The key to being a successful self-published author isn’t just writing stories. You also need to have smart marketing that attracts a loyal audience. In this episode, Ella Barnard chats with romance author Ines Johnson on how she balanced inspiration with an effective advertising and marketing plan to achieve results while writing the stories she loves. Ines caters to two audiences, one as Ines and the other as her pen name, Shanae Johnson. Join in on their chat to learn more about Ines’ strategies for building a backlist, her writing process, and tips for using ads. 

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When Inspiration Meets Smart Marketing With Ines Johnson

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Most authors have an incomplete or faulty understanding of what marketing is. In this episode, Ella breaks down  what marketing actually is, why she LOVES marketing, and how a new understanding of marketing will lead to abundant results. Links from the show: https://6figurefiction.com 

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Marketing, Magic, & Money

It's just me in this one... sharing a story about what it actually looks like when the Law of Attraction is making things happen for you. Plus, a bit about how my coaching and programs could help you become an empowered, successful indie author. 

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How the Law of Attraction Really Works with Ella Barnard

Writing can be a joyous experience until all the pressures on what to write come crashing down on you. Sometimes, trying to write what your agent wants takes away all the spark and passion you have for writing. Today's guest, Sierra Simone, is all too familiar with this feeling. What snapped her back was simple advice: WRITE FOR YOU. This led her to write a Jane Eyre fan fiction turned Gothic Victorian erotica, where she discovered taboo and erotic romance. Sierra is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling former librarian. Her notable works include Priest, American Queen, and Misadventures of a Curvy Girl. In this episode, she joins Ella Barnard to talk about her journey to making her own path in writing taboo topics. She also dives deep into writing good sex scenes, the benefits of self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and how self-knowledge helps your career. 

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Write For You: Following Your Own Path Writing Taboo And Erotic Romance With Sierra Simone

Writing a memoir is a challenge not only in terms of writing but in sharing stories that connect people. Today’s guest has taken on that challenge. Zibby Owens is an author, podcaster, publisher, CEO, and founder of Zibby Owens Media, a privately-held media company designed to help busy people live their best lives by connecting to books and each other. She recently authored Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, where she shares stories from her life through her favorite books. Zibby chats with host Ella Barnard about her journey writing and publishing her memoir and how editors helped her through the many iterations of the story. Plus, she shares tips for aspiring writers who want to share their stories. Don’t miss this episode. 

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A Memoir Told Through Books By Zibby Owens

A writing community is very important to have, especially if you're starting as a self-publishing author. You need to find a tribe that thinks like you. Join Ella Barnard as she talks to historical romance author, Wendy Vella about finding a community. Wendy is a Kindle Unlimited all-star and is also part of the SPA Girls Podcast. Learn how she found her community in the SPA Girls and in her family. Find out why historical romance of all things and why her book covers look so beautiful. Discover all that and more in today's episode of the Author Like a Boss podcast. 

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When Inspiration Meets Smart Marketing With Ines Johnson

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