jenelle Jack, and it’s my mission to help high-impact women recognize the value of

Jenelle Jack - Book Coach, Self-Publish Coach, Monetize a Book, Female Entrepreneur, Thought Leadership


    • Nov 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    3 ways writing a book creates opportunities for an author

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 6:44


    In the grand scheme of things, its amazing that one product, a book, can help create many opportunities for an author. In today's episode, I'll share three of these opportunities with you. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    Are you qualified to write a book?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 8:09


    Have you second guessed whether or not you should write a book? Do you think your book can make an impact? In today's episode, I'll share why you're as qualified as anyone else to write a book. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    How do you market your brand off of social media?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 4:54


    As a business owner, do you have tangible assets that help build your brand off of social media? In today's episode, we'll talk about an asset that adds value to your brand. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    5 ways authors collaborate to expand their brand and grow their network

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 5:27


    Collaborating with other authors will enable you to expand your readership and professional network. In today's episode, I'll share different ways you can collaborate with others. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    Choosing the right book topic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 6:22


    Do you have many book ideas in mind? Are you at a standstill because you just don't know which book to write? In today's episode I'll ask you a few questions that'll help you finally decide on a book topic. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    How to save money self-publishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 7:38


    In today's episode, I'll share with you a few areas where you can look to save money self-publishing for the first time. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    Get visible off of social media

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 7:44


    Do you like using social media to grow your business? Is social media the only way you're visible to your clients? In today's episode, let's talk about why becoming visible off of social media is also important. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    Are you afraid of being judged

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 5:55


    Are you afraid of being judged? Though many people may not admit it, this--fear of judgement--can be a stumbling block to becoming an author. In today's podcast, lets talk about this. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    Focus on the right reader

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 8:38


    One of the most important things you can do before writing your book is deciding who your book is for and the message you'll like them to takeaway after reading your book. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    You can't Google what you don't know. How conversations lead to clarity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 4:04


    Is everything really Googleable? There's tons of information that can be found via search, but there will always be gaps of information that can transform someone's life that isn't going to be found through a search engine. Instead these gaps can be filled when we have conversations with experts or people who've had real-life experiences, who can then inform us about the best course of action to take. In this episode, I'll share why conversations often lead to clarity. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink  

    Let's map it out! How to brainstorm the chapters of your book

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 7:56


    Let's talk about your books' chapters! The goal of any nonfiction book is to genuinely add value into other people's lives. In today's episode, I'm going to share 3 Ps about writing a book and share how your book chapters are the roadmap that your reader will follow. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    Planted seeds, unwatered ideas, and business growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 10:33


    Do you want to write a book? Have you been putting off writing one for months now, or perhaps even longer? In this episode, I'm going to share why now's the time to write the book that will advance your career and grow your business. Like any sector, the self-publishing  industry has changed and will continue to be dynamic, as more and more people write a book. Tune in to find out why you must optimize during the phase that you're in and write your book. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    SEO for your book

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 6:28


    How do you make your book easier to find? Why is search engine optimization important as an author? In today's episode, I'll share tips on how you can make the path to finding your book simpler, so that you can attract your ideal readers. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    Thought leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 8:55


    Does your ideal client or customer know you? How can you stand out among your peers? Thought leadership is important for the professional, expert or business owner who wants to establish authority and build a brand. It involves making your ideas known, which allows you to demonstrate your expertise on a particular topic. In today's episode, find out why you must lean into who you are as a thought leadership when writing your book.

    Three elements of bestselling books

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 8:18


    What makes a book become a bestseller? How does one book go on to make hundreds of sales within a niche, while another similar book falters on the virtual shelves? Every day thousands of books are published, but only a handful of them become bestsellers. In today's episode I'll share three not-so-obvious but important aspects of books that sell.

    There's space for you

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 4:17


    No one's going to give you permission to write a book and share your story. You have to show up and just do the thing, knowing that there's space for you.

    Storytelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 7:19


    I'm sure there's many books where you can pull out a story from it, while you might've forgotten some of the other details. It is the story in books, including nonfiction, that brings us clarity, that helps the reader to better understand what the author writes about, allowing us to envision what's been written, and that helps us create aha moments that enables a transformation. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    Making Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 4:57


    Do you want to become a published author? Have you ever wondered how you'll find the time to write a book? In today's episode, I'll share three quick and straight to the point tips that people who become published authors have always known, and today, you will too. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    The truth about finding readers for your book

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 10:58


    How exactly do you find readers for your book? That's the question many new authors ask. But maybe the better question is how do I find the right readers? In today's episodes, you're going to learn about five places where you can look to find great readers, starting with before you hit that publish button to after your book's published and available for sale. Because, the reality is, readers are everywhere!   Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    Save time, demonstrate expertise, and repurpose content for your book

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 6:28


    Do you really have to start from scratch when it comes to writing a book? I'm here to tell you—nope! Why start from the drawing board if you've already written some great content. In today's episode, we're going to talk about making the most out of what you've already got to write your book. Whether you pull from a small or large portion of the written content you've already created, doing so can greatly support you completing your book. If you want to learn about three resources that can help you in repurposing content for a book, make sure you listen to this episode! Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    Leveraging your book for business

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 9:26


    Why write a book? Because a book is a high-value, leverageable asset. Though they're many people using social media, some of your ideal clients are looking for more depth. Not only that, they're looking for a marker that differentiates one expert from another. Enters 'your book'. From the increased credibility to having a product that can serve a new person at any time, in today's episode, I'll share why leveraging a book for your business pays off. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    3 helpful resources for new authors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 7:50


    Do you want to write your first or next book faster? I bet you do! We're all about streamlining the writing process over here! So listen in as I share three resources that'll help you as you're writing your book, including one that can absolutely cut your writing time down in half! Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools  Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    Why your story matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 4:38


    It's easy to get lost in the noise of other peoples' lives through YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and the list goes on. It's easy to not even start a thing because others have already done it. But what if I'd decided to not start a podcast because others were already doing it? Then what. Friend, you wouldn't have gotten the chance to be listening to me now. Comparison is a trap and in today's episode, we're going to talk about why your story matters. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools  Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    Ask yourself these 3 questions before writing a book

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 5:40


    You probably didn't make a big decision in your life without asking yourself a few questions beforehand. The same principal applies to writing a good book. In this episode, I'll share three questions you should ask yourself, even before you write the first line. In fact, by answering these questions, you may decide that you want to write a different book altogether. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools  Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    Why successful entrepreneurs write and self-publish a book, and you should too

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 9:42


    Have you ever wondered why successful entrepreneurs still choose to write and self-publish a book on Amazon and other online retailers? Do you want to separate yourself from the other experts in your niche? In today's episode, I share five reasons why entrepreneurs, even the successful ones, self-publish on Amazon and other online retailers. But the benefit of writing a book isn't just for a few people. Find out why you should consider writing a book when you listen to this episode. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools  Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    The writing process and sharing your author journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 8:23


    Why is the writing process important? It's because writing a book involves deep work. The thing about deep work is that it will actually save you time, if you really do focus on the task at hand when you're doing it. In this episode I'll share two helpful resources that many authors use to help them get the writing done. I'll also share why you should let others in on your journey, even if it's only little peeks here and there, as you're writing your book. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools  Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink  

    3 hacks for a better writing routine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 6:24


    Do you want to write a book, but keep pressing the pause button? In today's episode, I'll share why writing a book can be an easier process than many people think-- if they create a system. And no, it doesn't mean you need a morning writing routine. Instead, you need to decide what routine will work best for you. Listen as I provide you with three fundamental aspects of a good writing routine that you can implement today! Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools  Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    Get to know your ideal reader

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 7:48


    Many people wonder how to self-publish a book. But did you know that understanding who's your book's reader is one of the first steps to writing a book that has impact? If you want to know how to identify your ideal reader, listen to today's episode. I'll share three tips that'll give you clarity about who you're writing for, so you can deliver an experience that resonates and helps you connect with more of your ideal readers. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools  Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    How to stand out and build your brand with a book

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 5:12


    Do you want to differentiate yourself from other people in your niche? Do you have experience and knowledge to share that can greatly help others? In this episode, I share why branding with a book can be part of your business growth strategy. If you're ready to work smarter and create long-term, leverageable content that enriches other people's lives, listen to this episode! -Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools  Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

    Introducing Idea to Ink

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 1:54


    What does it take to write and self-publish a book? That's the question I'm going to answer in Idea to Ink. In this podcast we'll talk about self-publishing with purpose through strategy, systems, and more. I'm your host, Jenelle Jack, and Idea to Ink is about writing with purpose, and amplifying and diversifying the voices that are published. I believe that everyone has a story worth sharing. Free Book Toolbox: bit.ly/booktools  Let's work together! Book a sales call -> https://tinyurl.com/4naa5nkz Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_ideatoink

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