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Summer Short #5: Get Unstuck   Our last summer mini-sode, features HBICs Alexandra Haughton and Laura von Holt (aka, The Sparkle Squad) who have combined their formal training, knowledge, and personal experience to design a workshop that addresses the mental and spiritual fortitude required to be a creative.    In other words, the stuff they probably didn’t teach you in that creative writing class, or any of those courses about how to market your work.   In this episode Alexandra and Laura  each share their favorite exercise from their popular Get Unstuck workshop. In less than 20 minutes you’ll have two really powerful tools to help you move past creative blocks. And, as if that isn’t enough, they are also sharing some free downloadable graphics you can use when you need a reminder to “Say yes to sequins. Say no to self-doubt.” Get those here: bit.ly/UNSTUCKAF   If you are a registered attendee at the Romance Writers of America conference (RWA) in New York next week, experience the whole workshop in person at Alexandra and Laura’s session: Get Unstuck: Recalibrating the Creative Brain, Friday, July 26, at 12:45pm.    In the New York area, but not attending the conference? Be sure to follow HBIC Nation on Instagram or Twitter to find out how to meet up with us at open-to-the-public events. If you’re not attending RWA, or won’t  be RWA adjacent later this month, you can still join in the party by participating in our July Instagram Challenge (#hbicnationchallege, @hbicnation)     And remember you can always join us on Facebook to ask questions or share your own thoughts about this, or any of our episodes. Finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the HBIC Nation Podcast in your preferred podcasting app, so you don’t miss a thing.

Every once in awhile we like to do something a little different. This quick special is a look at a workshop on writing synopses that Julia and Alisha Rai will be giving at the Romance Writers of America conference in New York City at the end of July. It's a cross posted episode courtesy of the HBIC Nation podcast, of which Julia is a founder. You can find out more about Julia’s workshop here.   If you're an author looking to get better with synopses or you just want a look behind the curtain at what it takes to get a book sold or marketed, listen on! Website: https://www.yourenevergoingtoreadthis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourenevergoingtoreadthis/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NeverReadPod Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2BxaccS

Summer Short #4: Don’t be Scared of the Synopsis   We’re thrilled to be joined by the lovely Justine of the book blog I Should Read That and the podcast You’re Never Going to Read This for this installment of our summer series. In this mini-sode Justine interviews her sister, Julia, about the “mysterious writer side” of her life, specifically the workshop about synopses that she’ll be co-leading at the Romance Writers of America (RWA) Conference later this month.  Justine and Julia talk about why you’ll often hear authors muttering about how much writing a synopsis sucks, what a good synopsis can do for you, and the story behind how Julia learned to write a really strong one. Make sure to listen all the way to the end of this fun conversation for Julia’s words of wisdom about how to get the most out of RWA (or any conference, really) and take home lots of lessons about how to best manage your own unique career path.   If you’re a registered attendee at RWA you can catch Julia and Alisha Rai’s session: Synopses, Blurbs, and Marketing Hooks: How to Sell Your Book Before You Even Write It on Thursday, July 25 at 11:00am. In the New York area, but not attending the conference? Be sure to follow HBIC Nation on Instagram or Twitter to find out how to meet up with us at open-to-the-public events.   If you’re not attending RWA, or won’t  be RWA adjacent later this month, you can still join in the party by participating in our July Instagram Challenge (#hbicnationchallege, @hbicnation)       And remember you can always join us on Facebook to ask questions or share your own thoughts about synopses. Finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the HBIC Nation Podcast in your preferred podcasting app, so you don’t miss a thing.  

We’re wrapping up March Money Madness here at HBIC Nation!   We’ll be honest this isn’t the easiest topic to talk about. But that’s probably because people don’t talk about. How do we make that better? You guessed it-- by talking about it. So that’s what we did this month.   We’re sharing practical tips (from personal experience, none of us are financial advisors) and budgeting apps we love, but we’re also talking about broader concepts like your thoughts about money and the energy this puts into the world. Oh, and we call bullshit on the starving artist story that it can be oh so tempting to buy into (hint: HBICS don’t starve).   Here are the apps and resources we mentioned in the show: Money Dashboard (available in the UK) Good Budget 4 accounts you need as a freelancer The HBIC Conference Survival Guide (see the #moneyhoney section on p 25) You are a BadAss at Making Money by Jen Sincero {What the heck is joint accounting, anyway?} This podcast isn’t meant to be the end of the money conversation. It’s a catalyst for you to go forward and put your own words about money out into the world. Not sure where to start? We’d love to chat over on our Facebook page. (And don’t forget you can also find us on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss a thing.)   Thanks for listening! Go forth and Dream. Do. Dominate.  

