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The Next Strategic Step On Your Author Journey And Author Nation With Joe Solari Jan 08, 2024

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Wherever you are on the author journey, there are some important questions to consider along the way. Joe Solari outlines a strategic step forward for new authors, midlist indies, and those with ambitious financial goals. Plus, what is Author Nation? In the intro, Top 10 trends for publishing [Written Word Media]; Indie author predictions for […]

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My 2024 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn [Updated] Jan 01, 2024

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Happy New Year 2024! I love January and the opportunity to start afresh. I know it’s arbitrary in some ways, but I measure my life by what I create, and I measure it in years. At the end of each year, I make a photobook, and I publish an article here, which helps keep me […]

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Review Of My 2023 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn Dec 31, 2023

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Another year ends, and once more, it’s time to reflect on our creative goals. I hope you will take the time to review your goals and you’re welcome to leave a comment below about how the year went. Did you achieve everything you wanted to? Let me know in the comments. In the intro, 2023 […]

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The 15-Year Author Business Pivot With Joanna Penn Dec 18, 2023

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In this episode, I reflect on 15 years of TheCreative Penn, and outline how I will reposition myself for the next 15 years of being an author entrepreneur. In the intro, We used to do that [Seth Godin]; Penguin Random House has acquired Hay House [Publishing Perspectives]; Business for Authors; Your Author Business Plan; OpenAI […]

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How Generative AI Search Will Impact Book Discoverability In The Next Decade Dec 11, 2023

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How will changes to the way people search impact book discoverability? What can authors and publishers do to ensure their books are still found in the new form of generative AI search? While it’s still early days for this technology, I share my thoughts in this article, with the hope that we can surf the […]

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Publishing A Cookery Photo Book With Jane Dixon-Smith Dec 04, 2023

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Do you want to publish an image-heavy book like a cookbook? How can you navigate the challenges of photography, book design, and publishing choices to make the best product possible? Jane Dixon-Smith shares her lessons learned from her first cookbook. In the intro, Brandon Sanderson’s predictions about publishing [Daniel Greene]; Craig Mod talks about walking […]

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Subscriptions And The Creator Economy With Michael Evans Nov 27, 2023

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How might subscriptions help expand your author business ecosystem? What are some tips on encouraging readers to buy direct? Why is the future looking positive for authors in the creator economy? Michael Evans gives his thoughts. In the intro, marketing for multi-genre authors [Self Publishing Advice]; Same as Ever: Timeless lessons on risk, opportunity, and […]

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Starting A Second Career As An Author And Networking Tips With Patrick O’Donnell Nov 20, 2023

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How can you transition into being an author after a long-term career elsewhere? How can you adopt an attitude of service in order to build your network in an authentic manner? Patrick O’Donnell shares his tips. In the intro, Spotify subscribers in the US now have 15 hours of free audiobook listening [The Verge] — […]

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The Mindset And Business Of Selling Books Direct With Russell Nohelty Nov 13, 2023

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How can you shift your mindset from catalog sales to selling direct? How can you reframe the direct author business model to take advantage of creative possibilities for different kinds of products and long-term marketing? Russell Nohelty gives his tips in this interview. In the intro, Top 10 tips for indie authors [Clare Lydon]; 10 […]

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Pinterest For Book Marketing With Trona Freeman Nov 06, 2023

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How can using Pinterest more like a search engine help you sell more books? What are some of the ways to use Pinterest most effectively for book marketing? Trona Freeman gives her tips. In the intro, KDP announce an Invite-Only KDP Beta for Audiobooks; How to Double Down on Being Human: 5 Ways to Stand […]

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