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Financial Freedom, Direct Sales, and Author Nation with Joe Solari

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers - March 20, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour
Episode 211 / How do you live your best life through your writing career? We talk with Joe Solari about how to achieve author goals and how various business models, including direct sales and subscriptions, play into reaching those goals. We also discuss Author Nation, the largest indie author c...

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0411 | B. Jeffrey Madoff [Part 2]

Expert Authority Effect™ Interviews with Mario Fachini - March 15, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 131 ratings
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0411 | B. Jeffrey Madoff [Part 1]

Expert Authority Effect™ Interviews with Mario Fachini - March 13, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 131 ratings
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⏳ M.K. Williams: “Packing your Patience," YouTube Success, and Writing Across Genres

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers - March 13, 2024 06:00 - 57 minutes
Episode 210 / M.K. Williams writes suspenseful literary fiction and helps aspiring authors. M.K. shares how she writes and markets books across different genres, using Payhip for direct sales, the drawback of a surprise launch, and why delusion is sometimes a good thing. 🌀 Why M.K. has specific...

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⏳ M.K. Williams: “Packing your Patience” and Writing Across Genres

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers - March 13, 2024 06:00 - 57 minutes
Episode 210 / M.K. Williams writes suspenseful literary fiction and helps aspiring authors. M.K. shares how she writes and markets books across different genres, using Payhip for direct sales, the drawback of a surprise launch, and why delusion is sometimes a good thing. 🌀 Why M.K. has specific...

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0408 | Scott Joseph [PART 2]

Expert Authority Effect™ Interviews with Mario Fachini - March 08, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 131 ratings
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0408 | Scott Joseph [PART 1]

Expert Authority Effect™ Interviews with Mario Fachini - March 06, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 131 ratings
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Melanie Harlow: Lessons Learned on the Way to Becoming a One-Click Author

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers - March 06, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour
Episode 209 / How do you get to the point that your readers “one-click” the buy button for your books? Join us as we chat with small town romance author Melanie Harlow. Melanie shares what she learned about giving readers what they want—and what that has to do with spaghetti versus cake. 🎂 Know...

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338 – Writing Women's Action-Adventure Novels with Bethany Maines

Kobo Writing Life Podcast - March 05, 2024 14:53 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratings
In this episode, we spoke to award-winning author Bethany Maines, whose romance-fuelled action-adventure novels include Eye Contact and Bulletproof Mascara, among many others. Bethany is a multi-genre author who has written in many genres and sub-genres, including action-adventure, mystery and ...

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#419 Writing Well: How to Persevere and Complete a Full-Length Novel

Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres - March 04, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
In this episode, Shelley shares valuable insights on how to persevere and complete a full-length novel. Get to know the  importance of knowing your why, establishing a community for support and accountability, and incorporating God into the writing, publishing, and marketing process. Free: Wri...

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Learn 7 Strategies I've Used to Publish Over 70 Books (It's FREE)

Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres - February 28, 2024 12:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Registration is now open for our next Kingdom Writers Conference! Click here to save your spot! >> https://kingdomwritersconference.com/productivity   This conference was created to help writers like you build a consistent writing habit so you can reach your writing goals.   This FREE one-...

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Margaret Lashley on Creating Your Own Genre and Being True To Yourself

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers - February 28, 2024 07:00 - 59 minutes
Episode 208 / Want to write something a little bit different? How do you appeal to readers in one of the main genres, but also forge your own path?  Margaret Lashley joins us to share how she created a subgenre of wacky, humor-filled mysteries that appeal to cozy readers as well as women’s fict...

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#418 Mentoring Moment: Unsung Hero

Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres - February 26, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Jesus’s earthly father Joseph was an unsung hero. Joseph displayed obedience and played a key role in God’s plan played out through Jesus. Joseph can sometimes be in the background, blending in without much notice.  After receiving dream after dream (Matthew 1:20; 2:13-14; 2:19-21; 2:22) fro...

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0399 | Keri Murphy

Expert Authority Effect™ Interviews with Mario Fachini - February 23, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 131 ratings
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0398 | Ryan Blair

Expert Authority Effect™ Interviews with Mario Fachini - February 21, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 131 ratings
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Emma St. Clair on Building Fandom and Writing Closed Door Romantic Comedies

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers - February 21, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour
Episode 207 / Do you want to create a loyal readership interested in you, not just your genre? Do you want to up the romantic tension in your books? Rom-com author Emma St. Clair shares tips on these topics, plus much more:  The minefield of romance terms used to describe heat level and tone W...

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#337 – Marketing Advice for Indie Authors with Kiki Chatfield

Kobo Writing Life Podcast - February 20, 2024 14:52 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratings
In this episode, we are joined by Kiki Chatfield, CEO and founder of The Next Step PR. Kiki spoke with us about her PR company, why she founded it, her best marketing tips for authors, the conference she runs, Authors in the Bluegrass, and so much more! Kiki is always open to hearing from reade...

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#417 Marketing Minute: How to sell your books to your email list

Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres - February 19, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Get ideas on the best ways to sell your books online and how leveraging other people's experiences and feedback about your book—whether it's through reviews or personal stories—can engage your email list effectively.  Listen to this episode and discover how marketing authentically can make a m...

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Leslye Penelope on Worldbuilding, Being a Hybrid Author, and Selling Signed Books Using Payhip

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers - February 14, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes
Episode 206 / Leslye Penelope, author of fantasy and paranormal romance, joins us and shares how she builds rich story worlds. How the worldbuilding can connect to plot, character, theme, and conflict Using Payhip to sell signed paperbacks  Leslye’s course on Worldbuilding How Leslye went fr...

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🔒 Supporter Chat with Ines Johnson: How to Avoid the Saggy Middle 🦥

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers - February 13, 2024 22:00 - 38 minutes
Subscriber-only episode How do you structure your novel so the middle is as page-turning as the beginning and the end? How do you write a strong heroine? What are content buckets and how can they help with your newsletter?  We dive into these topics with the wonderful Ines Johnson, who joins u...

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#416 Publish with a Purpose: Best companies to self-publish a book

Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres - February 12, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
If you’re looking for the best self-publishing companies, this episode is right for you. What are the differences between traditional, vanity, and self-publishing? And how do you learn the top choices for print and ebook distribution for your book? Listen to this episode to find out. Download ...

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The Power of Owning Your Reader’s Experience with Matt Briel from Lulu

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers - February 07, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes
Episode 205 / This episode is all about harnessing the power of direct connection with your readers. Matt Briel from Lulu discusses the value of direct sales as we move away from a distribution-first publishing model.  Importance of owning customer data Why you should start building your direc...

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#336 – Mental Health, Queer Narratives and More with Emily Austin

Kobo Writing Life Podcast - February 06, 2024 14:34 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratings
In this episode, we are joined by best-selling Canadian author Emily Austin, whose debut novel Everyone In This Room Will Some Day Be Dead was nominated for the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour, to discuss her latest release, Interesting Facts About Space! This title is available today and was...

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#415 Writing Well: How to get organized and focused to get more writing done

Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres - February 05, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Are you struggling with your writing organization? This might just be the episode for you to tune in. Listen in as Shelley shares practical and effective tips to help you overcome those challenges.   Free: Writing Wheel Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writin...

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Get the First Draft Written and Mental Health for Writers with Erin P.T. Canning

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers - January 31, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutes
Episode 204 / Having trouble getting words on the page? Erin P.T. Canning has strategies to help! We delve into how to let go of perfectionism and give yourself permission to write a “bad” first draft. Erin also shares how writing helped her with depression.  Why it’s important to look backward...

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#414 How to Get Beyond Fear and Self-Sabotage

Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres - January 29, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Many writers often find themselves entangled in a web of fear and self-sabotage, but how can one overcome them? In this episode, Shelley shares amazing insights on how to break free from the paralyzing grip of fear and embrace the purpose-driven journey of your writing. Take a Step of Faith an...

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🔒 Supporter Episode:🪝Hooky Openings

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers - January 25, 2024 16:00 - 32 minutes
Subscriber-only episode Opening lines, where to start the book, and prologues How do you start your book in a way that hooks readers? In this month’s suporter-only episode, we look at compelling beginnings.  We cover the heavy lifting that the open line does, where to start your book, and (co...

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✅ Why Branding and Quality are More Important Than Ever with Clayton Noblit of Written Word Media

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers - January 24, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes
Episode 203 / Do you want to simplify marketing? Do you want to take your branding up a notch? Do you want to know the trends in writing and publishing? Clayton Noblit of Written Word Media has answers about these topics and also shares tips on where to start with branding and common mistakes ne...

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#335 – Writing Best-Selling Hockey Romance with Becka Mack

Kobo Writing Life Podcast - January 23, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 48 ratings
In this episode, we are joined by best-selling author of the book series that became a TikTok sensation, Playing for Keeps! Playing for Keeps is a steamy, romantic hockey romance trilogy that have taken Booktok (the bookish side of TikTok) by storm. We were so excited to talk to Becka and hear ...

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#413 Mentoring Moment: Lost and Found

Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres - January 22, 2024 12:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
2 Kings 22 & 23 King Josiah’s reforms all started with finding a book in the Temple. The High Priest Hilkiah found the Book of the Law which had been lost for years.  Josiah was 26 when this Book of the Law was found and he repented when he began reading what was contained in the Law. He the...