Author Like a Boss Podcast
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsHelping indie authors successfully write, market, & self-publish their books and make a living with their writing. In this show, Ella interviews successful authors who share their best writing, marketing, and mindset secrets. You'll hear from them about topics such as making time to write, tools to succeed as an indie author, exactly what steps they took to achieve their self-publishing success.
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Episodes
ALAB 062: When to Start Marketing
July 16, 2019 20:08 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode I answer a listener question and share my best tips about when--and how--to start marketing your book.
ALAB 061: Connecting with Established Authors
July 02, 2019 19:23 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this episode I answer a listener question and share my best tips for connecting with established authors in order to market your book.
ALAB 060: Knowing Yourself as a Writer With Ryan J. Pelton
June 25, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBKnowing Yourself as a Writer With Ryan J. PeltonWrite because you love it and have to. Don’t worry about money and fame. Write because you have something to say, stories to tell, and leave the rest up to God. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: Get the shownotes at https://authorlikeaboss.com/episode60 If you’d like to be the first to hear about exclusive Author Like a Boss resources please go to https://authorlikeaboss.com/new
ALAB 059: Writing Your Story Your Way with Sacha Fortune
June 18, 2019 16:29 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBSacha Fortuné, and she writes what she calls "real-life romance". Her "Hart & Cole" characters are her longest relationships. She’s written three books in the series so far, and has at least two more planned for completion and publication by 2020. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can get the shownotes at https://authorlikeaboss.com/episode59
ALAB 058: Accepting Critique and Growing as an Author with Cayce Berryman
June 04, 2019 20:19 - 50 minutes - 94 MBCayce Berryman is the senior editor for Kingsman Editing Services and the founder of Authors' Tale. She started Authors' Tale in 2014 hoping to learn from other writers, but the community grew and became a place for writers to learn from each other, to perfect their craft and develop their own voice. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: See the shownotes at https://authorlikeaboss.com/episode58
ALAB 057: Managing Your Mental Health with Petra J Knox
May 26, 2019 20:25 - 51 minutes - 95.1 MBBONUS EPISODE! In honor of May as Mental Health Awareness Month I did a special episode with Petra J Knox around the topic of mental health. This is a topic that's dear to my heart. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can view the shownotes and link to the event at https://authorlikeaboss.com/episode57
ALAB 056: Your Craft as a Career with Zoe York
May 21, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MB***Don't miss the 1st Annual Giveaway 4 Authors with over $2,500 in prizes including a custom book cover, a full dev. edit, and a professional author website. To enter, go to http://authorlikeaboss.com/giveaway *** Zoe York is the USA Today best-selling author of more than 50 books (some of them written as Ainsley Booth). She lives in London, Ontario, Canada where she is a full-time writer, a full-time mom, and a very part-time family chef. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: ...
ALAB 056: Ella Unedited--What's happening right now
May 14, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBUnique episode and completely unedited. No intro or anything. Struggle with sharing myself and being vulnerable, and being a downer. I want you to always come to the podcast for inspiration. Not complaining. Just reality. Sick with ovarian cysts. Bedridden for 3 days because I couldn't sit upright or stand. Went to ER this time because the pain wasn't going away. The cyst had ruptured. Self care is important. Can't keep doing all the things on my list if I'm too ill to move. Doing m...
ALAB 055: Overcoming Writer's Block with Wendy H. Jones
May 07, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 98.8 MBWendy H. Jones is an author who can literally cover you from the cradle to the grave and all points in-between. Her first book came out four years ago and she now has twelve books out. She shares how she did it. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can get the shownotes at https://authorlikeaboss.com/episode55
ALAB 054: Networking for Success with Debbie Herbert
April 30, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes - 109 MBDebbie Herbert's book, Cold Waters, was #1 in all of Amazon this last month. That's why I'm rereleasing the interview I did with her last year, and have already scheduled another interview to get the scoop on her recent success. Debbie has this gentle & incredibly informative style... plus she's got a lovely Southern accent. In our conversation she shares how she became a traditionally published author and how she actually really enjoys the freedom of indie publishing. Here are just a few ...
