I’m Booked with April Eichhorn

Have you been struggling with marketing your book? Here are some amazing tips from Keri-Rae Barnum who has been working for many years to help authors gain more visibility with their books. To connect with her visit https://newshelves.com/. To find out more about becoming a published author visit https://olearypublishing.com/.

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In this episode, we talk about all things business branding. Use your book to grow your business. How? Listen in and Jeffrey Shaw will tell you!

Jeffrey Shaw is often described as an authority and advocate for self-employed business owners, valued for his actionable and “in the trenches” approach to achieving business and life success. Why shouldn’t he be? How many people can say they’ve never worked for anyone else?

Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old led to a lifetime of self-employment. In his twenties, he built a portrait photography business and became one of the most sought-after portrait photographers for affluent families in the U.S. for more than three decades. His portraits have been on the Oprah Show, CBS News, featured in People and O Magazine and hang at Harvard University.

Today, Jeffrey is the author of LINGO and The Self-Employed Life, host of The Self-Employed Life podcast with nearly two million downloads, and founder of the Self-Employed Business Institute.

His TEDx Talk is featured on TED.com, he’s a LinkedIn Learning instructor, a contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine, and speaks at association events, entrepreneurial groups, and conferences.

Website: https://jeffreyshaw.com

Book title and Amazon link: The Self-Employed Life https://www.amazon.com/dp/1774580047/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_4HJJ2PV4DEYS02ZFSVSM

For more about Jeffrey go to https://selfemployedassessment.com/ to go through his targeted self-employed business assessment.

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What does it mean to work with a literary agent? How do you find one? How do you submit your manuscript or proposal to them? How do they select who they want to work with? What role do they play in helping a prospective author secure a coveted publishing contract with a large traditional publishing house? What happens after a deal is struck? All these questions, and more, are answered in this episode of the I’m Booked Podcast.

Mark Gottlieb is a highly ranked literary agent, both in overall deals and other individual categories. Using that same initiative and insight for identifying talented writers, he is actively building his client list of authors. Mark Gottlieb is excited to work directly with authors, helping to manage and grow their careers with all of the unique resources that are available at book publishing’s leading literary agency, Trident Media Group. Through his work at Trident Media Group, Mark Gottlieb continues to represent numerous New York Times bestselling authors, as well as major award-winning authors and has optioned and sold books to film and TV production companies. He previously ran the agency’s audiobook department, in addition to working in foreign rights. In his free time, Mark Gottlieb tutors free English language classes to adults from low-income immigrant families, via the Literacy Volunteers program at Family Centers, a nonprofit organization offering education, health and human services. He is actively seeking submissions in all categories and genres and looks forward to bringing new and established authors to the curious minds of their future readers. Mark Gottlieb is excited to share some of his tips with you today. For more about the Trident Media Group visit https://www.tridentmediagroup.com/.

We realize not everyone will have the chance to get a traditional publishing deal or work with an esteemed literary agent like Mark. But there is still a way to get your work and your ideas out into the world. We can help! For more information about independent publishing visit us online at www.olearypublishing.com and download our free publishing guide. We look forward to working with you.

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Where do you start when you’re writing a novel? Do you need to know the ending first? Map out each character's journey? Or do you just dive in and see where the storyline takes you? On today’s episode, USA Today best-selling author Lars Emmerich tells all. He reveals his plan for writing prolifically and building his fan base. He shares some of the challenges of online publishing and solutions he has used to create raving fans. You’ll want to hear what he has to say. This is a fun conversation and we hope you learn something too.

Lars Emmerich is an entrepreneur, musician, investor, athlete, retired fighter pilot, Bitcoiner, and international #1 best-selling author. Lars is the creator of the million-selling Sam Jameson series. He lives with his family in Parker, Colorado. To get his latest book deals online visit www.lars.buzz.

For more about how you can get started writing and publishing your book today, visit us at www.olearypublishing.com and download our free publishing guide.

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Do you have a dream of being publishing by a New York publishing house? Many do! On this episode, Robin Colucci shares her behind-the-scenes knowledge of writing a book proposal and attracting a literary agent who can help sell your idea to a publisher. With strategic insight, proven experience and a 100% success rate, Robin will give you the courage you need to navigate the hoops and hurdles of striking that coveted traditional publishing contract.

Book a free consultation call with a member of Robin's team to find out how to write your world-changing book at www.robincolucci.com. Traditional publishing not for you? For more details on hybrid publishing visit us at www.olearypublishing.com and download our free publishing guide today.

Robin Colucci has been helping world-class experts write world-changing books since 2003. In the past 2 years alone, Robin and her team helped 14 authors develop, pitch, and sell 14 books for a total of $5.9 million in advances from reputable publishers.

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So you wrote a book…now what? On this episode, Clayton Noblit with Written Word Media talks about the struggles authors have to effectively market their books and simple ways to get your book in front of more potential readers.

We cover the basics like focusing on high-quality editorial and genre-specific design along with great metadate. We bridge into the importance of understanding Amazon Ads, and utilitzing email marketing for effective promotion. Don’t have an email list? Don’t know how to run an Amazon Ads campaign? Written Word Media can help.

Clayton Noblit is a senior marketing manager at Written Word Media. He is passionate about helping authors find their readers and finding ways to sell more books. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports, and making beverages.

