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Want to know how to get funding to write?Today I'm speaking to Robyn Law, head of Fundraising, Grants and Prizes at The Society of Authors, a UK trade union for writers, illustrators and literary translators. As well as looking at everything the SoA can do for all of us, we do a deep dive into how to apply for grants to help support you while you write, including my own experience as an SoA grant recipient.This series of the podcast is sponsored by award winning audio book app xigxagListeners of Not Too Busy To Write can receive their second book FREE To redeem, download the xigxag app from the App Store or Google Play. Go to My xigxag/Settings, then click on Account. Under Vouchers, click on the ‘Enter code' button and add your voucher code NTBTW to your account. After your first purchase, your second title will be free!LinksThe Society of Authors - How to joinThe Society of Authors - GrantsThe Society of Authors - Advice and Resources

The audiobook direct sales platform, StoryFair is available to buy. IngramSpark sent out a service alert to account holders. And, Dibbly Create just launched a new keyword research tool for Amazon called KIP Scout. Find out more details in this week's self-publishing news. Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) Wide Publishing for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/WideBook Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks  Source: StoryFair Audiobooks - https://storyfair.net/. Contact: storyfairllc@gmail.com. IngramSpark - https://IngramSpark.com Apple Books for Authors - https://authors.apple.com/ Findaway Voices by Spotify - https://findawayvoices.com KIP Scout - https://DaleLinks.com/Scout (affiliate link)  Miblart: Email Marketing for Authors: How to Build an Author Email List - https://miblart.com/blog/how-to-build-author-email-list/?ref=daleroberts5 Miblart: Advent Calendar - https://miblart.com/advent-calendar-sign-up/?ref=daleroberts5  Mastering Author Branding with Andrea Jo DeWerd: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Dale L. Roberts - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-mastering-author-branding/  Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

 Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 95 of the podcast and it's December 14, 2022  as we record this. Main Topic: A Year in Review PATREON: No new patrons this week,    A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast.  This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.    Comments:      Patron announcement:  Announcements:  1) Writer Craft Writing Retreat is scheduled for next August 24-27, 2023. Tickets include all lodging and gourmet meals, plus instruction and coaching and retreat time on the river, in Marcola, OR. “We'll be touching on book structure, story hypothesis, plotting that doesn't hurt, author action plans, and more.”  Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for more information. Alumni and patron price is $775.  Early Bird price available from November - January. $800 Monthly payments are an option. Send me a message Valerie@valerieihsan.com for a unique PayPal link, or go to the shopping page on my website to purchase at full price.  2) We want to celebrate our 100th episode with you. Please send in an audio clip via email to writercraftpodcast@gmail.com with a comment or testimonial about the podcast. What you like about it, why you listen, etc. On the 100th episode on January 18th, we'll play the clips on air. Please send in your audio clips by January 11th at the latest. 3) We need topic suggestions. Please send to writercraftpodcast@gmail.com.   Update:  Spoke at an online conference, The Essential Gathering, for members of The Author Life community. My talk Accountability for Authors: How to Focus and Finish, and Get Sh!t Done.   Just finished:  A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny     I'M READING: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker,  Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Beth Kempton, Up Next: Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber Erick's Reading:  Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.  The Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula Le Guin Blood Rites Jim Butcher   Show Notes:  "Hold on tightly, let go lightly."  Noticing when decisions are "right" or not. Grieving for ideas that don't work. CEO time weekly. Finding balance is easily. "I know how to strive for it now."  Pull apart that one-track mind. Allow exploration and transition. Collect data and learn about yourself. Fully understand your process and how long projects and client work takes.  Resources:  Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book.   Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter.   The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIEO866 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan

The Six Figure Entrepreneur Podcast is super excited to host Fola Folagbade Fola Folagbade, popularly known as the celebrity publisher, is the founder of Nigeria's foremost publishing startup - WORITAL. Fola launched a publishing startup due to the experience he was getting any time he picked up Nigerian published books in terms of the output. He saw a need to change how books were presented to readers like him. In this episode of The Six Figure Entrepreneur Podcast, Mayowa Ajisafe, host of The Six Figure Entrepreneur Podcast, sits down virtually with Fola to share the stories of his amazing entrepreneurial journey. Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Hear: ● How Fola got started as an entrepreneur transitioning from being a reader to a publisher ● How Fola has pioneered many things in the publishing industry, such as brand development for Authors ● How he got his initial clients and his first sale, and how what he offers sets him apart from other publishers, for example, Cover Design ● Where his business is now financially, where he is planning to take it to, and what he is doing to get his business to the next level of income. ● His best tip for all entrepreneurs. ● His best business book and how it changed his mindset on business. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Fola's Business Website Connect with Fola Folagbade on LinkedIn Follow Fola Folagbade on Instagram Connect with Fola Folagbade Here WORITAL on LinkedIn The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield A Word From Our Sponsor: The Book Cot A book is the #1 way to establish your credibility, authority, and expertise (next to being featured on Oprah..even then, a book will dramatically increase your chances!) The #1 way to differentiate yourself (next to being featured on reality TV) is to write a book and use that to establish your presence in the market, exhibit your dominance and demonstrate your authority. At The Book Cot, we're committed to helping you amplify your reach, build your credibility online, become an instant authority and get more leads for your business with a published book. We're a professional publishing agency that makes the process of writing and publishing a book an easy walk for busy entrepreneurs who know the power of a published book, want to write and publish one but are too busy having fun running their businesses. Since 2018, our proven system has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs, thought leaders, coaches, consultants, and experts become instant authority while leveraging their published books to get speaking gigs, invited to speak at conferences and guests on top podcasts. Are you considering having a book in your name for more visibility, credibility, and the instant authority you get from becoming a published author? Would you like to work with a book publishing agency that wants you to win? Contact us now at hello@TheBookCot.com or book a call at TheBookCot.com/consult.

Feel Good From Within with Yvette Le Blowitz - #SPAITGIRL Podcast  EP.177 - How to Be Well with Sharon Kolkka, Australia's Leading Wellness Advisor, Thought Leader, Author  You Deserve To Be Well  Sharon Kolkka is one of Australia's leading wellness advisors whose innovative approach to wellbeing shaped the highly successful and transformative programs at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat where she previously held the position of General Manager and Wellness Director. Sharon is highly regraded as a keynote speaker at wellness symposiums throughout Australia and around the world.   She is renowned thought leader, educator and wellness program director. Women today face a dilemma.  How do we juggle our busy, demanding lives and never-ending to-do lists with the essential need for self-care?   We're overwhelmed, frustrated, exhausted and either ignoring or oblivious to the signs of burnout. How to Be Well is a personal yet comprehensive handbook, by two of Australia's leading voices in women's health and wellness, integrative medicine specialist Dr Karen Coates and renowned wellness advocate Sharon Kolkka. Dr Karen Coates and Sharon Kolkka have been inspiring women around Australia to take control of their health and wellness for over 30 years.  Both nationally recognised for their expertise in their chosen fields, they have come together to deliver a truly original perspective on mind, body and stress that will help you transform your health and wellbeing. Dr Karen Coates has extensive experience as an integrative medicine doctor and qualifications in surgery, obstetrics, nutritional and environmental medicine.   Over her thirty-year career she has cared for women of all ages who have come to her with diverse medical challenges. A keen researcher who keeps her finger on the pulse of cutting-edge medicine, Dr Karen is respected for her holistic approach to healthcare which extends beyond the traditional medical model while remaining evidence-based. How to Be Well will give you insight to discern whether you're thriving, surviving or depleted, Dr Karen and Sharonwill guide you, step by step, through their innovative five pillared approach to wellness and a personal health audit to empower you along your path to better energy, vitality and stress resilience. Their advice goes beyond what you've heard in a regular doctor's office.   How to Be Well uncovers integrative solutions that will resonate with your lifestyle and motivate the short-term and long-term changes you can make to maximise wellbeing. If you are looking to maintain your health and vitality, and age gracefully, this book is for you.  If you are overtired, overstretched and over it, stressed, exhausted or feel like your life is lacking in joy, How to Be Well book is for you. How to Be Well contains the information you need to take charge of your health and wellness.   It's for all women who want to be more resilient and live a full, vital life.  Every woman deserves to be well. Yvette Le Blowitz Podcast Host sits down with Sharon Kolkka, Author of How to Be Well to find out how we can find our way back to optimal physical, mental and emotional health. 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Jane Turner is an Author, Coach, International Best-selling Author, International Speaker, and author of four books including "Mindset for Authors: How to Overcome Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Self-doubt." As well as holding Master Coaching qualifications through the Behavioural Coaching Institute, Jane is also an NLP Master Practitioner with a gift for seeing a solid book structure emerge out of the conversations she regularly has with first-time authors. Jane is the person behind The Power Writing Program, The Power Writers Publishing Group, and The Author Business Hub. What you will learn in this episode: How the stories that we tell ourselves can keep us stuck Why was the most toxic person in Jane's life was the voice in her head What is the hero's journey and how it impacted Jane What can you do to uncover the stories that you tell yourself and how they limit you Why you can share your stories, but not take away the journey for someone else Resources: Connect with Jane on her website: http://www.writewithjane.com (www.writewithjane.com) Connect with Jane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bookwritingcoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bookwritingcoach/) Connect with Jane on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writewithjane (https://www.facebook.com/writewithjane) Additional Resources: Kindle version of thehttps://www.amazon.com/Slaying-Onion-Unveil-highest-potential-ebook/dp/B094C6S7RZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CQSDOLNATAJ7&dchild=1&keywords=april+ballestero+slaying+the+onion&qid=1624598750&sprefix=april+balleste%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1 ( Slaying the Onion Book ) https://www.onelightacademy.com/courses/slaying-the-onion (Buy Slaying the Onion Book here) and receive a signed copy, the course, and access to a community This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

