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Episode 508 - A X Foster - GAVEL TO GAVEL and DOUBLE BLIND - THE SENECA COUNTY COURTHOUSE SERIESA. X. Foster was a prosecutor in Maryland for 20 years and then opened up his own law firm where he represented criminal defendants for an additional 15 years.As a prosecutor, he tried approximately 100 jury trials, including homicides, sexual assaults, domestic violence and animal cruelty cases. His work promoting increased protection for animals led to the legislature enacting the first felony animal abuse law in Maryland history.  He also won the first conviction under the new law in 2000.Foster graduated from Bennington College in Vermont with a double major in Literature and Theatre Arts.  He then spent two years as a copywriter at the Madison Avenue advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather.Foster then traveled in Europe while based in Amsterdam, where he performed for two years at the English Speaking Theatre of Amsterdam. After returning to New York, he became a member of the acting unions Actors' Equity, the Screen Actors' Guild, and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.  In the 1980s, Foster performed in various TV soap operas, including “Ryan's Hope,” “Search For Tomorrow,” “The Guiding Light,” “Another World,” and “As The World Turns.”Disenchanted with the world of professional acting, Foster entered law school to become an entertainment lawyer, but took a different path once he studied criminal law.At Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Foster won the school-wide Moot Court tournament and also received the prize for best legal writing, the Best Brief Award, and the prize for best speaker, the Best Oralist Award.  He was then named to represent Emory in the National Moot Court tournament where he competed against other law schools from across the country.Upon graduation from law school, Foster first worked for the Department of Justice in Wilmington, Delaware and then took a position as an Assistant State's Attorney in Maryland.GAVEL TO GAVEL, Foster's first legal thriller, is based on Foster's experiences as a prosecutor.  A life-long fan of murder mysteries and legal thrillers, with Agatha Christie, John Grisham and James Patterson as influences, Foster began writing the novel in 2020, when COVID greatly curtailed activity in the local courthouse.In GAVEL TO GAVEL, a wealthy businessman is murdered by his wife. The only eyewitness is their nine-year-old disabled daughter. Her testimony is the key to the case. Top prosecutor Mac MacIntyre is calm, confident and relies on his courtroom cunning to maneuver through a maze of office politics, the bright glare of the media spotlight and his own thorny ethical dilemmas. The story follows Mac as he navigates from the crime scene investigation to the selection of the jury, to fierce cross-examination, to a surprising jury verdict.GAVEL TO GAVEL was published by Paper Raven Books in 2023 and has garnered many positive reviews.  His next book in THE SENECA COUNTY COURTHOUSE SERIES is titled DOUBLE BLIND, and features another murder trial with elements of police and judicial corruption.    https://www.axfoster.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

In GAVEL TO GAVEL, a wealthy businessman is murdered by his wife. The only eyewitness is their nine-year-old disabled daughter. Her testimony is the key to the case. Top prosecutor Mac MacIntyre is calm and confident and relies on his courtroom cunning to maneuver through a maze of office politics, the bright glare of the media spotlight and his own thorny ethical dilemmas. The story follows Mac as he navigates from the crime scene investigation to the selection of the jury, to fierce cross-examination, to a surprising jury verdict.GAVEL TO GAVEL was published by Paper Raven Books in 2023 and has garnered many positive reviews.  His next book in THE SENECA COUNTY COURTHOUSE SERIES is titled DOUBLE BLIND, and features another murder trial with elements of police and judicial corruption.    

A. X. Foster was a prosecutor in Maryland for 20 years and then opened up his own law firm where he represented criminal defendants for an additional 15 years. ​ As a prosecutor, he tried approximately 100 jury trials, including homicides, sexual assaults, domestic violence and animal cruelty cases. His work promoting increased protection for animals led to the legislature enacting the first felony animal abuse law in Maryland history.  He also won the first conviction under the new law in 2000. ​ Foster graduated from Bennington College in Vermont with a double major in Literature and Theatre Arts.  He then spent two years as a copywriter at the Madison Avenue advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather. ​ Foster then traveled in Europe while based in Amsterdam, where he performed for two years at the English Speaking Theatre of Amsterdam.  After returning to New York, he became a member of the acting unions Actors' Equity, the Screen Actors' Guild, and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.  In the 1980s, Foster performed in various TV soap operas, including “Ryan's Hope,” “Search For Tomorrow,” “The Guiding Light,” “Another World,” and “As The World Turns.” ​ Disenchanted with the world of professional acting, Foster entered law school to become an entertainment lawyer, but took a different path once he studied criminal law. ​ At Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Foster won the school-wide Moot Court tournament and also received the prize for best legal writing, the Best Brief Award, and the prize for best speaker, the Best Oralist Award.  He was then named to represent Emory in the National Moot Court tournament where he competed against other law schools from across the country. ​ Upon graduation from law school, Foster first worked for the Department of Justice in Wilmington, Delaware and then took a position as an Assistant State's Attorney in Maryland. ​ GAVEL TO GAVEL, Foster's first legal thriller, is based on Foster's experiences as a prosecutor.  A life-long fan of murder mysteries and legal thrillers, with Agatha Christie, John Grisham and James Patterson as influences, Foster began writing the novel in 2020, when COVID greatly curtailed activity in the local courthouse. ​ In GAVEL TO GAVEL, a wealthy businessman is murdered by his wife. The only eyewitness is their nine-year-old disabled daughter. Her testimony is the key to the case. Top prosecutor Mac MacIntyre is calm, confident and relies on his courtroom cunning to maneuver through a maze of office politics, the bright glare of the media spotlight and his own thorny ethical dilemmas. The story follows Mac as he navigates from the crime scene investigation to the selection of the jury, to fierce cross-examination, to a surprising jury verdict. ​ GAVEL TO GAVEL was published by Paper Raven Books in 2023 and has garnered many positive reviews.  His next book in THE SENECA COUNTY COURTHOUSE SERIES is titled DOUBLE BLIND, and features another murder trial with elements of police and judicial corruption.     Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-foster-43519a151 About A.X. Foster: ⁠⁠https://www.axfoster.com/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://legal.emotiontrac.com/

