The Paperback Podcast

In this week's episode, I’m breaking down the five biggest mistakes I see authors making that are destroying their launch sales as of 2022.

WHAT I COVER:

👉 Five mistakes to avoid if you want your book launch to be a massive success.

👉 Some specifics actions I see authors doing wrong in relation to each point covered.

👉 Some insights on launching sustainability vs trying to ride rapid release momentum.

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>> Here's Why Social Media Marketing Feels Hard As An Author (YouTube Video): https://youtu.be/mvF9AII3zzo

>> Increase Your Discoverability (Podcast Episode): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paperback-podcast-ep-36-do-this-one-thing-to-grow/id1448015223?i=1000516509260

>> Improve Your Social Media Strategy (Paid Class): https://paperbackkingdom.thrivecart.com/slay-your-social-media/

>> The Reader Sales Process Explained (Blog Post): https://paperbackkingdom.com/what-is-a-reader-sales-process-and-why-do-you-need-one/

>> The Author Platform Pathway Masterclass (LIVE Paid Class): https://bit.ly/3uOm8li

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In this week's episode, I’m going BTS to share EXACTLY what I did to improve my writing skills and make my secret book, KINGDOM OF SIRENS AND MONSTERS, my best work yet.

WHAT I COVER:

👉 The five action steps I took to improve my writing abilities.

👉 Some words of wisdom for dealing with negative reviews and getting your mojo back.

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>> My course, Storyteller Academy: https://paperbackkingdom.lpages.co/storyteller-academy-course/

>> My book, KINGDOM OF SIRENS AND MONSTERS: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Sirens-Monsters-Tara-Quinn-ebook/dp/B08WH2JVBQ

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In this week's episode, I’m sharing some key things that taking drama in high school taught me about writing.

WHAT I COVER:

👉 How drama helped me develop my unique approach to writing and the signature framework I now use with my clients in writing coaching sessions.

👉 The magic of storytelling and how getting clear on what lights YOU up about writing will help you uncover your “genre zone of genius.”

👉 How to overcome those feelings of inadequacy with your first draft and finish writing your books faster so that you can polish them for publication.

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>> My 1:1 Writing Coaching: https://paperbackkingdom.lpages.co/writing-coaching-package/

>> My course, Storyteller Academy: https://paperbackkingdom.lpages.co/storyteller-academy-course/

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In this week's episode, I’m answering one of the biggest questions I get asked time and time again: how to effectively self-edit your book.

Keep in mind that this is not a DIY editing episode, and I still ALWAYS recommend hiring a professional editor. But this episode will shine a light on some editing steps you can take before a professional goes over it (which will save them time and therefore save you money!)

WHAT I COVER:

👉 Three super actionable self-editing steps you can start integrating into your process immediately.

👉 The best ways to approach self-editing your book.

👉 The three vital things to look over before you hand your book off to a professional editor.

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In this week's episode, I'm sharing why I STOPPED hiring coaches for 6 months and how that led to my biggest year in business yet.

WHAT I COVER:

👉 Why you don’t always need a coach and when it’s actually better NOT to invest.

👉 How not having a coach led to my biggest year in business ever.

👉 The difference between 2020 - 2021, when I went all in investing in myself vs stepping back from coaches in the second half of 2021.

👉 How I’m a different client to who I was three years ago (and in turn, the kinds of clients I want to work with moving forward.)

👉 The real trade-off of not investing in yourself, OR, investing for the wrong reasons and from the wrong energy.

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In this week's episode, I'm sharing some more tips for how you can make your first $1k from your author brand.

WHAT I COVER:

👉 Why the magic of monetisation is YOU and what that even means.

👉 How to find the aligned opportunity to increase income using your author brand.

👉 The advantages of adding alternative income streams to your author brand.

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In this week's episode, I'm sharing some foundational tips for how you can make your first $1k from your author brand.

WHAT I COVER:

👉 Why having a sales journey for readers is absolutely essential.

👉 The different stages of the sales journey to be aware of.

👉 An example of how you can use this to build up your launch revenue.

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In this week's episode, I'm sharing three tips to help you avoid book launch burnout! It’s SO easy to burnout while launching and this is not an ideal scenario when launching is the foundation for getting your books out into the world and making money.

SO, tune into this episode to learn the do’s and don’ts for successfully launches.

WHAT I COVER:

👉 Three things that often lead to authors burning out.

👉 Tips and suggestions for avoiding these scenarios.

👉 The biggest advantage indie authors have over traditionally published authors for avoiding book launch burnout.

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Have you ever been told that you can’t price your book higher, or you can’t go about things a certain way because strategy wise, it doesn’t work?

In this week's episode, I'm sharing why it’s not JUST about strategy and why you have to consider the mindset part of the equation too.

WHAT I COVER:

👉 The truth about your unconscious beliefs and how they dictate your results.

👉 Why it’s never about pricing (and what it IS about, when it comes to purchasing decisions)

👉 Why a strategy can still work without mindset work, but it will only take you so far.

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In this week's episode, I'm getting really honest (and kind of deep) with you guys to share why I have such little tolerance for excuses.

I know I can come across as insensitive and cold at times, but this is only because I’m not willing to buy into the excuse that you can’t do, have and be everything you desire. I’m walking proof that your circumstances don’t dictate your results.

Tune into this episode to uncover some nuggets of truth about my backstory and upbringing that have shaped my beliefs, and real examples of when I’ve observed people hiding behind excuses vs stretching themselves and accomplishing their goals.

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