Successful Writer Podcast

By Alana Terry

A marketing-focused podcast for indie authors of any genre! Skyrocket your writing career with tips and inspiration on productivity, mindset, and marketing. It’s everything you need to take your writi... more

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The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.

Successful Writer Podcast episodes:

April 17, 2020 069. Acting like a professional even during a pandemic
Ways to stay professional, creative, and motivated ... even when the world feels uncertain and chaotic.
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12min
April 16, 2020 068. 3 things authors need to hear right now
A pep talk for authors to help you let go of guilt, give yourself grace, and get through these hard times we're facing.
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11min
April 13, 2020 067. Should you run ads during a pandemic?
Life and business have drastically changed in the past month, but that doesn't mean your creative ambitions have reached the end of the road!
On today's episode of the Successful Writer Podcast, we'll be discussing whether or not now is a great time, a terrible time, or an OK time to be running ads, and what questions you should ask yourself about ads before you start (or stop) your campaigns.
Want some extra ads training? Check out http://courses.alanaterry.com for all my author courses on ads or to sign up for the All Access Members Pass!
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11min
April 10, 2020 066. Raising funds for charity with your books
If you're interested in using your books to raise funds for charity, today's video will give you several options for the types of fundraisers you can run, as well as pitfalls to avoid to make sure your fundraiser is 100% above board.

Raising funds for charities doesn't just help you make a positive difference in the world. There are a ton of additional benefits, like increased exposure to new readers, an increased sense of community, and potentially certain tax benefits.
Interested in running a pay-what-you-can fundraiser with Gumroad? Use this affiliate link to get started! http://affiliates.alanaterry.com/gumroad

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15min
March 30, 2020 065. Thriving in Times of Uncertainty
As the pandemic looms large in our psyches and as hunker-down mandates appear like they could last for months as opposed to weeks, it's time to switch gears and start focusing on thriving during times of uncertainty as opposed to just getting from one day to another.

As indie authors, we're uniquely prepared to thrive economically and creatively during this time in history, and today's episode of the Successful Writer Podcast will give you some practical ideas on how to do just that.

Join our fundraiser to access our Productivity for Authors course with pay-what-you-can pricing to raise money for Covid-19 relief! Details at http://courses.alanaterry.com/fundraiser. (Offer expires 04/01/20)
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10min
March 26, 2020 064. Inspiration and Motivation for Stressed-out Writers with Ella Barnard
Ella Barnard from Author Like a Boss joins us today for a candid discussion on health, stress, survival, and creativity.
For our full course on Productivity for Authors, visit http://courses.alanaterry.com/fundraiser to get the entire course with pay-what-you-can pricing (that also helps raise funds for Covid-19 relief!).
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53min
March 25, 2020 063. Recession-Proof your Writing Business with Joe Solari
Join our fundraiser to access our Productivity for Authors course with pay-what-you-can pricing to raise money for Covid-19 relief! Details at http://courses.alanaterry.com/fundraiser. (Offer expires 04/01/20)

These are stressful times, and a lot of authors are wondering what current events are going to mean for our income and our business.
Joe Solari from Treat your Writing like a Business is on the show today with some really practical as well as encouraging advice for recession-proofing your writing business. (Spoiler warning: It's probably not as bad as you fear!)
To sign up for Joe's email list, visit https://joesolari.com. You can also access his YouTube playlist with practical tips for the current economic situation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iP_j9HTte8&list=PL5Xz6uXI2aheyMUuwSOzEPba-lUHrsCl3

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45min
March 24, 2020 062. Productivity Tips for Parents Writing with Kids at Home
With schools closed around the whole globe, many parents are having to learn to write AND parent at the same time.
This chapter from the Successful Writer's Guide to Productivity audiobook gives some tips for work-at-home parents, along with takeaways that apply whether or not you've got kids.
For our full course on Productivity for Authors, visit http://courses.alanaterry.com/fundraiser to get the entire course with pay-what-you-can pricing (that also helps raise funds for Covid-19 relief!).
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36min
March 19, 2020 061. Focusing on the things you can control
When the world seems out of control, it's important to focus on things that we CAN influence.
You can't decide (or even know) when self-isolation limits will be lifted ... but you can focus on doing the things each day that will get you and your family through these trying times.
Sometimes that's easier said than done, however, which is why I recorded today's video to give you some encouragement today.
If you'd like to join us in our all access members only site for ongoing encouragement, join us at http://courses.alanaterry.com/members (http://courses.alanaterry.com/members)
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10min
March 18, 2020 060. The pandemic and its emotional and financial impact on authors
Welcome to the temporary new normal living in the time of a global pandemic.
Let's face it. We're all concerned. We're all worried. And there's lots of uncertainty. Here are a few ideas of what we as authors can do to protect our own emotional health as well as bless our readers during this time of the unknown.
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9min

FAQs about Successful Writer Podcast:

How many episodes does Successful Writer Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.