A. X. Foster was a prosecutor in Maryland for 20 years and then opened up his own law firm where he represented criminal defendants for an additional 15 years. ​ As a prosecutor, he tried approximately 100 jury trials, including homicides, sexual assaults, domestic violence and animal cruelty cases. His work promoting increased protection for animals led to the legislature enacting the first felony animal abuse law in Maryland history.  He also won the first conviction under the new law in 2000. ​ Foster graduated from Bennington College in Vermont with a double major in Literature and Theatre Arts.  He then spent two years as a copywriter at the Madison Avenue advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather. ​ Foster then traveled in Europe while based in Amsterdam, where he performed for two years at the English Speaking Theatre of Amsterdam.  After returning to New York, he became a member of the acting unions Actors' Equity, the Screen Actors' Guild, and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.  In the 1980s, Foster performed in various TV soap operas, including “Ryan's Hope,” “Search For Tomorrow,” “The Guiding Light,” “Another World,” and “As The World Turns.” ​ Disenchanted with the world of professional acting, Foster entered law school to become an entertainment lawyer, but took a different path once he studied criminal law. ​ At Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Foster won the school-wide Moot Court tournament and also received the prize for best legal writing, the Best Brief Award, and the prize for best speaker, the Best Oralist Award.  He was then named to represent Emory in the National Moot Court tournament where he competed against other law schools from across the country. ​ Upon graduation from law school, Foster first worked for the Department of Justice in Wilmington, Delaware and then took a position as an Assistant State's Attorney in Maryland. ​ GAVEL TO GAVEL, Foster's first legal thriller, is based on Foster's experiences as a prosecutor.  A life-long fan of murder mysteries and legal thrillers, with Agatha Christie, John Grisham and James Patterson as influences, Foster began writing the novel in 2020, when COVID greatly curtailed activity in the local courthouse. ​ In GAVEL TO GAVEL, a wealthy businessman is murdered by his wife. The only eyewitness is their nine-year-old disabled daughter. Her testimony is the key to the case. Top prosecutor Mac MacIntyre is calm, confident and relies on his courtroom cunning to maneuver through a maze of office politics, the bright glare of the media spotlight and his own thorny ethical dilemmas. The story follows Mac as he navigates from the crime scene investigation to the selection of the jury, to fierce cross-examination, to a surprising jury verdict. ​ GAVEL TO GAVEL was published by Paper Raven Books in 2023 and has garnered many positive reviews.  His next book in THE SENECA COUNTY COURTHOUSE SERIES is titled DOUBLE BLIND, and features another murder trial with elements of police and judicial corruption.     Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-foster-43519a151 About A.X. Foster: ⁠⁠https://www.axfoster.com/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://legal.emotiontrac.com/

Morgan Gist MacDonald began her career in academia, as a Sociologist, but soon found the entrepreneurial pull to take her skills as a researcher, writer, teacher, and leader into building a publishing company, from the ground up. She is an author, speaker, and the founder of Paper Raven Books, an innovative publishing company designed to help first-time and experienced authors alike through the writing, publishing, and marketing process so they can get their books published and build a loyal readership and a long-term career as an author. Morgan believes that even an unknown debut author with no connections, platform, or following truly can sell tens of thousands of copies of a book, gather thousands of reviews, and attract fans of their work that will come back for more, year-over-year.

Join us for an insightful episode where we chat with Morgan Gist MacDonald, founder of Paper Raven Books. Morgan shares her extensive knowledge of the self-publishing process, helping authors transform their ideas into published works. Whether you're interested in writing children's books, personal stories, or professional guides, Morgan's expertise will guide you through every step. We also touch on our personal experiences, including my own West Texas jail story, which reinforced my entrepreneurial spirit, drawing parallels between the worlds of Amazon sellers, e-commerce, and book publishing.   Explore the ever-evolving landscape of book buying and reading habits, from the nostalgic days of Barnes & Noble to the rise of e-books and audiobooks with Amazon and Kindle. We discuss the resurgence of interest in physical books driven by platforms like TikTok and the growth of indie bookstores alongside Amazon's dominance. Discover how publishing a book can establish authority and credibility, with real-life examples of authors landing substantial consulting gigs through strategic book publishing.   Get inspired by the significance of preserving personal stories and experiences, and learn about the comprehensive process of book creation, from content development to publication and marketing strategies. Morgan and I discuss the financial aspects of indie publishing, highlighting the costs and potential profits, as well as the long-term benefits of building a backlist. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to publish a book and achieve greater success and independence in their literary endeavors. (Timestamps) -  In episode 402 of the AM/PM Podcast, Kevin and Morgan discuss: 00:00 - Entrepreneurial Journey Through Publishing 07:18 - Entrepreneurial Journey to Book Editing Company  08:20 - The Impact of Book Publishing 14:00 - Leveraging Books for Client Acquisition 14:55 - Crafting a Purposeful Book 21:19 - Journey of Storytelling and Self-Discovery 23:15 - Curating Stories and Life Lessons 26:53 - Marketing Strategies for Successful Book Sales 32:51 - Importance of Book Marketing and Reviews 37:31 - Book Publishing Phases and Processes 40:19 - Book Publishing Costs and AI Impact 42:40 - Authors Playing the Long Game 48:36 - Publishing Process Overview and Checklist 49:36 - Kevin King's Words Of Wisdom

In this episode, Brent interviews Morgan Gist MacDonald, the CEO and founder of Paper Raven Books, about the importance of writing a book for entrepreneurs. They discuss the process of writing a book, including identifying the scope and topic, and navigating the book funnel. Morgan emphasizes the need to consider the reader's perspective and the relevance and timeliness of the book. She also shares insights on monetizing a book and the different types of nonfiction books. The conversation concludes with a discussion on getting reviews for a book and the services offered by Paper Raven Books. Takeaways Writing a book can position entrepreneurs as experts and provide credibility in their field. The process of writing a book helps authors discover new angles and nuances to their frameworks and stories. A book funnel is a marketing strategy that includes offering bonuses and upsells to readers. Authors can monetize their books through backend products and services. It is important to consider the reader's perspective and the relevance and timeliness of the book. Different types of nonfiction books, such as how-to guides and inspirational stories, can work for different business models. Building an email list and getting reviews are important for book marketing. Paper Raven Books offers services for authors at different stages of the book writing process. Authors can choose different formats for their books, including ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. Writing multiple books can create more income streams and increase an author's visibility. Authors should focus on solving a specific problem or providing a specific outcome for readers. Using keywords and categories on Amazon can help increase visibility for a book. Turning blog posts into a book requires organizing the content and ensuring a cohesive narrative. Authors should consider their goals and the specific outcome they want to achieve with their book. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:26 The Importance of Writing a Book for Entrepreneurs 04:32 Navigating the Book Writing Process 05:30 Identifying the Scope of the Book 07:26 Choosing a Relevant and Timely Topic 10:15 Considering Different Types of Nonfiction Books 14:47 Understanding the Book Funnel 19:53 Building a Book Funnel 23:38 Monetizing a Book 25:13 Making Money from Books 27:04 Different Types of Nonfiction Books 30:25 Types of Clients at Paper Raven Books 32:18 Getting Reviews for a Book 36:27 Working with Paper Raven Books 37:33 Choosing Different Book Formats 39:54 When to Write a Book 41:51 Using Keywords and Categories on Amazon 44:26 Turning Blog Posts into a Book 45:38 Shameless Plug

"In order for a message to land with another person, you have to be able to put yourself in their shoes in some form or fashion… When we're not engaging our empathetic selves, that's when the copy feels flat." - Morgan Gist MacDonald Morgan Gist MacDonald is an author, speaker, and the founder of Paper Raven Books, an innovative publishing company designed to help first-time and experienced authors alike through the writing, publishing, and marketing process so they can get their books published and build a loyal readership and a long-term career as an author. Morgan believes that even an unknown debut author with no connections, platform, or following truly can sell tens of thousands of copies of a book, gather thousands of reviews, and attract fans of their work that will come back for more, year-after-year. In this interview we discuss Morgan's passion and her journey to get where she's at now in this industry.  Website: https://paperravenbooks.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-gist-macdonald/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paperravenbooksllc/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaperRavenBooks

