The Professional Writer

The Professional Writer

By Laura ChristiansonBusinessMarketing
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The Professional Writer episodes

  • 72 - Costs of Self-Publishing a Book, with Lisa Baldwin
    “An unknown author wanting to get an unknown manuscript published by a traditional publisher is akin to an 18-year-old showing up in Los Angeles with a 6-string guitar, wanting to get a record contract,” says debut memoir author, Lisa Baldwin.
    Learn how several publishing professionals helped Lisa shift her expectations and shape her manuscript into an award-winning book.
    We discuss three types of investments Lisa made: (1) pre-publication costs, (2) publication costs, and (3) hidden costs.
    34 min
  • 71 – Things I Spend Money on to Run My Writing Business
    Running a writing-related business costs several thousand dollars per year, even when you’re a frugal DIYer like me. In episode 71, I’ll walk you through:
    exactly what I spend to run my business
    how much to budget for essentials
    3 things to do before investing in a service or tool
    Transcript and loads of links included.
    42 min
  • 70 – 5 Quick, Easy, and Free Ways to Gain Visibility as a Writer
    How can frugal, penny-pinching entrepreneurs creatively build a business without forking out a ton of money?
    In episode 70, I’ll show you five basic, FREE things you can do right now to:
    • find great deals on tools for your business
    • gain visibility
    • interact with prospective readers and book buyers
    • earn bonus income
    Shareable infographic included!
    The post 70 – 5 Quick, Easy, and Free Ways to Gain Visibility as a Writer first appeared on Blogging Bistro.
    16 min
  • 70 - 5 Quick, Easy, and Free Ways to Gain Visibility as a Writer
    How can frugal, penny-pinching entrepreneurs creatively build a business without forking out a ton of money?
    In episode 70, I’ll show you five basic, FREE things you can do right now to:
    • find great deals on tools for your business
    • gain visibility
    • interact with prospective readers and book buyers
    • earn bonus income
    Shareable infographic included!
    16 min
  • 69 – Bookkeeping Tips for Your Biz, with Vanessa Butler
    When I hear the phrase, “business finances,” I shudder.
    I’m not a numbers person; I'm a word person. That’s why I invited bookkeeping expert, Vanessa Butler, to guest on The Professional Writer podcast. Vanessa will help us word nerds take a serious look at:
    The financial health of our business
    The most efficient ways to do accounting
    Why "business" and "pleasure" bank accounts shouldn't get married
    Why it's important to create a realistic monthly budget, and to look at it daily
    The post 69 – Bookkeeping Tips for Your Biz, with Vanessa Butler first appeared on Blogging Bistro.
    31 min
  • 69 - Bookkeeping Tips for Your Biz, with Vanessa Butler
    When I hear the phrase, “business finances,” I shudder.
    I’m not a numbers person; I'm a word person. That’s why I invited bookkeeping expert, Vanessa Butler, to guest on The Professional Writer podcast. Vanessa will help us word nerds take a serious look at:
    The financial health of our business
    The most efficient ways to do accounting
    Why "business" and "pleasure" bank accounts shouldn't get married
    Why it's important to create a realistic monthly budget, and to look at it daily
    31 min
  • 68 – Why You Need Contracts
    A contract that clearly and specifically spells out expectations is a must-have for every entrepreneur, whether you’re hiring someone to work for you, or someone is hiring you to work for them.
    In Episode 68, I’ll share contract horror stories, suggest items to include in a legal agreement, and recommend easily customizable contract templates.
    26 min
  • 67 – The Problem with Vanity Numbers, Half-Truths, and Swollen Egos
    We’re exploring five problematic platform-building practices:
    The “swollen ego” bio
    Inflated follower counts
    Platform plugins
    Bestseller lists
    “Award-winning author” taglines
    I believe these vanity metrics give authors permission to bend the truth as a means of proving their worth. And that concerns me. Let’s talk about it!
    The post 67 – The Problem with Vanity Numbers, Half-Truths, and Swollen Egos first appeared on Blogging Bistro.
    23 min
  • 67 - The Problem with Vanity Numbers, Half-Truths, and Swollen Egos
    We’re exploring five problematic platform-building practices:
    The “swollen ego” bio
    Inflated follower counts
    Platform plugins
    Bestseller lists
    “Award-winning author” taglines
    I believe these vanity metrics give authors permission to bend the truth as a means of proving their worth. And that concerns me. Let’s talk about it!
    23 min
  • 66 – Debunking 7 Email Marketing Myths
    Misinformation and horrible advice about email marketing abounds. In episode 66, I’m going to give you some tough love. I’ll bust 7 myths about email marketing.
    The post 66 – Debunking 7 Email Marketing Myths first appeared on Blogging Bistro.
    33 min

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Confidently plan, launch, and grow your writing-related ministry or business with tips from Laura Christianson and her guests on The Professional Writer podcast.