What does it take to build a winning book cover? What should you know when seeking a book formatter or engaging the services of a cover designer? On this episode, BambuSparks’ Chief Book Designer, Clavia Watson-Reid shares her story and tips to design your book cover as well as expectations for the interior design (formatting/layout).

There are also two amazing publishing resources which are shared on this episode. Check the links in the show notes for these free resources and some of our new releases for this quarter.

Contact Clavia at:

Website: https://bambusparks.com/the-publishing-skills-center/

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claviawatsonreid/

Resources to Win Segment

A 2-Page Publishing Guide: 12 Basic Steps to Publish a Book from Start to Finish

Publishing Secrets 101 – Free Masterclass

The Publishing Skills Center – For freelancing publishing services

Better, Not Bitter: Staying Healthy After a Crisis by Debbie Haynes

Dancing Among Snakes: Experiencing Victory in Life’s Toughest Moments by Daphne Ellis

The Voice: Grandma’s Amazing Stories of Divine Guidance in Times of Trouble by C. Ruth

Taylor - in celebration of my grandmother’s 87th birthday.

Lighting in the Dark: A Collection of Poems by Dennis Craig (An award-winning collection)

The Voice: Grandma’s Amazing Stories of Divine Guidance in Times of Trouble

Show Sponsor

BambuSparks Publishing Services

https://bambusparks.com/

Amazing Publishing Deals

https://bambusparks.com/publishing-deals/

BambuSparks’ Publishing Skill Center

https://bambusparks.com/the-publishing-skills-center/

About the Host

C. Ruth is an Authorpreneurship Specialist and Publishing Coach from the beautiful island of Jamaica. She is also the best-selling author of over 20 books and an international speaker. She has spoken in at least 14 countries, empowering people to win in their personal, spiritual and professional lives. Ruth works with authors to write and publish books for maximum impact and income. She enjoys teaching them how to leverage books to transform lives, achieve their goals and create sustainable income. Ruth is also the creator of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy, an initiative from her book, “Authorpreneur Secret$.”

Podcast Website: www.authorpreneursecrets.com

Why should authors have a website and what exactly should authors put on their website?

Our guest, Collin Blake, answers these questions for us and provides a website checklist for authors to prepare to set up their website.

Collin is the lead web designer at WebDev. Go. He is from Jamaica and is an avid tech enthusiast who has been designing websites professionally since 2012. His clientele includes organizations from Jamaica and across the Diaspora include OGM Consultants, the Ministry of Finance and Wilson and Franklyn law firm.

He has also designed for the clients of BambuSparks and my personal website.

Contact Collin at:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keth-watson-msc-bsc-59393618/

Resources to Win and Books Mentioned

Author Website Checklist: https://webdevgo.com/authorchecklist/

BambuSparks Publishing Skills Center: https://bambusparks.com/the-publishing-skills-center/

BambuSparks Special Website Offers: https://webdevgo.com/extramileja-websites/

The Voice: Grandma’s Amazing Stories of Divine Guidance in Times of Trouble

Show Sponsor

BambuSparks Publishing Services

https://bambusparks.com/

Amazing Publishing Deals

https://bambusparks.com/publishing-deals/

BambuSparks’ Publishing Skill Center

https://bambusparks.com/the-publishing-skills-center/

About the Host

C. Ruth is an Authorpreneurship Specialist and Publishing Coach from the beautiful island of Jamaica. She is also the best-selling author of over 20 books and an international speaker. She has spoken in at least 14 countries, empowering people to win in their personal, spiritual and professional lives. Ruth works with authors to write and publish books for maximum impact and income. She enjoys teaching them how to leverage books to transform lives, achieve their goals and create sustainable income. Ruth is also the creator of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy, an initiative from her book, “Authorpreneur Secret$.”

Podcast Website: www.authorpreneursecrets.com

What are editors looking for when editing your non-fiction book? 

On this episode, BambuSparks’ Chief Editor, Kethjoy Watson shares her story and the tells us what editors are looking for. Check the links in the show notes for some great free editing resources for authors.

After decades in corporate Jamaica, Kethjoy Watson ventured into authorship and editing by happenstance. She wrote a romance novel to counterbalance a gruelling year-long dissertation she was completing for her Master of Science in the Sociology of Development at the University of West Indies. By the time she walked for her degree, she had two romance novels as well with no intention of publishing them.

A fortuitous meeting with Cameka “Ruth” Taylor in 2019, unearthed a natural gift to write and edit.

