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I love how I can transform poetry, my own or someone else’s, into a song using Mureka. Check out this country gospel version of a portion of Walt Whitman’s Song of Myself, where he talks about the origin of all poems (and which I, in turn, made into the origin of all songs. You can create songs like this with your poetry, fiction, and even nonfiction! Origin of All Songs Lyrics Have you reckoned a...

Celebrate Father’s Day with this song inspired by Ward Clark’s ode to his father ( Real Men, Real Impact: The Essential Role of Fathers in Society — https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/06/21/real-men-real-impact-the-essential-role-of-fathers-in-society-n2203567 ). My Father, My Hero lyrics Who is my biggest hero? That’s easy. My Dad My Dad is a rocka good mana great mana man of iron integrityand e...

Listen to this country ballad when you need a little lift as you write, publish, market, and promote your books, products, and services. I Got This lyrics Sometimes the strength withinIsn’t a big fiery flame for all to seeSometimes it’s just a tiny grinThat whispers ever so softlyI’m in, I’m in, I’m in! Keep going, I got this Rules that she wroteFirst, be patientDon’t rock the boatKeep your head d...

Perhaps I should call my new program AI Storytelling because AI is the key selling point for almost all programs and courses in today’s world. But, alas, my course isn’t really about AI. It’s about the human touch, the stories we pass on to each other that make people respond. Well, sadly, I didn’t make the case for the value of my Storyteller Secrets course. Obviously, that’s my problem. The real...

Today we’re diving straight into a concept called the narrative edge, and we’re going to look at mastering the art of persuasive storytelling. Do you want to change someone’s mind? Yeah, it sounds simple, right? But honestly, it is notoriously one of the toughest things to do in any human interaction. Think about it. Read more: https://bookmarketing.mysamcart.com/telling-stories You know the drill...

Discover the Secret Storytelling Formula That Turns Words into Sales Unlock The Storyteller Secrets and turn boring unprofitable marketing into messages people remember, trust, love, and buy from. Make your business unforgettable in just a few minutes. The Storyteller Secrets helps anyone selling any book, program, or service to tell stories that help them sell more, promote more, and build trust...

These lyrics were inspired by a comment from a singer and songwriter bemoaning the creation of AI slop in music. I understand his concern, but there is another side to this story: AI allows me to create music and strong performances for the lyrics I write (or uncover). As a writer, I love writing lyrics — and now I have a way of presenting them effectively to other people. I know many of you subsc...

Enjoy this new country ballad about taking action. What you do matters. It matters a lot. Do something every day for the things and people you love. Every day. You Do lyrics The biggest problem you hadWas taking actionAlways over analyzingComing up with excusesNever moving forward Then when you startYou make mistakesYou have frustrationsThings that don’t workThey never workThey never work When you...

I’ve been testing various video programs. In this case, I tried a lip-synching feature in Video Express AI. In the past I’ve had relatively good success with this feature, but this time it’s only passable. Every once in awhile in the above video, my lips actually do synch with the song. But this lip-synching feature works much better with words rather than lyrics. Video Express AI is a great progr...

Remember: When things feel overwhelming, just do one task at a time, one step at a time. Just breath, and keep plugging away. Listen to this song to encourage you to keep going, even when it gets tough. One day at a time. Just Breathe lyrics One second at a timeOne minute at a timeOne hour at a timeOne day at a timeOnce in a lifetime When things feel overwhelmingRememberOne thought at a timeOne st...

You, too, can be a bestselling book author attracting the attention of a lot of influencers, a lot of readers, a lot of business owners, and a lot of people who want to change their lives. Use this song as a motivational tool to inspire you writing a bestselling book and selling it like hotcakes! You As a Bestselling Author Once the words “bestselling author”Gets attached to your name, to your nam...

Writers can make a big difference — not just in their own lives but also in the lives of those around them. Your ideas are worth sharing. No one is you. That is your super power. Believe in yourself! Writing Love Lyrics Write for self-reflectionMake more sense of your emotionsProcess your experiencesCelebrate what you love Writing forces you to be clear and deepWriting brings structure for your id...

