Alchemy for Authors
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWelcome to Alchemy for Authors!
If you’re an author, aspiring author, writer or wordsmith, you’re in the right place.
Join Gothic and Ghost Fiction author Jo Buer as she explores best practices for supercharging writing lives and author careers. With an emphasis on manifestation and mindset, you’ll learn actionable steps to overcome writer’s block and imposter syndrome, get your butt in the chair and your stories written, while setting aside your ‘starving artist’ mentality, and so much more!
Listen as Jo shares her own successes and failures, and enjoy interviews from real authors who are on the journey of creating lives they love around their writing.
If you’ve ever dreamt of a prolific, wealthy, happy or healthy author career, then this podcast is for you.
Subscribe today and start your journey of supercharging and transforming your writing life with Alchemy for Authors.
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Episodes
Physical Alignment for Manifestation Success with Sara Garofalo
October 09, 2022 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with Sara Garofalo, Ayurvedic Counselor and Co-author of the international bestselling book Prosperity Codes: How to Attune to and Attract Wealth, Joy, and Abundance. Sara shares how manifestation and mindset was able to turn her life around and propel her towards her goals, including becoming an author. She shares tips on how we can become the hero of our own life and move towards our goals by listening to and looking after ou...
Writing, Vella, Query Letters & Ghosts with Brandon J. Greer
October 02, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with Middle Grade and YA author, Brandon J. Greer. Brandon not only shares his journey from writing short stories to novels, but gives tips on writing a successful query letter, marketing YA and Middle Grade books, and gives insights around his experience with Kindle Vella. And for a bit of fun, and to celebrate the beginning of the spooky season, Brandon also shares some of his real-life experiences with things that go bump in t...
All Things Editing with Hannah Sullivan
September 25, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with author, and editor extraordinaire, Hannah Sullivan. Hannah shares her writing journey, and why she transitioned into editing. She shares tips for choosing an editor, editing your own work and getting it ready for an editor, common mistakes writers make, and key traits you’ll need if you want to be an editor too. If you’re ready to learn more about editing and making your book the best it can be, then this episode is for yo...
What Writing A Book Has Taught Me
September 18, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this solo episode, I’m celebrating reaching thirty episodes of Alchemy for Authors. Wahoo! I spend this episode reflecting on how Alchemy for Authors came about, and the eleven things I learned from writing a book that helped make this podcast a reality. Once you’ve written a book, you can do anything, including stepping outside your comfort zone and pushing through imposter syndrome. If you’re wanting a behind the scenes peek into how writing a book...
Bestseller Launches Made Simple with Emee Estacio
September 11, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with best-selling book launch strategist, Emee Estacio. Emee’s expertise is in helping authors launch their book to number one bestseller status on Amazon. She shares her steps to having a successful launch, and how to leverage Amazon’s algorithms to increase your sales and bring you closer to getting that much coveted Amazon bestseller badge. Emee covers how to utilise keywords, categories, book promos and launch teams to set ...
Ego and the Writer with Becky Paroz
September 04, 2022 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with Australian author Becky Caputo, and we discuss how our ego can help and hinder us on our author journey. Becky shares tips for avoiding the pitfalls of predatory publishers, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and how managing our ego can help us reach our writing goals. If you're ready to get control of your ego and up-level your writing life, this episode is for you! You can learn more about Becky and find her books at:...
Is it Time to Quit Writing?
August 28, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this solo episode, I share five questions you can ask yourself to give you clarity about whether it’s time to quit writing and quit your author life. Don’t panic! I can almost guarantee it’s not. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to subscribe, rate and review. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook: @jobuerauthor and join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Group. Join my newsletter and get your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors he...
Healing Through Memoir with Yvonne Caputo
August 21, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I chat with author Yvonne Caputo. Yvonne shares the path she took to self-publishing two memoirs, and how writing memoir brought her closer to her father, and helped her come to understand herself better, too. Yvonne reminds us that it’s never too late to write your book or heal your relationships. If you're ready to learn more about writing and publishing a memoir, and the healing power in doing so, then this episode is for you! You...
Integrity and Your Author Life
August 14, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this solo episode I discuss Integrity and what it means for our writing lives and author careers. Inspired by Martha Beck’s book, The Way Of Integrity: Finding Your Path To Your True Self, I share how being out of alignment with our goals shows up in our lives, the ways we might be lying to ourselves and how this can hold us back from achieving our author dreams. If you’re ready to level up your mindset and eliminate self-sabotage, this is the epis...
Mindset to Maximize Your Author Career with Spencer Jones
August 07, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I chat with author and the Prince of Positivity himself, Spencer Jones. Spencer shares his journey to living his life to the max and how you can do the same. Not only does he give tips, tricks and strategies for combating imposter syndrome and negative self-talk, but he also shares how you can shift your mindset to make your author and writing goals a reality. Your stories are important. They need to be told. It's time you stopped play...