ALAB 053: Building Rich Characters and Worlds with Elise Kova
April 23, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBElise Kova is one of my author-crush writers. She's incredibly thoughtful about her worlds, characters, and marketing. Getting to chat with her was the gift of a lifetime. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can get shownotes at https://authorlikeaboss.com/episode53
ALAB 052: Celebrating One Year of Author Like a Boss
April 09, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 50.9 MBIt's been one year! 52 episodes, 14 Star Trek references, 23 inappropriate jokes ("That's what she said"), dozens of great interviews, and bunches of new friends!!! This episode celebrates one year of Author Like a Boss by sharing your favorite episodes, my favorite episodes, PLUS A SPECIAL THANK YOU! To celebrate the one year anniversary, I’m giving all of you the chance to win an Author Like a Boss goodie bag with all kinds of fun author related swag! To find out more about how to ent...
ALAB 051: Insider Tricks & Real Truths on Indie Publishing with S.M. Blooding
April 02, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutes - 106 MBS.M. Blooding has been an indie author since the ebook “thing” started. She was publishing ebooks—in erotica because that was the only market available at the time. She has failed a lot over the years, but she has learned a great deal as well. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can view the shownotes at https://authorlikeaboss.com/episode51
ALAB 050: Blasting Your Digital Marketing Into the Stars with Craig Robertson
March 26, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBCraig Robertson has led a varied life. He was a physician, an immunologic researcher, a shoe salesman, and now he’s an author. He started writing so he could do some house cleaning in his head. It was filling up with stories, notions, and weird images. The best way to clean one's head, it turns out, is to become an author. His aspiration in writing is to entertain the reader, while making them think, consider, and reflect. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can get the sh...
ALAB 049: How to Build Worlds and Profits with Katherine Bogle
March 26, 2019 10:00 - 47 minutes - 66.1 MBKatherine Bogle is the bestselling author of the steampunk phenomenon, QUEEN OF THIEVES, as well as the international bestselling DOMINION RISING series. When she isn’t working on her next book, she can be found playing video games, binge watching Netflix, or designing book covers. After we stopped recording, she shared some more about her cover designs and she’s incredibly talented… you get to see those worlds made visual. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can get the...
ALAB 048: How to Beat Out your Book with Jessica Brody
March 12, 2019 15:55 - 51 minutes - 95.8 MBJessica Brody started out in Hollywood, and has translated her screenwriting prowess into her novels. Her success has brought her many opportunities, including every author's dream—potential movie adaptations! Now, she helps other authors march to the 'beat' of their own story by writing instructional novels and making courses, while also continuing to write her own novels. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can get the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode48
ALAB 047: Creating Believable Characters and Consistent Profits with Maryann Jordan
March 05, 2019 18:04 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBMaryann Jordan has always been an avid reader. She jokes that she “cut her romance teeth” on the old historical romance books. In 2013, she finally gave in to the characters in her head pleading for their story to be told. Now she is a USA Today Bestselling and Award-Winning Author. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can get the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episosde47
ALAB 046: Tools to Succeed as an Indie Author with Corey Alderin & Stacy Sowers
February 26, 2019 15:54 - 59 minutes - 82.5 MBThis week Corey Alderin and Stacy Sowers share some amazing tools they have created to make your author marketing so much easier. Here are just some of the things that we touched on: You can see the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode46
ALAB 045: Exploring Motivation and Alternate Marketing Pathways with Ron Schrader
February 19, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 62.3 MBRon Schrader began his journey as an author and publisher in 2013 when he helped an uncle self-publish. Since that time, Ron's work life has been split between writing, publishing, and various business pursuits. To-date he's been involved with the publishing of over 20 books, a handful of which have gone on to become best-sellers in their respective categories. In late 2018 he started an author marketing services called App for Authors, with the goal of helping authors create and use mobile ...
ALAB 044: Success and Strategies at Shows and Beyond with Russell Nohelty
February 12, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBRussell Nohelty is a USA Today Bestselling Author and motivational speaker. He has raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter, built a mailing list of over 25,000 people, and tabled at more than 100 events since 2016. Now, he teaches other creatives how to lead a complete and successful life and build their fanbases through his teaching academy: The Complete Creative. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: See the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode44
ALAB 043: Relationships in Marketing (and with God) with Adell Ryan
February 05, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBAdell Ryan is a sci-fi reverse harem author with a trunk full of her own personal stories to tell. Taking inspiration from her favorite novels during hard times, she realized her love for writing and broke loose with her supportive husband in tow. In this podcast, she details how her own struggles pushed her first toward reading, and then toward writing, and how she learned to make peace with the judgement that found its way to her. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: See the ...
