Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business

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SPS 198: Successfully Self Publishing and Selling Books Through TikTok with Gabrielle Stone (Eat, Pray, #FML) Feb 22, 2023

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Join us for an inspiring and informative interview with Gabrielle Stone, one of the most successful self-published authors we've had on the podcast. As the author of "Eat, Pray, #FML" and other popular books, Gabrielle shares her secrets to self-publishing success. In this episode, we cover:

Why Gabrielle chose to self-publish and her tips for a successful self-publishing journey
Comparing self-publishing an audiobook vs. a traditional publishing deal for an audiobook (and why self-publishing may be the better choice)
How Gabrielle sold many copies of her book as a first-time self-published author
BookTok- What it is and how you can use TikTok to sell your book
Insights on how to create viral videos on TikTok
The Toyota Camry approach for your book - why it may be better than a Lamborghini Launch

If you're looking for inspiration or want to learn how to self-publish your book, don't miss this episode with Gabrielle Stone!

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SPS 197: Worth It: Writing The Book You Want To Write (Not The One People Tell You To) with Brit Barron Feb 14, 2023

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Join me as I chat with Brit Barron, the author of "Worth It", on this episode about how to get a book deal. During our conversation, we explore the following topics:

How Brit connected with a publisher and turned down their idea but still secured a book deal
Deciding what to prioritize as a creative and entrepreneur
The importance of exploring different topics for your book, even if they are not related to your business
Overcoming writer's block by speaking your book
How Brit landed a foreword from Rachel Hollis, a 3X NYT Bestseller, and tips for getting people to write a foreword for your book.

Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! Tune in to this episode and discover how to get a book deal.

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SPS 196: Nice Girls Don’t Publish Books? - Empowering Female Authors & Executives with Dr. Lois Frankel Feb 07, 2023

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Join me for an insightful interview with Dr. Lois Frankel, the author of "Nice Girls Don't Get The Corner Office," as we discuss how to publish a book. If you're a female author or thinking about writing a book, this episode is for you! Discover how writing a book can benefit those who can't afford to work with you and why niche down your book and marketing is crucial for success. Dr. Lois also shares common mistakes women or "nice girls" make when writing and publishing a book and how to avoid them. Learn from her experience in republishing her most recent book self-published and the one essential thing to include in the contract. Don't miss this episode and gain insights on how to publish your book successfully!

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SPS 195: Lessons Learned Publishing 100+ Children & Young Adult Books with Kathryn Lasky (& Turning Your Book Into A Movie) Jan 31, 2023

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Join us for a fascinating interview with Kathryn Lasky, a prolific author who has written over 100 books including children's books, young adult novels, and historical fiction. In this episode, we explore topics related to traditional publishing such as:

How Kathryn landed her first traditional publishing deal as a first-time children’s book author
Designing your book cover based on genre and tips on how to do it right
Insights from Kathryn's vast experience writing 100+ books, and how her process changes based on the type of book she’s writing
Plotter or Pantser? We discuss what these terms mean and help you figure out which approach suits you best.

We also delve into other topics such as:

How to increase the “readthrough rate” of the books in your series
The advantages of writing historical fiction
How Kathryn successfully turned one of her books into a major motion picture movie
The differences between marketing children’s books and “grown-up” books.

This episode is packed with valuable insights and tips for anyone interested in writing and publishing books. Don't miss out!

Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation
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SPS 194: Building An Empire And Becoming Unbreakable with Elena Cardone Jan 24, 2023

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Join me as I chat with Elena Cardone, a renowned female entrepreneur, author, actress, and model, about her incredible journey to success.

Elena Cardone is the author of "Empire Builder: How To Have It All," and a speaker at the Unbreakable challenge. In this podcast episode, we delve into Elena's story and discuss the following topics:

Empowering women and restoring the family unit
Improving finances, relationships, and the family unit simultaneously
How Elena overcame her fears and got her book published in just seven months, thanks to a challenge from her husband Grant Cardone
The importance of support and avoiding phrases like "Just a"
The five pillars of an unbreakable business, which you can learn more about at the Unbreakable challenge

As a female entrepreneur, Elena has a lot of valuable insights to share about these topics.
For more inspiration, check out episode 10 of this podcast, where I interview Elena's husband Grant Cardone about his writing process.

