Author Nation Interviews

Build big relationships by hosting small gatherings for authors | The 2-hour cocktail party for authors // Nick Gray, author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, joins Author Nation to talk about hosting events, building relationships, and making everyone feel like they are the life of the party. In this interview we will discuss:

• Building big relationships by hosting small gatherings for author,
• Making your book launch feel like a cocktail party,
• Using TikTok to build relationships with readers, and
• YouTube shorts for nonfiction authors.

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💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎
✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online
✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway
💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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💚 NICK'S RESOURCES 💚
Book: The 2-Hour Cocktail Party
Canada: https://amzn.to/3ijN3mW
USA: https://amzn.to/3IrVwPu

Party Checklist and Executive Summary of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kUtH3L6Wn4ZK1c23s-Hum1SbALT2DTUB/view?usp=share_link

Canada: https://amzn.to/3ijN3mW
USA: https://amzn.to/3IrVwPu

Party Checklist and Executive Summary of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kUtH3L6Wn4ZK1c23s-Hum1SbALT2DTUB/view?usp=share_link

Website: https://nickgray.net/
How to Host a Housewarming Party: https://party.pro/housewarming/
Icebreaker Card Games: Review of 5 Different Decks: https://party.pro/icebreaker-cards/
How to Host a Happy Hour Party: https://party.pro/happyhour/
How To Host A Dinner Party: https://party.pro/dinner/


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Melody Ann
Author Nation

Do you need a multi-cast for your audio book or should you self-narrate? // Join Squeaky Cheese Productions to chat about all the recording options for your audiobook. We will chat about

• The pros and cons of self-narrating your book,
• What is a multi cast and do you need one for your audio book,
• How to budget for multi-casting, and
• Storytelling through voice

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💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎
✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online
✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway
💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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💚 SQUEAKY CHEESE'S RESOURCES 💚
Website: http://www.squeakycheeseproductions.com
Instagram: @SQUEAKYCHEESEVO
Facebook: http://facebook.com/squeakycheeseproductions

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Email me - [email protected]

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Melody Ann
Author Nation

Writing about past events with present day reflections |Plus self-publishing adventures // Patti Shales Lefkos published her second memoir as a prequel to her first memoir. She continues to live an adventures life, support her nonprofit, and writing about the life lessons she learned along the way. In this interview we are going to talk about

• The joys and sorrows of self-publishing,
• Writing about alternating time eras, past events enhanced by present day reflections, and
• Her many life lessons from her lifelong relationship with the outdoors.

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💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎
✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online
✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway
💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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💚 PATTI'S RESOURCES 💚

Website: https://pattishaleslefkos.com

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🔷 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 =============================================================== 📕

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Melody Ann
Author Nation

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Freedom for authors is in your systems // Systems simplify online marketing development so you can do more not just in your business but in your life. In this interview Author Nation chats with Sherri Coffelt about what systems busy authors need. They include: Scheduling system Email management systems Payment system Online marketing development Financial tracking system

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💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎
✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online
✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway
💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community
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💚 Sherri's RESOURCES 💚

5 Systems Every Business Owner Needs To Build A Bucket List Life: https://your.resultspartner.com/systems-for-success-melody
Website: https://www.ResultsPartner.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherricoffelt/

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Melody Ann
Author Nation

How your values set your book apart | Creating a great lasting impression

Your book is not the only book on that topic. So, how do you set yourself apart to create a lasting impression? In this conversation with Deborah Reynolds, we will talk about the mindset you need for success as an author including:

• Your values,
• Your character,
• Leveraging the past to create a great future, and
• Creating a great lasting impression.

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💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online

✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway

💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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💚 DEBORAH'S RESOURCES 💚
The 9 Keys to Get Noticed, Known & Remembered: https://www.deborahreynolds.com/kickstart/

Website: https://www.deborahreynolds.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AboutFaceImage
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-reynolds-speaker/

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✏ 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 📕
Scrappy Rough Draft (So you actually finish writing your book)
USA: https://amzn.to/3c8Ub2h
Canada: https://amzn.to/3pq0Acr

Bird by Bird (If you are starting out or stuck)
USA: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7
Canada: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7

On Writing Well (If you want to write well!)
USA: https://amzn.to/3Aw8eZ9
Canada: https://amzn.to/3QErPfp

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🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞
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Community: - http://authornation.community
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
Email me - [email protected] T

hanks for watching!
Melody Ann
Author Nation

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Know the lifetime value of your reader and other musts for authors // What are the key mistakes authors make? In this interview, we talk about these 5 key mistakes:

• It's All About Consumability
• Not Understanding the Lifetime Value of a Reader
• Trying to Wear Too Many Hats
• No Name Capture Mechanisms
• No List Building in Advance of Publication

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💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎
✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online
✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway
💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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💚 BRET'S RESOURCES 💚
Book: Mistakes Authors Make
Canada: https://amzn.to/3tr39gu
USA: https://amzn.to/3WUJhjo

https://BretRidgway.com
https://ShipYourBooks.com
https://GetShipDone.com
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🔷 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

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📕 GREAT READS 📕

How to Market a Book (If you are ready to be discovered)
USA: https://amzn.to/3pnwJBD
Canada: https://amzn.to/3K4tNDb

Amazon Keywords for Books (If you want to get discovered on Amazon)
USA: https://amzn.to/3xUw9y6
Canada: https://amzn.to/3zXmOaw

Secrets of the Six Figure Author (If you ready to be a serious authorpreneur)
USA: https://amzn.to/3R9hyYH
Canada: https://amzn.to/3ArWrv2

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nstagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
Email me - [email protected]

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Melody Ann
Author Nation

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Building your memoir through interviews with loved ones // Howard Brown learned a lot while battling Stage 4 cancer. He learned even more writing his memoir as he interviewed loved ones and people from his past. Join Melody Ann and Howard Brown for a discussion on memoir, family traditions, and the technology that allows us to create our books in new ways.

