In this week's episode, I'm sharing some things that aren’t really talked about when it comes to fiction novel writing, but are just as important to know about.

WHAT I COVER:

👉 Why not every book idea you ever get is supposed to make it to market.

👉 Why creatives need a lot of time and space to write their best work.

👉 The difference between talent and learning the craft of writing.

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Are you looking for a low-cost way to get some support on your authorship journey?

Tune into this week's short and sweet episode to discover three memberships for authors (that aren’t my own) that I love and highly recommend.

(P.S: Don’t forget that Hannah and I have a Black Friday deal going for our memberships this weekend! Grab our Two-For-One Membership Deal here: https://paperbackkingdom.lpages.co/black-friday-2021/

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The Author’s Killer Content Series: https://hannahrichardssocialmedia.com/the-authorskillercontentseries

Crit & Pen Academy: https://commons.critandpen.com/

Edit With An Editor Membership: https://www.melissafrey.com/membership

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>> BLACK FRIDAY DEAL - Hannah and I’s Two-For-One Membership: https://paperbackkingdom.lpages.co/black-friday-2021/

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Welcome to my client interview series!

The next few weeks of podcast episodes are going to be exclusive interviews with my clients where we’re reflecting on our journey working together, and sharing some tips, wins and insights about the process.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work with me, you are going to love these interviews!

This week, I interviewed the incredible Leilani Lopez, who is working to become a hybrid author by writing a number of YA/NA series and pursuing multiple publishing pathways!

In this episode we chat about:

>> How Leilani dived straight into self-publishing but then grappled with immediate burnout.

>> Whether Leilani’s Creative Writing degree has helped her on her author journey.

>> How Leilani received a POC Scholarship to my Launch Course.

>> Thoughts and insights on why my programs and payment plans are so accessible.

>> Why Leilani LOVES Storyteller Session Intensives.

>> Leilani’s favourite aspects of our coaching relationship.

>> How Leilani goes from each Storyteller Session to her outline and then to drafting.

>> Why Leilani wants to both traditionally AND self-publish her books.

>> Leilani’s spot-on advice for authors trying to decide which publishing pathway to take.

>> Leilani’s suggestions for which of my programs you should join and why.

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Connect with Leilani:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leilanilopez/

Website: https://www.leilanilopez.com/

Books: https://www.leilanilopez.com/devil-s-heir-trilogy

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Welcome to my client interview series!

The next few weeks of podcast episodes are going to be exclusive interviews with my clients where we’re reflecting on our journey working together, and sharing some tips, wins and insights about the process.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work with me, you are going to love these interviews!

This week, I interviewed the wonderful Rebecca K. Sampson, who published her bestselling, debut novel while working full-time, raising a toddler, and navigating some personal challenges. Just a few years later, she's gone on to publish multiple books and is thriving in her career.

In this episode we chat about:

>> How Rebecca was able to release a bestselling, debut novel while battling family health problems, juggling her corporate job and raising a 1 year old.

>> Why Rebecca chose me as her coach.

>> The struggle of loneliness in authorship and how having a community and supportive mentor helps.

>> The mindset shift that took Rebecca from unemployed (yet not making any writing progress), to busier than ever with her career and family and making consistent writing progress.

>> Three pieces of advice Rebecca has for authors wanting to hit their first $1k in book royalties.

>> The golden mindset nugget she shared to help you get better at manifesting and creating your dream author lifestyle.

>> How to use your gut to make the right investments for your author journey.

>> Why it’s so important to BELIEVE your goals are possible before you go about achieving them, and how to let go of the how.

>> Rebecca’s amazing tips for uplevelling in your career and cultivating a work/life balance that supports your authorship.

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Connect with Rebecca:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaksampson/

Website: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/

Books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19174332.Rebecca_K_Sampson

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(NOTE: This episode had some audio issues, but we've done our best to edit it for clean listening. I apologise in advance, but there are a couple of choppy moments in this episode.)

Welcome to my client interview series!

The next few weeks of podcast episodes are going to be exclusive interviews with my clients where we’re reflecting on our journey working together, and sharing some tips, wins and insights about the process.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work with me, you are going to love these interviews!