Show Notes:   Our show this month starts with an Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday worthy sermon from Laura about the importance of finding your “why” in order to connect with people who will love the things you create and support your business. She reminds us that as creatives, we are master storytellers and that marketing is really just an extension of our creativity. She also issues a staunch warning against falling prey to the advice of “dudebro-preneurs”.   Preach on.   While ultimately connection is about growing our businesses and making sales, here at HBIC Nation we wholeheartedly believe that connecting with your audience doesn’t have to be gimmicky or inauthentic. This show is full of practical tips about how to make those connections.   We start by dissecting Julia’s recent newsletter as an example of how to use your “why” as the driving force behind engaging content. Then Lindsay shares her take-away from a Tim Ferris podcast about cultivating the “intense few” followers instead of pursuing the masses (aka: not trying to sell your women’s fiction to everyone with a uterus). Alexandra drops wisdom about how to be authentic and maintain your privacy, and Alexis shares her journey toward learning how to make amazing connections as an introvert.   We also laugh a lot. Because uteruses. And dudebros. Here are the examples and resources we mentioned in the show: Ted Talk: Golden Circle (on finding your “why”) Marie Forleo on marketing being a vessel for your creativity (see minutes 8:00-13:00) Julia’s Amazing Newsletter Tim Ferriss podcast Lindsay mentions : The 3 Critical Rules of Branding, October 3, 2017 Facebook group thread where we brainstormed things to share/nerd out about Emily Giffin’s Instagram The Jason Momoa Carhartt ad that made Alexis want to buy all the things. Article about the intimacy of podcasting from NPR   If you’ve decided that podcasting might be exactly the right tool for you to use to start cultivating connections, just a reminder to check out our Five Step Guide to Podcasting for Authors & Creatives.   And of course, while we’re talking about connections, we’d be remiss not to mention that the best ways to stay in touch with the HBIC Nation are though our newsletter, as well as, on Instagram, and Facebook.   Thanks for listening! Go forth and Dream. Do. Dominate.

Who: Fairy boss mother, HBIC and debut author Laura von Holt/ Madame de Boudoir Topics Discussed:  Carrie Bradshaw, Manhattan life, Soho membership coffee shops and regional sales managers, erotic romance, writing in public, pen name, debut novels, writing advice from Mme., HBIC Nation, merman paranormal erotic romance, Moulin Rouge, silver fox dirty fanfiction, evil twin biker Santa Claus and Arctic mermaids, Fairy Tale Theater,  Mermaid Mogul, Splash, Daryl Hannah, Channing Tatum, how the ocean is a metaphor for wild & unknown sensuality, mermaids as a symbol of female anger / danger/ gender fluidity, goddess archetype, alien romance, letting your freak flag fly, subversive romance, modernity in romantic relationships, Teen Witch (and rap battle)   Authors/ Books Discussed: King of the Sea - Madame de Boudoir  Amazon | | iBooks The Little Mermaid - Hans Christian Andersen Amazon | | iBooks Ice Planet Barbarians - Ruby Dixon  Amazon Burn for Me (Hidden Legacy series) - Ilona Andrews Amazon | | iBooks An Extraordinary Union - Alyssa Cole Amazon | | iBooks Uprooted - Naomi Novik  Amazon | | iBooks The Shattered Court - MJ Scott - Amazon | | iBooks Resisting Santa - Lindsay Emory  Amazon | | iBooks Blue Christmas - Alexandra Haughton  Amazon | | iBooks Royally Screwed - Emma Chase  Amazon | | iBooks The Seafarer's Kiss - Julia Ember Amazon | | iBooks The Ship of Brides - Jojo Moyes Amazon | | iBooks Laura von Holt's Cinderly Mermaid Podcast Follow WOMEN WITH BOOKS: Facebook page Join the Women With Books newsletter Find out what books Women are recommending. Buy RESISTING SANTA – Lindsay Emory’s Christmas novella at iBooks! And now at Amazon!   "Let it be playful." "I'll take requests." "let your freak flag fly - someone will love it."   ***à> Here’s our Phone number to leave a message or (enthusiastic) review/ comment on a book: (435) 565-1523