Her vast knowledge in many disciplines allows her to edit manuscripts and content spanning non-fiction to fiction. Kethjoy is married to Sean for 24 years and they still like each other. They share two babies, Sean-Isaac and Hannah Celeste

Contact Kethjoy at:

Website: www.bambusparks.com

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keth-watson-msc-bsc-59393618/

Resources to Win and Books Mentioned

The EFA’s Editing Guide for Authors: https://bambusparks.com/editingguide

Editing Tool: ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/

Safe With Me – A Contemporary Romance Novel by K.J. Watt

The Voice: Grandma’s Amazing Stories of Divine Guidance in Times of Trouble

Show Sponsor

BambuSparks Publishing Services

https://bambusparks.com/

Amazing Publishing Deals

https://bambusparks.com/publishing-deals/

BambuSparks’ Publishing Skill Center

https://bambusparks.com/the-publishing-skills-center/

Podcast Website: www.authorpreneursecrets.com

About the Host

C. Ruth is an Authorpreneurship Specialist and Publishing Coach from the beautiful island of Jamaica. She is also the best-selling author of over 20 books and an international speaker. She has spoken in at least 14 countries, empowering people to win in their personal, spiritual and professional lives. Ruth works with authors to write and publish books for maximum impact and income. She enjoys teaching them how to leverage books to transform lives, achieve their goals and create sustainable income. Ruth is also the creator of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy, an initiative from her book, “Authorpreneur Secret$.”

Do you want to produce an audiobook? Learn how to do so this week with BambuSparks’ chief audiobook producer, Candace Sutherland Barnes.

Along with being a self-proclaimed audio enthusiast, who honed skills with her "In The Circle" podcast on Spotify, Candace is an audiobook narrator and editor. She also does general voiceover work and is a narrator with Findaway Voices.

Candace Barnes is an experienced sales and marketing professional with a strong focus on digital marketing and personal branding under the Bridgetek Group LLC brand.

She did the narration and production of Ruth’s audiobook, “Write and Retire Right” which became an Audible bestseller and currently on audible and 42 other platforms via Findaway Voices.

Contact Candace at:

Audio Website: https://bridgetekgroup.com/extra-mile-innovators

https://bridgetekgroup.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csutherland2/ 

Email: [email protected]

Resources to Win and Books Mentioned

Write and Retire Right: Secrets to Write Non-Fiction Fast and Create Sustainable Income for Retirement

The Voice: Grandma’s Amazing Stories of Divine Guidance in Times of Trouble

Audiobook Platform: Findaway Voices: https://findawayvoices.com/

Show Sponsor

BambuSparks Publishing Services

https://bambusparks.com/

Amazing Publishing Deals

https://bambusparks.com/publishing-deals/

BambuSparks’ Publishing Skill Center

https://bambusparks.com/the-publishing-skills-center/

Podcast Website: www.authorpreneursecrets.com

About the Host

C. Ruth is an Authorpreneurship Specialist and Publishing Coach from the beautiful island of Jamaica. She is also the best-selling author of over 20 books and an international speaker. She has spoken in at least 14 countries, empowering people to win in their personal, spiritual and professional lives. Ruth works with authors to write and publish books for maximum impact and income. She enjoys teaching them how to leverage books to transform lives, achieve their goals and create sustainable income. Ruth is also the creator of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy, an initiative from her book, “Authorpreneur Secret$.”

Podcast Website: www.authorpreneursecrets.com

Are you looking for a great way to market and sell more books? Why not try podcasting? You can turn your book into a podcast and leverage it for maximum impact and income. On this one-year anniversary of the Authorpreneur Secret$ podcast, Ruth shares the journey, how it happened and tips and resources to start your own podcast.

Cameka “Ruth” Taylor is a Jamaican Authorpreneurship expert, who works with published and aspiring authors to write and publish their books to achieve their God-given mission and their personal and financial goals.

She is a podcaster and five times Amazon bestselling author of 26 books, who has coached several Caribbean authors to become Amazon bestselling authors.

Ruth is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited (BambuSparks); creator of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy, the Design to Win Academy, the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit, and the Authorpreneur Secret$ podcast.