"In order for a message to land with another person, you have to be able to put yourself in their shoes in some form or fashion… When we're not engaging our empathetic selves, that's when the copy feels flat." - Morgan Gist MacDonald Morgan Gist MacDonald is an author, speaker, and the founder of Paper Raven Books, an innovative publishing company designed to help first-time and experienced authors alike through the writing, publishing, and marketing process so they can get their books published and build a loyal readership and a long-term career as an author. Morgan believes that even an unknown debut author with no connections, platform, or following truly can sell tens of thousands of copies of a book, gather thousands of reviews, and attract fans of their work that will come back for more, year-after-year. In this interview we discuss Morgan's passion and her journey to get where she's at now in this industry.  Website: https://paperravenbooks.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-gist-macdonald/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paperravenbooksllc/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaperRavenBooks

Welcome, writers and aspiring authors! Join me, Sven Platte, as we find out how to make any book a bestseller and how to make money as an author. Get ready to unlock the secrets of self-publishing as we sit down with industry expert Morgan Gist MacDonald, CEO of Paper Raven Books. In this engaging conversation, Morgan, a self-publishing expert, shares her insider tips to actually make money as an author. Gain valuable insights into the writing process, discover effective self-publishing methods, and explore the advantages and considerations of independent publishing versus traditional routes. With Morgan's expert guidance, you'll learn how to navigate the publishing landscape with confidence. She also touches upon the use of ChatGPT, a powerful writing tool, and briefly discusses the role of NFTs in the world of authors and literature. Whether you're a first-time writer or a seasoned wordsmith, this interview is a valuable resource. Gain inspiration, motivation, and practical advice to propel your writing career forward. Join us on this transformative journey and unleash your writing potential with the guidance of Morgan Gist MacDonald and the expertise of Paper Raven Books. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more insightful content. Click here to get to Svencast: http://bit.ly/3a3UTdr Follow us also on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sven.cast/  TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@svenplatte_entrepreneur  #SvenPlatte #Svencast #bestsellingauthor #writeabestseller #howtowriteabook #bestsellingauthor #howtowriteabestseller #writingadvice #howtowriteabestsellingbook #howtowriteanovel #writingabookforthefirsttime #writingtips #writingmotivation #stepstowritingabook #howtowriteyourfirstbook #creativewriting #writingabookforthefirsttime #writinginspiration #selfpublishing #publishingmotivation #independentpublishing #selfpublishingprosandcons #traditionalpublishing #selfpublishingadvice #selfpublishsuccess #publishingtips #bookpublishingforbeginners #howshouldyoupublishyourbook #publishinginsider #chatgptwritingabook #writingabookwithchatgpt #writingabookusingchatgpt #writingabookchatgpt #morgangistmacdonald #paperravenbooks

Morgan Gist MacDonald is an author, speaker, and the founder of Paper Raven Books, an innovative publishing company designed to help first-time and experienced authors alike through the writing, publishing, and marketing process so they can get their books published and build a loyal readership and a long-term career as an author.

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On today's episode of The Pursuit of Health Podcast, Dr. Fethke is joined by a pediatrician leader and educator who has practiced for over half a century, Dr. Gilbert Simon. Dr. Simon started his pediatric career at Columbia University's Babies & Children's Hospital during the same era as many of Dr. Fethke's most esteemed mentors. After years of working in the metropolitan northeast in a prestigious academic center, Dr. Simon made a life-changing career move to the west coast where he ultimately founded and served as the Medical Director and CEO of the Sacramento Family Medical Clinics. It was here that all his experience, including his military service in the 1960's working for a branch of the U.S. Center for Disease Control, came in handy.He ultimately ran the clinics for low income families in Sacramento California with virtually 100% Medicaid fixed resources which “lasted 26 years longer than anyone believed I could,” by identifying and decreasing wasteful healthcare expenses. In 2019 Dr Simon gathered all of his experience and lessons learned while running the California clinic and serving as a subcommittee member of California Medical Association's Medi-Cal to write an amazing and must read book - RIPPED OFF! Overtested and Overcharged, the American Healthcare Mess.During our discussion with Dr. Simon from his California home office, he shared some of the highlights from his book, including the overuse of Unnecessary Services, Inflated Prices, Fraud, Excess Administrative Costs, and the Lack of Coordination and Fragmentation. Along the way he provides some very clear and practical examples of each of these problems that combined have created the “Mess” that U.S. Healthcare finds itself in today.As with many of the wonderful clinician leaders and visionary guests on our podcast, Dr. Simon provides solutions to the myriad problems he has identified and so clearly revealed in his book for lay people, policymakers and healthcare professionals alike. Most importantly, he can back up his vision and recommendations by years of his own success facing many of these issues in his pioneering career. Dr. Simon gives us a sense of sober hope that our healthcare system can be salvaged and benefit from the exceptional work of those who have come before us and will follow in the future. We would all do well to heed his advice before it is too late. As always, we at The Pursuit of Health Podcast look forward to our audience response to this and any of our episodes. We can be reached at drfeethkemd on Facebook and Instagram and our website-drfethkemd.com.Book References:RIPPED OFF! Overtested, Overtreated and Overcharged, the American Healthcare Mess. Paper Raven Books. March 3 2020.www.gilbertsimonmd.com

Do you have an idea for a book, but don't know where to start? If so, you'll love today's conversation because I'm featuring a guest who has all the answers you need to start writing that book you've been dreaming about. I'm excited to introduce you to my friend Morgan Gist MacDonald. She began her career in academia as a sociologist, but soon found the entrepreneurial pull to take her skills as a researcher, writer, teacher, and leader into building a publishing company from the ground up. With more than 15 years' experience in writing, editing, and publishing books, Morgan leads the Paper Raven Books team as Founder & CEO in developing the best practices for publishing successfully in the modern, digital age. Morgan is also the author of the excellent guide Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, From First Draft to Finished Manuscript. In this conversation, Morgan shares how to make time to write your book, a few important habits for getting a book done, tips on writing your draft, and a number of book marketing strategies that have worked really well for her. Morgan is a creative genius who leads an amazing company. This conversation is packed full of insights and wisdom! You can learn more about Morgan, Paper Raven Books, and grab her guide through the links below: Paper Raven Books Grab Morgan's Guide, Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, From First Draft to Finished Manuscript. Follow Morgan on Facebook Connect with Morgan on LinkedIn *** Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Father's Wisdom on What Matters Most. Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community.  Connect with Kent:  https://DailyWriterLife.com  Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders  Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kent-sanders  Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders  

