All Things Authorpreneur

There are many ways to market a book. Strangely, the pandemic made us rethink what is possible. A virtual book tour, while unheard of in 2019, is a great opportunity in 2023. Join Suzanne Tregenza Moore while she shares elements to consider, and how to make your tour happen.   Highlights In this episode you will learn: The elements of a virtual book tour Important considerations for planning How t...

Dr. Tamsin Astor shares her wisdom on how we can re-wire the neuropathways in our brain to achieve what we want in life. Like so many, Tamsin believes in creating a vision of what you desire helps you to manifest it, and she throws in the science behind that too.   Guest Dr. Tamsin Astor, Chief Habit Scientist tamsinastor.com   Highlights In this episode you will learn: How to create better habits...

Amanda Miller shares why self-publishers will be served by working with a consultant and the vast resources available to anyone who wants support. Whether you have already published and want more support, or you are on your first writing journey and need some help, this episode highlights tons of resources for you.   Guest Amanda Miller, Self-Publishing Consulting with My Word Publishing amandamil...

Cori Wamsley shares her passion for helping business owners tease out their story to highlight their personal transformation. Originally a fiction writer, Cori's knowledge of story arcs and understanding of business make a great blend for her publishing company Aurora Corialis Publishing   Guest Cori Wamsley, CEO www.auroracorialispublishing.com   Highlights In this episode you will learn: Why sto...

Jess Kotzer is a highly experienced collaborative marketer who has utilized a variety of collaboration models in several different businesses. We discuss them all, along with her January 2023 event for authors, Sell Books with Collabs.   Guest Jess Kotzer, Collaboration & Automation Consultant JessKotzer.com   Highlights In this episode you will learn: Key steps to take to create excellent collabo...

Lorena Arnold demystifies money myths that keep many authorpreneurs stuck on one income level. While her work focuses on women entrepreneurs, anyone can benefit from this discussion of money mindset!   Guest Lorena Arnold, Money Mindset Business Coach LorenaArnold.com   Highlights In this episode you will learn: How your money mindset impacts your ability to earn The process Lorena follows with cl...

Suzanne shares some myths about media kits and why they simply aren't true and highlights why all authorpreneurs benefit from having one. She also shares the best formats, why show and event hosts appreciate them, and what you'll want to include. Don't miss this episode!

Carolyn Choate shares how simple a funnel can be for an author, how they can create one, and why they are important. Listen in and apply this exceptional marketing strategy to your business.   Guest Carolyn Choate, Funnel Builder financiallyfreeauthor.com   Highlights In this episode you will learn: ·         How SIMPLE a funnel can be ·         Why you need to get one built for your author busine...

Elaine "The Brain" Turso shares the winding entrepreneurial path she's followed, why she no longer focuses on what guru's used to tell her, and what she's loving about her business now. She also talks done-for-you services and important automations for authors and business owners alike.   Guest Elaine "The Brain" Turso elaineturso.com   Highlights In this episode you will learn: ·         Why she...

Debbie Brosnan shares the story of how her new personal chef business shifted into online cooking classes when the COVID pandemic began. Little did she know that the creation of all those recipes would yield a book and several new lines of business.   Guest Debbie Brosnan, Owner and Founder, The Effortless Kitchen https://www.theeffortlesskitchen.com/   Highlights In this episode you will learn: ·...

Sierra Melcher shares how she came to publishing books, her big, fat, hairy goal of helping 10,000 women entrepreneurs become success and profitable authors and what she thinks many authors are getting wrong after launching their books.   Guest Sierra Melcher, Author / Founder RedThreadPublishing.com   Highlights In this episode you will learn: ·         How one of Sierra's clients increased her i...

Many writers want their books to become known and popular, but don't want to travel the world (or even just the United States) to market them. There are many reasons you might not want to have to travel to market your book:   ·         You might be the primary caregiver for a young child or elderly parent ·         You may be concerned about spending the money for travel ·         You may have a f...

Robert Pardi shares his story of leaving behind an investment banking career when his wife Desiree was diagnosed with terminal cancer at 31. Their shared experience taught him that creating one's desired life should be the focus of each day -- not someday -- leading him to a career as a life coach. Learn how Robert puts Possibility In Action™ at the forefront in his own life, and in the lives of h...