Contact Ruth at:

Website: www.extramileja.com

Email: [email protected]

Resources to Win and Books Mentioned

Podcast Power: The Quick-Start Guide to Launching and Levelling-Up Your Brand

Authorpreneur Secret$: Write Fast. Publish Affordably and Generate Lasting Income

Zoom – https://zoom.us/

Anchor/Spotify - https://anchor.fm/

Show Sponsor

BambuSparks Publishing Services

https://bambusparks.com/

Amazing Publishing Deals

https://bambusparks.com/publishing-deals/

BambuSparks’ Publishing Skill Center

https://bambusparks.com/the-publishing-skills-center/

Podcast Website: www.authorpreneursecrets.com

How do you sell books over 2000 books direct, especially during a pandemic? Find out how this young millennial did it.

Daniel Francis is an award-winning author and young entrepreneur from Trinidad & Tobago who wears many hats. He is primarily a personal development coach under his family company called ReBIT Limited. After deep interactions with many millennials, Daniel discovered the key to unlocking the door that leads to one reaching their fullest potential!  Daniel has held workshops, consultations, and programs for hundreds of young people and this connection with millennials inspired him to write a book that would motivate and guide millennials into becoming a better version of themselves. 

Contact Daniel at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebitlimited-daniel-francis-personal-and-leadership-development-coach/ 

Website: www.rebityouth.com  

Books Mentioned:

The Millennial Mind: Success Secrets for Unlocking Your Full Potential 

Shaped for Purpose: 21 Pep Talks on Life Experiences and Purpose

WhatsApp Line for Voice notes: 1876.782.9893.

Show Sponsor

BambuSparks Publishing Services

https://bambusparks.com/

Amazing Publishing Deals

https://bambusparks.com/publishing-deals/

BambuSparks’ Publishing Skill Center

https://bambusparks.com/the-publishing-skills-center/

About the Host

C. Ruth is an Authorpreneurship Specialist and Publishing Coach from the beautiful island of Jamaica. She is also the best-selling author of over 20 books and an international speaker. She has spoken in at least 14 countries, empowering people to win in their personal, spiritual and professional lives. Ruth works with authors to write and publish books without breaking the bank, and teaches them how to leverage books to transform lives, achieve their goals and create sustainable income. She is also the creator of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy.

Podcast Website: www.authorpreneursecrets.com

If you knew you were going to die, would you be committed to writing a book? While battling cancer, Icilda deMercado committed to writing and publishing her story. Listen to discover why she did it?

We published volume I of her book Faith Walk in April 2020, and a year later she passed away. However, in her final weeks on earth, despite the pain, she was working assiduously to ensure the manuscript of Volume 2 would be ready for publication.

Her commitment to writing and sharing the story of God’s faithfulness in their life as a couple has left a profound mark on me. Is leaving a legacy in writing one of your goals? If not consider it today. It sure is one way to continue impacting lives long after you are gone.

Resources to Win Segment

Book Design and Promotion - https://www.canva.com/

Books Mentioned

Faith Walk Vol 1: Obeying God’s Call to Serve the Deaf in Jamaica

The Voice: Grandma’s Amazing Stories of Divine Guidance in Times of Trouble

Ruth’s Latest Authorpreneurship Venture

The Learn and Earn Publishing Program for Teens at www.designtowinacademy.com

Show Sponsor

BambuSparks Publishing Services

https://bambusparks.com/

Amazing Publishing Deals

https://bambusparks.com/publishing-deals/

BambuSparks’ Publishing Skill Center

https://bambusparks.com/the-publishing-skills-center/

About the Host

C. Ruth is an Authorpreneurship Specialist and Publishing Coach from the beautiful island of Jamaica. She is also the best-selling author of over 20 books and an international speaker. She has spoken in at least 14 countries, empowering people to win in their personal, spiritual and professional lives. Ruth works with authors to write and publish books without breaking the bank, and teaches them how to leverage books to transform lives, achieve their goals and create sustainable income. She is also the creator of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy.

Podcast Website: www.authorpreneursecrets.com

What does it take to start, grow and build a business to last?

In this episode, award-winning author and entrepreneur, Nerissa Golden, breaks down the process for entrepreneurs in her latest book, “Start. Grow. Thrive: Build a Business to Last.” With more than 30 years in traditional and new media, Nerissa’s company Goldenmedia LLC, develops communication strategies for multilateral agencies, non-profit organizations and governments to tell stories which influence change.