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Dan Janal *(rhymes with canal) Dan Janal is a book strategist who helps professionals and business owners write important books that can help build their careers and leave a lasting legacy. No matter where you are in the book-writing process. Here are some questions we discussed during this interview.
Why do so many would-be authors think they can write their books by themselves?

What's the difference between a copy editor and a developmental editor?

You say developmental editors can help improve a book in 9 ways. Can you share those 9 ways and show us examples?

When should you start to work with a developmental editor?

Let's say you have already written the first draft. How can a developmental editor help?

How can you find a developmental editor?

What questions should you ask as you interview developmental editors?

Call to action for the listener (how can they find out more about you): Book a free 15-minute discovery call at https://www.WriteYourBookInAFlash.com/

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In this episode I talk with Anne Janzer who is an award-winning author, book coach, and unabashed nonfiction geek on a mission to help people make a positive impact with their writing. Her writing-related books include The Writer's Process and Get the Word Out.

These are some of the questions we talk about in this episode:

How did you get started as a writer and what did you learn while writing for other people?

You write about servant authorship—what does that mean and how does it affect the writing process?

What difference have your books made in your own life? How about other authors you work with?

Back in 2020, you surveyed 400 authors about what they would do differently: What kinds of answers did you get? Survey results: https://annejanzer.com/nonfiction-authors/

What did the surveyed authors report about why they wrote? And did their books meet their expectations?

What advice would you give someone on the fence about writing a book, who is worry about lack of authority or having too small a "platform"?

To connect with Anne please visit https://annejanzer.com/ or email her at [email protected].

Get the Word Out: Write a Book That Makes a Difference https://amzn.to/31uxbSK

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Welcome back to the I’m Booked Podcast! Today is storytime. Sit back, relax and allow me to read to you from Chapter 1 of our book The Influencer’s Path to Successful Publishing called April’s (Not So Pretty) Publishing Story. It brought me back in time to 2012 when I had the courage to publish my first book. I could never have imagined all the doors that one book, Ride the Wave: Journey to Peaceful Living, would open for me.

What could a book do for you? I encourage you to take a chance on yourself. Listen to your heart, grow your business, share your expertise in a book and watch as it opens doors for you that you too could never have dreamt possible.

To download The Influencer’s Path to Successful Publishing visit https://www.olearypublishing.com/.

To purchase a signed copy of April’s first book Ride the Wave: Journey to Peaceful Living visit https://www.olearypublishing.com/product/ride-the-wave/.

To schedule a complimentary Pitch the Publisher session visit https://calendly.com/olearypublishing/pitch.

Thank you for being with us for 50 episodes and we look forward to 50 more!

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On this episode, April and Tammy talk about the power of mapping out your book, scheduling time to write and enlisting the help of others. Whether it be a writing coach, a support group, an editor, or a friend, getting to the finish line is not possible alone. Tammy also shares some encouragement about career changes and overcoming fear through getting more information and considering what you enjoy doing. Her book Working From the Inside Out will help you get there.

As promised you can get your free bonus workbook at https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com/workbook

Here’s the book description:

Feeling stuck professionally? Find your way to greater career satisfaction.

Worried that it’s foolish to exit a well-formed path even though you’re unhappy? Is fear holding you back from growth? Afraid you’re too old to make big changes?

Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You is an engaging conversation about transforming your limiting beliefs into enduring fulfillment. Using real-life stories to illustrate the hurdles that can hold you back, Tammy Gooler Loeb offers successful strategies and reflective activities that will move your thinking and actions toward new possibilities. By examining your attitudes and behaviors through the lens of other people's journeys, you’ll be inspired to exercise control over your future.

In Work from the Inside Out, you’ll discover:

✅How fear is the foundation of immobilization
✅That shifting your mindset can empower you towards positive reinvention
✅Stories of people who made life-changing plans while still providing for their families

Work from the Inside Out will help you uncover occupations that are a better fit, manage expectations, approach networking, and much more! If you like authentic narratives, tools for self-discovery, and access to informative resources, you’ll love Tammy Gooler Loeb’s thought-provoking approach to career fulfillment.

About Tammy Gooler Loeb:

In her 20 years as an executive career and executive coach, facilitator, and speaker, Tammy Gooler Loeb has inspired people to engage in work that is fulfilling, meaningful and satisfying. She provides a variety of services to individual clients and businesses in a range of sectors and industries, including executive and career coaching, group facilitation, training and speaking. This work focuses primarily on workplace communication, leadership strategies, and team development.

Tammy hosts a podcast, Work From The Inside Out, which showcases the inspiring stories and practical lessons of people who have transitioned to more satisfying and meaningful work. Her expertise has been showcased in many publications, such as HBR Ascend, Forbes, Fast Company, The Boston Globe, Monster.com, The Ladders.com, and recently in the book, Stretched Too Thin: How Working Moms Can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive by Jessica Turner.

Tammy holds an M.B.A. from Boston University and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach by the Coaches Training Institute.

To connect with Tammy and schedule a complimentary consultation visit https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com/contact

To listen to Tammy’s podcast visit https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com/podcast

Also mentioned in the show are AJ Harper’s new book Write a Must Read https://amzn.to/3xrNteG and Michael Port’s Heroic Public Speaking courses https://heroicpublicspeaking.com/ which are top-tier training for those desiring to become more polished as a keynote public speaker.

For more about O’Leary Publishing and to download our free publishing guide The Influencer’s Path to Successful Publishing visit https://www.olearypublishing.com/

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