Ed Gandia, co-author of the bestselling book, The Wealthy Freelancer, reveals how to propel your writing business to the six-figure level (or the part-time equivalent). In this nuts-and-bolts, no-nonsense podcast, you'll discover how to get better clients, earn more in less time, and bring more freedom and joy into your writing business. Ed will walk you through the practical, “doable” systems and strategies he has developed in his own writing business — the same systems he has taught his pr ...
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Be professional to become a professional. Indie or trad? What agents like—and hate. KDP? Market? Copyright? The writer's source for answers and information.
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Hello! I’m Melissa Bourbon, and this podcast is a place where business, creativity, and the craft of writing converge. I can’t wait to become part of your creative life and your writing journey. Thanks for tuning in!
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As a business owner, you’d probably rather have a tooth pulled than sit down and write emails to your list or copy for a sales page. Each week, Rob Fortier, content marketing coach, will bring you inspiring insights or motivating guests to help you go from a blank page to a completed project. If you’re a coach, consultant, or solopreneur, and you aspire to grow your business using email, social media, blogging, video, or any other form of marketing that uses the written word, then this is th ...
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Let's nerd out where writing, psychology, and business success overlap! On this show, we look at how to ethically apply psychological principles of persuasion. You'll learn compelling copy tips to improve your writing of all lengths for biz. And you'll be ready to become a #1 bestselling published author on Amazon (faster, easier, and cheaper than you thought possible) and make money with your books as you grow your exposure and business. Join host @LaptopLaura, a tall Math and Psych teacher ...
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The Business of Writing Podcast is where the best creative minds of our time share how they’ve built thriving businesses around their writing skills. It’s time to kill the myth that writing doesn’t pay—on this show you’ll learn how to make words work for you. We’ll be going deep into the art and science of great writing, the business acumen you need to make your business thrive, and writers of all kinds will share hard-earned insights you won’t get anywhere else. So if you want to master the ...
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Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business
Chandler Bolt, Founder of selfpublishing.com
Learn how to write an publish a book that changes lives. Every week, I interview your favorite authors - the most successful authors on the planet - to see how they write & launch their books and to learn how they use books to grow their business. I’m your host, Chandler Bolt - CEO of Self Publishing School / SelfPublishing.com and the host of the 7 Figure Principles Podcast. New episode every Wednesday. Watch a free training on how to write and publish a book in 90 days here: https://selfpu ...
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The Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable Businesses
Marti Statler, book publisher and strategist, serial entrepreneur, and The Rebel Queen.
Welcome to The Rebel Maker Podcast! I’m Marti Statler, Rebel Queen, book publisher and strategist, serial entrepreneur, and podcast host. Here, we believe that books change lives, women run the world, and collectively, we have all the answers. This podcast is a rallying call for high-performing, ambitious women authors (and aspiring authors) like you with big visions and an even bigger will to lock arms and source all the tools we need to succeed in what you dream of doing – whether that is ...
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Exploring the first step on the entrepreneur's book writing journey: saying YES and committing to your expert book! Join bespoke book consultant, Danielle Mendoza, as she chats with entrepreneurs who want to write a book they can leverage to scale their business.
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Where Hollywood Hides: Television | Movies | Music | Show Business | Writing | Producing | Directing | Acting
Bob McCullough & Suzanne Herrera McCullough: Hollywood Film and Television
Bob McCullough & Suzanne Herrera McCullough, creators of www.WhereHollywoodHides.com, host this one-of-a-kind intimate behind-the-scenes podcast conversation about the best years Classic TV, movies and music. They have plenty to tell you about how they broke into Hollywood and have survived in the most exciting and challenging business in the world! Bob & Suzanne are showbiz industry veterans with more than 200 primetime television and film credits who openly share their stories from inside ...
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Writing is only part of a writing career -- no one warned us that we would need business acumen and entrepreneurship to be an author. Whether you're traditionally published or an independent self-publisher, it's good to have a leg up on accounting, marketing, time management, and other key skills.These recordings of live discussion on craft and development, on business best practices, on explorations of fascinating and inspiring real life cool stuff, and more will help you along your writing ...