ALAB 042: Writing (& Succeeding) with Mental Illness with Melissa Storm
January 29, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutes - 75.6 MBMelissa Storm believes in angels and in true love and she writes about both in her USA Today bestselling Christian Romances. She’s and entrepreneur, mom, reality TV addict, domestic zoo keeper, founder of LitRing and a jillion other businesses, former gastric bypass patient, quirky person, your new best friend... Here are just a few of the things we touched on: See the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode42
ALAB 041: How to Finish Everything You Work On with Ben Reeder
January 22, 2019 21:18 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBBen Reeder has the successful author mindset down pat because even with some ups and downs on his journey, but he's still dedicated to his writing... and to his readers. In this episode he shares how he keeps going. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can get the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode41
ALAB 040: Become a Six-Figure Author Using FB Ads with Bobby Kim (Part 2)
December 11, 2018 11:00 - 29 minutes - 41.6 MBBobby Kim became a 6-figure indie author before he turned 21 by writing good books and using FB ads. Welcome to Part 2 of his interview where he shares how other authors can achieve the same success as part of the Indie Author Academy. I had so much fun chatting with Bobby that I couldn't stop. Last week you heard his fascinating author journey and beginning tips on FB ads. This week we'll continue the deep-dive into FB ads and how they can help you build your indie author business. Here a...
ALAB 039: Become a Six-Figure Author Using FB Ads with Bobby Kim (Part 1)
December 04, 2018 17:53 - 43 minutes - 60.9 MBBobby Kim became a 6-figure indie author before he turned 21 by writing good books and using FB ads. Now he helps other authors achieve the same success with the Indie Author Academy. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: See the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode39
ALAB 038: Making Time to Write with Ella Barnard
November 20, 2018 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIf you're stressing about getting your words down in the next couple weeks, then you'll want to listen to these Five Tools for Making Time to Write. Make the most of these final days so you can win NaNoWriMo!
ALAB 037: Marketing to Your Newsletter Subscribers with Kara Lockharte
November 14, 2018 03:19 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBKara Lockharte stumbled into success with the willingness to say "Yes," and keep learning and improving. In this episode, she shares what has worked for her. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can find the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode37
ALAB 036: Tools to Win NaNoWriMo with Ella Barnard
November 06, 2018 11:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBFor NaNoWriMo... We’re not just going to throw you in the deep end and watch you flail around trying to write as fast as you can. Successful indie authors have an author toolbox full of goodies that help them write faster and more efficiently.
ALAB 035: Building Your Author Website with Stacy Sowers
October 30, 2018 15:33 - 1 hour - 84 MBStacy Sowers is an indie author with twenty years experience in web development. She's an expert in the tech around building your author business and she generously shares her knowledge. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: Get our Build Your Author Website book here - https://authorlikeaboss.com/website Get the shownotes at https://authorlikeaboss.com/episode35
ALAB 034: Using Pinterest to Connect with Readers with Coralee June
October 24, 2018 05:05 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBCoralee June connects with her readers in uncommon, yet effective ways, and she shares exactly how you can do it too. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can see the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode34
ALAB 033: Your Fans as Partners in Your Writing Process with C. Steven Manley
October 16, 2018 21:15 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBChuck is a southern gentleman and a storyteller. In his interview he shares how he matches his passion for writing with the expectations of his fans and turns it into a profession. Here are just a few of the things we touched on:
ALAB 032: Indie Authors Share Their Stories: Moderated by Ella Barnard
October 11, 2018 10:00 - 51 minutes - 71.6 MBt was part of the Arts & Culture series held at The Vault Theater in downtown Hillsboro and was hosted by BagnBaggage productions. The authors on the panel were Catherine Fredricks, Marie Robinson, Tonya Macalino and B. C. Palmer In this episode you'll get to hear about their experiences as indie authors. It was super fun for me. I hope you enjoy it as well. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: For the shownotes, go to authorlikeaboss.com/episode32
ALAB 031: Starting as a Ghostwriter with B.C. Palmer
October 09, 2018 18:44 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBB.C. Palmer started his writing career as a ghostwriter. After a couple years he took what he had learned and decided to write as himself. In this episode, he shares that journey. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: To get the shownotes go to authorlikeaboss.com/episode31
ALAB 030: Complex Plots & How to Write Them with Richard Fox
October 02, 2018 10:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBBestselling indie author Richard Fox shares the strategies he uses to keep his stories from being boring, make his character real, and keep it all straight while he's writing. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: How long it took him to actually make money as an indie author See the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode30
ALAB 029: Building Tension in Your Story with Heather Myers
September 26, 2018 01:42 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBHeather Myers is owner of the The Plot Genie. She is brilliant with plotting books that make readers want to keep turning the page. She shares her secrets in this interview. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: See the shownotes at https://authorlikeaboss.com/episode29
