Author Nation Interviews

How to nurture your book business | The thriving authorpreneur 📚 You want to write books and still pay the bills. Making money as an author is a tough gig. What if you could expand the idea of author to authorpreneur and spend four hours a week building a business that allows you to keep writing? This week we talk about how in four hours a week, you can meet new people, get new clients and levera...

Finding the mental energy to write a book | How to write with ADHD 📚 This week we will speak with William Ian Walker and his life long struggle with ADHD. He found healing in music and went on to write a book about how he found overcame ADHD through song. W. Ian Walker is a musician, baritone singer, art consultant and international author. As a first-time Canadian author, Walker tells his story...

Let your book bring you networking opportunities |Why authors get networking wrong 📚 You have a book. Or you want to write a book for networking opportunities. But how can you network for new opportunities with a book. In this interview we talk about how to network effectively with a book so you can make the most of the opportunity being an author presents. 💎Resources 💎 Website https://www.guyw...

I'm tired of promoting my book! Banish author burnout 📚 Every self-published author knows how it feels. And today the growing to do list of an author can make us wonder if this is even a good idea. It's time to figure out hot to be an author and stay sane. In today's interview we learn how to avoid burnout while writing and selling books. Janice Litvin is on a mission to help leaders and teams ba...

There's an app for that book! Write a book, create an app 📚 You might have wondered, 'Can I turn my book into an app?' The answer is Yes! In this interview we will discuss why every nonfiction author needs an app. Once we share the top reasons to create an app for your book, we will talk about how to build an app for your book. When someone asks if there's an app for that book, you will have one....

Run your own PR campaign for authors | Author get noticed! 📚 How do you get your book noticed? Learn some top PR tips for nonfiction authors who want to become global industry leaders using a healthy PR mindset and understanding how to get your book noticed by media. Lilian Sue is a long-time PR coach and publicist who focuses on helping authors fulfill their full potential to become global indus...

Finding your place in the author world |The needs languages 📚 The Needs Languages is a powerful tool that helps personalities communicate. As an author you want to communicate effectively with your readers and be respected for your beliefs. In this interview, we will talk about the Needs Languages, Nicole’s books, and writing a series of books. Nicole Shir helps people find balance. On her journe...

Revise your outline while staying on track |The living spiral of transformation for authors 📚 The process of writing a book is a journey of transformation. Author Nation sits down with W Anaiis Salles to talk about these ideas: · Revise your outline while staying on track · Test whether your book sells in a variety of markets · Tap into your unique DNA to write your book 💎Resources 💎 Connecting...

From court reporter to novelist | Using real life to write novels 📚 Andrea Johnson started her career as a court reporter. But she's always wanted to be a writer. So she started writing cozy mysteries based on real life. Find out how she used real life to write novels and get your creative writing inspiration. Andrea J. Johnson holds an M.F.A. in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University...

Writing successful sexy memoirs | Publishing your secrets 📚 Everyone has secrets. But what do you do when your secrets are dark and maybe even dangerous. What if you are addicted to sex and love? How do you recover when no one is talking about it? In this video Author Nation sits down with Brianne Davis to talk about writing about tough topics. Successful recovery memoirs can help others recover...

Tips for successful video marketing for authors who hate videos |Should nonfiction authors be on YouTube 📚 Have you considered using video marketing to promote your book? In this video, I’ll ask Essetino Media for tips on video marketing for authors who hate videos. Using YouTube as part of your author platform can help you reach a wider audience. So, let’s answer the question, show authors start...

Tips for writing at home when you are busy | How to be productive with kids 📚 Do you have big plans for 2022 that include writing a book? Writers often try to find time to write while working, parenting, maybe looking after your parents, finding romance, fitting in a social life, and forget getting any exercise. How do busy people get a whole book completed. In this interview, Author Nation speak...

Dealing with overwhelm as an author | How pausing can help your writing 📚 In today's busy world, the very idea of taking a pause feels impossible. We chat with Rachael O'Meara about her book, Pause. Pausing can change your writing and your life. It will help you deal with overwhelm as a writer and help you get more writing done. Rachael O’Meara, MBA, MA, ACC is a transformation leadership coach w...

