The TufFish Show

Welcome to The TufFish Show, a place for authors and creative business owners, like you, to have the support and connection, so you bring out your inner greatness so you get comfortable using your voice, sharing your message, and being visible.

It might sound a little odd to have “gratitude” for a challenge, especially one that’s requiring more from you than you thought possible. Yet, this is exactly why I wanted to do this short and sweet episode.

The creative wall we can run into when we’re facing that new level (or working through it) is challenging for a reason, but it's also something we can have gratitude for it by reframing what it is and why it's there.

You’ve got the books, products, and business, and now it’s time to move to your next level and confidently sharing them with those who need to hear from you the most. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com to learn more.

Jennifer Milius is an entrepreneur, author stylist, developmental editor, author, and host of The TufFish Show who helps creatives bring out their inner greatness so that they get comfortable using their voice, sharing their message, and being visible.

Her ninth book, Author Stylist Guide: Own Your Greatness, Get Visible and Share Your Message, is your toolbox for the steps to make the most of speaking engagements, book signings, and podcast interviews when they arise, so you grow your readership and create a buzz about your catalog of work and message.

Mini Author Stylist Session - Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/stylist

Ready to Elevate Your Brand: Get your free resource at https://www.jennifermilius.com/start

Get your copy of Author Stylist Guide: Own Your Greatness, Get Visible, and Share Your Message: https://a.co/d/7h1uRNL

Author Stylist Guide Book Bonuses: https://www.jennifermilius.com/books

Welcome to The TufFish Show, a place for authors and creative business owners, like you, to have the support and connection, so you bring out your inner greatness so you get comfortable using your voice, sharing your message, and being visible.

I’ve got a question for you: How much are you talking about your books and business?

spoiler alert - it’s probably not enough.

When you think about stepping it up and talking more about you, your books, and your business, what comes up for you? If this feels scary, then let this short and sweet episode offer some insights to shift this so you become more comfortable sharing your message and work while detaching from the outcome.

You’ve got the books, products, and business, and now it’s time to move to your next level and confidently sharing them with those who need to hear from you the most.

Jennifer Milius is an entrepreneur, author stylist, developmental editor, author, and host of The TufFish Show who helps creatives bring out their inner greatness so that they get comfortable using their voice, sharing their message, and being visible.

Her ninth book, Author Stylist Guide: Own Your Greatness, Get Visible and Share Your Message, is your toolbox for the steps to make the most of speaking engagements, book signings, and podcast interviews when they arise, so you grow your readership and create a buzz about your catalog of work and message.

Mini Author Stylist Session - Visit www.jennifermilius.com/stylist

Ready to Elevate Your Brand: Get your free resource at http://www.jennifermilius.com/start

Get your copy of Author Stylist Guide: Own Your Greatness, Get Visible, and Share Your Message: https://a.co/d/7h1uRNL

Author Stylist Guide Book Bonuses: https://www.jennifermilius.com/books

Welcome to The TufFish Show, a place for authors and creative business owners, like you, to have the support and connection, so you bring out your inner greatness so you get comfortable using your voice, sharing your message, and being visible.

So often we talk about achieving that next big thing for us, whatever that is. We talk about working up the nerve to get to that “big thing”, but what about when we’re there? Does imposter syndrome creep up during the “big thing” such that you know you’re at that next level, yet you start questioning if you should be? If this is resonating, then let this short and sweet episode offer some encouragement.

You’ve got the books, products, and business, and now it’s time to move to your next level and confidently sharing them with those who need to hear from you the most.

Jennifer Milius is an entrepreneur, author stylist, developmental editor, author, and host of The TufFish Show who helps creatives bring out their inner greatness so that they get comfortable using their voice, sharing their message, and being visible.

Her ninth book, Author Stylist Guide: Own Your Greatness, Get Visible and Share Your Message, is your toolbox for the steps to make the most of speaking engagements, book signings, and podcast interviews when they arise, so you grow your readership and create a buzz about your catalog of work and message.

Mini Author Stylist Session - Visit www.jennifermilius.com/stylist

Ready to Elevate Your Brand: Get your free resource at http://www.jennifermilius.com/start

Get your copy of Author Stylist Guide: Own Your Greatness, Get Visible, and Share Your Message: https://a.co/d/7h1uRNL

Author Stylist Guide Book Bonuses: https://www.jennifermilius.com/books

Welcome to The TufFish Show, a place for authors and creative business owners, like you, to have the support and connection, so you bring out your inner greatness so you get comfortable using your voice, sharing your message, and being visible. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com to learn more.

I believe that in order for you to have the impact you want to have, the reach you want to have, there are some beliefs or actions that need to stop. To do this, we need to recognize them and make the concerted decision to shift directions.

These shifts take time and grace, but the fact that you’re willing to make the decision to shift them, is huge. It's not something everyone can or wants to do. The fact that you do shows your courage and willingness to grow as a business owner, so you do have the impact and reach you want for your books and message.

You’ve got the books, products, and business, and now it’s time to move to your next level and confidently sharing them with those who need to hear from you the most.

Jennifer Milius is an entrepreneur, author stylist, developmental editor, author, and host of The TufFish Show who helps creatives bring out their inner greatness so that they get comfortable using their voice, sharing their message, and being visible.

Her ninth book, Author Stylist Guide: Own Your Greatness, Get Visible and Share Your Message, is your toolbox for the steps to make the most of speaking engagements, book signings, and podcast interviews when they arise, so you grow your readership and create a buzz about your catalog of work and message.

Mini Author Stylist Session - Visit www.jennifermilius.com/stylist

Ready to Elevate Your Brand: Get your free resource at http://www.jennifermilius.com/start

Get your copy of Author Stylist Guide: Own Your Greatness, Get Visible, and Share Your Message: https://a.co/d/7h1uRNL

Author Stylist Guide Book Bonuses: https://www.jennifermilius.com/books

Welcome to The TufFish Show, a place for authors and creative business owners, like you, to have the support and connection, so you bring out your inner greatness so you get comfortable using your voice, sharing your message, and being visible.

You’ve got the books, products, and business, and now it’s time to move to your next level and confidently sharing them with those who need to hear from you the most. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com to learn more.

Whether you’re just starting out or been an author or in business for years, taking a strategic pause can be a combination of freeing and powerful as well as awkward and uncomfortable.

However, when strategic pauses are used effectively - no matter if they are planned or not, they can serve you as you grow your business and elevate your author brand.

ABOUT JEN:

Jennifer Milius is an entrepreneur, author stylist, developmental editor, author, and host of The TufFish Show who helps creatives bring out their inner greatness so they get comfortable using their voice, sharing their message, and being visible.

Her ninth book, Author Stylist Guide: Own Your Greatness, Get Visible and Share Your Message, is your toolbox for the steps to make the most of speaking engagements, book signings, and podcast interviews when they arise, so you grow your readership and create a buzz about your catalog of work and message.

Mini Author Stylist Session - Visit www.jennifermilius.com/stylist

Ready to Elevate Your Brand: Get your free resource at http://www.jennifermilius.com/start

Get your copy of Author Stylist Guide: Own Your Greatness, Get Visible, and Share Your Message: https://a.co/d/7h1uRNL

Author Stylist Guide Book Bonuses: https://www.jennifermilius.com/books

Welcome back Lilian Sue to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.

When you think about growing your author platform, social media and public relations easily come to mind. However, so do companion pieces for your body of work, and that’s what this conversation with Lilian Sue was all about. In addition to talking about the power of public relations, we discussed:

As a PR coach and publicist, Lilian Sue is in the business of helping authors and entrepreneurs unlock the superpowers behind their stories in order to harness the power of targeted PR campaigns to build powerful, long lasting relationships with the right media, in order to build trust with their dream audiences.