ALAB 028: Co-Writing Books for Success with Laura Greenwood
September 10, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBLaura Greenwood is a writing superstar. She has experience as both a co-author and as a solo indie author, plus she regularly works on multiple books at the same time. She shares how she does it all in this episode. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can see the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode28
ALAB 027: Getting Paid to Be Creative with Scott Moon
September 04, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBScott Moon is a master of developing a successful author mindset and matching it with powerful action steps. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: See the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode27
ALAB 026: Writing & Marketing with Excellence with Angela Ackerman
August 28, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBAngela is brilliant at supporting other authors in improving their writing craft. She writes and markets with excellence and integrity. In this episode shares how she does both. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: Get the shownotes at https://authorlikeaboss.com/episode26
ALAB 025: From Screenwriter to Indie Author with Ines Johnson
August 21, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBInes worked as a screenwriter until she realized she could get the stories out faster as an indie author. In this episode, she shares her storytelling & marketing expertise. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can view the shownotes here http://authorlikeaboss.com/episode25
ALAB 024: Rounding Out Your Story with Marie Robinson
August 14, 2018 17:39 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBMarie is an editor turned author who used to work as an agent at a prestigious agency, and now she's sharing all the goodies with you. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: Get the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode24
ALAB 023: Re-Releasing Your Books; Why & How with Danielle Annett
August 07, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBDanielle is a powerhouse. She talks about re-releasing your books PLUS book covers, Facebook Ads, making time to write, blog tours, and lots more... She also talks about the benefits of traditional versus indie publishing from the perspective of someone who worked IN the traditional industry. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: See the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode23
ALAB 022: Getting a Powerful Marketing Mindset with Sandra Elaine Scott
July 31, 2018 10:00 - 57 minutes - 80.1 MBSandra's background in fundraising for non-profits gives her a unique mindset around being an author and marketing her books. According to the Amazon algorithms, you might not want to literally follow her advice of selling books from your purse, but being willing to confidently talk about your books is something most of us could get better at. Sandra has got that down pat. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: See the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode22
ALAB 021: How to Really Make It as an Indie Author with Chris Fox
July 24, 2018 10:00 - 56 minutes - 78.7 MBChris Fox is one of the go-to experts of indie publishing, and it's because he's smart, generous, and tells you exactly how to follow his path to success. You can view the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode21
ALAB 020: How to Market Your Books Successfully with Michelle Fox
July 17, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBMichelle has been around the block as an Indie Author, and she shares what works. (You'll want to stay 'til the end. The last 10 minutes are golden.) Here are just a few of the things we touched on: Shownotes available at authorlikeaboss.com/episode20
ALAB 019: Adapting Your Writing Process with Julia Clarke
July 10, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBJulia is a soft-spoken go-getter. She is brilliant, but modest. She won't tell you what to do, but she absolutely leads by example. She shares her experiences in this episode. Here are just a few of the things we touched on:
ALAB 018: Facebook & Amazon Ads for Indie Authors with JR Castle
July 03, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBJR Castle has been in marketing for over a decade, and when she turned her expertise to writing and marketing her own indie books, her sales skyrocketed. In this episode she walks us through how she does it. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: Get the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode18
ALAB 017: Building Tension in Your Stories with Rebecca York
June 26, 2018 20:26 - 56 minutes - 104 MBRebecca has written over 150 stories, and knows the art of writing a good book. In this episode, she shares how she does it. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: See the shownotes at authorlikeaboss.com/episode17
ALAB 016: Why You HAVE to Publish Your Stories with Jonathan Brazee
June 19, 2018 19:29 - 55 minutes - 77.3 MBIf Jonathan's stories don't motivate you to keep completing and publishing your books, I don't know what will. Here are just a few of the things we touched on:
ALAB 015: Build Your Social Media Presence Organically with KT Strange
June 12, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBKT recently went from "good" to "HOLY WOW" in her indie book career, and she shares with us how she did it. We also have a ton of fun chatting about living the band manager life, taking risks that pay off, being vulnerable with your fans, and why you don't want to eat lunch for $1 at a no-name gas station. I seriously have a girl-crush on KT after this interview. Here are just a few of the things we touched on:
ALAB 014: A Creative Way to Focus on Your Writing with Rebecca Rivard
June 05, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBA self-proclaimed pantser, Rebecca shares where she gets her inspiration, her revising process, and how she became a USA Today Bestselling Author. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: