Do you ever wonder if you’re being ruthlessly honest in your writing? This is the topic of today’s episode. Kathi is back with Jennifer Dukes Lee to discuss not only why you need to be ruthlessly honest in your writing but also how that impacts you and your readers.

Listen in and learn:

• What ruthless truth-telling is.
• Why ruthless truth-telling is so important.
• How to give yourself permission to be honest.

Click here to preorder your very own copy of Jennifer’s new guided journal, Stuff I’d Only Tell God.

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Do you want to write a book, devotional, or blog but are having a hard time getting the words written? Today Kathi and Jennifer share several ways to put your thoughts on paper and create something beautiful.

Listen in and learn:

• How to think of deep questions to ask yourself.
• Why you should write down your thoughts.
• How to stay narrowly focused.

It’s easy to get stuck with writer’s block if we don’t take the necessary steps. Tune in next week for another conversation between Kathi and Jennifer.

Kathi’s new book, Accidental Homesteader, came out August 29th. Click here to order your very own copy!

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How should authors work with influencers? This is the question that Tonya is asking Kathi to explain in today’s episode. As someone who manages launch teams and not the influencers, Tonya has some questions. Luckily for us, Kathi has some answers!

Listen in and learn:

• What an influencer is.
• Why influencers matter in the context of book launches.
• What traits make someone a good influencer for your book.

Launching a book can be overwhelming, but Kathi and Tonya are here to help ease your anxiety and guide you through the process of getting your book out into the world and into your readers’ hands.

Kathi’s new book, Accidental Homesteader, came out August 29th. Click here to order your very own copy!

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Do you want to know how to get Amazon reviews? Today, Kathi is back with Tonya Kubo to discuss ways to get your books into buyers’ hands and get those Amazon reviews.

Here are three rules for reviews on Amazon:

• You can’t reward someone for giving you a review.
• You can’t leave a review without spending enough money on Amazon.
• Your relatives or anyone who has lived with you can’t leave reviews.

Get that launch team, send those digital copies out, and promote yourself at every opportunity God gives you to get those reviews. Ask the right questions and witness the reviews come in!

Kathi’s new book, The Accidental Homesteader, is out August 29th. Click here to preorder your copy now!

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Should you have a calendar for your book launch? This is the question that Kathi and Tonya are tackling in today’s episode. Join them as they explore not only the benefits of having a book launch calendar but also how they can save your launch team from some of the most common problems.

Listen in and learn:

• What a book launch calendar is.
• What things you should prioritize on your calendar.
• How to schedule your time around a book launch.

It doesn’t matter if you’re traditionally publishing or self-publishing. If you’re launching a book, then this episode is for you.

Kathi’s new book, Accidental Homesteader is out August 29th. Click here to preorder your very own copy right now!

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Do you want to know how to get the most out of your cover reveal?  Today, Kathi is back with Tonya Kubo to discuss ways to create and promote your best cover reveals. 

Here are three tips to help you best:

• Brainstorm your options, such as live events, giveaways, etc.
• Have a reveal three months before release, during presales.
• Create content throughout the process to get your audience excited.

Let your creativity flow and enjoy the process of creating and promoting the best cover reveal for your book. 

Kathi’s new book, The Accidental Homesteader, is out August 29th. Click here to preorder your very own copy right now!

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