Visit - www.inretrospectwritingservices.com

Book purchase link - www.inretrospectwritingservices.com/book-retailers

Welcome Parchelle Tashi to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.

No matter if you’ve published fiction or non-fiction, one way to expand your catalog of work as well as how you serve your readers is to create and deliver learning assets. Parchelle Tashi goes in depth to describe learning assets and how they benefit authors and readers (hint: a learning asset isn’t just about giving information). Parchelle shares some practical tips on how to:

Parchelle Tashi is an award winning creative entrepreneur, popular podcast host, and creator of The Author's Leverage. A former high school math teacher turned tech-preneur, she's an education design architect and video producer with a Master's in Curriculum & Instruction from Virginia Tech.

Parchelle lives and works in San Diego where she spends her time brainstorming ways to help other creatives get more bang for their books. She and her team specialize in creating high-end, memorable, impactful online courses for authors and creators who want to establish automated and residual revenue streams.

Her combined expertise in production, education, and business growth come together to help authors create online courses based on their bestselling book, saving them time and creating a revenue stream in their business. A teacher at heart, Parchelle's personal mission is to create noteworthy learning experiences that inspire action and change.

Visit - https://www.theauthorsleverage.com/

Welcome Kristen Tatroe to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.

When you are working on getting your book out into the world, one of the biggest hurdles to work through is sharing your story. It’s a vulnerable act to put yourself out there, which is why I loved this deep conversation with Kristen Tatroe about a heart forward approach to editing. We talked about

Kristen Tatroe is a freelance editor and instructional designer from the Monterey Bay Area in California. She enjoys working as a developmental editor and copy editor for publishers and indie authors, with a focus on fiction, memoir, and cookbooks. When she’s not helping her author clients, Kristen designs training materials and consults on creating courses and other educational content. Kristen knows that there’s not really enough time to read all of the books, but she’s up to the challenge.

Visit - http://www.kristenedits.com

Welcome back Catherine Michaels to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.

If you’re an author who is comfortable and familiar with one genre, yet another genre that’s completely different pulls at your curiosity, how do you go about making that shift?

How do you know if the resistance you’re facing is because it's not what you should be doing and you’re not taking the hint, or it’s because it actually is what you’re supposed to be doing and you need to keep moving forward.

If this is resonating with you, let this conversation with kidlit turned women’s fiction/light romance author Catherine Michaels inspire and encourage you as well as give you tips to consider as you pursue a different genre.

Catherine Michaels is a former educator with a lifelong love for storytelling, brings her unique perspective to life after years of nurturing young minds. Having published five children's books as Cat Michaels and leading in the corporate world, she craved a creative outlet that echoed the peace and connection she found at her coastal haven. Fueled by this yearning and a desire for happily-ever-afters, she started her Gull Island series during the pandemic. Here, she weaves relatable characters and picturesque small-town settings into heartwarming escapes, offering readers a chance to breathe deeply and rediscover the joy of love.

Visit - www.catherinemichalesauthor.com

Book purchase link - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cat-Michaels/author/B00GEAJQTQ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Welcome Dave Chesson to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.

Whether you’re in the middle of writing your book or you’ve hit publish and are looking for ways to get your book into the hands of more readers, this powerful conversation with Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur is for you.

The insights, examples and techniques Dave shared with me is perfect for any author along their author journey. Some of the key aspects Dave shared include:

Dave Chesson is the creator of http://Kindlepreneur.com, a website devoted to teaching advanced book Marketing which even Amazon KDP acknowledge as one of the best by telling users to “Gain insight from Kindlepreneur on how you can optimize marketing for your books.” Having worked with such authors as Orson Scott Card, Ted Dekker and more, his tactics help both Fiction and Nonfiction authors of all levels get their books discovered by the right readers.

Visit - http://kindlepreneur.com/

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