This week, I interviewed the wonderful Heather Hataley, who went from querying and feeling stuck in her writing process to pivoting to self-publishing and finishing twice as many novels in half the time.

WE CHATTED ABOUT:

>> How Heather has been using Storyteller Session Intensives to go from stuck on her novels to finishing them in a matter of months.

>> How using Storyteller Sessions to outline and get clear on her books was different to just outlining books on her own.

>> Why Heather decided to switch from querying to self-publishing.

>> The three pieces of advice she would give to anyone trying to decide which publishing pathway to pursue.

>> Why Heather chooses to invest in herself and why she chooses to get fast results on her author journey.

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Connect with Heather:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherhataley/

Website: http://seeheathersmile.com/

Books: http://seeheathersmile.com/books/

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Welcome to my client interview series!

The next few weeks of podcast episodes are going to be exclusive interviews with my clients where we’re reflecting on our journey working together, and sharing some tips, wins and insights about the process.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work with me, you are going to love these interviews!

This week, I interviewed my amazing client S. W. Raine, who went from working in a factory job to working from home on her books and running a proofreading business in just ONE YEAR.

WE CHATTED ABOUT:

>> How Raine went from full-time factory worker to working from home on her books.

>> What prompted her to start a proofreading business on the side, and how she had a waitlist of clients before she even opened doors.

>> Why she joined my membership for authors and the biggest takeaways she’s had from working with me in various settings.

>> Why my process worked for her, but not strategies and processes given to her for free by author friends.

>> The three pieces of advice she would give anyone looking to work from home on their books like she does now.

>> How she was able to completely transform her life and accomplish all of this in ONE YEAR.

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Connect with S. W. Raine:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.w.raine/

Website: http://swraine.com/

Proofreading Services: https://awaywithwordsproofreading.com/

Books: http://swraine.com/books/steampunk/

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Can you believe I’m about to enter my fifth year of running Paperback Kingdom?

In this episode, I wanted to celebrate and mark the occasion by sharing five lessons learned in authorship, as well as three bonus lessons from my first year of biz that have carried through right up until now.

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Business Blog Series:

Three Lessons From My First Year In Biz: https://psmalcolm.com/three-lessons-i-learned-in-my-first-year-of-business/

Three Major Wins From My Second Year In Biz: https://psmalcolm.com/three-major-wins-i-had-in-my-second-year-of-business/

Three Best Investments From My Third Year In Biz: https://paperbackkingdom.com/the-three-best-investments-ive-made-in-my-biz-so-far/

Three Habits & Mindset Shifts I Now Have Since Starting PBK: https://paperbackkingdom.com/three-big-habits-mindset-shifts-i-now-have-since-starting-pbk/

Three Things I Ditched In My Fourth Year Of Biz: https://paperbackkingdom.com/three-things-i-ditched-in-my-fourth-year-of-business/

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[This Episode is Day Five of the Author Business Secrets Challenge]

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Today we are talking all about how to take MASSIVE action on everything we’ve worked through so far!

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WHAT I COVER:

👉 The difference between authors like Sarah J. Mass and Stephen King, and you.

👉 Examples of aligned actions I took to achieve my top five author goals.

👉 All about how we can continue doing this work together and take it to the next level.

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[This Episode is Day Four of the Author Business Secrets Challenge]

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Today I’m sharing two ways that you can create more support within your author brand as you continue to grow and scale.

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WHAT I COVER:

👉 The #1 reason I still have an author brand and business today.

👉 The best investment you can possibly make on your author journey.

👉 The power of surrounding yourself with like-minded authors (check out this episode for more on this: https://soundcloud.com/user-501546520/the-paperback-podcast-ep-42-five-ways-not-having-an-authorship-community-is-sabotaging-you )

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[This Episode is Day Three of the Author Business Secrets Challenge]

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Today we are talking about the essential processes and habits that will support you on your author journey and create a sustainable foundation.

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WHAT I COVER:

👉 The different roles an author juggles (and why you can’t do it all yourself)

👉 The three foundational processes you need in place to grow smoothly.

👉 The #1 most important thing you need to be doing as a successful author.

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