Do you have an idea for a book, but don't know where to start? If so, you'll love today's conversation because I'm featuring a guest who has all the answers you need to start writing that book you've been dreaming about. I'm excited to introduce you to my friend Morgan Gist MacDonald. She began her career in academia as a sociologist, but soon found the entrepreneurial pull to take her skills as a researcher, writer, teacher, and leader into building a publishing company from the ground up. With more than 15 years' experience in writing, editing, and publishing books, Morgan leads the Paper Raven Books team as Founder & CEO in developing the best practices for publishing successfully in the modern, digital age. Morgan is also the author of the excellent guide Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, From First Draft to Finished Manuscript. In this conversation, Morgan shares how to make time to write your book, a few important habits for getting a book done, tips on writing your draft, and a number of book marketing strategies that have worked really well for her. Morgan is a creative genius who leads an amazing company. This conversation is packed full of insights and wisdom! You can learn more about Morgan, Paper Raven Books, and grab her guide through the links below: Paper Raven Books Grab Morgan's Guide, Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, From First Draft to Finished Manuscript. Follow Morgan on Facebook Connect with Morgan on LinkedIn *** Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Father's Wisdom on What Matters Most. Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community.      Connect with Kent:     https://DailyWriterLife.com     Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders     Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders     LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kent-sanders     Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders    

Thinking about writing a book? Wondering if there's someone who can "come alongside" you and help you get published? Listen as Sharri Harmel talks with Morgan Gist Macdonald of Paper Raven Books. Morgan Gist Macdonald reveals that publishing is not even that difficult, that you can get visibility, reviews on the book and really connect with the right segment of readers, in this quickly changing publishing world when you get the right kind of help.Resources and links in this episode:Paper Raven Books website: www.PaperRavenBooks.comFacebook: @PaperRavenBooks LinkedIn : @paper-raven-booksPinterest: @paperravenbooks Instagram: @paperravenbooksteamExtraordinary Women magazine is the “must-have” digital magazine for women looking for inspiration, tips, and support to create a fabulous business, or just the next chapter. In a nutshell, for women who are ready to make their dreams happen. Subscribe today! Extraordinary Women magazine Connect with Sharri HarmelFind this episode (and more) on your favorite podcast player at Extraordinary Women with Sharri Harmel

Wayyyy back in my 9-to-5 days, I worked in the academic publishing industry. Well, technically, I was an unpaid intern. But somehow, it was still my job to filter through the slush pile. Now if you don't have any experience in the publishing world, let me tell you what that means. Basically, the slush pile is a set of manuscripts that are sent by hopeful authors to fancy publishing houses. Authors send in their manuscripts and cross their fingers that the old white guy running the company will select their book. But the reality is that it's college students and interns sorting through the slush pile and deciding which books are worth considering and which ones go straight to the bin. So, um, sorry if I accidentally trashed the work of the next great novelist during my internship! It's no wonder that becoming a published author seems so out of reach for us “ordinary” folks. When I was working on my first book, I certainly thought that it would be a crazy endeavor where I'd have to find an agent, submit proposals, and then pray that the publisher would choose my book. Luckily, there are alternatives to the traditional publishing model now. So your journey from “ordinary” entrepreneur to published author (oo la la!) might be a lot easier than you think. Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Morgan Gist MacDonald, the founder of Paper Raven Books. With more than 10 years of experience in writing, editing, and publishing books, Morgan leads the Paper Raven Books team in developing the best practices for publishing successfully in the modern, digital age. I can say that with confidence because I've worked with Morgan multiple times to get books published (including my new book that's coming out next year!). If you've ever dreamed of being an author of any kind, you'll want to learn from Morgan's genius. In this episode, we talk about… - The different options that authors have for publishing in the modern, digital era (including options that don't involve the dreaded slush pile!) - The benefits of self-publishing (and how you can use your book to get clients, become a fiction writer, or spread the message about a major movement) - The 4 phases of the author's journey (and why having a smart launch strategy is just as important as having a well-written book!) Morgan is a total pro at all things writing and publishing books, so don't miss this episode. To check out more business tips check out: https://www.christinemeansbusiness.com

Drop in to listen to Laura being coached by Morgan Gist Macdonald of Paper Raven Books. Together they work on pulling together the rough outline for Laura's first book! Get a behind the scenes glimpse into what's to come.   Join Laura for the full book creation journey at www.totallylaura.com/book

I got to interview Morgan Gist MacDonald. Morgan Gist MacDonald is the Founder and CEO of Paper Raven Books, an independent publishing company that helps people write, edit, and publish books that grow the author's platform and create massive impact in the world. We spoke about: 1:01 Getting into writing. 4:53 Advice for authors. 8:16 Connecting with you potential readers. 14:51 It's one thing to write a book and another to sell a book. And much more! This episode is sponsored by Nova Zora Digital experts in digital marketing. *Disclaimer: The views and opinions on Roman Prokopchuk's Digital Savage Experience are those of the guest's alone as their own, and the host's alone as his own. Information provided by the guest is fact checked to the best of our abilities. By providing background information to the show, the guest acknowledges that it is as accurate as possible. The show does not endorse, promote, or is in association with the guest's business interests.* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join us for more talk on writing your story, Celtic Folklore, the Sovereignty myth and goddesses, and just tons more fun learning happening in this episode! Marisa is an author, scholar, storytelling teacher, and energy healer who teaches women how to embody and tell their own Sovereign stories. She has just released her first book with Paper Raven Books, The Sovereignty Knot: A Woman's Way to Freedom, Power, Love, and Magic. Twenty years ago, Marisa was an American student studying in Ireland. There, she discovered the myth and magic of the Sovereignty Goddess. Now, she combines her passion for Celtic mythology, Goddess spirituality, and Irish folklore with her feminist vision of creating a more beautiful, equitable world. Founder of the online community, the Sovereign Writers Circle, and creator of the #7MagicWords Project, Marisa helps healers, coaches, creative entrepreneurs, and transformation professionals of all kinds tell their authentic stories and build their businesses using her unique Sovereign Storytelling method. In addition to seeing individual clients in her unique Story Healing Sessions, she teaches online classes in spiritual and creative Sovereignty and storytelling. Where to find Marisa: Visit her webpage: www.marisagoudy.com Find her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisagoudy Find her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarisaGoudyWriter www.facebook.com/SovereigntyLessons Join Marisa's #7MagicWords Project!   https://bit.ly/Join7MagicWords Thank you for tuning in!  If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share it with a friend!   PODCAST REVIEW GIVEAWAY Snapshot your review and email it to kristy@theselfprojectstudio.com   Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_kristymartin Join my Facebook Community for more on Human Design, Spirituality, Energy, and Self-Improvement: www.facebook.com/groups/theselfprojectstudio   Join Divine Feminine Alchemy Facebook Community for more on rediscovering the magic inside of yourself with a circle of woke women.  www.facebook.com/groups/divinefemininealchemycircle   Visit my website: www.theselfprojectstudio.com

On this episode of Milford House Mysteries, co-hosts Sherry Knowlton and J.M. West talk to Joe Walters, editor, marketer, publishing entrepreneur, and writer about the marketing aspect of book publishing. Walters will share his expertise on book marketing in general as well as some specific thoughts about the challenges of getting books noticed during the pandemic. Founder of Independent Book Review, he manages the acquisitions, services, and publication departments there. In addition to his work at IBR, he is a book marketing specialist for both Sunbury Press and Paper Raven Books. When he's not doing publishing work, he's working on his novella and trusting the process. Milford House Mysteries Hosts - Sherry Knowlton is the author of the Alexa Williams series of murder mysteries including Dead of Autumn, Dead of Summer, Dead of Spring, and Dead of Winter. Joan West is the author of the Carlisle Crime Cases series including Dying for Vengeance, Courting Doubt and Darkness, Darkness at First Light, Had a Dying Fall and Things Strangled

