By Dalene Bickel
The podcast for aspiring authors who want to write with clarity and self-publish with confidence in order to make a kingdom impact.
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This episode dives into the what, why, and how of audiobooks for authors. If you've ever wondered if you should create an audiobook, this episode is for you!
Not only does guest Linda Goldfarb share the benefits of audiobooks, she also offers tips and strategies for how to best create and market your audiobook.
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If you really want to write a book, there are 5 things you need to stop doing right now to make significant progress, become more confident, and sell more books.
And if you'd like to learn even more tips and develop a custom action plan that gets you unstuck, motivated, and moving forward so you can write and publish your book in 2025, then you'll want to make sure you schedule a 1:1 coaching call with me.Â
For this month only, November 2024, you'll also get a bonus gift of feedback on 2 of your marketing CTAs. If you don't know what CTAs are, be sure to go back and listen to last week's episode #92, "What is a CTA (and how writers should use it).
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Do you wish you got more engagement on your blog posts, social posts, and newsletters? Have you ever wondered how some authors manage to sell more books, receive more book reviews, and get more people to recommend their books than others?
There are many reasons, and many solutions. But one of the best ways to drive more engagement and book sales, I think, is to prompt followers and readers to take one specific action, also known in the marketing world as a call to action or CTA.
On today's episode, I'm going to explain the what, when, and how of CTAs for authors, but before I do, I want to announce a new, limited-time offer just for you, my valued podcast listener.
When you book a 50-minute coaching session with me during the month of November 2024, you'll not only gain clarity and solutions to your most pressing writing or self-publishing challenge, but you'll also receive a bonus CTA audit of both your newsletter and a recent social media post.Â
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I got the idea for today's episode after reading an article about how Scholastic, the popular children's book distributor, selects their titles and marketing campaigns.Â
That got me to thinking about what successful authors do to sell more books, regardless of whether they're traditionally or indie published.Â
It will probably come as no surprise to you that Scholastic and other successful authors do many of the same things. They may have vastly different budgets and differing levels of name recognition, but the principles they use and the habits they develop are universal and available to any and all authors.
That includes YOU.
Listen to discover the 5 Habits of Successful Authors.
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Are you a Christian author who struggles to effectively market your book?
If so, you'll want to listen to the entire episode to discover practical and proven ways to balance your faith with your book marketing efforts from guest Cathy McIntosh.
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In today's episode, host Dalene Bickel discusses the nitty gritty about book reviews. Topics covered include:
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In today's episode, I define what a book coach is, explain what a book coach does, and share 3 questions you should ask yourself to determine if you need a book coach.
Bonus: You'll also walk away motivated and emboldened as a Christian writer!
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There is no universal right or wrong way to publish your book. Self-publishing will be better for some authors while traditional publishing will be better for others.Â
In today's episode, I'm going to share the TOP THREE factors you should take into consideration when trying to decide which publishing model is right for YOU.
If you want to learn ALL the factors, be sure to download my free guide, Your Path to Publishing. The guide also explains the hybrid publishing model that I'm not discussing today.Â
And, of course, as you listen to the episode, pray about the direction God wants you to take.Â
Ready for the rundown? Let's dive in!
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Today I'm sharing 7 effective self-editing techniques for each stage of the self-publishing process.
Whether you're a first-time aspiring author or a seasoned indie writer, be sure to listen in to discover how to self-edit your manuscript, and have fun in the process!
Don't just write a book. Make an impact.
P.S. If you're a regular Ink and Impact podcast listener, be sure you stick around to the end because I'm also going to give a special shout out to some listeners ... and it might include you!
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Timing is everything when it comes to launching your book, ESPECIALLY if you're a self-published author.
In fact, there are 2 times you should avoid at all costs as an indie author.
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