The following article and above video are based on a song I wrote several months ago. You listen to the song, Move with What You Love , here: https://bookmarketingbestsellers.com/move-with-what-you-love-with-derek-hunter-music-video . The Creative Stagnation Trap Inspiration is a byproduct of movement, not a prerequisite for it. Most creators have it backward: they wait for a visceral emotional sh...

This video and post repurpose an article I wrote a number of years ago: Self-Publishing Tips: How Do I Get My Books Published? https://bookmarketingbestsellers.com/how-do-i-get-my-books-published . Thanks for reading Book Marketing Success! This post is public so feel free to share it. Stop Seeking Permission: The Surprising Truth About Getting Published Today I am bombarded weekly with the same a...

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this song full of Irish blessings. Enjoy and pass it on. Irish Blessings Lyrics May love and laughter light your daysAnd warm your heart and homeMay good and faithful friends be yoursWherever you may roamMay peace and plenty bless your worldWith joy that long enduresMay all life’s passing seasonsBring the best to you and yours May the dreams you hold dearestBe thos...

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For the current episode of her Sponsorship Talk podcast, Roberta Vigilance interviewed John Kremer on how he went about getting sponsors for his book, 1001 Ways to Market Your Books . John Kremer, author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books , joins Sponsorship Talk to share his experience with book sponsorship and how he secured sponsors for his book. In this episode, we explore what book sponsorship...

Every book, every author, deserves sponsors for what they offer to their unique and wonderful audiences. In this podcast, John Kremer and Roberta Vigilance, author of How to Secure Sponsors Successfully , talk about how authors should go about getting sponsors for their books and events. Check out the transcript on Substack if you’d rather read this podcast than listen in. Thanks for joining us! B...

This song reminds all of us that we have so much to live for, so much to do if we choose to do it. As writers, we have so much we can share. Live More Lyrics We are all calledTo grow and evolveTo be moreMore of who we are Then share what we learnWith those we loveAnd those we knowAnd those who come after us Kindness, like chocolate,Is best when sharedOne dayOne actOne smile at a time Fear less, ho...

I translated my friend Steve O’Keefe’s recent poem, Magic Lever , into a folk song. I hope you like it. And I especially hope that Steve likes it. Poems make great songs. Any poet can write songs like these. Magic Lever Poem Everyone’s lookin’ for a magic leverLookin’ for a button to pressLookin’ for a phrase to utterTo get us out of this mess Everyone wants a silver bulletOr a magical sword that...

If you want to be successful in writing and marketing a book, the first fundamental is simple: Change your attitude. Control your attitude. Your attitude is the only thing in all of marketing a book that you have any control over. Be sure to keep it positive. This book marketing tip and the song lyrics for Changing Attitudes are adapted from a speech by Charles Swindoll. Changing Attitudes Lyrics...

The Author’s Guide to Strategic Sponsorships The principles of sponsorship apply directly to book authors planning launches, tours, or large-scale promotional projects. Drawing from the strategies used by major events and industry experts, here are the top 10 reasons book authors should seek sponsors. 1. Get Substantial Financial Support Sponsorship provides authors with direct funding to cover es...

One of the biggest cultural events on the planet, South by Southwest , will be coming up soon in Austin, Texas (beginning on March 12). More info: https://sxsw.com . This video showcases how SXSW became so big, by using its own marketing playbook. So what exactly is SXSW? And how did it get so big? With an attendance of just 700 people, SXSW started back in 1987 with a goal to help creative people...

In the last episode, I showcased a country song based on John Donne’s famous poem. Some people asked if I sang the song. No, I did not. The lyrics of the sonnet are by John Donne with a few modern tweaks made by me. The music and singing are done by AI. I used a program called MurekaAI. If you decide to explore this AI program, please use my affiliate link: https://www.mureka.ai/?utm_source=reward...

I create a song based on John Donne’s famous poem. Death, Be Not Proud by John Donne Death, be not proud, though some have called theeMighty and dreadful, for you are not so;For those whom you think you overthrowDie not, poor Death, nor yet can you kill me. From rest and sleep, which but your pictures be,Much pleasure; then from you much more must flow,And soon our best men with you do go,Rest of...