After attending a great talk at London Book Fair Online 2021, I am SO excited for the future of publishing. In this great podcast episode for writers, you'll hear about the amazing opportunities Spotify gives us in the future and how to maximise our royalties. This is an episode you do not want to miss! In the personal update, I talk about fiction writing and most importantly why it's important to have direct sales setup once you have a large(ish) audience. LISTEN NOW! If you want to support the podcast, please check out: FREE AND EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL AUTHOR TRAINING VIDEOS- https://www/theglobalauthor.com/free Human Branding for Authors: How to Be Human in an AI World?- https://www.theglobalauthor.com/humanbrandingbook Support us on Patreon for more content and rewards- https://www.patreon.com/theglobalauthor

Returning to human branding, authors and writers need to build a human brand that readers want to connect with and buy your books and using personal tags is a great way to do this! In this episode for writers and authors, you'll see why this is great fun and why you might want to use it. In the personal update, you'll heard about shorter books might be another good idea for author income and building your author backlist. LISTEN NOW TO HEAR MORE! If you like this episode and want to support the podcast, please check out: FREE AUTHOR GUIDE- https://www.theglobalauthor.com/free Human Branding for Authors: How to Be Human In An AI World?- https://www.theglobalauthor.com/humanbranding

In this episode of Memoirs of Successful Women, Transformation Specialist Annie Gibbins interviews Jane Turner

Kobo Writing Life is a great platform for authors and writers and in this episode you'll learn what it is and why it's great for authors. Plus, I give you tips and tricks to sell more on the platform. LISTEN NOW TO HEAR MORE! If you like today's episode and want to support the podcast, please check out: FREE AND EXCULSIVE AUTHOR GUIDE- https://www.theglobalauthor.com/free Human Branding for Authors: How to Be Human in an AI World?- https://www.theglobalauthor.com/humanbranding

Global Publishing is a vital mindset that authors need to have for the future because the US book market isn't growing very much or at all, so this episode explains the importance of global publishing and thinking beyond the US book market for your author business. In the personal update, I explain what The Global Author brand is about. So, please join me for another episode of The Global Author Podcast... If you want to support the show, please check out: FREE AND EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL AUTHOR TRAINING VIDEOS- https://www/theglobalauthor.com/free Human Branding for Authors: How to Be Human in an AI World?- https://www.theglobalauthor.com/humanbranding

