Indie Author Lifestyle

Do you feel frozen with indecision? Does the idea of taking risks and dreaming big in your author career terrify you? Listen in to this episode to help you get grounded, push past fear, and go for what you really want.

In episode sixteen you will learn:

How to go back to the beginning and focus on why you want to write and what message(s) you want to convey with your stories.Why you shouldn’t focus on what everyone else is doing until you know what you want.Understanding balance, priorities, and bringing the joy back into writing. Finding out what balance looks like for you, personally, and using that to fuel your dreams.Why you should dream big and shoot high with your goals.Determining what success means for you and finding joy in the process.

Challenge for Listeners:

Leave a comment below and let us know: what you learned in 2019, what your vision for success is and what risk you’re taking in 2020 to help you get closer to your dream.

Links Mentioned in the Show:

4thewords – use code CKPNJ59643 for a free trialDavid Baldacci MasterclassSara Blakely Masterclass

The journey to becoming a full-time author on your own terms doesn’t have to be lonely or hard.

We have an awesome community where we chat daily, write together, and motivate each other.

Join the Indie Author Lifestyle Community by going to www.indieauthorlifestyle.com/innercircle.

Listen to Previous Episodes

025: Write, Publish, Repeat with Bestselling Fantasy Author J.T. Williams024: The True Elements of Crafting A Superior Villain For Your Novel with Hosts Angela & Stephanie023: Writing Multiple Series in Multiple Genres with Jordan Rivet022: Knowing What & How to Budget to Advance your Indie Author Career021: Exploring Magical Systems, Crafting Flawed Characters & Building a World that Readers Love with Miri C. Golden020: Top Strategies for Crafting Real and Relatable Characters with Stephanie BwaBwa

Do you feel frozen with indecision? Does the idea of taking risks and dreaming big in your author career terrify you? Listen in to this episode to help you get grounded, push past fear, and go for what you really want.

In episode sixteen you will learn:

How to go back to the beginning and focus on why you want to write and what message(s) you want to convey with your stories.Why you shouldn't focus on what everyone else is doing until you know what you want.Understanding balance, priorities, and bringing the joy back into writing. Finding out what balance looks like for you, personally, and using that to fuel your dreams.Why you should dream big and shoot high with your goals.Determining what success means for you and finding joy in the process.

Challenge for Listeners:

Leave a comment below and let us know: what you learned in 2019, what your vision for success is and what risk you're taking in 2020 to help you get closer to your dream.

Links Mentioned in the Show:

4thewords - use code CKPNJ59643 for a free trialDavid Baldacci MasterclassSara Blakely Masterclass

The journey to becoming a full-time author on your own terms doesn’t have to be lonely or hard.

We have an awesome community where we chat daily, write together, and motivate each other.

Join the Indie Author Lifestyle Community by going to www.indieauthorlifestyle.com/innercircle.

Listen to Previous Episodes

Are you ready to get the support you need for your author career and life? Join International Indie Bestseller, Angela J. Ford, and fantasy author, Stephanie BwaBwa, as they talk all things writing, publishing, and the real life of an indie author.

Welcome to the Indie Author Lifestyle Show. Living your best indie life starts here.

In episode fifteen you will learn:

The power of collaborating with other authors.The importance of character development and using tropes.How to keep your stories from becoming dense and boring.Crafting layered character who readers and resonate with.Do you need to write dark & gritty fantasy? Here’s why you may want to add a heroic, hopeful theme to your fiction.How to be productive and find time to write when you have a family.Strategies to keep your books selling after release day.Why it is important to set your own place when it comes to writing, marketing and publishing.Using your surroundings and nature to gain writing inspiration.

About JA Andrews

JA Andrews is a writer, wife, mother, and unemployed rocket scientist. She doesn’t regret the rocket science degree, but finds it generally inapplicable in daily life. Except for the rare occurrence of her being able to definitively state, “That’s not rocket science.” She does, however, love the stars. She spends an inordinate amount of time at home, with her family, who she adores, and lives deep in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, where she can see more stars than she ever imagined.

Connect with JA Andrews

WebsiteFacebook PageAmazon Author PageBookish Things Newsletter Signup with free short story

The journey to becoming a full-time author on your own terms doesn’t have to be lonely or hard.

We have an awesome community where we chat daily, write together, and motivate each other.