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E25. 4 Tips to Get Your Book Out of Your Head + What You Need To Know To Get Your Book Published (Traditionally or Independently)
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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In this episode we are picking up where we left off in the last solo episode and continue talking about traditional book publishing and self-publishing. If you decide that traditional publishing is for you, today I walk you through the first steps to getting a publisher: creating a book proposal and finding …
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#344: How to Navigate Maternity Leave (or an Extended Break) Without Missing a Beat: Satta Sarmah Hightower’s Success Story
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For most freelancers, the concept of taking an extended break—be it for maternity leave, personal health, or a sabbatical—has been shrouded in trepidation. We love the idea of a long break, especially if we’re experiencing burnout. But we immediately dismiss it as unrealistic because we don’t think we can afford to lose the income. Or we fear losin…
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Get a Glimpse Behind the Publishing Curtain
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Episode 45 Get a glimpse behind the publishing curtain from Shawn Reilly Simmons, co-founder of Level Best Books, a woman-owned and -operated boutique publisher. Whether you are a published or aspiring author, whether you are indie, traditional, or hybrid (published or not), learn from an expert in the industry. Learn more about Level Best Books ➤ …
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SPS 260 Children’s Books, Pop Ups & Launching A Clothing Line with Princess Booker
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From Grammy nods to imaginative storytelling, Princess Booker joins us to share her transformative journey into the world of children's books and culturally inspired fashion. Her debut as an author with "Grandma, What's That?" and the birth of her clothing line, Nine Mile Babies, stem from her Jamaican roots and cherished moments with her grandmoth…
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SPS 259 Editing 101: Everything You Need To Know Before Hiring An Editor with Qatharina Wanders
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Unlock the secrets to transforming your manuscript into a masterpiece as Katarina Wonders, circus performer-turned-editor extraordinaire, joins me for a riveting discussion that promises to elevate your writing. With Katarina's vast experience in editing over a hundred books, we tear down the walls of the editing process, revealing why investing in…
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E24. Ditching the Golden Handcuffs and Grabbing Life by the Dreams with Karin Freeland
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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker podcast. I have Karin Freeland with me today and we are talking about going through a midlife awakening, dropping out of corporate to pursue what fulfills you, and self-publishing two books. After over 15 years in the corporate environment, Karin Freeland left to “Grab Life by the Dreams” and become an author and lif…
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SPS 258 $105k From My Book Launch Within 3 Months with Brian Luebben (From Passive To Passionate)
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Unlock the secrets to transforming your financial future with Brian Lubin, the mastermind who left the corporate grind to conquer the real estate world and pen the game-changing book "Passive to Passionate." Our enlightening conversation traverses the challenges and triumphs of authorship, offering you a toolkit for crafting your own story of succe…
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E23 Traditional Publishing or Self-Publishing? All You Need To Know To Decide Which One Is Best For You
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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast and welcome to the second solo episode of the podcast. I promised to have more 1:1 conversations with you and I’m delivering. Today we’re going to talk about the difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing. There are so many different publishing models out there that it’s hard to decide whic…
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SPS 247 How To Format A Book + Atticus Overview & Deep Dive with Dave Chesson
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Ever feel like the process of getting your book from concept to print is mired in a swamp of software and formatting woes? Enter Dave Chesson, the genius behind Kindlepreneur and Publisher Rocket, who joins us to share the inner workings of Atticus, his latest innovation aimed at streamlining the author's journey. Imagine a world where writing, edi…
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#343: What to Do When a Client Wants You to Work with Their Existing Draft
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What do you do when a client or prospect has a piece of long-form content they’ve written internally and they want your help finishing it? What do you quote? What’s the right way to frame your fee for the client? And how do you approach this kind of project? Check out my thoughts and advice in this week’s short podcast episode below.…