Saurav Agarwal is an entrepreneur and engineer. He is currently the founder, CEO & CTO at his second startup, SIERA.AI, which uses AI-driven solutions to boost compliance, prevent accidents, and fill labor shortages in logistics through digital inspection software, forklift collision prevention, and automated material handling. Saurav got his start in robotics during his undergrad at IIT Bombay. He went on to do an M.S. and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University in the EDP Lab and garnered several awards including the Qualcomm Padovani Fellowship. His research work is within the field of Motion Planning Under Uncertainty and SLAM for mobile robots. In 2013 he founded an online travel marketplace for finding local guides called GuideBuddy. Over the past 12 years he has developed self-driving cars, autonomous drones and computer vision systems. In his free time, he enjoys making music with his wife, cooking, reading and writing. Connect with Saurav Agarwal SIERA.AI LinkedIn Saurav's Blog Some of the Topics Covered by Saurav Agarwal in this Episode How Saurav started SIERA.AI Getting a grant from the National Science Foundation and the customer discovery process Defining their initial product and building the first prototype How they got connected with their first customer How the company began to grow Networking and fundraising through Dorm Room Fund and angel investors Saurav's experience as a POC entrepreneur in Texas SIERA.AI's current traction and team How Saurav balances the roles of both CEO and CTO and the division of work with his co-founder Suhas How Saurav approaches hiring The why, what, how approach SIERA.AI's product offerings How they approach growth and customer acquisition SIERA.AI's response to COVID-19 and its affect on the business and team SIERA.AI's pricing model How Saurav views competition The biggest challenges Saurav has faced as an entrepreneur How Saurav approaches short term versus long term planning by being impatient with action and patient with results Saurav's advice regarding fundraising Saurav's grand vision for SIERA.AI Saurav's book recommendations How Saurav manages his time daily What Saurav does to recharge Saurav's advice for entrepreneurs Links from the Episode National Science Foundation Zoox Dorm Room Fund Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Principles by Ray Dalio Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Malcolm Gladwell High Output Management by Andrew S. Grove Jeff Bezos Paper Raven Books Just Go Grind Podcast #77: Morgan Gist MacDonald, Founder of Paper Raven Books, on How to Successfully Write, Publish, and Promote a Book

My guest today is Morgan Gist MacDonald, the founder and CEO of Paper Raven Books. Morgan helps authors write, publish and market their books for tremendous success across fiction and non-fiction markets. Beginning her career in academia as a sociologist, Morgan soon found the entrepreneurial pull to take her skills as a researcher, writer, teacher, and leader into building a publishing company, from the ground up. With more than 10 years’ experience in writing, editing, and publishing books, Morgan leads the Paper Raven Books team in developing the best practices for publishing successfully in the modern, digital age. Listen to our interview to learn… How Morgan has transformed her business multiple times while managing a team and growing family The biggest mistakes first-time authors make when writing their first book Morgan’s take on self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and how to determine which is the best route for you. If you've been wanting to write your first book (and actually finish it), you won't want to miss the free masterclass Morgan and I will be hosting on July 23 at 10am PDT. Morgan will walk you through the most common mistakes writers make, plus, an incredible case study of exactly HOW a first-time author wrote her first draft (49,952 words) in just NINE weeks. (And, it's now an award-winning book!) Save your spot at http://creativesmakingmoney.com/bookmasterclass Resources from this episode: Subscribe to the podcast + leave a 5-star review here Continue the conversation inside the Creatives Making Money community Save your spot for my free masterclass with Morgan Gist MacDonald here Join the Writers' Block Party, my co-writing community where we actually write. Grab a Cash + Cashflow Chat with Jamie here

My guest today is Morgan Gist MacDonald, the founder and CEO of Paper Raven Books. Morgan helps authors write, publish and market their books for tremendous success across fiction and non-fiction markets. Beginning her career in academia as a sociologist, Morgan soon found the entrepreneurial pull to take her skills as a researcher, writer, teacher, and leader into building a publishing company, from the ground up. With more than 10 years' experience in writing, editing, and publishing books, Morgan leads the Paper Raven Books team in developing the best practices for publishing successfully in the modern, digital age. Listen to our interview to learn… How Morgan has transformed her business multiple times while managing a team and growing family The biggest mistakes first-time authors make when writing their first book Morgan's take on self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and how to determine which is the best route for you. If you've been wanting to write your first book (and actually finish it), you won't want to miss the free masterclass Morgan and I will be hosting on July 23 at 10am PDT. Morgan will walk you through the most common mistakes writers make, plus, an incredible case study of exactly HOW a first-time author wrote her first draft (49,952 words) in just NINE weeks. (And, it's now an award-winning book!) Save your spot at http://creativesmakingmoney.com/bookmasterclass Resources from this episode: Subscribe to the podcast + leave a 5-star review here Continue the conversation inside the Creatives Making Money community Save your spot for my free masterclass with Morgan Gist MacDonald here Join the Writers' Block Party, my co-writing community where we actually write. Grab a Cash + Cashflow Chat with Jamie here

My guest today is Morgan Gist MacDonald, the founder and CEO of Paper Raven Books. Morgan helps authors write, publish and market their books for tremendous success across fiction and non-fiction markets. Beginning her career in academia as a sociologist, Morgan soon found the entrepreneurial pull to take her skills as a researcher, writer, teacher, and leader into building a publishing company, from the ground up. With more than 10 years' experience in writing, editing, and publishing books, Morgan leads the Paper Raven Books team in developing the best practices for publishing successfully in the modern, digital age. Listen to our interview to learn… How Morgan has transformed her business multiple times while managing a team and growing family The biggest mistakes first-time authors make when writing their first book Morgan's take on self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and how to determine which is the best route for you. If you've been wanting to write your first book (and actually finish it), you won't want to miss the free masterclass Morgan and I will be hosting on July 23 at 10am PDT. Morgan will walk you through the most common mistakes writers make, plus, an incredible case study of exactly HOW a first-time author wrote her first draft (49,952 words) in just NINE weeks. (And, it's now an award-winning book!) Save your spot at http://creativesmakingmoney.com/bookmasterclass Resources from this episode: Subscribe to the podcast + leave a 5-star review here Continue the conversation inside the Creatives Making Money community Save your spot for my free masterclass with Morgan Gist MacDonald here Join the Writers' Block Party, my co-writing community where we actually write. Grab a Cash + Cashflow Chat with Jamie here

