For self-published authors, especially first time authors, it can be challenging to get your book noticed in today's crowded market. But what if we told you five unconventional marketing habits are entirely free and could help you stand out from the competition? In this episode, we'll explore five innovative marketing strategies self-published authors can use to promote their books and build their brands. From leveraging social media to leveraging your book cover, these tips will help you reach new readers and make a lasting impression.

Grab a pen and paper and join host Erin Galloway, owner of Habitize Publishing, as she helps authors discover how you can elevate your marketing game and connect with potential readers in unexpected ways. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn how to market your book in unconventional yet effective practices and take your self-publishing career to the next level.

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We all know that writing can be a daunting and overwhelming task. From ideation to drafting, editing, and publishing, there are countless decisions that a writer needs to make. Sometimes it can be tough to know where to begin and even harder to stay motivated and focused throughout the process.

But what if there was a way to tap into your intuition and harness your unique creative energy to help you make those decisions and keep your writing on track? Enter Human Design. This system is based on the idea that each of us has a unique energetic blueprint that can reveal our strengths, challenges, and potential.

Today's guest Rachel Walt is a human energetics expert and writer who will guide us through the fundamental principles of human design and explain how they can be applied to the writing process. We'll explore how human design can help you identify your unique strengths and weaknesses, enhance your self-awareness, and empower you to make the right decisions at each stage of the writing journey.

Whether you are an aspiring writer, a seasoned author, or simply interested in understanding human design, this episode offers valuable insights into harnessing your unique strengths and unlocking your full writing potential. Tune in to discover how knowing your human design type can help you to write more authentically, creatively, and successfully.

In this episode, we sit down with Alicia Hopkins, a first-time author and podcast host, as she shares her journey of self-discovery and transformation. Alicia opened up about her wake-up call, which led her to examine her limiting beliefs and make the bold decision to write and publish her first book.

Throughout the interview, Alicia provides insights on how she overcame her self-doubt and negative thought patterns, offering practical advice for listeners struggling with their own limiting beliefs. In addition, she discusses the importance of self-reflection, personalizing the process, and trusting her intuition to help navigate the ups and downs of both podcasting and publishing.

Whether you're an aspiring author, podcaster, or simply looking to overcome your limiting beliefs, this episode is filled with actionable advice and inspiration to help you on your journey of self-discovery and uncover why you are holding yourself back on publishing content you’ve been holding on to for far too long.

Listen to Alicia on her Wake Up Call Podcast

Support this first time author by ordering her Bring Your Shit to Light Journal on Amazon 

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Illustrator Justin Dunn shares his experience with getting started as a children's book illustrator and the lessons he's learned as a freelance artist. In 2022, Justin joined Habitize Publishing as our first illustrator for self-published authors who were interested in publishing children’s books and will be a recurring guest on the podcast.

Justin's picture book "The Gaffers Guide to Longbottom Leaf" can be found on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/40R60hg

Curious about how to become a published author? While you may not be writing the next best-selling novel or generating six-figure book sales, publishing your content will help you foster connections and reach a wider audience than you may have ever thought possible. In this first episode host Erin Galloway, owner of Habitize Publishing, talks about how a solid foundation of writing habits helps you with the journey to finally press publish.