Melhores podcasts sobre Writers And Books (2024)

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3 Ways Writers Can Simplify the Book Creation Process (Ep.83) 9:27

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Send me your feedback! Earlier this week, we celebrated Labor Day here in the U.S., which honors all the workers who enable our country to function. It also made me think of all the hard work we writers put in to create a book. But sometimes we get overwhelmed and work harder than we need to. So today, I'm going to share 3 ways to simplify the book…

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The Next Chapter - Book Dates, Italy Adventures, An Extract of my Book “Cortona”… 41:51

30d ago41:51

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"So this is it. I am thirty nine years old. I am sitting at a table in a medieval piazza with a black moleskine journal. I am sipping a glass of Chianti Classico. I stare at the menu with none other than Luca Signorelli on the cover. I like the words Gran Caffe Signorelli. Luca Signorelli was born in Cortona in 1441. He is still revered. Signorelli…

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Island Time vs. Deadline - Summer Writing Tips 13:20

3M ago13:20

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Send me your feedback! It’s hot in the summer, so it’s nice to slow down a bit and drink something refreshing that quenches the thirst. This got me to thinking: why not offer a summer refresher for authors? That’s what this espisode is about - striking a refreshing balance between productive writing and enjoying some laid-back summer vibes. Be sure…

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Children of the Volcano with Travel Writer and Author Ros Belford 51:59

3M ago51:59

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"Time in Italy seemed less linear than it was at home, more of a space waiting to be filled with whatever delights the day might bring – exquisite miniature pastries behind the etched glass of an art nouveau window, a sliver of cantaloupe on a market-stall holder’s knife, amber and pink spritzes on a waiter’s tray, a flirty glance, a raised eyebrow…

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Beyond the Love Story: Romance Writing Tips for Christian Authors with Sara Turnquist 34:06

3M ago34:06

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Send me your feedback! Romance is today’s most popular genre of fiction, by far. And that includes the Christian market. if you feel called to write a Christian romance novel, this episode is for you! Be sure to listen the whole way to the end because my guest expert, Sara Turnquist, author of 23 clean historical romance novels, shares lots of prac…

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How to Stop Procrastinating as a Writer (Ep.80) 15:11

4M ago15:11

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Send me your feedback! I think it’s safe to say that everyone has procrastinated at some point in their lives. But it seems to be a recurring theme among writers. Why is that? I recently had an a-ha moment about this very question that I’m going to share with you today, along with 6 practical tips to help you procrastinate less and write more. List…

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Strange Fruit, Italian Lessons, Dreaming of Sicily 25:41

4M ago25:41

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"Perfection is static, and I am in full progress" - Anais Nin Welcome to Episode #95: Today I go on a whimsical journey through my process! Reading and working on my book. The book is done! Yet, I am most keen to record an audiobook first - so here I go. It’s a journey of ruminating over recent books I have read and what is happening IRL and certai…

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Rome’s Last Noble Palace, Cafe Culture and Great Writing Advice with Fiction Author Kimberly Sullivan 49:21

4M ago49:21

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"Be kind to yourself and just get going, because even if you are just writing a little bit, for a few hours a week - it adds up" - Kimberly Sullivan Welcome to Episode #94: Today I have a conversation with fiction writer Kimberly Sullivan and her recent novel Rome’s Last Noble Palace. Kimberly loves to weave a story that includes a contemporary and…

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How to Write Your Life Story in 4 Steps (Ep.79) 18:47

4M ago18:47

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Send me your feedback! Ready to write your life story but not sure how? On today’s episode of the Ink and Impact podcast, I share my 4-step process that will help you get your story out of your head and onto the page, regardless of your age or perceived writing abilities. Your story is important, and you CAN write it. Listen in to learn how! Resour…

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A SIMPLER Way to Write Your Book (and market it, too) - Ep.78 14:13