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E22 Kickstarting Change and Generational Healing with Kate Wilburn
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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker podcast. Today’s guest is one of my best friends, Kate Wilburn, and we are talking about family, healing generational trauma, creating new legacies, finding gratitude, and kickstarting change for others. Kate is a CEO by day and a mompreneur by night. She’s got her hands full running several companies, but nothing co…
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SPS 256: Understanding AI To Grow Your Business (AI Deep Dive) with Chris Winfield
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Get ready to revolutionize your creative process and business strategy with the insights of Chris Winfield, the SuperConnector and AI aficionado. Uncover how artificial intelligence is not the enemy of creativity but a catalyst for innovation and productivity. Chris shares an astonishing account of a New York Times bestselling author who cut down h…
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E21. Lifting The Fog Off Of Publishing, One Episode At A Time with The Rebel Maker Podcast
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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast! In this episode, we’re kicking off Season 2 of the podcast with a solo episode because we need to talk. Amazing guests have joined us in Season 1 and we uncovered a lot about publishing, writing books, making money as an author, finding your voice, selling, and much more. But in this new season, I want to ha…
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The Fundamentals of Marketing for Writers
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Episode 44 Every author has two jobs, one as an author, and the other as a marketer. It's a necessary part of the writing life if you are in it to earn money. Nicolette Lemmon is an industry expert with experience in marketing. This episode taps into marketing fundamentals to help writers succeed in this part of the writing process. Books and Other…
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Choosing an Agent Step1: Identify the Rejects
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How do you eliminate agents from your submission queue when there are hundreds out there? What disqualifies them? You're only criteria for submitting to an agent must not be "they take fantasy...." Or "they published my favorite romance writer...." Let's look at the things to consider in the long run. In episode one, Stalking the Wild Agent, I talk…
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Find their lairs and learn their habits, hates and hungers. Then bait your trap with enticing words. The Write Business blog. ( https://blog4writebusiness.blogspot.com) It's like back matter in a book with extra info and stuff. Nothing is monetized, BTW.
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Introcast: How to Lose an Agent in 2 Words
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First podcasts supposedly explain what the podcast is about. I'll just show you in a less-than-5-minute mini episode. Try it; you don't want to be the client from hell. --Wry The Write Business blog. ( https://blog4writebusiness.blogspot.com) It's like back matter in a book with extra info and stuff. Nothing is monetized, BTW.…
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SPS:255 Brave Thinking & Growing Your Coaching Business with Mary Morrissey
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Embark on a transformative journey with Mary, the visionary behind the Brave Thinking Institute and celebrated author of "Brave Thinking." She's here to reveal how a single book can ignite profound change in both personal and professional realms. As we converse, Mary recounts the remarkable path from publishing her first influential work to sparkin…
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#342: Futurist Kevin Surace on Why Writers Must Jump on the AI Bandwagon (and Why the Future Is Bright)
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As I record this episode in March of 2024, we’ve yet to feel the effects of generative AI in our solo businesses. So why are so many writers, copywriters, and solo marketers losing business? Everything that I’m hearing and seeing points to other factors for the challenges many creative professionals are experiencing. And the main factor seems to be…
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SPS 254 Valuepreneurs, “Funderdome” & Publishing Before Your 60th Birthday with Steve Waddell
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Have you ever envisioned a life where each pivot leads you to greater innovation and success? Strap in as we chat with Steve Waddell, the visionary mind behind "Value Pernoers," whose journey from authorship to invention is nothing short of a strategic masterstroke. Waddell, a maverick in the business world, pulls back the curtain on self-publishin…
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SPS 253 The Creative Process, Humor, And Becoming Prolific with Jon Acuff
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Ever find yourself in awe of a writer's relentless fountain of ideas? That's John A. Cough for you, a literary genius who's mastered the art of never hitting a creative dry spell. Stride into the world of a New York Times best-selling author who's cracked the code to being as prolific as he is humorous. This episode isn't just a chat; it's a voyage…