Writer's Block is a massive problem for some writers so today you'll learn about how to deal with writer's block for fiction and non-fiction writers. In the personal update, I talk about why I'm interested in human branding and why I think it's vital for the future. So, please join for another episode of The Global Author Podcast... If you want to support the show, please check out: FREE AND EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL AUTHOR TRAINING VIDEOS- https://www/theglobalauthor.com/free Human Branding for Authors: How to Be Human in an AI World?- https://www.theglobalauthor.com/humanbranding

A massive question on writers' and author's mind is how to make readers engaged and turn them into fans or highly engaged readers. This is where the amazing 7 11 4 rules comes in. I love this episode and hopefully you will learn a lot! So, please join me for another episode of The Global Author Podcast... If you want to support the show, please check out: FREE AND EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL AUTHOR TRAINING VIDEOS- https://www/theglobalauthor.com/free Human Branding for Authors: How to Be Human in an AI World?- https://www.theglobalauthor.com/humanbranding

Moni Boyce is a writer, filmmaker, poet, and author of contemporary and paranormal romance, not to mention a travel writer who has visited 33 countries. Today she joins Julie to talk about Bel Canto by Ann Patchett, a particularly bittersweet book to read during the Corona Times. Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon Follow the Best Book ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram/Facebook   Guest: Moni Boyce Website/Facebook/Instagram /Twitter/Pinterest/Book+Main   Discussed in this episode: Bel Canto by Ann Patchett Taft by Ann Patchett Run by Ann Patchett Parnassus Bookstore, Nashville TN (takes online orders and ships! Support indie bookstores!) Bitter Falls by Rachel Caine (part of the Stillhouse Lake Series) Business for Authors: How to Be an Author Entrepreneur by Joanna Penn

Moni Boyce is a writer, filmmaker, poet, and author of contemporary and paranormal romance, not to mention a travel writer who has visited 33 countries. Today she joins Julie to talk about Bel Canto by Ann Patchett, a particularly bittersweet book to read during the Corona Times. Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon Follow the Best Book ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram/Facebook   Guest: Moni Boyce Website/Facebook/Instagram /Twitter/Pinterest/Book+Main   Discussed in this episode: Bel Canto by Ann Patchett Taft by Ann Patchett Run by Ann Patchett Parnassus Bookstore, Nashville TN (takes online orders and ships! Support indie bookstores!) Bitter Falls by Rachel Caine (part of the Stillhouse Lake Series) Business for Authors: How to Be an Author Entrepreneur by Joanna Penn

The Kindle Create ebook and print book formatting tool from Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) just keeps getting better and better... and it's free! I review some of the new features that I discovered and tried while creating my latest book, Networking for Authors (available on Amazon; link below). YouTube video: https://youtu.be/wkc4hr31ysk Timestamp show notes (click on timestamp to view segment on YouTube): 0:39 Kindle Create has been updated 1:51 Front matter features 2:11 New: Book manuscript file should be chapters only 4:10 Changes to chapter formatting 5:20 Back matter features 7:25 Changes to Kindle Create for print editions 9:11 Problems with Kindle Create for print Udemy course, How to Self Publish a Nonfiction Kindle eBook Like a Pro https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-self-publish-a-nonfiction-kindle-ebook-like-a-pro/?referralCode=B0919FA7E454FEA26B72 Book: Networking for Authors: How to Build Your Fan Base and Book Sales through Networking (Amazon)

Do you feel that you have a story to tell, but something stops you from making the commitment to write a book? In the second episode of the Quietly Successful Podcast, I'm talking with fellow introvert Jane Turner. Jane Turner is a gifted speaker, sought-after business consultant, and Certified Master Coach. She is the author of Thrive in Midlife, Weight Loss in Midlife, and Mindset for Authors: How to overcome procrastination, perfectionism and self-doubt.Jane Turner shares her shyness story and tells of the pivotal moment she was made redundant at the age of 52. Jane describes the moment like she was being pushed out of a plane. What happened next is truly inspirational. Today, Jane is a perfect example of having found Quiet Success. She has well and truly broken up with shyness since having been featured in national television and magazines.Here are some gold nuggets from the discussion:Once you transcend the smaller version of yourself, the bigger version can’t be shoved back into the box.If you don't own it (your story), then it owns you.(We can) divest ourselves of all of those stories that we've played out… stopping that internal chatter about, ‘You're not good enough. You're not one of those people. You're not one of those people who can be successful like that because you're too shy (or) Quiet. You're not confident enough.’Resources:writewithjane.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhk4N9A0oCA&t=151s

