In this episode, Kathryn talks with author and creative writing teacher, Amber Royer, about her experiences and lessons learned participating in blog tours. She provides strategies to make the most of networking and blogging to give your books a larger audience.

Amber has taught creative writing for over 14 years. She’s the author of The Chocoverse Science Fiction Series and The Bean to Bar Cozy Mystery novels, as well as two nonfiction books: Story Like a Journalist, and There Are Herbs in My Chocolate.

Amber Royer online:

• Website Amberroyer.com
• Facebook 
• Twitter @amber_royer
• Instagram @amberroyerauthor
• Linked In 
• Youtube  @AmberRoyer
• GoodReads

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Lone Star Literary Life 
• Janet Rudolf blog Dying For Chocolate
• Great Escapes Book Tours

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Through her experience as both a speculative fiction author and occupational therapist, Tiffany understands our challenges. Today she shares how to make adjustments to your environment and body to minimize the potential risks.. Unlock the key to staying energized while honing in on healthy practices!

Tiffany (T.A.) Seitz has decades of experience as an occupational therapist, and has been publishing her stories since 2015. 

Find Tiffany Seitz online:
Website https://taseitz.com/
Twitter @taseitz15
Facebook taseitz92
Instagram  @taseitz92
BookBub Account T.A. Seitz

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 In this episode of Authorpreneurs Unleashed, Kathryn interviews writer and editor Kathleen Foxx about Mood Boards and #MoodPitch. Learn how to use mood boards to help you write your stories, and find out more about this exciting new event that can get agents and editors interested in your work.

Kathleen Foxx is an author, editor, book reviewer, and podcaster. She, Jaimie Hunter, and Lula Lockwood are the founders and organizers of #MoodPitch.

#Mood Pitch
moodpitch.org
Linktree
Twitter @moodpitchers
Instagram @moodpitchers

Find Kathleen Foxx online:
Linktree
Twitter @kfoxx_writes
Instagram @kathleenfoxxwrites
Facebook Kathleen Foxx Writes
LinkedIn Kathleen Foxx

Foxx Editorial.com
Twitter @FoxxEditorial
Instagram @foxxeditorial
Podcast @_badasswriters

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Learn how to boost your creativity by using mindfulness and journaling techniques from author, Walter Mason.

Walter Mason has spoken at festivals and conferences around the world, and teaches writing and journaling across Australia. 

Walter teaches Cambodian, Vietnamese and Buddhist history. This summer he will be leading another literary tour in Vietnam, focusing on mindful creativity.

Find Walter Mason online:

https://twitter.com/walterm

http://www.waltermason.com/

Better Read Tours:

https://www.betterreadtours.com/

https://twitter.com/betterreadtours

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

1. Concept of the “Beginner’s Mind” 
2. Barbara Pym 
3. ‘A course in Miracles” by The Foundation for Inner Peace  
4. Samuel Johnson 
5. Louise Hay 

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 Learn how to create a platform that will help you engage with your audience, grow your brand, and sell more books. Kathryn offers tips and strategies that are easy to follow and implement.

Want to reach as many people as possible with your message or story, but don't know how to start? In this episode, Kathryn shares some of the current best practices, tips, and strategies to help you build your author platform.

I’m JoLynn Elkins, the producer of Authorpreneurs Unleashed. Today I'm interviewing Kathryn McClatchy – an experienced marketing strategist who's been helping authors, from emerging writers to international bestsellers, find success for over 10 years!

GIVE AWAY DETAILS! ENDS FEBRUARY 28th, Winner Announced March 1st!
Each action is an entry:

• Follow IG & Twitter
  • @romancethestory
  • @authorpreneursunleashed
• Tag a Friend on a Post (as many as you  would like!)
• Leave a review on your favorite episode on whichever podcast platform you use

The Prize:

• Shayla Raquel from episode 23- The Ultimate Author Website’s ‘Building Your Central Hub to Connect with Readers’ course $97 value
• Kathryn McClatchy-Live Online Platform Audit and Recommendations  $250 value

Resources mentioned:
Author Rosemary Sutcliff's online page

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Kathryn interviews Jodi Thompson to dispel myths and give correct advice on publishing your book. Get invaluable tips to streamline your journey to publication.

Jodi has decades of experience in various aspects of writing, author coaching, and publishing. She is the founder of Fawkes Press and the author mentor behind TerribleAuthor.com.

Find More from Jodi Thompson:

• Terrible Author
• Fawkes Press
• Fawkes Press on Facebook

Other Resources Mentioned:

• Preditors and Editors
• Plottr App
• All Writers Online Worshop (AWOW)

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Learn about mindset, imposter syndrome, productivity, and more from authors and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Kathryn McClatchy, with guest Stacy Brookman. Stacy is an entrepreneur, coach, and speaker who has helped female executives, entrepreneurs, and creatives create the lives they want to live. 

Find out more at Stacy's website  https://www.realliferesilience.com/  or find Real Life Resilience on youtube.

Resources for this episode:

• Stacy Brookman's Remarkable Resilience Guide
• 'The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You  Lead Forever' by Michael Bungay Stanier

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Learn how to set the right writing mindset for avoiding burnout and achieving your goals. Nicole Janz, PhD, has a background in journalism, was a university professor, and is now a writing coach and founder of The Write Habit.

Find out more at https://nicolejanz.com/ or come hang out with her on Twitter and LinkedIn.

See the tab above “Chapter Markers” for a more complete list of Timestamps. 

Highlights include:

• Coaching for Writer's Block and Burnout
• The Flow Cycle
• Writing Your Truth
• Fast Fave 3

Note: Authorpreneurs Unleashed is listener-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support, and for sharing this podcast with your writing friends.

• 'The Art of Impossible' by Steven Kotler
• Free 2023 Planner for Entrepreneurs who write to grow their business
• 2023 Writing Planner for Academics
• 'Animal Joy: A Book of Laughter and Resuscitation' by Nuar Alsadir
• 'Chemistry' by Weike Wang
• 'Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear' by Elizabeth Gilbert
• 'Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity' by Julia Cameron

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Learn how to take your author brand and business to new heights with expert advice from Kathryn McClatchy. In this episode of Authorpreneurs Unleashed, she discusses branding for authors.
Kathryn tackles questions unique to authors and helps define the steps to refine your brand voice, rebranding as your work evolves and branding for multi-genre authors.

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Sarah Gamez joins Kathryn for the second part of their New Year colloboration to talk about branding and how it applies to authors. Kathryn announces a GIVEAWAY, listen for details, deadline is February 28, 2023.

You can listen to part 1 of their collaboration on Sarah's podcast Romancing the Story.

Sarah Gamez is a gaming industry marketer by trade, but her passion lies with romance stories that she reads, writes and podcasts about.

Find Sarah online

Resources mentioned:
Clockwork by Mike

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