Join the Indie Author Lifestyle Community by going to www.indieauthorlifestyle.com/innercircle.

Listen to previous episodes:

024: The True Elements of Crafting A Superior Villain For Your Novel with Hosts Angela & Stephanie023: Writing Multiple Series in Multiple Genres with Jordan Rivet022: Knowing What & How to Budget to Advance your Indie Author Career021: Exploring Magical Systems, Crafting Flawed Characters & Building a World that Readers Love with Miri C. Golden020: Top Strategies for Crafting Real and Relatable Characters with Stephanie BwaBwa019: Balancing Your Indie Career When Using A Pen Name with Alisha Klapheke

Are you ready to get the support you need for your author career and life? Join International Indie Bestseller, Angela J. Ford, and fantasy author, Stephanie BwaBwa, as they talk all things writing, publishing, and the real life of an indie author.

Welcome to the Indie Author Lifestyle Show. Living your best indie life starts here.

In episode fifteen you will learn:

The power of collaborating with other authors.The importance of character development and using tropes.How to keep your stories from becoming dense and boring.Crafting layered character who readers and resonate with.Do you need to write dark & gritty fantasy? Here's why you may want to add a heroic, hopeful theme to your fiction.How to be productive and find time to write when you have a family.Strategies to keep your books selling after release day.Why it is important to set your own place when it comes to writing, marketing and publishing.Using your surroundings and nature to gain writing inspiration.

About JA Andrews

JA Andrews is a writer, wife, mother, and unemployed rocket scientist. She doesn't regret the rocket science degree, but finds it generally inapplicable in daily life. Except for the rare occurrence of her being able to definitively state, "That's not rocket science." She does, however, love the stars. She spends an inordinate amount of time at home, with her family, who she adores, and lives deep in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, where she can see more stars than she ever imagined.

Connect with JA Andrews

WebsiteFacebook PageAmazon Author PageBookish Things Newsletter Signup with free short story

The journey to becoming a full-time author on your own terms doesn’t have to be lonely or hard.

We have an awesome community where we chat daily, write together, and motivate each other.

Join the Indie Author Lifestyle Community by going to www.indieauthorlifestyle.com/innercircle.

Listen to previous episodes:

Struggling with list building? In episode fourteen we deep dive into list building, how to grow your email list (without using social media) and what you should say in your newsletter to keep your email list engaged.

In episode fourteen you will learn:

Why you should have a reader magnet and how you can use it to build your email list.The 2 things you should do before you begin list building.Does free really work? Here’s why you should try it.How to consistently grow your email list – especially after you’ve exhausted friends, family, and social media. Using your back matter to grow your email list.The smart way to use ads to grow your email list plus the most overlooked social media platform.Out of the box ways to get visibility for your books.The power of visibility and why you should stay consistent with your marketing strategies.How do you craft more engaging emails? Here are some tips:Keep tabs on what others are doing.Start with something personal.Use a call-to-action (CTA) to encourage engagement.Share some quotes from your current work-in-progress (WIP)Include a photo to remind readers who you are, social media links & a list of your books at the end of each email.Why you should promote your backlist.The #1 mistake authors make with your email list.2 reasons why you should ask readers to respond to your emails.Why you shouldn’t sweat about unsubscribes.

Links Mentioned in the Show:

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The journey to becoming a full-time author on your own terms doesn’t have to be lonely or hard.

We have an awesome community where we chat daily, write together, and motivate each other.

Join the Indie Author Lifestyle Community by going to www.indieauthorlifestyle.com/innercircle.

Listen to Previous Episodes

023: Writing Multiple Series in Multiple Genres with Jordan Rivet022: Knowing What & How to Budget to Advance your Indie Author Career021: Exploring Magical Systems, Crafting Flawed Characters & Building a World that Readers Love with Miri C. Golden020: Top Strategies for Crafting Real and Relatable Characters with Stephanie BwaBwa019: Balancing Your Indie Career When Using A Pen Name with Alisha Klapheke018: What Indie Authors need to know about Audiobooks with Angela J. Ford

Are you ready to get the support you need for your author career and life? Join International Indie Bestseller, Angela J. Ford, and fantasy author, Stephanie BwaBwa, as they talk all things writing, publishing, and the real life of an indie author.

Welcome to the Indie Author Lifestyle Show. Living your best indie life starts here.