My guest today is Morgan Gist MacDonald, the founder and CEO of Paper Raven Books. Morgan helps authors write, publish and market their books for tremendous success across fiction and non-fiction markets. Beginning her career in academia as a sociologist, Morgan soon found the entrepreneurial pull to take her skills as a researcher, writer, teacher, and leader into building a publishing company, from the ground up. With more than 10 years’ experience in writing, editing, and publishing books, Morgan leads the Paper Raven Books team in developing the best practices for publishing successfully in the modern, digital age. Listen to our interview to learn… How Morgan has transformed her business multiple times while managing a team and growing family The biggest mistakes first-time authors make when writing their first book Morgan’s take on self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and how to determine which is the best route for you. If you've been wanting to write your first book (and actually finish it), you won't want to miss the free masterclass Morgan and I will be hosting on July 23 at 10am PDT. Morgan will walk you through the most common mistakes writers make, plus, an incredible case study of exactly HOW a first-time author wrote her first draft (49,952 words) in just NINE weeks. (And, it's now an award-winning book!) Save your spot at http://creativesmakingmoney.com/bookmasterclass Resources from this episode: Subscribe to the podcast + leave a 5-star review here Continue the conversation inside the Creatives Making Money community Save your spot for my free masterclass with Morgan Gist MacDonald here Join the Writers' Block Party, my co-writing community where we actually write. Grab a Cash + Cashflow Chat with Jamie here

Morgan Gist MacDonald is the Founder and CEO of Paper Raven Books, an independent publishing company that helps people write, edit, and publish books that grow the author's platform and create massive impact in the world. We talk about a range of topics affect mothers as entrepreneurs all the way to how the publishing industry […] The post Publishing a Personal Brand with Morgan Gist MacDonald #065 appeared first on Brand Strategist & Content Strategy | Britney Gardner.

On the Recapture Self podcast it’s our intention to give you a peek at the lives of people who are balancing daily life, parenthood, and a commitment to their creative selves. These are people who are making time and space for their passion projects whether that be writing a book, designing a blog, photographing their family, or running a business. PREPARE TO BE INSPIRED BY THEIR STORIES. This week I’m chatting with Morgan Gist MacDonald. Morgan Gist MacDonald is the Founder and CEO of Paper Raven Books, an independent publishing company that helps people write, edit, and publish books that grow the author’s platform and create massive impact in the world. Check out Morgan's book here: Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, From First Draft to Finished Manuscript You can also connect and learn more about Morgan in the following places:  Website - http://paperravenbooks.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PaperRavenBooks/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morgangmac/

Morgan Gist MacDonald is the Founder and CEO of Paper Raven Books, an independent publishing company that helps people write, edit, and publish books that grow the author’s platform and create massive impact in the world. Her recent book, Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, From First Draft to Finished Manuscript, is available in the Amazon store. Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode:  http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/

On today's Casual Conversation I get to chat with my virtual friend, Morgan Gist MacDonald. Morgan is the Founder and CEO of Paper Raven Books, an independent publishing company that helps people write, edit, and publish books that grow the author’s platform and create massive impact in the world. When Morgan started her free-lance gig in 2011, she had a simple a one-page website as her way for leads to find her and hire her, that's where it all began.Of course the online game changed with blogging and SEO and so did Morgan's biz. Morgan is one of the few biz owners I've interviewed that might love Marketing as much as me!!! She believes that the core of marketing is messaging and I 100% agree! Author or not you will love this episode from start to finish!! TAG US BOTH ON IG WHILE YOU ARE LISTENING – it means the world to us! Connect with Morgan: https://paperravenbooks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgangmac/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaperRavenBooks/ Are you hanging out in my FREE Community yet? JOIN TODAY!!! LISTEN VIA YOUR FAVORITE PLATFORMS: APPLE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/market-your-biz-better/id1370269296 GOOGLE: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zMjY2YmMwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YeoAXRlTuVXtIgWPJ2XPo

Morgan Gist MacDonald is the Founder and CEO of Paper Raven Books, an independent publishing company that helps people write, edit, and publish books that grow the author's platform and create massive impact in the world. Her recent book, Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, From First Draft to Finished Manuscript, is available in the Amazon store. Watch the full episode here: https://projectegg.co/paper-raven-books About The Project EGG Show: The Project EGG Show is a video talk show that introduces you to entrepreneurs from around the world. It is broadcast from studios in Metairie, Louisiana to online platforms including YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher, and hosted by Ben Gothard. Our goal is to give you a fresh, unscripted and unedited look into the lives of real entrepreneurs from around the globe. From billionaires to New York Times best selling authors to Emmy Award winners to Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients to TEDx speakers – we present their real stories – uncensored and uncut. Subscribe To The Show: https://projectegg.co/podcast/ Get Access To: 1. Resources: https://projectegg.co/resources/ 2. Financing Solutions: https://projectegg.co/epoch/ 3. Payment Solutions: https://projectegg.co/sempr/ 4. Services: https://projectegg.co/resources#services 5. Courses: https://projectegg.co/resources#courses 6. Software: https://projectegg.co/resources#software 7. Book: https://projectegg.co/resources#books --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/projectegg/support

Morgan Gist MacDonald is the Founder and CEO of Paper Raven Books: a publishing team that takes hopeful authors from vague idea all the way to a published masterpiece. She and her team has helped more than 500 people write, edit, and publish their books; resulting in over 40 bestsellers! Morgan is also the Author of a best selling book: Start Writing Your Book Today, and hosts two podcasts: Ready to Write, and Tequila and Sunshine. In today's episode she reveals how she built a business on her passion in editing and how anyone can get started writing and publishing a book of their own!

Listen in as Morgan MacDonald of Paper Raven Books shares the story of how she's shifted from mom of two, freelancing during naptimes and bedtimes, to mom of FOUR leading a highly supported self-publishing empire. She and her husband traveled the world for six MONTHS with three littles - you'll love her tips on finding quality childcare, having patience with the season you're in, and how to have open, honest conversations with your partner at each state of your business. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: www.naptimeempires.com/018 INSTA: http://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown FB GROUP: http://naptimeempires.com/facebook   MUSIC: "So Far So Close" by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike License.Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Listen in as Morgan MacDonald of Paper Raven Books shares the story of how she’s shifted from mom of two, freelancing during naptimes and bedtimes, to mom of FOUR leading a highly supported self-publishing empire. She and her husband traveled the world for six MONTHS with three littles - you’ll love her tips on finding quality childcare, having patience with the season you’re in, and how to have open, honest conversations with your partner at each state of your business. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: www.naptimeempires.com FB GROUP: www.naptimeempires.com/facebook  

Are you a good writer? Do you question your writing ability? I am here to tell you that you ARE a good writer.  You have a message that only you can tell.  The world needs to hear your message. So now it is time to write. What you need is: To believe in yourselfTo understand you are enoughTake the time to write! As you put down your message you may question it but I guarantee that there is someone waiting right now to hear what you have to say. Steve is joined today by Morgan Gist McDonald owner of Paper Raven Books to talk with us about Good Writing.  Not a critique of whether or not your writing is good but rather skills to be able to get your message down so that people can read it.

