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Many writers dream of becoming full-time authors. But how exactly do successful self-published authors earn their livings? In today's episode, Kristen breaks down the three P's of successful self-publishing: production, presentation, and promotion! 

The Three P's of Successful Self-Publishing

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In today's episode, Kristen shares the second installment of Book Notes, a blog + podcast series that summarizes and provides key takeaways from books on writing, publishing, and creative living.

This episode explores Joanna Penn's "How to Market a Book" — a powerful reference guide that teaches authors how promote their books and build lucrative and long-lasting creative careers.

Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/notes

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Book Notes: How to Market a Book by Joanna Penn

Running an Amazon ad campaign can be a great way to introduce your book to new readers and increase sales, but there’s no denying that Amazon Advertising comes with a learning curve.

In today's episode, Kristen breaks down an introduction to Amazon Ads as a book marketing tool and walks you through the process of creating your first Sponsored Product ad step by step.

Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/marketing

Find me on Instagram: @kristen_kieffer 

How to Market a Book With Amazon Ad Campaigns

In today's episode, Kristen launches a new feature called Book Notes in which she summarizes and provides key takeaways from books on writing, publishing, and creative living. 

This first edition of Book Notes explores Rachel Aaron's "2,000 to 10,000" — an actionable guide to boosting your creative efficiency.

Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/notes
Buy the book on Amazon: https://geni.us/2kto10kbook (*affiliate)
Buy the book on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/55478/9781548271107 (*affiliate) 

Book Notes: 2,000 to 10,000 by Rachel Aaron

Do you often struggle to write full-length novels, never sure how to fill the gaps in your story without writing filler or fluff? 

In today's episode, Kristen breaks down one simple strategy for expanding your storytelling and crafting more complex plots: giving your protagonist a side quest!

Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/plotting

Find me on Instagram: @kristen_kieffer

 

How to Craft Complex Plots by Introducing Side Quests

Do you often get lost in research rabbit holes or relentlessly re-read old work? Do you toggle between chapters in search of scenes you "feel" like writing — or often fail to write at all?

In today's episode, Kristen breaks down the three simple steps you can follow to ditch dissatisfying writing sessions in favor of writing with clarity, focus, and intention (and build a sustainable writing habit while you're at it!). 

Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/writingpractice

Find me on Instagram: @kristen_kieffer 

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The Three P's of Successful Self-Publishing

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