330 / Curious how authors can turn their books and stories into brands and unique products—while actually making the process work for them? Dana Claire shares how she founded The Inkfluence agency and what she’s learned about successful marketing, Kickstarter campaigns, and brand expansion.

-From author to founder: Dana’s journey and the birth of The Inkfluence
-What authors need to know about overseas book production and special editions
-Kickstarter campaign strategies and common mistakes to avoid
-Expanding author IP into collectibles, novelties, and mass market retail
-The power of tracking, simplifying your marketing, and building the right author mindset

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329 / Have you ever wondered what it takes to narrate or produce an audiobook—and whether you should record your own? Todd Eflin shares insider secrets from his journey as a voice actor, audiobook coach, and narrator, including what authors need to know before jumping into audio.

• Common misconceptions about audiobook production
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• The five essentials of recording quality audio for authors

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327 / How can you make one piece of content do more for you? What does it take to juggle fiction, nonfiction, and podcasting? Matty Dalrymple shares tips on how she builds an audience on multiple platforms, collaborates on nonfiction projects, and streamlines her business strategies.

• Streamlining social media to focus on meaningful engagement
• Leveraging Substack for podcasting and community building
• Collaboration tips for co-authoring nonfiction
• The mindset shift from scattered efforts to strategic synergy

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327 / How do you show you’re human and connect with readers in a digital age? Damon Courtney, creator and CEO of Book Funnel, discusses evolving tools for indie authors and strategies for building strong reader relationships. 

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• Prioritizing ideas for authors with too many stories
• Personalizing your author brand
• Luck versus fortune in self publishing
• Trends in author marketing: newsletters, crowdfunding, direct sales
• The importance of authenticity, connection, and finding the right marketing tools for each individual author

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326 / How do you build a writing career while juggling multiple passions, a day job, and changing marketing strategies? Lars Headbore shares his one-book-a-year strategy as a historical fiction author and how he connects with readers at in-person events. 

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• Starting a writing career later in life
• Defining success beyond sales numbers
• The power and limitations of in-person book selling
• Navigating major shifts in social media and advertising
• Creating unique reader subscriptions and resources for educators

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325 / Can a slow writer find success in the current market? We dive into that listener question today and also share a summer catch-up after our June break. 

Hear about Jami’s book launch and what she wishes she’d known about launching wide and in a new genre. We also answer listener questions about slow release strategies, writing without burnout, and content ideas to share in your newsletters.  

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324 / This week we’re sharing Jami’s discussion with Joanna on The Creative Penn Podcast about rebuilding your writing business after a break.

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• Waiting to publish and business planning
• Impact of personal loss and grief
• Writing through and about grief
• Decision to fictionalize real experiences
• Balancing therapy and storytelling in writing
• Concerns over reader and family reactions
• Rebooting an indie author business
• Future writing plans and creative change

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323 / Jami and I are on a summer break, so we’re sharing guest episodes we did on other podcasts. This week, it’s my discussion with Matty on the From Expertise to Authority podcast. 

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322 / Jami and Sara are on a summer break, so we’re sharing guest episodes we did on other podcasts. This week, it’s our discussion with Richie on the Fantasy Writers Toolshed podcast.

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321 / Sara and I are on a summer break, so we’re sharing guest episodes we did on other podcasts. This week, it’s my discussion with Doug and Nick on the Two Authors’ Podcast

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