In episode thirteen you will learn:

Book marketing strategies to test out in 2020.111 rejections? Here’s why you should never give up.World-building and writing? How to figure out what your unique style is.Do you need to know how many books you’re going to write before you start a series? Here’s what you should do.Where to start with marketing your book.Why you should treat your books like a business. What to do if you aren’t getting traction with your books.Taking an honest look at your work to fix the marketable issues you might have.How to balance writing what you love versus writing to market.Why you should modify your ideas to make them marketable.Conducting market research? Use these tips.Should you focus on trends? Here’s why you might, or might not want to. How coaching can help you move forward book marketing strategies. Why you should diversify your revenue streams as much as possible.What to know before you start selling book swag (hint: intellectual property law.)An insider view on writing setting, characters and story.How to balance being a hybrid author (both indie and traditional.)

About Elise Kova

Elise Kova is the USA Today bestselling author of the Air Awakens series, Loom Saga, and Wish Quartet.

In her past lives, she has graduated from an MBA program, lived in Japan for a bit, and worked for a Fortune 500 technology company. However, she finds herself much happier in her current reincarnation as full-time author. When not writing, she can usually be found playing video games, drawing, watching anime, or talking with readers on social media. She’s happy to call Saint Petersburg, Florida, her home, but is always looking forward to her next trip.

Connect with Elise

Visit her website.Book time to speak with Elise Kova.

The journey to becoming a full-time author on your own terms doesn’t have to be lonely or hard.

We have an awesome community where we chat daily, write together, and motivate each other.

Join the Indie Author Lifestyle Community by going to www.indieauthorlifestyle.com/innercircle.

Listen to previous episodes:

022: Knowing What & How to Budget to Advance your Indie Author Career021: Exploring Magical Systems, Crafting Flawed Characters & Building a World that Readers Love with Miri C. Golden020: Top Strategies for Crafting Real and Relatable Characters with Stephanie BwaBwa019: Balancing Your Indie Career When Using A Pen Name with Alisha Klapheke018: What Indie Authors need to know about Audiobooks with Angela J. Ford017: An Entrepreneurial Path to Multiple Stream of Income with Melissa Frey

Are you ready to get the support you need for your author career and life? Join International Indie Bestseller, Angela J. Ford, and fantasy author, Stephanie BwaBwa, as they talk all things writing, publishing, and the real life of an indie author.

Welcome to the Indie Author Lifestyle Show. Living your best indie life starts here.

In episode thirteen you will learn:

Book marketing strategies to test out in 2020.111 rejections? Here's why you should never give up.World-building and writing? How to figure out what your unique style is.Do you need to know how many books you're going to write before you start a series? Here's what you should do.Where to start with marketing your book.Why you should treat your books like a business. What to do if you aren't getting traction with your books.Taking an honest look at your work to fix the marketable issues you might have.How to balance writing what you love versus writing to market.Why you should modify your ideas to make them marketable.Conducting market research? Use these tips.Should you focus on trends? Here's why you might, or might not want to. How coaching can help you move forward book marketing strategies. Why you should diversify your revenue streams as much as possible.What to know before you start selling book swag (hint: intellectual property law.)An insider view on writing setting, characters and story.How to balance being a hybrid author (both indie and traditional.)

About Elise Kova

Elise Kova is the USA Today bestselling author of the Air Awakens series, Loom Saga, and Wish Quartet.

In her past lives, she has graduated from an MBA program, lived in Japan for a bit, and worked for a Fortune 500 technology company. However, she finds herself much happier in her current reincarnation as full-time author. When not writing, she can usually be found playing video games, drawing, watching anime, or talking with readers on social media. She’s happy to call Saint Petersburg, Florida, her home, but is always looking forward to her next trip.

Connect with Elise

Visit her website.Book time to speak with Elise Kova.

The journey to becoming a full-time author on your own terms doesn’t have to be lonely or hard.

We have an awesome community where we chat daily, write together, and motivate each other.

Join the Indie Author Lifestyle Community by going to www.indieauthorlifestyle.com/innercircle.

Listen to previous episodes:

Do you have the right mindset for a successful career as an indie author? In episode twelve we discuss the mindset of a successful author plus how to set goals and actually meet them.

If 2019 was a rough year for you, here are some words of encouragement.