5M ago14:13

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Send me your feedback! If you’re feeling overwhelmed or frustrated when it comes to writing and marketing your book, know that you’re not alone. Every published author I’ve ever met has had to deal with fluctuating emotions, doubts, time constraints, decision fatigue, and information overload throughout the various stages of their writing journeys.…

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Writing our lives - A Poetic Ramble and Musings 38:38

5M ago38:38

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"One's destination is never a place but a new way of looking at things" - Henry Miller Welcome to Episode #93: Today a share a meander through the creative landscape of writing and my process and the discoveries on the creative journey.... Shownotes include a list of books and memoirs that have inspired me along the creative journey plus extra deta…

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3 Types of Writers: Which Type Are You? (Ep.77) 7:24

5M ago7:24

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Send me your feedback! At the outset, writing and self-publishing a book sounds straightforward - just write it and upload it to Amazon or whatever online retailer you choose. Easy-peasy, right? 😃 Weellll…behind every overarching topic (writing, editing, publishing, and marketing) are MANY tasks and corresponding sub-tasks. Compounding the problem …

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The Flavours of Liguria with Food Writer Enrica Monzani 41:52

5M ago41:52

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"Ligurian cuisine is often defined as a "poor" cuisine, of humble, rough origins because it was born in the homes of fisherman and farmers who had only simple, seasonal and low-value ingredients available. Yet, it is also sophisticated due to the expert use and skilful transformation of those few ingredients"..... Enrica Monzani Join me for a conve…

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5 Essential Networking Tips for Writers (Ep.76) 11:59

6M ago11:59

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Send me your feedback! In today’s episode of the Ink and Impact podcast, I’m going to cover 5 Essential Networking Tips for Writers. As a book coach who serves Christian indie writers throughout their self-publishing journeys, I’ve learned that one of the biggest challenges they face is promoting and marketing their brand and their books. Yet one o…

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Universe I Trust You - With Roberta Mussato 1:05:17

6M ago1:05:17

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"You have not a right, but a duty to be happy" - Roberta Mussato Welcome to Episode #91: What a privilege it is to talk to women and share their stories. Women lead such fascinating lives. I continually notice this, the fact they continue to expand themselves, push their limits and boundaries, to grow, and not except contraction as the norm, but le…

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The Big Leap - Solo Travel in Italy with Cookbook Author Nadia Fragnito 51:45

6M ago51:45

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"We travel, initially to lose ourselves, and we travel, next to find ourselves" - Pico Iyer Welcome to Episode #90: Today I have a special conversation with Nadia Fragnito from The Vegan Italian Kitchen. Nadia is here to talk about her solo travel experience and the journey of returning to Italy to research her next cookbook due out later this year…

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The Risk of Compromise as a Christian Writer (Ep.75) 12:15

6M ago12:15

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Send me your feedback! Compromise as a Christian writer isn't something many people talk about ... but it's something that can easily creep into our author life if we're not careful. What kinds of things might cause you to compromise? Listen in to discover a few examples and discover how you can prevent - or remedy - a compromising situation. Resou…

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Can You Get Your Self-Published Book into an Indie Christian Bookstore? (Ep.74) 20:14

6M ago20:14

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Send me your feedback! You may recall that back in episode 68, I asked, Is There Still a Market for Christian Books? Well, thanks to a recent 41-page 2024 State of Christian Retail report by The Parable Group, I can conclusively say YES there is still a market for Christian books, particularly within independent Christian retailers. On today's epis…

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On Italy, and Following the Charm... 33:14

7M ago33:14

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"Italy was more than a subject, it was a tool of resurrection and empowerment" - Michelle Johnston “Can a place be an archetype? Or pertain mythical qualities? Emily Dickinson never left her home in New England to travel, the Italy she wrote and dreamed of symbolised something else, joy, hope, freedom…. And ultimately, the most powerful of qualitie…

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Dolce Amaro - Bitter Sweet 1:17:24

7M ago1:17:24

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"You cannot lose what really belongs to you, even if you throw it away" - I-Ching Here I talk about the bitter sweet few months that have been, reflecting on life, books and events, and the books and writing adventures that happen along the way. Find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.life You can now Support the Podcast and …