Choosing your path as a writer | learning the cycle of transformation Being a resourceful writer is imperative if you are looking for success in your work. Along with that, you need to be fueled by creativity, passion, and curiosity to expand your writing style. By using the cycle of transformation, writers can develop critical skills that will benefit them in the long run. Dig deep on what influe...

Spread your message by sending the right signals | Develop big idea books 📚 How do you get noticed in this noisy world? And capture and keep your reader's attention? The answer is in Sending Signals. Anaik Alcasas brings together the fields of behavioural and social psychology, improv and intercultural communication, semiotics and systems thinking, and synthesizes some of the best communication r...

How to write with clarity confidence and connection |Your Fabulous First Book 📚 What every author needs: clarity, confidence and a connection with self and reader. In this interview, Author Nation sits down with Andrea Susan Glass is an award-winning ghostwriter and book coach for first-time nonfiction authors. We talk about her new book Your Fabulous First Book: How to Write with Clarity, Confid...

How to shape your story as an author| Why writers should think about impact Are you curious on how you could use your story to move others? Words are extremely powerful and effective if used in a correct manner. Join Mattias Martens and I today for an exciting interview highlighting aspects of ambiguity and ways to impact readers from shaping your writing! 💎Resources 💎 How to Do Things with Stor...

How writing a book changes your life | The ups and downs of becoming an author 📚 Writing a book can change your life. The transition to becoming an author can be full of highs and lows. You might be asking yourself if writing a book is a good idea. We will talk about life's transformations and transitions and how you can create a life you love, including becoming an author. Chantal Cox is a speci...

Top tips for Book Award Pro | Book awards for nonfiction authors 📚 Author Nation sits down for an interview with Book Award Pro. When nonfiction authors win awards, they garner attention from media and readers alike. Sell books with Book Award Pro! Hannah Jacobson started Book Award Pro wielding her laptop, a nerdy obsession with book awards, and the sheer desire to do great things for authors. B...

Mindfulness advice for stressed authors | The mindful author finishes! 📚 Every author hits the wall and thinks they will *never* finish their book. Learn to be a mindful author with advice from Diana Ng, author of Walking the Labyrinth: Your Path to Peace and Possibilities. She will talk about using mindful to ease stress and find peace. A mindful author finishes the book, after all. You might ev...

Write your book for a niche | How to make it big in a small market 📚 Susan Friedmann, CSP (certified speaking professional) international bestselling author of 17 books, is on a mission to wipe out sameness and add vitality and differentiation to your author marketing. In this interview will talk about riches in niches for authors. Walk away knowing how to create a unique niche for your topic. Th...

Point the way for others through your writing |Writing a book about FASD 📚 We discuss Natalie’s new book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” and give honest writing advice about how to write your first book. Natalie Vecchione is a FASD parent advocate, podcaster, author…..and most importantly a wife and homeschool mom of two. Natalie and...

Emerging thought leaders in community | Publishing academic works 📚 planksip® is a community for emerging thought leaders who want to build their personal brand, get found, and earn money surrounded by like-minded academics. Daniel is the Founder and CEO of planksip®, a Philosophy and Culture publisher and media outlet that has a registered Canadian trademark describing a methodology of promoting...

Write a collection of personal stories with Frank Wilson 📚 When you retire, is it time to sit back and play golf every afternoon, or will you start a second career? For Frank Wilson, it was time to put his academic writing aside and write short stories and poetry. He has so far donated over $17,000 dollars from book sales to charity. Frank Wilson is a retired university professor from the UK who...

Publishing a Professional Book with KS Brooks 📚 K. S. Brooks is an award-winning and best-selling author of over 30 titles, a professional photographer, and photojournalist. She is the executive director of IndiesUnlimited.com – named in Publishers Weekly as one of the top six sites for authors. Ms. Brooks teaches self-publishing to help prevent authors from being scammed by predatory publishers....