Publishing Children's Books in Multiple Languages with Marie Robert
July 31, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I chat with children’s book author, Marie Robert, about her journey to publication while living in France, publishing in more than one language, and considerations for marketing children’s books. You can connect with Marie here. You can purchase Georgia’s Far-Away Family here: English: https://www.amazon.com/dp/295821740X/ French: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/2958217426/ Hardcover – please email Marie: marierobertbooks@gmail....
Whatever It Takes: Traditionally Publishing Non-Fiction with Kevin Bryant
July 24, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I chat with traditionally published non-fiction author, Kevin Bryant, about the writing and publishing process of his new book, Spies on the Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage. Kevin shares the three things all agents are looking for in an author, how to refine your book to make it publishable, why LinkedIn is surprisingly helpful for research and marketing, as well as many more tips and tricks to help you on your public...
Harnessing The Power Of Your Future Self
July 17, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk about how you can use the concept of your Future Self, the author you aspire to be, to supercharge your writing life NOW and bring you closer to living your dream life. I share how you can get clear on who you want your Future Self to be, how to connect with them now, how they can help with decision-making and bringing you closer to your goals. This episode was partially inspired by the book: Be Your Future Self Now: The Scie...
Intuition and Success for Authors with Becca Syme
July 10, 2022 21:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I chat with best-selling author and Gallup Strengths coach, Becca Syme. Becca shares how honing in on your strengths and trusting your intuition can better set you on your path for success in your author career. We discuss the five different types of intuition, how we can get better at trusting our intuition, why you won’t find success following someone else’s path, and why you should fail fast. This is an amazing episode that will hav...
Overcoming Mindset Barriers to Success
July 03, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today’s solo episode, I get personal and talk about success blocks, what they look like and how we can level up our mindset to welcome more success into our author careers. I also talk about pushing through the upper limits we’ve set for ourselves and re-storying our lives. Resources mentioned in this episode: Becca Syme – check out her website here, and be sure to listen to next week’s episode where Becca is on the show. Be sure to check out my...
Mid Year Musings
June 26, 2022 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! Here in Aotearoa New Zealand we have been celebrating Matariki, the Maaori New Year. This had inspired me to reflect on how the year has been going and what I hope to accomplish in the next six months. In today's episode I encourage a moment of reflection to check in with yourself and ask: Are you on track to create a writing life you love, and are you meeting the goals you've set for yourself? Are you spending your time and energy doing those thin...
Navigating Indie Publishing with Jennifer Martain
June 19, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today’s episode I chat with speculative fiction author, Jennifer Martain, about all things Indie Publishing. Jennifer shares why she chose Indie Publishing over Traditional, why she prefers newsletters over social media, why deadlines are an author’s best friend, and why you absolutely need to accept who you are and just be yourself. As an added treat, Jennifer shares where she gets her ideas from. (Hint: Personal experience!) All the more intrig...
Millionaire Author Mindset with Carissa Andrews
June 12, 2022 21:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! If you've ever dreamed of being a millionaire author, or even just want to make a living from your writing and you're not there yet, then this episode is for you. Today I chat with bestselling author and Indie Author Coach, Carissa Andrews, about manifesting a millionaire author career. Carissa not only shares the practical aspects of making money from your books, but also how a rapid release strategy can help you make money faster. She shares susta...
Creating Time to Write
June 05, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! If you’re anything like me, you might find yourself saying you don’t have time to write, or you’re too busy. In this episode I challenge whether that’s really true. What if our lack of time was actually a way to protect ourselves from writing? I share ways we can find more time for writing, how to set ourselves up to succeed even when time is tight, and how to shift our mindset to create more time in our life. So, if you’re feeling frustrated by a...
Writing Hacks for ADHD with Monica Hay
May 29, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! This is part two of a conversation with Writing Coach and Fantasy Author, Monica Hay. Like myself, Monica was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. In this episode, she shares her journey to diagnosis, how she has reframed ADHD as an author superpower, and the productivity and focus hacks she uses to get her books written. Everyone has those moments where getting our butts in the chair and our words on the page is HARD work. And this is where Monica has ...
Manifestation And Mindset For Authors with Monica Hay
May 22, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! This is part one of a conversation with Writing Coach and Fantasy Author, Monica Hay. In this episode, Monica shares the power behind the Law of Attraction to bring you closer to your writing goals, why it might feel like your manifestations aren’t happening, and how you can transform the limiting beliefs that are holding you back from living the author-life of your dreams. Next week we continue our conversation, but focus in on tools and strategies...
Publishing And Writing A Children's Book with Susie Miles
May 15, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's episode I chat with children's book writer, Susie Miles. Susie shares her twenty-year journey towards publishing her first book, including how she pushed through fear and analysis paralysis to do so. We discuss the perks of self-publishing, and Susie offers some creative tips to market your children's book. You don't want to miss this episode! To connect with Susie, you can follow her on Instagram: @susiemiles88, or visit her website ...