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The Benefits of Using Personal Experience in Fiction Writing with Becca Wierwille (Ep.73) 30:45

7M ago30:45

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Send me your feedback! I recently had the honor of interviewing Becca Wierwille, author of the middle grade novel, Road Trip Rescue. On today's episode, we address how to incorporate your own experience into a fictional story ... and why it matters. Regardless of what genre of fiction you're writing - and even if you're writing nonfiction - today's…

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Cultivating a Christian Author's Mindset (Ep.72) 17:28

7M ago17:28

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Send me your feedback! How is your writing coming along? How about your marketing? Are they going as well as you had hoped they would at the beginning of the year? If not, know you're not alone. New habits can be difficult to establish, and mindset plays a big factor in how successful you'll be. Do you want to learn how to develop an effective, God…

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7 Book Marketing Strategies Authors Can Learn from Costco (Ep. 71) 19:15

8M ago19:15

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Send me your feedback! Regardless of whether or not you like Costco, the 7 strategies I'm going to share with you today can help you reach - and retain - your readers. Book marketing, after all, is all about serving your readers. This is one of several great topics I have lined up for you in Quarter 1 this year, along with some fabulous guest inter…

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What's Your Writing Source? 3 Distinctive Sources for Writers (Ep.70) 17:20

8M ago17:20

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Send me your feedback! Creating content out of thin air is never a great idea. What's the source of YOUR writing? Listen to today's episode to discover three distinct yet unified sources you can use right away to become a better writer! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 1:1 Coaching Session - gain strategy and clarity; limited slots available Th…

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In Good Company 24:13

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"One will never forget the sudden transcendent quality of ordinary things, the glow of the fruit in its own leaves, the purple and green of artichokes with bushy tales, the delicacy of the sea creatures, silver, lilac - pale and coral red" - Winter in Venice, Pleasure and Landscapes by Sybille Bedford Here is some light musing over books I have lov…

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Allison Zurfluh and the Venice Lagoon - La Mia Arte 2:07:57

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"Some things are here for our souls, not our interests, and every land has its pockets of wild. Let us leave then there for the birds, for the night watch, for the person who needs and longs for a creeping into invisibility" Welcome to Episode #86: This year Allison published her third book, 'Allison Zurfluh and the Venice Lagoon'. Here are pages o…

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Are You Ready to RACE into the New Year? 21:30

9M ago21:30

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Send me your feedback! If you're like me, you might be eagerly anticipating the new year on one hand, but also hesitant about it on the other hand. In today's episode, I share how to prepare for 2024 as Christian writers and authors, and that revolves around the acronym R.A.C.E. Listen in to discover what RACE means and be encouraged in your writin…

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Cucina Povera & the Art of Making Do with Food Writer Giulia Scarpaleggia 33:12

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“Cucina Povera is not just a unique approach to cooking and ingredients; it’s the highest expression of the Italian arte delle arrangiarsi - the art of making do with what you have got" - Giulia Scarpaleggia, Cucina Povera Welcome to Episode #85, Today a wonderful conversation with Giulia Scarpaleggia about her recent cookbook Cucina Povera: The It…

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Is There Still a Market for Christian Books? (Ep.68) 26:05

9M ago26:05

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Send me your feedback! With so many U.S. Christian bookstores that have gone out of business over the last ten years, is there still a market for Christian books? And if so, what can indie authors do to reach that market and sell more books? That’s what I’m going to discuss on today’s episode of Ink and Impact! Register for the Self-Publishing Unpa…

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3 Things to Do Now to Self-Publish in 2024 (Ep.67) 14:55

10M ago14:55

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Send me your feedback! Happy Thanksgiving, fellow writer! Just like Thanksgiving dinner, there are a multitude of moving parts associated with self-publishing. To ensure that the book gets done on time AND that it satiates your hungry readers' expectations, you need to do a lot of advance planning and prep work. That’s what I’m going to share with …