Jeff & Will present part two of their interview with Joanna Penn, the writer of many books for authors, including Business for Authors: How to Be An Author Entrepreneur. This interview originally appeared on the Big Gay Fiction Podcast episode 45. In this segment, the discussion focuses on running an author business and focusing on the long game as well as more about author mindset. Complete shownotes for episode 5 are at BigGayAuthorPodcast.com.

Think Bigger, Grow and Succeed is the theme for the Professional Services Marketing Conference 2019 – Saturday 17th August, 2019 – Book Now! At Think Bigger, Grow and Succeed on Triple H 100.1FM we are interviewing professionals on the topic of seeing the bigger picture and discuss how individuals at work or in business can do this so they grow and ultimately succeed at their goals. This is a one hour program designed to be motivational and uplifting , we’re discussing skills and approaches to get you to the next level. Think bigger, Grow and Succeed is the theme of the Professional Services Marketing Conference 2019 being held on 17th August and the conference is a proud sponsor of this program. Think bigger, grow and succeed is a 20 part series Triple H Program to support business owners, executives and professional individuals wanting to develop their career or business. Adrienne McLean interviews experts in their field and discusses how they have thought bigger and what are their recommendations for growing and succeeding. Jane Turner is a gifted speaker, sought-after business consultant, and Certified Master Coach. She is the author of Thrive in Midlife, Weight Loss in Midlife, and Mindset for Authors: How to overcome procrastination, perfectionism and self-doubt. Jane designed the Power Writing Program to fast track her clients to published author status, and the Power Publicity Program to show them how to leverage that status to broker free publicity. 1. What are the pro’s and con’s of staying in your comfort zone? 2. What are your recommendations for thinking bigger about your goals and aspirations 3. What happens when one goes out of their comfort zone and test new approaches? 4. What is the best way to approach achieving a goals?

Let’s talk Pinterest marketing for authors! Ever wondered if Pinterest can be used to promote a book? Dig into this week’s episode to find out! In today’s episode, I’m talking to Casey Peeler about how authors can market their books on Pinterest. Casey writes books for busy moms to give them the escape they needContinue reading The post #148 – Pinterest Marketing for Authors: How to Use Pinterest to Promote a Book appeared first on Simple Pin Media.

Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in publishing. Most authors license their audio rights and work with professional narrators to produce their books, so why might you consider narrating your own audiobook? I have now narrated my own non-fiction, Business for Authors: How to be an Author Entrepreneur, and also fiction, A Thousand Fiendish Angels, three […] The post 7 Reasons To Narrate Your Own Audiobook first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Ep#63: This week we're showcasing the session "Productivity for Authors: How to Write and Publish Often And Well: Mark McGuinness." If you struggle to find time for your writing and publishing amid the demands and distractions of 21st century life, this session is for you! Mark will help you carve out time consistently, while still managing all the other important commitments in your life. Topics Covered in this Fringe Highlight Session: How to organize and prioritize your writing time. Laying a creative foundation. Setting your writing priorities. Avoid procrastination that is hindering your writing output. Placing value on your writing time. Freeing up your brain to write. Mark Says: For me it was an immense frustration that there I really wasn’t organized enough and the technology was going faster than my organizational skills. I was spending a lot of time on the hamster wheel of trying to catch up with email and phone calls and this was even before Twitter and Facebook and all of that. It just felt that my day was not in my own control, that I was spending all my time kind of chasing my tail. And I wasn’t getting the most important work done. Which for me has always been writing. And no surprise to see that I started, as soon as I started investigating this, looking into time management, productivity systems, I noticed a lot of my clients coming up with the same issues and the same frustration that, you know, we go into this profession because we love to write and yet if we’re not careful, writing can be the thing that gets pushed off the schedule by all of the other stuff that’s supposed to be an accessory to writing. Our weekly Self-Publishing Advicebroadcast is brought to you by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors. This Indie Author Fringe Highlight  is one of four regular shows, which include an ALLi Member Q&A, a beginners' salon and an advanced self-publishing salon. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our self-publishing advice center, www.selfpublishingadvice.org. And, if you haven’t already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. You can do that at www.allianceindependentauthors.org.   If you're not familiar with our Fringe event, it's three-times a year, online conference for self-publishing authors, brought to you by the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), and fringe to the major global publishing fairs; London Book Fair, BookExp, and Frankfurt Book Fair. ALLi brings together the most up-to-date self-publishing education and information available and broadcasts it to authors everywhere. Running 24 sessions over 24 continuous hours allows our members, and other authors round the globe, to attend sessions, no matter where they’re located. For more information, visit our Conference Home Page.   Now, go write and publish.

