Author Nation Interviews

Authors and ghostwriters working together | How to find a good ghostwriter

📚 Joel Mark Harris is an award-winning author and screenwriter. When not writing for himself, he writes for authors who don't have the time or inclination to take on a book project. He answers your ghostwriting questions from how to find a good ghostwriter to how does working with a ghostwriter work.


💎RESOURCES FROM VIDEO
Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/ghostwritersandco
https://twitter.com/JoelMarkHarris
https://www.instagram.com/ghostwritersandco/

Website:
http://www.ghostwritersandco.com/
[email protected]

Books
Copywriting: How To Make Money Writing
** Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3fpFcjf
** Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/3bYh0Ct

A Thousand Bayonets
** Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hYbxPW
** Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/3vt6vPv

Film
Neutral Territory
Trailer: https://youtu.be/q5nKgxPVqC0
To Stream: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/neutralterritoryfilm

Extras
How To Become A Thought leader in your industry: https://ghostwritersandco.com/the-polaris-process/


🔧 Tools for Authors 🔨
Plan and write with Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/126856?link=1570
Edit your manuscript with ProWritingAid: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1010592&u=2743174&m=72053&urllink=&afftrack=
Publish with Ingram Spark: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?s=622001&v=6257&q=258497&r=853614

Great Reads:
Bird by Bird
USA: https://amzn.to/3xUw9y6
Canada: https://amzn.to/3bdzjDh

The Practice:
USA: https://amzn.to/2RIuCdO
Canada: https://amzn.to/3bjwDEt

How to Market a Book
USA: https://amzn.to/3tu12GC
Canada: https://amzn.to/3vDZFqM

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-Melody
Keep writing!

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Change another family's life with your memoir by writing a memoir about your child

📚 Janet Rollins Walmsley was told her daughter would never amount to anything since she had autism. Janet wouldn't accept the fate ascribed to her daughter. There began a family journey that lead to an inspiring family memoir that details a life of joy and success. The Autistic Author and Animator follows the story of Jenny through the eyes of her mother.

💎Resources 💎
Connect with Janet
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writersinthefamily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/janetwalmsley2
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetgwalmlsey661155/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/39756899-janet-walmsley
Podcast: Check me out on Anchor Podcast under “Autism Connects”
Blog: jgwalmsley.wordpress.com

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-Melody
Keep writing!

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How to write a killer book that connects you to your ideal readers and to yourself

📚 It takes a certain set of skills to write a book. Many first time authors feel unconnected to the process which can affect the quality of the book they write. Susan Crossman and Melody Ann discuss how to use your book as a bridge to yourself, your ideal readers, and to your future author self.

💎RESOURCES FROM VIDEO
Susan's course, Write Like a Pro helps yo structure of a piece of writing so you can write better for your audience engagement
https://courses.crossmancommunications.com/courses/write-like-a-pro-now

Susan's Website: https://crossmancommunications.com/awakening-author/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susancrossman/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrossmanCom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossmanCommunications
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crosscomcan/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Crossman/e/B008D60YDQ3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

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-Melody
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Travel memoir advice from journalism| Interview with Pattie Shales Lefkos

📚 We delve into travel memoirs with Canadian writer Patti Shales Lefkos, with her book Nepal One Day at a Time. She brings her experience in education and journalism to her travel writing and gives us some sage advice if we want to travel and write.

💎RESOURCES FROM VIDEO
Book Recommendation: Writing Away by Lavinia Spalding
USA: https://amzn.to/3aqVaXv
Canada: https://amzn.to/3ar9X4E

Conferences
Book Passage Travel Writer's and Photographer's Conference
https://www.bookpassage.com/conferences

Website Patti Shales Lefkos https://pattishaleslefkos.com

Facebook Patti Shales Lefkos https://www.facebook.com/plefkos/

Facebook Non-profit Nepal One Day at a Time Society on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/APRIKVILLAGECHILDREN

Buy Patti’s book NEPAL ONE DAY AT A TIME on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Nepal-One-Day-Time-Himalaya/dp/1999229800

Partner NGO in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Sambhav Nepal
https://www.sambhavnepal.org

Recommended Trekking Company in Kathmandu, Nepal
Ace the Himalaya
https://www.acethehimalaya.com

How to buy NEPAL ONE DAY AT A TIME book directly from Patti

COST: $32 ($25 for the book, $7 for postage)
All profits go to education in Ratmate and Aprik Villages, Gorkha, Nepal.