Reframing The Day Job For Writing Success
May 08, 2022 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I share strategies for changing your mindset around your day job so you can manifest your dream writing life faster. Whether you love your day job, or loathe it, let me show you how it can actually be a positive investment in your author career. If you're enjoying this show, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can connect with me on Instagram: @jobuerauthor, or join the Alchemy for Author...
What You Write Matters with Sandy Cohen
May 01, 2022 21:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's episode I chat with journalist and health and wellness coach, Sandy Cohen. Sandy shares how her chosen writing career led to burnout, and how and why she pivoted to a life more aligned with her values and good mental and physical health. She also talks about her change of mindset around her approach to writing, how what you write and what you say matters, and the wonderful habits that have helped her to create a life she truly loves! To ...
Self-compassion, Mindset and Mindfulness with Heather McMahon
April 24, 2022 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's episode I speak with professional helper, counselor and podcaster, Heather McMahon, about all things mindset. Mindset is one of those things that can not only elevate our writing lives, but all areas of our life. Listen as Heather shares the importance of adopting a practice of self-compassion and mindfulness, encourages us to set intentions rather than goals, and discusses why we should get into the practice of challenging our beliefs. T...
Manifesting My First Book
April 17, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's solo episode I share my journey towards becoming an author, and the role manifestation played in getting my first book written and published. I talk about my dark night of the soul and how this spurred me on to making my author dreams a reality. I also share some of the tips and tricks I used to shift my mindset away from negativity and towards a life I truly love, with writing at the core. If you're enjoying this show, please remember to r...
Healing Through Writing with Elizabeth Krause
April 10, 2022 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's episode I talk with the wonderful podcaster and author-to-be, Elizabeth Krause. Elizabeth shares with us her take on the healing power of writing, specifically, using journaling to help heal traumas and resistance and move us towards being happier and healthier versions of ourselves. She also talks about the importance of finding ways to share our voice with the world, and what it's like starting out on her journey of writing her first book. ...
Writing with Spirit - with Jacques Von Kat
April 03, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's episode I talk with Kat, one half of the husband-wife duo, Jacques Von Kat. Kat shares with us how her husband's background as a Psychic Medium, and her own fascination with Spirit, has impacted upon their writing lives. She also shares where they get their book ideas, how they link their standalone novels, and other tips for the author journey. To find out more about Kat, or to connect with her, check out her website at https://www.jacques...
Moving Through Beginner Blues
March 27, 2022 20:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWelcome to another episode of Alchemy for Authors! Today I talk about my experience of being a beginner, and how to move through the self-doubt, comparisonitis, and imposter syndrome that arises once the excitment of starting something new begins to wane. If you enjoy this podcast please rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Follow me on Instagram: @jobuerauthor Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Group here. Download your FREE copy of my short story collection...
Banish Imposter Syndrome with Emma Dhesi
March 20, 2022 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's episode I chat with Book Coach, Podcaster, and Women's Fiction Author, Emma Dhesi. We discuss how writing her first novel changed Emma's life, and how she's using this experience to help other new authors on their writing journey. We take a look at the inner critic and imposter syndrome and how we can move through those moments when our writing mojo drops. We also discuss how to find time to write and how to develop our writer's voice. Emma...
Find Your Cheerleaders
March 13, 2022 20:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today’s episode I talk about the importance of having cheerleaders in our life – those people who build us up and make us feel good about pursuing our writerly passions. I also talk about where we can find these cheerleaders and how we can play this role for others and for ourselves. If you enjoyed this episode please rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Follow me on Instagram: @jobuerauthor Join the Alchemy for Authors Face...
From Model to Author with Jackie Amsden
March 06, 2022 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBWelcome back to Alchemy for Authors! Today I am chatting with the wonderful author and podcaster Jackie Amsden. We'll be talking about Jackie's background in modeling and how this, for a time, drove and impacted upon her writing her first novel. We'll also discuss the human need to feel special and to be seen, and how using manifestation, getting in alignment with your goals, and taking action, can move you closer to your dreams. Resources mentioned in this episode: These Mums Write pod...
Episode 1: Finding Your Writing Why
February 27, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 28.9 MBWelcome to the first episode of Alchemy for Authors! Today I talk about where my passion for writing began, the purpose of Alchemy for Authors, and how knowing your Writing Why can help drive you to take action on your writing dreams. Resources mentioned in this episode: Start With Why By Simon Sinek Find Your Why By Simon Sinek For more information about Simon Sinek and finding your Why, visit https://simonsinek.com/ If you enjoyed this episode please rate, review and subscribe so...
Alchemy for Authors Trailer
October 25, 2021 19:52 - 2 minutes - 1.75 MBWelcome to Alchemy for Authors! Hosted by Jo Buer.