The Career Author Podcast

One of the most common questions we are asked is, “Should I have a podcast?” So we tackle that topic today and give some advice on how to get started, including the gear you’ll need and some things to think about before you take the plunge into being a podcast host. Also, Zach gives a hack on selling more books on Kobo.

Thanks to our newest Patron: T.W. Piperbrook

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Let J. check the first chapter of your book and help make it stronger for your reader! Check out the details at https://theauthorlife.com/editing/

Links:

Indie Novelist Summit - http://bit.ly/ias2018thorn

Zach’s Mic: The Blue Yeti USB Microphone - https://amzn.to/2CL7va5

Joanna Penn’s Tips For Selling More Books on Kobo - https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2018/08/31/7-tips-for-selling-more-books-and-reaching-more-readers-on-kobo/

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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J. and Zach just got back from Pittsburgh and their Night of the Writing Dead writers retreat and worldbuilding summit. Today, they talk about the event and some of the takeaways for all authors, even if you weren’t there.

Thanks to our newest Patrons: Tommy Hween, Rainbow Warrior

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Let J. check the first chapter of your book and help make it stronger for your reader! Check out the details at https://theauthorlife.com/editing/

Links:

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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Being professional and treating your product (aka book) the best chance to succeed is a big part of what makes a career author. Today, J. and Zach discuss the importance of using professional editors and help you decipher which types of editors you need to use and how to find them.

Thanks to our newest Patrons: Christine Daiglee, Leigh Ann Beckett

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Links:

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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As an author, it’s important to protect your creative energy in order to produce the best book possible. Today, J. and Zach discuss the importance of setting up boundaries and barriers, from finding the right place to do your most creative work, to building a strong understanding with the people around you.

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Links:

The 8-Minute Writing Habit For Novelists by Monica Leonelle - https://books2read.com/8minutemonica

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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For many authors, worldbuilding is the most fun part of the process. J. and Zach are back together in person this week and have a face to face discussion about their world building processes. Also, Zach gives a few tips on AMS ads for beginners.

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Love to drink coffee while you write? Check out Cadence Coffee Roasters, a family-owned coffee company from Denver, CO. Use promo code “CAREERAUTHOR” to get 10% off your first order. www.cadencecoffeeroasters.com

Links:

Mastering Amazon Ads by Brian Meeks - https://books2read.com/masterams

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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Things seem to change every single day in self-publishing. Today, J. and Zach talk about some of our favorite tools you can use to publish your book, as well as some recent changes with paperbacks over at Amazon. They also veer off into a discussion about going wide vs being exclusive with Amazon.

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Love to drink coffee while you write? Check out Cadence Coffee Roasters, a family-owned coffee company from Denver, CO. Use promo code “CAREERAUTHOR” to get 10% off your first order. www.cadencecoffeeroasters.com

Links:

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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Zach and J. go deep on craft today and talk about The Editor’s Six Core Questions. They believe if you ask these six questions about your book, then they will help you have a better story for your reader once it’s time to publish.

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Love to drink coffee while you write? Check out Cadence Coffee Roasters, a family-owned coffee company from Denver, CO. Use promo code “CAREERAUTHOR” to get 10% off your first order. www.cadencecoffeeroasters.com

Links:

The Editor’s Six Core Questions - https://storygrid.com/editor-roundtable-story-grid-101-the-six-core-questions/

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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Today on the show, Zach and J. share a story about something that recently happened to them, and how they turned lemons into lemonade. It leads to a conversation about how we should be treating other authors and readers within the indie community.

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Thanks to our newest Patrons: Myles Paine, Sheryl Hayes, Edwin Downward, Kimberly Packard, Sandie Hutchins, Marcela

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Links:

31 Covers - https://authoraccelerate.com/31covers/

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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J. and Zach talk about selling at conventions, along with the advantages and disadvantages whether or not author book signings are worth it, and some experiences they’ve had direct selling. In this week's Hacks and Ways, J. talks about batching.

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Thanks to our newest Patron: Leigh Anderson

Links:

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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You’ve written that novel, but now you need a book cover. Do you make it yourself? Do you find a graphic artist? How do you even find a good cover artist, and what should you be looking for? J. and Zach break it all down with actionable advice and tips on today’s episode.

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Thanks to our newest Patron: Antoine, Kat Bammer

Links:

J.’s interview with Writer’s Digest - http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/questions-and-quandaries/dealing-with-editors/when-to-hire-an-editor-expert-opinions

J. and Rachael on the Kobo Writing Life Podcast - https://kobowritinglife.com/2018/08/15/kwl-ep-115-rachael-herron-and-j-thorn/

The Other Stories Podcast - http://www.hawkandcleaver.com/podcasts/

The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Night of the Writing Dead - http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com

Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com

Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit

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