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Should You Hire a Book Coach? (Ep.66) 13:26

10M ago13:26

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Send me your feedback! Remember how the saying used to be, “There’s an app for that”? Well, today there seems to be a coach for everything, too. A quick online search reveals dozens if not hundreds of different types of coaches: life coaches, business coaches, fitness coaches, executive coaches, health coaches, acting coaches, even travel coaches. …

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Cookbook Author Tessa Kiros: Now & Then 1:05:59

11M ago1:05:59

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"I travel and collect things that I love. Memories, tastes, colours and stories. I bring them home and make the beautiful meals I had, so we can live them all over again" - Tessa Kiros, Now & Then: A collection of recipes for always Welcome to Episode #84: Tessa Kiros is here today, her most recent book is 'Now & Then: A collection of recipes for a…

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The ONE Thing You Need to Sell More Books (Ep.65) 10:33

11M ago10:33

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Send me your feedback! In the last episode, I shared how you can find time to write your book. Today, I’m going to share the ONE thing you need to sell more of that book. As I’ve mentioned before, we need to market our books at all stages of the author journey – from just starting out to long after publication. There are many practical tips and str…

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On Living a Bigger Life 37:09

11M ago37:09

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"Much testing, much reflecting, much living must intervene before we can say 'My soul is my own'" - Madonna Kolbenschlag, (from) The Spiritual Sampler by Sue Monk Kidd Welcome to Episode #83, While in the middle of a big year, I reflect on what has filled my cup this year and why it all matters. On creating community, on inspired books, on writing,…

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Time to Write Your Book: 5 Strategies to Create a Writing Routine (Ep.64) 20:09

11M ago20:09

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Send me your feedback! One of the biggest challenges I hear from writers is a variation of time: There’s no time to write in my crazy busy life. It takes too long to grow a platform. There’s not enough time to juggle everything you’re supposed to do for writing and marketing your book. It takes too much time to learn how to use a particular tool or…

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Luca Spaghetti - Anything is Possible! 34:42

11M ago34:42

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"My grandmother always used to tell me your last name is going to bring you luck. When people meet you it makes them happy and a little bit hungry too" - Luca Spaghetti, Un Amico Italiano - Eat Pray Love in Rome Welcome to Episode #82: Twenty years ago the writer Elizabeth Gilbert made the city of Rome her home for three months before visiting Indi…

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7 Things to Avoid When Writing Your Life Story (Ep.63) 15:40

12M ago15:40

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Send me your feedback! In this episode, your host Dalene Bickel shares 7 Things to Avoid When Writing Your Life Story (or memoir, or autobiography). When you follow these guidelines, your story will attract readers rather than repel them. Sometimes, it's not about what you do but what you DON'T do that makes the biggest impact. Listen and SUBSCRIBE…

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The 4 Ps of Successful Self-Publishing (Ep.62) 21:29

12M ago21:29

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Send me your feedback! Did you know that while booksellers are buying about 250 to 300 titles a month (if they're a large seller), there are almost 1 million new, traditionally published books and, on top of that, 2-3 million self-published books produced every year in the United States alone? That is a lot of competition, my friend. So how can you…

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Ms Britaly and Life in Southern Italy as an Expat 43:52

1y ago43:52

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"I just knew that I had to figure it out for myself, step by step" - Claire Hearn, My Five Year Journey in Italy.... Welcome to Episode #81, This week I share a conversation with Ms Britaly from Palermo in Sicily. Five years ago, Claire Hearn made the decision to change her life and move in the direction of her dreams. Claire landed in Salerno in C…

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Yes, You Should Attend the KY Christian Writers Conference - Here's Why (with Gregg Bridgeman, Ep. 61) 30:48

1y ago30:48

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Send me your feedback! In this episode, you'll learn not only about the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference and why you should attend, but special guest Gregg Bridgeman also shares some excellent tips for how to best prepare for a conference AND key insights about the challenges we Christian writers face in today's culture. Also, I announce that …