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💚 HOWARD'S RESOURCES 💚

Book: Shining Brightly
United States: https://amzn.to/3T4E3yU
Canada: https://amzn.to/3yngJnP

Website: www.shiningbrightly.com
Amazon author page https://www.amazon.com/author/howardbrown-shiningbrightly
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardsbrown/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/howard.brown.36


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💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online

✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway

💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community


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🔷 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


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📕 GREAT READS 📕
Scrappy Rough Draft (So you actually finish writing your book)
USA: https://amzn.to/3c8Ub2h
Canada: https://amzn.to/3pq0Acr

Bird by Bird (If you are starting out or stuck)
USA: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7
Canada: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7

On Writing Well (If you want to write well!)
USA: https://amzn.to/3Aw8eZ9
Canada: https://amzn.to/3QErPfp


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🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞

Website - https://authornationtube.com/
Community: - http://authornation.community
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
Email me - [email protected]


Thanks for listening!

Melody Ann
Author Nation


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The 7 habits of highly effective creative writers | Plus writers need artist statements
// Join Melody Ann and Lyzette Wanzer to discuss her new book, TRAUMA, TRESSES, & TRUTH: Untangling Our Hair Through Personal Narratives. A prolific writer, Lyzette is going to let us in on her secrets for how ambitious writers can be highly effective.

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💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online

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💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community


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💚 LYZETTE'S RESOURCES 💚
Book: Trauma, Tresses, and Truth: Untangling Our Hair Through Personal Narratives
Canada: https://amzn.to/3rCaskt
USA: https://amzn.to/3VbtJGY

BLOG: https://www.lyzettewanzermfa.com/blog
SHUFFLE: https://shuffle.do/@lyzettewanzer
LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyzettewanzer

Submission Tracking Tools
Duo Trope: https://duotrope.com/
The Grinder: https://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/
Writersdb.com: https://www.writersdb.com/

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🔷 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

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📕 GREAT READS 📕

Scrappy Rough Draft (So you actually finish writing your book)
USA: https://amzn.to/3c8Ub2h
Canada: https://amzn.to/3pq0Acr

Bird by Bird (If you are starting out or stuck)
USA: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7
Canada: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7

On Writing Well (If you want to write well!)
USA: https://amzn.to/3Aw8eZ9
Canada: https://amzn.to/3QErPfp

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🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞

Website - https://authornationtube.com/
Community: - http://authornation.community
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
Email me - [email protected]


Thanks for listening!

Melody Ann
Author Nation


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How to finish your book by clearing emotional blocks | Write with more flow

Join Melody Ann and Tanna Marshall to chat about clearing emotional blocks, setting boundaries, and consciously creating a bestselling book.

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💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online

✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway

💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community


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💚 TANNA'S RESOURCES 💚
Book:
Canada: https://amzn.to/3EorA4Y
USA: https://amzn.to/3fTsyvW

Website: https://tannamarshall.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanna.marshall.biz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tannamarshall8w/

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🔷 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

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📕 GREAT READS 📕
Scrappy Rough Draft (So you actually finish writing your book)
USA: https://amzn.to/3c8Ub2h
Canada: https://amzn.to/3pq0Acr

Bird by Bird (If you are starting out or stuck)
USA: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7
Canada: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7

On Writing Well (If you want to write well!)
USA: https://amzn.to/3Aw8eZ9
Canada: https://amzn.to/3QErPfp


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🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞

Website - https://authornationtube.com/
Community: - http://authornation.community
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
Email me - [email protected]


Thanks for watching!

Melody Ann
Author Nation


Disclaimer: This video may contain affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, we will earn a small commission. Please understand that we have experience with these products, and we recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make. 🙂

Three secrets of the wealthy author | And myths that keep authors broke

📚 Join Melody Ann and Rennie Gabriel to talk about how to how to manage money for authors. Rennie will be spilling the secrets of the wealthy and myths that keep us broke. We will also discuss the idea of debt, should you or shouldn't you?

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💚 RENNIE'S RESOURCES 💚

Book: Wealth on Any Income
United States: https://amzn.to/3rxgmTV
Canada: https://amzn.to/3RyVer2

TEDx Talk: https://www.WealthOnAnyIncome.com/TEDx
Personal Website: https://www.RennieGabriel.com
Book Website: https://www.WealthOnAnyIncome.com


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💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online

✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway

💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community


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📽 MELODY'S RECOMMENDED VIDEOS 📽
Summary of Bird by Bird
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOvFE4msu4U

Using Parallel Narrative Structures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUMNtuasHCk

4 Types of Editing to Succeed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8JE60Vkae4&t=2s

Or watch the Producing Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL94CBdr10rXBEQOcIA1nBAxkDUVJz00L2


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🔷 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


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📕 GREAT READS 📕
Scrappy Rough Draft (So you actually finish writing your book)
USA: https://amzn.to/3c8Ub2h
Canada: https://amzn.to/3pq0Acr

Bird by Bird (If you are starting out or stuck)
USA: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7
Canada: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7

On Writing Well (If you want to write well!)
USA: https://amzn.to/3Aw8eZ9
Canada: https://amzn.to/3QErPfp


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🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞

Website - https://authornationtube.com/
Community: - http://authornation.community
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
Email me - [email protected]


Thanks for listening!

Melody Ann
Author Nation


Disclaimer: This video may contain affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, we will earn a small commission. Please understand that we have experience with these products, and we recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make. 🙂