I can speak from experience when I say writing a book can be a huge game changer in your business. It immediately positions you as an expert and shines a completely different light upon you. It can seem like a daunting task, and that's why I wanted Morgan of Paper Raven Books to talk about how to break down the process and use this to leverage your business. In this episode we talk about: How to be strategic with your book. How to get the thoughts from your head to a book format How to market your book  How and why to think long term P.S. Have you bought my book yet? If not, grab it now! bit.ly/masterthestart Morgan offers some of her best advice here: 12 Steps to Write a Book that Builds Your Business & Boosts Your Platform (even if you're "not a writer"): http://paperravenbooks.com/erin (http://paperravenbooks.com/erin)

To learn more about Win's Women of Wisdom visit http://winswomenofwisdom.weebly.com/. Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To find out how Win walk and about Ekso go tohttp://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel at amanda@bridgingbionics.org.   On Win's Women of Wisdom today, Best-Selling Author, Win Kelly Charles welcomes MorganGist MacDonald. Morgan is a writing coach, editor, and founder of Paper Raven Books. Morgan and her team help authors write, edit, and publish books that create impact. Her latest book, Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, from First Dra to Finished Manuscript, is available in the Amazon Kindle store. Morgan blogs about writing techniques and motivation at paperravenbooks.com. To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visit https://wincharles.wix.com/win-charles. To send feedback to Win, email her atwinwwow@gmail.com. To be on the show, please fill out the intake at http://bit.ly/1MLJSLG. To look at our sponsorships go to http://www.educents.com/daily-deals#wwow. To learn about the magic of Siri go to https://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email.  

Morgan Gist MacDonald is a writing coach, editor, and founder of Paper Raven Books. Morgan and her team help authors write, edit, and publish books that create impact. Her latest book, Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step-by- Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, from First Draft to Finished Manuscript, is available in the Amazon kindle store. Morgan blogs about writing techniques and motivation at paperravenbooks.com During this show we discuss: What a book can do for the credibility of an entrepreneur How having a book can help increase revenue How someone who's not a natural writer write a book using free-writing What topics to focus on in your book The preferred number of chapters and pages that should be in a book The ways some authors sabotage themselves as they're writing a book Mistakes new authors make when writing their first book and how you can avoid them How selling books be a good secondary, or even primary source of income How to put together your press kit How to get to #1 on Amazon And much more

The Real Deal with Jason Silverman featuring Morgan MacDonald (Leveraging the Power of Authority) Welcome to this edition of THE REAL DEAL with Jason Silverman! Jason Silverman got a chance to catch up with writing coach, editor, and founder of Paper Raven Books, Morgan MacDonald for a fun and truly eye opening conversation about leveraging the power of… The post Leveraging the power of authority to grow your business with Morgan MacDonald appeared first on Jason M. Silverman.

The Real Deal with Jason Silverman featuring Morgan MacDonald (Leveraging the Power of Authority) Welcome to this edition of THE REAL DEAL with Jason Silverman! Jason Silverman got a chance to catch up with writing coach, editor, and founder of Paper Raven Books, Morgan MacDonald for a fun and truly eye opening conversation about leveraging the power of… The post Leveraging the power of authority to grow your business with Morgan MacDonald appeared first on Jason M. Silverman.

Are you a good writer?  Do you question your writing ability?  I am here to tell you that you ARE a good writer.  You have a message that only you can tell.  The world needs to hear your message.  So now it is time to write.  What you need is to believe in yourself, understand you are enough and then take the time to write! As you put down your message you may question it but I guarantee that there is someone waiting right now to hear what you have to say Steve is joined today by Morgan Gist McDonald owner of Paper Raven Books to talk with us about Good Writing.  Not a critique of whether or not your writing is good but rather skills to be able to get your message down so that people can read it