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The Travel Journal - how and why you should make one! 31:36

1y ago31:36

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“And we are of course, each one of us, the historians of our own lives” - Hisham Matar, A Month in Siena Welcome to Episode #80; In this episode I share pages from ‘Italian Hours’ a travel journal I am in the middle of creating. I share my feelings about creativity and my artistic process on making pages happen! I also give tips on stationary, art …

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How to Write a Book that Offers Hope and Makes a Difference with James H. Belt (Ep.60) 40:05

1y ago40:05

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Send me your feedback! You have a message to share. But how you can do it in a way that offers hope and makes a difference in the lives of your readers? Today's guest, author James H. Belt III, joins me and shares the approach he took to do this - and the lessons he learned along the way - when writing his new book, Hope Realized. Be assured: No ma…

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Self-Check for Writers: 4 Things to Evaluate as You Write Your Book (Ep.59) 7:47

1y ago7:47

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Send me your feedback! On today's episode, Dalene Bickel shares a self-check for writers: four things you should consider throughout every stage of your writing life, not just when you’re embarking on a new project or entering a new calendar year. Can you guess what they are? You just might be surprised! Listen in to discover if you’re correct … an…

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The Best Ways to Land Media Coverage for Your Self-Published Book with Jason Jones (Ep.58) 43:53

1y ago43:53

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Send me your feedback! Do you want to get word out about your self-published book? If so, you'll want to land media coverage in outlets such as newspapers, podcasts, radio, and television. But getting those coveted interview spots isn't always easy. That's why I invited Jason Jones, founder of Jones Literary (a PR firm for authors and publishers), …

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Book Industry Update: What Authors Need to Know (Ep.57) 18:50

1y ago18:50

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Send me your feedback! Whew - I cover a lot of important info in today's book industry update! Tune in to learn about: Recent Christian Bookstore Sales Data, Foreign Market Opportunities, KDP Changes, The New Book Rating System in Texas I'd love to hear your thoughts about what is shared in this episode - select from the options below to connect wi…

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6 Steps to Setting Up an Email List and Growing Your Platform (Ep.56) 25:38

1y ago25:38

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Send me your feedback! Today's episode concludes the Author Summer School series by sharing 6 Steps to Setting Up an Email List and Growing Your Platform. Whether you're just starting out as a writer or are already an established author, this episode will ensure your email list is set up correctly AND help you reach - and attract - new readers. Sha…

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Casalvento: House of the Wind with Author and Winemaker Gudrun Cuillo 1:03:34

1y ago1:03:34

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"I thought I had the perfect life in New York, but fate had something different in mind for me. I've fallen in love with this place and what it has to offer" - Casalvento: House of the Wind by Gudrun Cuillo Welcome to Episode #79: About twenty five years ago, Bob and Gudrun Cuillo were looking for a place to buy in Capri Italy, not far from Beneven…

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How to Start an Author Blog (Ep.55) 20:06

1y ago20:06

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Send me your feedback! This week I'm continuing my Author Summer School series, and today we're specifically talking about the benefits of blogging, how to start an author blog, and how to market an author blog. Lots of tips are coming your way, so if you are, driving or exercising or somewhere that you can't take notes, don't worry. Just be sure t…

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Emiko Davies - Tuscan Life and Enoteca Marilu 56:23

1y ago56:23

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"We will cook together, you’ll don an apron and get your hands dirty, learning about local traditions on the way. We eat and drink together, tasting wines chosen by Marco. Afterwards, in the late afternoon and evenings, you are free to go and explore or rest or catch up with family....." Welcome to the Episode #78: In this bountiful share we talk a…

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Build an Effective Author Website in 10 Steps (Ep.54) 22:17

1y ago22:17

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Send me your feedback! Hey there, fellow pen pusher! The Author Summer School Series continues here on the podcast. Today I'm sharing how you can build an effective author website in 10 steps, whether you plan to build it yourself or hire a web designer. Already have a website? Wonderful! But you’ll still want to follow along to make sure you’re no…

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