BY CHEQUE:
Mail cheque for $32 to
Patti Lefkos
Box 3093
Vernon, BC.
V1B3M1
*** REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR MAILING ADDRESS***

BY eTRANSFER:
$32 to [email protected]
***REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR MAILING ADDRESS***

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-Melody
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📚 In this sit down interview with Cheri Merz, Cheri explains the value of research before you start writing your book. It helps you write the right book the first time so you
- Don't need to write another book (but you can if you want to)
- Use the right language in your book and marketing materials
- Gain the confidence that you are the right person to write this book

💎RESOURCES FROM VIDEO
12-page Workbook: Six Steps to a High-Quality Client-Attracting Book https://www.metaprosperity.org/gga-optin/

Find Cheri at
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://metaprosperity.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheri.merz/


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-Melody
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How to know what writing advice to ignore and what to keep

📚 Michael Tramner, author of Satori Ananda talks about his journey publishing his first book. He received a great deal of amazing advice and lots of advice he didn't follow. How did he decide what advice to take? Listen in.

💎RESOURCES FROM VIDEO
Top Advice from Michael
1. The editor doesn't do the writing! The author does the work.
2. You have no idea how long writing a book takes. Be patient.
3. Know why you want to write the book and know your intentions.

Website: https://www.michaeltranmer.com/satoriananda
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.tranmer/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtranmer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtranmer/

Buy satori ananda
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3capIOA
Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/396l6Hu


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Tell your story to advocate for others… and other ways authors change lives

📚 Becky Norwood of Spotlight Publishing talks about the impact writing a book can have on the author and the readers. She dives into the four pillars: advocate, unifier, truth-teller and way show-er.


💎Resources 💎

The Four Pillars of a Well-Told Story eBook: https://www.spotlightpublishing.pro/4...
Website: https://www.spotlightpublishing.pro
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckybnor...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/urbizspotlight
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpotlightBoo...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckynorwoo...

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Lessons learned from an author: An interview with Evelyn McKelvie

📚 An interview with Evelyn McKelvie, author of The Executive Horse. Evelyn talks about horses and how to avoid some newbie mistakes as a first-time author. Here are the lessons learned from Evelyn

✅Evelyn's Tips

1. Give yourself enough time to write the book. And hire a content editor to help you along the way.
2. Create an outline, do your research so you have a plan so you write the right book
3. Build a support team.
4. Get beta readers, get feedback and improve your book through that feedback.
5. Entrepreneurs already have a lot of material. Go through what you have already written to find gold.

💎Resources 💎

Buy the book:
**Amazon Canada https://amzn.to/2NPTPlf
**Amazon US https://amzn.to/3sNVCG4

Evelyn's website: www.equinecoach.ca

Take the complimentary self-assessment: http://equinecoach.ca/the-8-fold-path-of-equus/

Find Evelyn online:
https://www.facebook.com/EquineCoach
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/evelynmckelvie

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How to write a book and become a speaker in your industry: Advice from a Speaking Coach

📚 If you have written a book - or are thinking about it - and want to launch a speaker career, Danielle Benzon has advice to get you started. A speaking and performance coach she has lead professionals from the page to the stage, coaching them to be their authentic selves and succeed.

💎Resources 💎

Free eBook: Find Your Natural Charisma and Make Authentic Connections https://inspiredspeaker.systeme.io/Ch...

Join Danielle's Facebook group and become an Inspired Speaker https://www.facebook.com/groups/inspi...

Find Danielle at
Website: https://www.theinspiredspeaker.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stagejoy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFek...

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Writing about a loved one: Telling someone else's story in your memoir

📚 An interview with Colin MacArthur author of French Toast. Colin talks about writing his memoir as a vessel to tell his partner's story.

😸Colin's Tips
1. Until you write it down, no one can edit it or give you any feedback. If English or writing is a struggle, write it down like you talk. Then get it to a superb editor.
2. Look into the history of your editor to see what else they have edited. Also ask other authors for their suggestions.
3. Look for your local writers' or authors' association. Join and get support from them.

🔗 Links
Buy French Toast by Colin MacArthur
US: https://amzn.to/322Cc5f​
Canada: https://amzn.to/3cSdWsF

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