Hey there Word Nerds! Today's episode is especially dear to my heart because I'm interviewing Joanna Penn, author and creative entrepreneur. She is the mastermind behind The Creative Penn, one of the top 10 sites for writers and has penned several nonfiction books helping writers build their platforms. She also writes thrillers under the pen name J.F. Penn. She is a self-publishing superstar and I am so thrilled to have her on the show To hear me and Joanna geek out over writing, marketing and all things bookish, listen in here: In this episode Joanna and I discuss: Deciding to self-publish and how to learn the ropes Defining what you consider success in your craft The business side of writing How marketing can be creative and collaborative Figuring out the target audience for your book Plus, Joanna’s #1 tip for writers.   Check out Joanna's fabulous books on the business of writing. Joanna's books on marketing are among my go-to resources. My favorite thus far is Business for Authors: How to Be an Author Entrepreneur, which breaks down the business aspects of writing into small, manageable chunks. While I recognize that not all authors want to be entrepreneurs per se, we all need to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and treat our writing both as an art and as a business. Joanna's books can show you how to do just that. Her latest book, The Successful Author Mindset, digs deep and unpacks all those hurdles that writers face, to help you break through those barriers. A writer after my own heart, Joanna is not one to waste time (or words) on fluff. Every book I've read by her is to the point and jam-packed with actionable advice. As with most of the to books we recommend at DIY MFA, the above are Amazon affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase one or more of Joanna's books via those links (which you totally should, by the way) then DIY MFA will get a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting DIY MFA and our featured authors! For more info and show notes: DIYMFA/com/106

Author and entrepreneur-hacker — Jonny Nastor — dropped in this week to talk about the transition from podcast to bestselling book, and how he helps digital entrepreneurs and creatives find shortcuts to success. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! Mr. Nastor is the author of the bestseller Hack the Entrepreneur: How to Stop Procrastinating, Build a Business, and Do Work That Matters, a book that combines the wisdom of over 200 interviews with successful entrepreneurs from Jonny’s hit podcast of the same name. Jon’s own remarkable journey has taken him from punk rock musician, to internet entrepreneur, podcaster, educator, author, and a guy who somehow still finds time to be a husband, father, and world traveler in-between. Join us for this two-part interview. In Part One of the file Jon Nastor and I discuss: Why Most Writers Suck at Grammar The Importance of the DIY Mindset for Authors How to Get into Flow State and Write for 18 Hours Straight The Value of Outlining Your Projects Listen to The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience below ... Download MP3 Subscribe by RSS Subscribe in iTunes The Show Notes How Punk Rock Entrepreneur Jonny Nastor Writes: Part Two HacktheEntrepreneur.com Hack the Entrepreneur: How to Stop Procrastinating, Build a Business, and Do Work That Matters – by Jon Nastor Jon Nastor Articles for Copyblogger Jon Nastor Articles for Entrepreneur Jon Nastor Articles for Foundr Jonny Nastor on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter

Do you have a book inside you just waiting to get out? If so, according to an article on Huffington Post you are one of the 82% of people who want to write a book. Perhaps you’re in the process of writing your first, second or even third book? Whether you’re a published author or [...] The post Episode #63: Authors: How to Create a Powerful Author Platform to Promote Your Book with Stacey Myers appeared first on The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network.