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In episode twelve you will learn:

How to cultivate the right mindset to be a successful indie author.Deciding what you really want before you begin your indie career.The difference between a hobby author & a career author.Why you should approach your author career like a business.What to do when you get stuck.Setting goals to set yourself up for success.Now that you’ve set your goals, how do you make it happen? Here are some tips.Why you shouldn’t compare your speed of writing to others.Giving yourself space when you know you might need to work slower.How to prevent burnout and give yourself the breaks you need.Macro & micro level planning to help you get things done.Why you should build a daily writing habit.

Links Mentioned in the Show

Reesdy Marketplace4thewords

The journey to becoming a full-time author on your own terms doesn’t have to be lonely or hard.

We have an awesome community where we chat daily, write together, and motivate each other.

Join the Indie Author Lifestyle Community by going to www.indieauthorlifestyle.com/innercircle.

Listen to Previous Episodes

021: Exploring Magical Systems, Crafting Flawed Characters & Building a World that Readers Love with Miri C. Golden020: Top Strategies for Crafting Real and Relatable Characters with Stephanie BwaBwa019: Balancing Your Indie Career When Using A Pen Name with Alisha Klapheke018: What Indie Authors need to know about Audiobooks with Angela J. Ford017: An Entrepreneurial Path to Multiple Stream of Income with Melissa Frey016: A Candid Conversation on Taking Risks and Dreaming Big

Do you have the right mindset for a successful career as an indie author? In episode twelve we discuss the mindset of a successful author plus how to set goals and actually meet them.

If 2019 was a rough year for you, here are some words of encouragement.

via GIPHY

In episode twelve you will learn:

How to cultivate the right mindset to be a successful indie author.Deciding what you really want before you begin your indie career.The difference between a hobby author & a career author.Why you should approach your author career like a business.What to do when you get stuck.Setting goals to set yourself up for success.Now that you've set your goals, how do you make it happen? Here are some tips.Why you shouldn't compare your speed of writing to others.Giving yourself space when you know you might need to work slower.How to prevent burnout and give yourself the breaks you need.Macro & micro level planning to help you get things done.Why you should build a daily writing habit.

Links Mentioned in the Show

Reesdy Marketplace4thewords

The journey to becoming a full-time author on your own terms doesn’t have to be lonely or hard.

We have an awesome community where we chat daily, write together, and motivate each other.

Join the Indie Author Lifestyle Community by going to www.indieauthorlifestyle.com/innercircle.

Listen to Previous Episodes

Are you ready to get the support you need for your author career and life? Join International Indie Bestseller, Angela J. Ford, and fantasy author, Stephanie BwaBwa, as they talk all things writing, publishing, and the real life of an indie author.

Welcome to the Indie Author Lifestyle Show. Living your best indie life starts here.

In episode eleven you will learn:

From being laid off to becoming an indie author.Why it’s productive to face your fears.What to do when you aspire to do more than just “work for the man” your entire life.Using the rapid release strategy to kick off your indie career fast!Behind the scenes of a box set launch. The highs and lows of being an indie author and how to handle real life when you need to take a break.Using cover design as a stream of income.The power of a gorgeous cover to increase your book sales. Finding balance when you have multiple demands on your time.Using the 80:20 rule to ensure you’re getting the results you need for your business and life.

About Meg Cowley

Meg is a USA Today bestselling fantasy author who loves everything magic and dragons. She works best when fueled by margherita pizza, earl grey tea, and characters who won’t do what they’re told.

Connect with Meg

Visit Meg’s epic fantasy website.

Hire Meg to create an epic fantasy cover for you.

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The journey to becoming a full-time author on your own terms doesn’t have to be lonely or hard.

We have an awesome community where we chat daily, write together, and motivate each other.

Join the Indie Author Lifestyle Community by going to www.indieauthorlifestyle.com/innercircle.

Listen to Previous Episodes

020: Top Strategies for Crafting Real and Relatable Characters with Stephanie BwaBwa019: Balancing Your Indie Career When Using A Pen Name with Alisha Klapheke018: What Indie Authors need to know about Audiobooks with Angela J. Ford017: An Entrepreneurial Path to Multiple Stream of Income with Melissa Frey016: A Candid Conversation on Taking Risks and Dreaming Big015: Staying True to your Creativity & Writing with JA Andrews