Alchemy for Authors

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with Middle Grade and YA author, Brandon J. Greer. Brandon not only shares his journey from writing short stories to novels, but gives tips on writing a successful query letter, marketing YA and Middle Grade books, and gives insights around his experience with Kindle Vella. And for a bit of fun, and to celebrate the beginning of the spoo...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with author, and editor extraordinaire, Hannah Sullivan. Hannah shares her writing journey, and why she transitioned into editing. She shares tips for choosing an editor, editing your own work and getting it ready for an editor, common mistakes writers make, and key traits you'll need if you want to be an editor too. If you're ready to l...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this solo episode, I'm celebrating reaching thirty episodes of Alchemy for Authors. Wahoo! I spend this episode reflecting on how Alchemy for Authors came about, and the eleven things I learned from writing a book that helped make this podcast a reality. Once you've written a book, you can do anything, including stepping outside your comfort zone and pushing...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with best-selling book launch strategist, Emee Estacio. Emee's expertise is in helping authors launch their book to number one bestseller status on Amazon. She shares her steps to having a successful launch, and how to leverage Amazon's algorithms to increase your sales and bring you closer to getting that much coveted Amazon bestseller...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with Australian author Becky Caputo, and we discuss how our ego can help and hinder us on our author journey. Becky shares tips for avoiding the pitfalls of predatory publishers, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and how managing our ego can help us reach our writing goals. If you're ready to get control of your ego and up-level your wr...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this solo episode, I share five questions you can ask yourself to give you clarity about whether it's time to quit writing and quit your author life. Don't panic! I can almost guarantee it's not. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to subscribe, rate and review. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook: @jobuerauthor and join the Alchemy for Authors Fac...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I chat with author Yvonne Caputo. Yvonne shares the path she took to self-publishing two memoirs, and how writing memoir brought her closer to her father, and helped her come to understand herself better, too. Yvonne reminds us that it's never too late to write your book or heal your relationships. If you're ready to learn more about writing and...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this solo episode I discuss Integrity and what it means for our writing lives and author careers. Inspired by Martha Beck's book, The Way Of Integrity: Finding Your Path To Your True Self , I share how being out of alignment with our goals shows up in our lives, the ways we might be lying to ourselves and how this can hold us back from achieving our author d...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I chat with author and the Prince of Positivity himself, Spencer Jones. Spencer shares his journey to living his life to the max and how you can do the same. Not only does he give tips, tricks and strategies for combating imposter syndrome and negative self-talk, but he also shares how you can shift your mindset to make your author and writing g...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I chat with children's book author, Marie Robert, about her journey to publication while living in France, publishing in more than one language, and considerations for marketing children's books. You can connect with Marie here. You can purchase Georgia's Far-Away Family here: English: https://www.amazon.com/dp/295821740X/ French:  https://www.a...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I chat with traditionally published non-fiction author, Kevin Bryant, about the writing and publishing process of his new book, Spies on the Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage . Kevin shares the three things all agents are looking for in an author, how to refine your book to make it publishable, why LinkedIn is surprisingly helpfu...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk about how you can use the concept of your Future Self, the author you aspire to be, to supercharge your writing life NOW and bring you closer to living your dream life. I share how you can get clear on who you want your Future Self to be, how to connect with them now, how they can help with decision-making and bringing you closer to your...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I chat with best-selling author and Gallup Strengths coach, Becca Syme. Becca shares how honing in on your strengths and trusting your intuition can better set you on your path for success in your author career. We discuss the five different types of intuition, how we can get better at trusting our intuition, why you won't find success following...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's solo episode, I get personal and talk about success blocks, what they look like and how we can level up our mindset to welcome more success into our author careers. I also talk about pushing through the upper limits we've set for ourselves and re-storying our lives. Resources mentioned in this episode: Becca Syme – check out her website here , and be...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! Here in Aotearoa New Zealand we have been celebrating Matariki, the Maaori New Year. This had inspired me to reflect on how the year has been going and what I hope to accomplish in the next six months. In today's episode I encourage a moment of reflection to check in with yourself and ask: Are you on track to create a writing life you love, and are you meeting...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's episode I chat with speculative fiction author, Jennifer Martain, about all things Indie Publishing. Jennifer shares why she chose Indie Publishing over Traditional, why she prefers newsletters over social media, why deadlines are an author's best friend, and why you absolutely need to accept who you are and just be yourself. As an added treat, Jenni...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! If you've ever dreamed of being a millionaire author, or even just want to make a living from your writing and you're not there yet, then this episode is for you. Today I chat with bestselling author and Indie Author Coach, Carissa Andrews, about manifesting a millionaire author career. Carissa not only shares the practical aspects of making money from your boo...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! If you're anything like me, you might find yourself saying you don't have time to write, or you're too busy. In this episode I challenge whether that's really true. What if our lack of time was actually a way to protect ourselves from writing? I share ways we can find more time for writing, how to set ourselves up to succeed even when time is tight, and how to...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! This is part two of a conversation with Writing Coach and Fantasy Author, Monica Hay. Like myself, Monica was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. In this episode, she shares her journey to diagnosis, how she has reframed ADHD as an author superpower, and the productivity and focus hacks she uses to get her books written. Everyone has those moments where getting ou...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! This is part one of a conversation with Writing Coach and Fantasy Author, Monica Hay. In this episode, Monica shares the power behind the Law of Attraction to bring you closer to your writing goals, why it might feel like your manifestations aren't happening, and how you can transform the limiting beliefs that are holding you back from living the author-life of...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors ! In today's episode I chat with children's book writer, Susie Miles. Susie shares her twenty-year journey towards publishing her first book, including how she pushed through fear and analysis paralysis to do so. We discuss the perks of self-publishing, and Susie offers some creative tips to market your children's book. You don't want to miss this episode! To co...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I share strategies for changing your mindset around your day job so you can manifest your dream writing life faster. Whether you love your day job, or loathe it, let me show you how it can actually be a positive investment in your author career. If you're enjoying this show, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe so you never miss an ep...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's episode I chat with journalist and health and wellness coach, Sandy Cohen.  Sandy shares how her chosen writing career led to burnout, and how and why she pivoted to a life more aligned with her values and good mental and physical health. She also talks about her change of mindset around her approach to writing, how what you write and what you say ma...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's episode I speak with professional helper, counselor and podcaster, Heather McMahon, about all things mindset. Mindset is one of those things that can not only elevate our writing lives, but  all areas of our life. Listen as Heather shares the importance of adopting a practice of self-compassion and mindfulness, encourages us to set intentions rather...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's solo episode I share my journey towards becoming an author, and the role manifestation played in getting my first book written and published. I talk about my dark night of the soul and how this spurred me on to making my author dreams a reality. I also share some of the tips and tricks I used to shift my mindset away from negativity and towards a lif...