Resources to Win Segment

Transcription App- https://otter.ai/

Fix Your Money Mindset Webinar

Books Mentioned

Start, Grow, Thrive: Build a Business to Last

The Voice: Grandma’s Amazing Stories of Divine Guidance in Times of Trouble

Connect with Nerissa at:

Website: https://nerissagolden.com/

LinkedIn –https://www.linkedin.com/in/nerissagolden/

Ruth’s Latest Authorpreneurship Venture

The Learn and Earn Publishing Program for Teens at www.designtowinacademy.com

Show Sponsor

BambuSparks Publishing Services

https://bambusparks.com/

Amazing Publishing Deals

https://bambusparks.com/publishing-deals/

BambuSparks’ Publishing Skill Center

https://bambusparks.com/the-publishing-skills-center/

About the Host

C. Ruth is an Authorpreneurship Specialist and Publishing Coach from the beautiful island of Jamaica. She is also the best-selling author of over 20 books and an international speaker. She has spoken in at least 14 countries, empowering people to win in their personal, spiritual and professional lives. Ruth works with authors to write and publish books without breaking the bank, and teaches them how to leverage books to transform lives, achieve their goals and create sustainable income. She is also the creator of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy.

Podcast Website: www.authorpreneursecrets.com

Do you know how to become an Amazon bestselling author?

Ruth breaks it down this week on episode 48 of the podcast. Ruth has produced five Amazon bestselling books, one of which has been on the bestseller charts for almost three years. She has helped several Caribbean authors to become bestsellers in less than 24 hours after publishing on Amazon, even at full price.

Two important tips are choosing the right categories and campaigning.

Resources to Win Segment

A Free ISBN Barcode Generator at Kindlepreneur.com

Books Mentioned

Geared to Live: Keys to Happiness

Design to Win Road Map: Your Winning Life and Career Compass

Authorpreneur Secrets: Write Fast. Publish Affordably and Generate Lasting Income

Connect with Ruth at:

Website: www.extramileja.com

YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5lvlfXPs24CU8E_1fb4M2w

LinkedIn –https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameka-ruth-taylor/

Ruth’s Latest Authorpreneurship Venture

The Learn and Earn Publishing Program for Teens at www.designtowinacademy.com

Show Sponsor

BambuSparks Publishing Services

https://bambusparks.com/

Amazing Publishing Deals

https://bambusparks.com/publishing-deals/

BambuSparks’ Publishing Skill Center

https://bambusparks.com/the-publishing-skills-center/

About the Host

C. Ruth is an Authorpreneurship Specialist and Publishing Coach from the beautiful island of Jamaica. She is also the best-selling author of over 20 books and an international speaker. She has spoken in at least 14 countries, empowering people to win in their personal, spiritual and professional lives. Ruth works with authors to write and publish books without breaking the bank, and teaches them how to leverage books to transform lives, achieve their goals and create sustainable income. She is also the creator of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy.

Podcast Website: www.authorpreneursecrets.com

If you want to win as an author, remember it’s a marathon and not a sprint. This week, I share the highs, lows and tips for new authors from seven years in publishing.

Highs on the Journey

· Getting interviews I did not expect – the interview with Joanna Penn

· Doors opened

· Making a full-time living with my skills and books

· The success of the authors I coach

· 5x Amazon bestseller

Lows on the Journey

· Incremental success, things take longer to get going than thought

· Not selling as many books as I wanted

· Negative criticism and allowing fear to stop me from launching certain things

Tips for New Authors

Connect with C. Ruth Taylor at:

Website: www.extramileja.com

YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5lvlfXPs24CU8E_1fb4M2w

LinkedIn –https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameka-ruth-taylor/

Resources to Win

NFTs for Authors – Ep. #610 by Joanna Penn of the Creative Penn Podcast

Authorpreneur Secrets: Write Fast. Publish Affordably and Generate Lasting Income

My Latest Authorpreneurship Venture

Publishing Made Easy Bootcamp Training & Certification Program: https://bit.ly/PMEbootcamp2022.

Show Sponsor

BambuSparks Publishing Services

https://bambusparks.com/

Amazing Publishing Deals

https://bambusparks.com/publishing-deals/

BambuSparks’ Publishing Skill Center

https://bambusparks.com/the-publishing-skills-center/

About the Host

C. Ruth is an Authorpreneurship Specialist and Publishing Coach from the beautiful island of Jamaica. She is also the best-selling author of over 20 books and an international speaker. She has spoken in at least 14 countries, empowering people to win in their personal, spiritual and professional lives. Ruth works with authors to write and publish books without breaking the bank, and teaches them how to leverage books to transform lives, achieve their goals and create sustainable income. She is also the creator of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy.

Podcast Website: www.authorpreneursecrets.com