Create from Rest

We’re told to be authentic but we’ve also been told to niche our platform. So, how do you navigate building an author platform when your authentic self has lots of interest. Today’s guest shares her experience and tips.  ***GET ASHLI’S BOOK ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/44G7i03     This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will r...

In today’s discussion, we chat with Victoria Deviney on how to leverage in-person events as a cornerstone of your marketing strategy for selling your fiction by building genuine, real-world connections. ***GET VICTORIA’S BOOK ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/45IulsA   This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small co...

When it comes to getting her books in front of readers, today’s guest is a pro at thinking outside the box and seizing opportunities as they come.***GET NICOLE’S BOOK ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3PhLK5D   This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.    📒 Show Notes and...

When Sara set out to self-publish, she applied her years of marketing experience to the release of her books. Today, she’s sharing her top marketing strategies that led to book sales. Be sure to listen as Sara's sharing the secrets to help supercharge your fiction marketing endeavors! ***GET SARA’S BOOK ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3E5uU3q   This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links...

JR Kopenski joins us today on the podcast to share about her experience writing, illustrating, and self-publishing a children’s book. We chat about her creative process, self-publishing adventures, and the pure fun of sharing stories with kids. ***GET JRK’S BOOK ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3se87zS   This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy som...

Tune in for an absolute treat as we dive into the captivating world of self-publishing audiobooks. Our guest, the talented Kelda Poynot, is here to spill the beans on her journey using ACX to bring her novels to life in a way that'll leave you utterly inspired! ***GET KELDA’S BOOKs ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3rYNNSW   This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links wh...

Let’s explore the intersection of writing and worship! During the book Launch Collective’s Spring Rally event, I had the privilege of interviewing seven authors about their creative processes. In this compilation, you'll hear their insightful responses to the question of whether writing and publishing a novel can be an act of worship. Learn more about the Book Launch Collective ✅ CLICK HERE...

If you are writing a novel that falls outside the typical genres picked up by traditional publishers, you won’t want to miss today’s episode with guest Richard Collins. He shares the challenges he faced in his publishing journey and how he chose to navigate them. ***GET RICHARD’S BOOK House of Souls ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3od9qgP    This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are aff...

When it comes to marketing a book the tried and true method is to get people talking about your book through a book launch team and doing interviews. Today’s guest shares some of the creative ways she promoted her novel. ***GET MEGHAN’S BOOK Loving Naomi ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3p5AsH7    This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something...

How early is too early to start getting a move on things like building an author platform, email list growth, website, income-generating activities, etc? Should you start worrying about the business side of writing fiction before, during, or after you finish writing your novel? Let's answer that question today. GRAB THE PLANNER to help you balance platform growth and novel writing ✅ CLICK HER...

Fiction writers can feel very lonely in this writing and publishing journey but today’s guest shares how her unique publishing journey is leaning on mentorship to launch her career. GET CHRISTEN’S Book On the Golden Cliffs: A Big Sky Amish Novel ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/41da8st   This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel wil...

How do you come up with an idea for a lead magnet (also called a reader magnet or opt-in) when you are a fiction writer who hasn’t published a novel yet? In today’s episode, Rachel is walking you through the process, complete with examples! GET 25 IDEAS for your lead magnet! ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://rachelfahrenbach.com/leadmagnet   This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate lin...

If you've ever considered using Kickstarter as an author, you won't want to miss today's episode with long-time novelist, Becky Wade. In our conversation, we talk about Becky’s writing and publishing journey, her thoughts on using Kickstarter as an author, literary agents, and book marketing! GET BECKY’S Book Memory Lane ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3Kyuff2   This video is NOT spon...

We’re talking about lead magnets in today’s episode. This marketing tool (also known as a reader magnet, opt-in, or a freebie) is vital to your future sales success. NEED IDEAS for your lead magnet? ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://rachelfahrenbach.com/leadmagnet   This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at...

Let’s talk about setting boundaries around growing an author platform online, especially with social media marketing so we don’t burnout or feel like we’re losing a piece of our soul. GET YOUR COPY Write & Rally Planner ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://rachelfahrenbach.com/planner   This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive...

Traditional Publishing? Self-publishing? Hybrid Publishing? You have options, right? Today, Rachel is busting the myth that there are different paths or types of publishing. GET YOUR COPY Write & Rally Planner ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://rachelfahrenbach.com/planner This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small com...

Often, the advice from literary agents and traditional publishers is to pick a lane and stay in it when it comes to writing nonfiction and fiction. But, today’s guest, Erin Greneaux, shares how she has used both to deliver her message to her readers. GET ERIN’S Children’s Book The Enchanted Garden ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3M42uvV This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliat...

Getting bestseller status feels like an unattainable dream for most fiction writers. But, today’s guest Caleb Ward was able to do just that with his debut Christian fantasy novel. He shares how he got there and how it’s possible for other writers to do as well. **** CHECK OUT CALEB’S NOVEL Downfall   ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3M8tla2   This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are aff...

For Kevin King, pursuing his publishing dreams soon became a 3-year nightmarish challenge to get his novel into the hands of a reader. Today, he’s sharing his journey not to bash the publisher or to complain but to offer lessons learned for writers new to this publishing world. **** CHECK OUT KEVIN’S NOVEL, Song of the Adoël   ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3TWuu6z     This video is NOT sponsore...

How in the world do you get a YA novel into the hands of a teenager? Today’s guest, Chantal MacDonald has really sound advice for both writing YA fiction and for getting your book into the hands of your reader–and no, you don’t have to dance on TikTok to do it. **** CHECK OUT CHANTAL’S NOVEL, Hope at the Ocean’s End   ✅ CLICK HERE 👉   https://amzn.to/3TQYeSm     This video is NOT sponsored. Some...

Today’s guest, Ben Avery, has spent years working with a spectrum of publishers from starting his own independent comic publisher to working with Marvel Comics and Zondervan(as well as many different publishers in between). Now he’s in a new phase of his writing career as he gets ready to self-publish a Sci-Fi novel! And he’s sharing about all of it with us in today’s episode. **** CHECK OUT BEN’S...

In this episode Rachel discusses indie publishing, book marketing strategies, lead magnets, newsletters, and so much more with Christian romance novelist, Tara Grace Ericson.. **** GET TARA’S NEWEST BOOK, Hostile Intent, a romantic suspense story ✅ CLICK HERE 👉   https://amzn.to/40IIgvN     This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rac...

In this episode Rachel chats with traditionally published, multi-book novelist Laura Thomas about the fiction publishing journey. **** GET LAURA’S NEWEST BOOK, The Christmas Cabin, a romantic suspense story ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/40OnF9z   This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no addi...

In this episode Rachel chats with Children’s book author Charity Rios about the self-publishing process for Children’s picture books! ******* GET CHARITY’S BOOK, My Heart’s Garden which helps kids overcome anxiety and fear through lyrical rhyme and whimsical illustrations ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3Kim1HI This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you...

Have heard about the idea of Indie Publishing (also known as self publishing) and wondered if it is really worth pursuing? Well, today's guest, Emily Conrad, shares her journey of first being traditionally published and then moving to the indie publishing model for her last four books. We dive into mindset, costs, and more in today's episode! About my Guest: Emily Conrad writes contemporar...