Episode Summary Kristen Kidd discusses how the love she saw between animals and their people became an opportunity for growth in her photography business while also giving generously through the sale of coffee table books. Her unique business and donation model is an inspiration for all looking to take their talents to a higher level and to support causes important to them.   Guest Kristen Kidd, O...

Kate Arbuckle and Suzanne discuss what it means to be a woman of spirit, why we hold ourselves back from marketing our books, and how her book instructs women to heal what keeps them from personal and business growth.   Guest Kate Arbuckle, Author, Woman of Spirit & Spiritual Empowerment Coach mynaturalhappiness.com   Highlights In this episode you will learn: ·         The challenges that began K...

Elle Fox shares how her experience of being a foster sister led her to become the author of her children's book Meatball and Birdie. If you'd like to hear true wisdom from a very young woman, this is a must listen!   Guest Elle Fox, Creator of Elle Fox Art ElleFoxArt.com   Highlights In this episode you will learn: ·         How a chance moment with someone helped Elle create her first book ·     ...

In this episode, Suzanne answers one of the most common questions she gets from authors: "how can I expand my reach on social media?" Listen in for her four top recommendations!   Authors often want to know how they can expand their reach on social media. In fact, it is probably one of the questions I am asked the most.   In this episode, I'm going to cover some of the tried-and-true recommendatio...

Stephanie Dalfonzo and I discuss how quickly her book came to her, how she helps others tame their anxiety, and why a good minute might be the best way to begin just about anything!   Guest Stephanie Dalfonzo, Anxiety Expert stephaniedalfonzo.com   Highlights In this episode you will learn: ·         A simple way to integrate both sides of your brain and tame anxiety ·         Why the notion of lo...

Hanne Brøter shares what inspired her not only to write her book, but to develop Brøter School of Design where she teaches entrepreneurs, authorpreneurs, and those who work with them how to create better designs without formal graphic design training.   Guest Hanne Brøter, Founder Yourbrandvision.com & Brøter School of Design   Highlights In this episode you will learn: ·         How design affect...

Donna Cravotta shares what her author clients were always missing and why she knew she needed to make a shift to support them, why it is so important to use stories in your marketing, and how marketing can be so much easier than many of us make it.   Guest Donna Crovatta, CEO and Founder of Cravotta Media Group CravottaMediaGroup.com   Highlights In this episode you will learn: ·         Why marke...

Margaret Martin shares the challenge that led her to write her book, the experiences she had with narcissists and the feeling she had when she hit send on her manuscript. All great stuff for writers with a message!   Guest Margaret Martin MargaretMartin.com   Highlights In this episode you will learn: ·         The concept of a challenge you might want to consider for yourself ·         How it has...

In this episode, Suzanne discusses why some authors resist using email marketing but should do so despite their hesitations, how to go about getting people to join your list using permission-based marketing, and what to do once your list begins to build.   Many elements of business and marketing can be confusing and overwhelming. Others, we just don't like. I find lots of clients feel BOTH is true...

Judy Kane shares how writing her book helped her to commit to her own beliefs about what she does and the four truths that everyone must believe to find success in life.   Guest Judy Kane, Founder AlignedConsciousness.com   Highlights In this episode you will learn: ·         What prompted Judy to write her book ·         What the four truths are that must be in place to allow for success ·       ...

Heike Martin and Suzanne discuss the organic way Heike's book Owning Our Game came about and its message of visibility and finding oneself through our endeavors.   Guest Heike Martin, Visual Story Expert, Photographer & Author heikemartinphotography.com   Highlights In this episode you will learn: ·      How finding something you love can help you overcome challenges ·      Why overcoming fear of...

Jill Celeste shares the inspiration for each of her books and for starting Virtual Networkers, a multi-chapter all women's networking group she started long before the world shut down for the pandemic.   Guest Jill Celeste, Author, speaker, founder of Virtual Networkers JillCeleste.com   Highlights In this episode you will learn: ·      The importance of long-tail marketing ·      What prompted he...