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#341: Crossing Paths: Lindy Alexander’s Secrets to Succeeding with Journalism and Content Marketing
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For many years there has been a myth among journalists that journalism and content marketing can’t coexist. You either have to focus on journalism work or on content marketing, but not on both. But this belief is based on false assumptions and outdated beliefs. And in this week’s episode, you’ll hear why you can do both very successfully as a freel…
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Sold Out Coach + The Sage, Struggler, And Sherpa with John Meese
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Embark on a transformative journey through the digital landscape with John Meese, a seasoned entrepreneur and wordsmith, as we unravel the secrets of crafting a compelling online identity. Our candid conversation reveals how a simple exercise in mind mapping spiraled into the acumen-packed "Survive and Thrive," offering entrepreneurs a beacon durin…
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How to Tap into M.A.G.I.C. in your Writing
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Episode 43 We can all use a little MAGIC in our writing lives. In this case, I'm talking about the MAGIC from "Organisational Consultant and workplace mediator Sharon Darmody". In our conversation, we talked about how to apply her MAGIC framework to the writing life. Books and Other Resources Mentioned in this episode: * Work Your Magic* https://ww…
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#340: Ed Gandia and Sarah Greesonbach Get Raw and Real About Their Inner Battles, Fears, Aspirations—and What It’s Like to Be a Coach
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This episode is very different from what I typically do on this show. It’s a candid conversation between Sarah Greesonbach and me on a number of random topics. Sarah is not only a very talented B2B writer, she’s also the founder of the , an excellent coach to other B2B writers, a coaching client of mine, and a friend. We get into a number of topics…
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SPS 251 The 5 P’s Of Profitable Podcast Guesting with Dustin Riechmann
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Ready to catapult your brand's visibility and sales? Dustin Reikman of Seven Figure Leap joins us to reveal his transformative framework for profitable podcast guesting. Whether you're penning a bestseller or seeking to snag high-ticket clients, this episode is your treasure map to success. Dive into the art of forging fruitful partnerships and unc…
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SPS 250 Network Marketing Lessons + “Go For No” Marketing Your Book with Ray Higdon
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Discover the transformative magic of the written word in business as I sit down with the remarkable Ray Higdon, whose expertise as a best-selling author and speaker is unmatched. Throughout our conversation, we uncover how the simple act of becoming an author can drastically shift your personal brand and create lucrative opportunities within the sp…
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SPS 249 Using Your DISC Profile To Write & Publish A Book Successfully with Dr. Robert Rohm (Personality Insights)
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Unlock the secrets of your writing prowess and elevate your publishing game! I had the privilege to sit with the renowned Dr. Robert Roem, an accomplished author and DISC assessment maestro, to dissect how the intricacies of personality types shape the way we write, communicate, and connect with our readers. Dr. Roem and I embark on a journey that …
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#339: How to Identify the Best Services to Offer Your Market in 2024
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2023 has not been a great year for many writers and solo marketing professionals. And when business is not great, one of the first things we ask ourselves is, Should I change or modify my offerings? Will that make a difference? It’s a great question to ask yourself. But it’s important that you go about your decision in a more methodical way. So rat…
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SPS 248 The Jerry Springer vs The Oprah Approach To Writing About Tough Life Experiences with Paul Scanlon
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In this episode, Paul Scanlon discusses overcoming an abusive childhood, detailed in his book "I Am Not My Father." He explores the healing power of writing and the balance of sharing personal experiences with privacy. We delve into empathic communication, its role in relationships, and community building. The conversation also covers purpose-drive…
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SPS 247 Million Dollar Weekend: From $50 & A Weekend To $80M/Year In Sales with Noah Kagan
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Ever wondered how a $50 investment can blossom into an $80 million empire? That's exactly what Noah Kagan accomplished with AppSumo.com, and he's not shy about sharing the nitty-gritty of his entrepreneurial triumphs and trials with us. Joining us with tales of the market savvy and validation techniques that skyrocketed his business, Noah also give…
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