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SPS 193: Buy Back Your Time Writing And Launching A Book (A Behind The Scenes Look) with Dan Martell Jan 18, 2023

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In this podcast episode, I'm thrilled to have Dan Martell, a long-time friend and mentor, discuss his newly released book, "Buy Back Time." As a successful entrepreneur and author, Dan has valuable insights to share on buying back your time and the benefits of writing a book, even if it doesn't align with your core business.

During our interview, we cover a variety of topics, including lessons learned from securing a book deal and shopping the book to multiple publishers. Dan also shares his personal experience of writing the book and why hiring a ghostwriter didn't work. His advice on hiring a ghostwriter is something every aspiring author should consider.

We also delve into creating excellent methodologies and frameworks around the subject of your book, among other fascinating topics. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to write a book or someone who wants to buy back their time, this episode is for you! Don't miss out on these valuable insights.

Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Self Publishing School Is Closed, The Future Of Publishing, And Funding 75 Libraries Jan 15, 2023

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Today I'm doing a bonus episode to make the biggest announcement in SPS history. I'm also announcing the future of publishing.
Don't miss this announcement!
To find out more about the future of Publishing and enter to win the Ultimate Writer's Retreat at Bolt Farm Treehouse, go to: selfpublishing.com/thefuture
To schedule a call with the team about helping with your book and to help fund one of the 75 libraries, go to: selfpublishing.com/apply-podcast

Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation
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SPS 192: Lessons Learned From 8 Years, 7,000+ Books Published, And $43M+ …And The Future Of Publishing with Chandler Bolt Jan 10, 2023

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Today we're making the biggest announcement in Self Publishing School history. This is also the first time I've ever been interviewed on my own podcast.
Learn more about the announcement at: selfpublishing.com/thefuture
On this interview, guest interviewer Matt Emmorey interviews Chandler Bolt to talk about:
-the biggest lessons learned publishing 7,000+ books in the last 8 years
-the best decisions (and biggest failures) that led to $43M+, Forbes 30 Under 30, and massive growth
-how the publishing landscape has changed and what's on the horizon
We also share some big announcements:
-why we closed Self Publishing School to launch the future of publishing
-what we've built, what we're doing next and how it will revolutionize the publishing industry
-how YOU can win a writer's retreat to Bolt Farm Treehouse
-our goal of funding 75+ libraries in January and how you can get involved
Find out all of the details here: selfpublishing.com/thefuture
If you've ever been curious about my journey as an entrepreneur or our journey as a company...or if you're curious about the future of publishing...you don't want to miss this episode!

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SPS 191: Turning Your Book Into A Movie (From Book To Script) with Sara McDermott Jain Jan 04, 2023

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If you've ever considered turning your book into a movie, this podcast interview is a must-listen. In this episode, I'm joined by Sara McDermott Jain, a 15-year screenplay writer and creator of the Book To Script course. Together, we cover a masterclass on how to turn a book into a movie.

During the interview, we delve into a variety of topics, including whether to write the screenplay or the book first, the average word count of a screenplay, and the three key elements of a great screenplay or movie. We also discuss tips for writing great dialogue, character development, and how to sell your first screenplay, including Sara's personal experience with this.

Additionally, we talk about whether to write the screenplay before pitching it and the different types of movie deals you need to know about. This episode is truly mind-blowing and is perfect for movie lovers, aspiring screenplay writers, or anyone curious about the process of turning a book into a movie. Don't miss out on this valuable information.

Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation
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SPS 190: How To Launch A Book Successfully with Julie Broad Dec 28, 2022

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Join me as I chat with Julie Broad of Book Launchers TV about how to launch a book successfully. In this episode, we cover a variety of topics, including how Julie's first book helped her raise money and grow her real estate investing business.

We also discuss how to measure the success of a book launch, which metrics to look at, and which metrics matter. Additionally, we dive into the New York Times Scam and why it's not a real bestseller list.

Julie shares her advice on selling more books after your launch using the "one thing per day" method and "The 1 Year Launch," which you can learn more about in Chandler's book, "Published." We also explore why Julie focuses on YouTube and how to choose which marketing medium is best for you.

This was a fun and informative interview, and Julie is a fantastic guest. If you're looking for insights on how to launch a book successfully, don't miss this episode.

Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation
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