The Career Author Podcast

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Yes, Virginia, You Need An Editor Oct 04, 2018

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Being professional and treating your product (aka book) the best chance to succeed is a big part of what makes a career author. Today, J. and Zach discuss the importance of using professional editors and help you decipher which types of editors you need to use and how to find them.

Thanks to our newest Patrons: Christine Daiglee, Leigh Ann Beckett

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The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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Setting Up Boundaries Sep 27, 2018

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As an author, it’s important to protect your creative energy in order to produce the best book possible. Today, J. and Zach discuss the importance of setting up boundaries and barriers, from finding the right place to do your most creative work, to building a strong understanding with the people around you.

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The 8-Minute Writing Habit For Novelists by Monica Leonelle - https://books2read.com/8minutemonica

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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Story World Building Sep 20, 2018

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For many authors, worldbuilding is the most fun part of the process. J. and Zach are back together in person this week and have a face to face discussion about their world building processes. Also, Zach gives a few tips on AMS ads for beginners.

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Links:

Mastering Amazon Ads by Brian Meeks - https://books2read.com/masterams

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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Publishing Tools in a Changing Landscape Sep 13, 2018

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Things seem to change every single day in self-publishing. Today, J. and Zach talk about some of our favorite tools you can use to publish your book, as well as some recent changes with paperbacks over at Amazon. They also veer off into a discussion about going wide vs being exclusive with Amazon.

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Links:

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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The Editor’s Six Core Questions Sep 06, 2018

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Zach and J. go deep on craft today and talk about The Editor’s Six Core Questions. They believe if you ask these six questions about your book, then they will help you have a better story for your reader once it’s time to publish.

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Links:

The Editor’s Six Core Questions - https://storygrid.com/editor-roundtable-story-grid-101-the-six-core-questions/

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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Internet Etiquette for Authorpreneurs Aug 30, 2018

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Today on the show, Zach and J. share a story about something that recently happened to them, and how they turned lemons into lemonade. It leads to a conversation about how we should be treating other authors and readers within the indie community.

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Thanks to our newest Patrons: Myles Paine, Sheryl Hayes, Edwin Downward, Kimberly Packard, Sandie Hutchins, Marcela

Links:

31 Covers - https://authoraccelerate.com/31covers/

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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Retail or Real Life? Where to sell... Aug 23, 2018

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J. and Zach talk about selling at conventions, along with the advantages and disadvantages whether or not author book signings are worth it, and some experiences they’ve had direct selling. In this week's Hacks and Ways, J. talks about batching.

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Thanks to our newest Patron: Leigh Anderson

Links:

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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Finding the Right Book Cover Artist Aug 16, 2018

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You’ve written that novel, but now you need a book cover. Do you make it yourself? Do you find a graphic artist? How do you even find a good cover artist, and what should you be looking for? J. and Zach break it all down with actionable advice and tips on today’s episode.

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Thanks to our newest Patron: Antoine, Kat Bammer

Links:

J.’s interview with Writer’s Digest - http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/questions-and-quandaries/dealing-with-editors/when-to-hire-an-editor-expert-opinions

J. and Rachael on the Kobo Writing Life Podcast - https://kobowritinglife.com/2018/08/15/kwl-ep-115-rachael-herron-and-j-thorn/

The Other Stories Podcast - http://www.hawkandcleaver.com/podcasts/

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com

Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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The Future of Audiobooks Aug 09, 2018

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J. recently visited Findaway Voices to see some of the cool things they are doing in the world of audiobooks. Today, Zach and J. discuss some of the stuff they showed J. and how we see the future of the audiobook market. In our hacks segment, Zach helps you get rid of digital clutter.

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Thanks to our newest Patron: Claire Chandler, Ian J Middleton, Sandie Hutchins

Links:

Authors With A Live Custom Storefront for the Findaway Direct Program - https://rachel-amphlett-audio.myshopify.com/

https://shadonna-richards.myshopify.com/

The Writer’s Well Episode #82 - https://shows.pippa.io/thewriterswell/ep082

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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Great Storytelling in 15 Seconds Aug 02, 2018

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Do you think it’s possible to tell a complete story in fifteen seconds with no dialogue? Today, Zach and J. break down a fifteen second Clorox commercial and discuss how it has every element of a good story.

Watch the commercial at: https://youtu.be/17fcpd4Bb-I

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Thanks to our newest Patron: Jennifer Ellision

Links:

Clorox commercial - https://youtu.be/17fcpd4Bb-I

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com

Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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