The eBook revolution has totally empowered entrepreneurs beyond their expectations. The question is: How Can You Take Advantage Of It? Writing a book traditionally, with all the printing and publishing costs, just doesn’t make sense anymore.  It’s not an investment that has a profitable return for most authors and business owners.  Enter eBooks…If you sold just a hundred copies of your book, it could really boost your business as much as the next 12 months and beyond.  All you have to do is to keep up the momentum, once you get started.  Listen In As We Talk About… - A Valuable Lesson From Some One Who’s Been There: How Morgan Started With A “Middle Of The Night” Inspiration - How You Can Start Writing Your First Draft - The Single Greatest Misconception About Writing A Book - The Most Common Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Yourself - The Incredible Benefits Of Writing A Book - 3 Practical Strategies To Get You Started Effortlessly Writing - How eBooks Have Changed The Publishing Industry - Social Media Tips And Tricks For Publishing Your Book       Morgan Gist MacDonald is a writing coach and editor of nonfiction writing and the founder of Paper Raven Books. Morgan and her team help authors write, edit, and publish books that create impact. Her latest book, Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step- by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, from First Draft to Finished Manuscript, is available in the Amazon kindle store. Morgan blogs about writing techniques and motivation at paperravenbooks.com   Morgan’s Middle Of The Night Inspiration  No one wakes up at age 18 and says “I’m going to be an entrepreneur and this is going to be my target market” Morgan Like most of us, Morgan did not wake up on her 18th birthday with an established business. She was also unsure of what the future is going to be, until an inspiration came to her in the middle of the night…. Morgan was a good student and already a talented writer while in school, she actually went for a Phd in sociology at Vander Ville University. For a couple of years as Morgan was involved in academics, she reached a point in her life and asked herself if she really has the passion for writing, which led to huge self-doubt. During this time one fateful night, Morgan was sitting at the graduate student offices while one of her colleagues was up late working on a paper…and her friend was struggling. With a few hot cups of coffee and a dark room, they talked through the assignment.  For three-research intensive hours, Morgan stayed with her friend and accomplished what seemed to be impossible:  The huge essay was complete.  At that very moment, a realization came to Morgan:  She absolutely loved every minute. Morgan realized that she wants to help others with their writing. She knew her personal writing process could make it easy for everyone to write a book – if only they used it. She left her pursuit of a Master’s Degree to become an entrepreneur and immediately started her own Writing And Editing Business. As life goes on, it has a way of distracting even the best of us.  Morgan started her business at an early age, but quickly found excuse after excuse as to why she can’t write her book and share her incredible writing process to the world.  “Why” it wasn’t the right time, “Why” she couldn’t fit writing a book into her schedule.  Being a mother with an infant, certainly didn’t lend itself to writing.   The 4 AM Revelation We need to have starting point. We have to start with something that we don’t have our head wrapped around yet – Morgan While feeding her 4 month old daughter at four o’clock in the morning, a revelation came into Morgan. “It is now or never. I will write my book”, she thought. At the time, she wasn’t even entirely sure of what kind of book to write. As she reflects in this terrific interview, Morgan said, “There is something about being up at four AM…in the middle of the night - your reasoning skills have not quite kicked in yet.  I was willing to start with something that didn’t entirely makes sense.”  She knew in her heart, starting is all she really needs- just a starting point. Sometimes we just have to start something even when we don’t have our head wrapped around it. Building A Bigger, Stronger More Responsive List Of Subscribers Is The Fastest And Easiest Way To Add More Profits To Your Bottom Line. The Journey Of Writing Her First Draft Time to quit playing, time to get real, time to start.  - Morgan Morgan was still not entirely sure what her book was going to look like and that kind of uncertainty kept her from really starting.  She had one thing going for her that wouldn’t occur to most people:  She was totally exhausted. Morgan turned it into an advantage.  Being exhausted and up at four AM allowed her to give up her doubts and really start on something amazing. She didn’t know exactly what she is was going do to, but Morgan committed to herself that THIS time, big things are going to happen. Morgan started with free writing.  She made it a habit that whenever an idea came to her, she would write it all out on paper.  Morgan started writing for 30 minutes each day. After 2 months of 30 minute writing sessions, she had a good first draft.  She quickly moved on to editing. Morgan’s Edge What separates Morgan from the pack? It is her crazy writing experiences. What has helped her communicate well to her clients and with coaching them, is her understanding of the writing process. Morgan said, “You might know you want to write a book, you just don’t know how”. She helps her clients understand the process first, then she’ll show them what awaits them:  An incredible journey and amazing process of discovery. The Great Misconception About Writing A Book When someone says “BOOK”, people are sometimes intimidated by the term. Why? Because most of us think of Barnes and Noble and that a book should have 200 or 300 pages with research involved, etc. Nowadays, we can write an eBook with 20,000-30,000 words and about 100 pages in length and you can quickly get your story and your message across to countless readers and better yet, prospects. This Wizard Makes It Insanely Easy To Create Excellent Articles, Blog Posts, and Videos - FAST - And Use Them On Your Blog, Social Media, YouTube and More! Custom Content Wizard $197   Are You Sabotaging Yourself Out Of Starting Your Book? Morgan shares some insights about how people most commonly sabotage themselves: Sitting in a room and thinking about your book all day – is not the same as writing your book. Waiting too long to start – If you’re waiting for life to get easier, it’s never going to happen! You might as well start today. Keeping your book a secret – If you tell absolutely no one that you are writing a book, then the book is never going to happen. Morgan said, we need to have accountability and others will provide that to us. What Are The Benefits Of Writing A Book? Morgan shares some incredible benefits of writing a book: You can write a book about your business. You can be a coach Ideal clients can be reached You can be an expert in your chosen field which in turn, can land you lucrative speaking gigs 3 Practical Strategies To Get Yourself Into Writing Here are Morgan’s Top 3 practical strategies to get yourself motivated for writing: 1. Write against a timer - Even if it’s a timer on your mobile device, set the timer for 25 minutes and start writing as soon as the timer starts…and stop as soon as the timer goes off. This strategy will give you a nice, intense focus while you’re writing. Track your progress - Every time you write, write down the date and the number of minutes that you wrote, along with your word count. The proof of your accomplishment will help keep you motivated. Schedule three to five hours per week, every week, for writing – Writing a book may not be super easy, but it also doesn’t have to be hard. Spend some quality, focused time on it. How To Create Attention-Grabbing Professional-Looking Marketing, Explainer & Training Videos in Just Minutes! Explaindio $57 annual How eBooks Are Changing The Publishing Industry The eBook revolution has totally empowered entrepreneurs beyond their expectations. Are you taking advantage of it? As an entrepreneur, one of Morgan’s goals is to get clients. Writing a book traditionally, with all the printing and publishing costs, just doesn’t make sense.  It’s not an investment that has a profitable return for most authors and business owners.  However, with eBooks, if you sold a thousand copies it might boost your business for the next 12 months.  All you have to do is to keep up your momentum.  After your book is written, get it out there in eBook format and you’ll get a quicker turn around with much less invested. Once your eBook is ready, you can create a small, targeted campaign that gets you clients, speaking gigs and great connections with industry leaders.  Doing this can really help to boost your business. Morgan also offers us that while writing your book, you really need to crystalize your mission. Really narrow in your goals for the book. Crystalizing what you mission is and what your purpose is will make everything involved in your business come together. Once again, just get your book out there and you will start seeing other benefits, the greatest of them for most entrepreneurs is, you’ll start bringing in new clients which will eventually become regular clients.  You just can’t beat having a dependable revenue stream! Social Media Tips And Tricks For Publishing Your Book Social Media is a great platform to promote and launch your book. It allows you to be engaged and converse with your network even before the book comes out.  Even better, you get to take charge of the conversation on any social media platform you desire. Here are Morgan’s Social Media Tips and Tricks: Periscope - Morgan’s most recent favorite social media platform is Periscope. Through its live video streaming, (you’re just using your phone), you can start broadcasting and anyone in the world who is signed up on Periscope can see what you’re broadcasting, what you’re saying and can hop on and watch you live. They can even join the discussion. Amazon – Another favorite of Morgan’s is Amazon. When they like your book, Amazon offers you the functionality to make your customer’s online shopping experience simple. This means, if your prospect wants your book, Amazon makes it easy for them to buy it! Another great feature of Amazon is it allows you to give your book away for free every 90 days. Morgan says, this is a great way to promote your book. One of her favorite strategies is to put a Facebook ad with just the picture of the book and a little tag that says “Available For Free on Amazon”. Run the campaign for 5 to 7 days, encourage the people to get your book while it’s free and in return, it will boost your Amazon ranking. Google Search – If you’re set on the traditional way to publish your book, you can search blogs and google for accumulated lists of literary agents. Just search “Literary Agents” and the “Genre” in google, and you’ll find blogs that list what you are looking for. Follow them on Twitter and start a conversation. Along way, these agents might just help you get traditionally published.         Website: http://paperravenbooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaperRavenBooks Twitter: @morgangmac LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/morgan-gist-macdonald/27/79/704   Have you ever thought about writing a book? You are in the right place!  To all listeners of The Social Media Business Hour, Morgan is giving away a special free gift just for you. It is 12-step checklist on how to write your eBook. If you want to write an eBook that brings in clients, lands you speaking gigs and gets you known as an expert, then follow Morgan’s 12 step process. It is super easy to follow…and it’s FREE! Download Morgan's free quick start guide: "12 Steps to Write a Book That Boosts Your Business and Builds Your Platform" right ~ HERE ~!        

Today I am talking to Morgan Gist MacDonald from the Paper Raven Books. She helps people in their writing journey. Morgan truly believe that writers can change the world. In this episode we talk aboutreasons why people don't write although they want towriter's blockwriter's doubtswhat to do when you lose inspirationwriting disciplinehow to come up with new writing ideaswriting productivity tipsFood for Thought[spp-tweet tweet="You write first and then only clarify the idea."] The energy that you bring into writing is as important as what you write. You can get Morgan's free ebook called 12 STEPS TO WRITE AN E-BOOK hereThe Full Blab Interview Wanna grow your audience and business with Blab? Check this out! Click to view: show page on Awesound

Today I am talking to Morgan Gist MacDonald from the Paper Raven Books. She helps people in their writing journey. Morgan truly believe that writers can change the world. In this episode we talk about reasons why people don't write although they want to writer's block writer's doubts what to do when you lose inspiration writing discipline how to come up with new writing ideas writing productivity tips Food for Thought [spp-tweet tweet="You write first and then only clarify the idea."] The energy that you bring into writing is as important as what you write. You can get Morgan's free ebook called 12 STEPS TO WRITE AN E-BOOK here The Full Blab Interview Wanna grow your audience and business with Blab? Check this out!