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From Tragedy to Triumph - Dante & the Magic Lomi Stick Support Damien Patterson by pre-ordering his book on Kickstarter today while the campaign is still live: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/damascinus/dante-and-the-magic-lomi-stick?ref=8hi5kf Damien Patterson aka Damascinus, is an author & artist who extracts artistic inspiration from his varied life experiences. Originally from the...

Dive into the inspiring world of Philly and Friends with our latest episode featuring Vese Aghoghovbia's insightful consulting session. 🌟 Visit Vese's website: ⁠https://phillyandfriends.com⁠ 📚 Starting with a Vision Discover the vibrant educational brand, Philly and Friends. 🎨 From Books to Boundless Creativity Explore the expansion of Philly and Friends beyond books into a realm of aff...

Ingrid Seymour is a USA Today bestselling author of over fifty novels. She writes new adult fiction in a variety of genres, including fantasy romance, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, sci-fi, and high fantasy—all with badass heroines and irresistible heroes. In this podcast, we discussed: How Ingrid transitioned from being a full-time software engineer to a full-time writer Ingrid's limited...

SelfPub Conference 2023 - all on mindset for indie authors: https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/ I love Bob Baker's affirmations - they've helped me stay centered: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2h5dkU6stcyzAXjMcgb1fe

Do you want a printing and distribution option beyond the print-on-demand model? Dan at the Porchlight Book Company wants to expand their expertise and services in the traditional publishing industry to indie authors. Contact Dan Brouchoud Website: https://porchlightbooks.com/

Writing, editing, publishing, and marketing all require planting seeds for months or years before seeing the results. In this episode, I discuss how when writers allow themselves the grace of time and relieve the pressure on results, they fuel their creativity and can create better stories.

Mila Johansen is a public speaker, writing, publishing, and public speaker coach. She has developed "The Short Book" concept giving people all over the world permission to write their "short book" first. She is the best-selling author of nine books, including, "From Cowgirl to Congress: Journey of a Suffragist on the Front Lines", a first-person account from Jessie Ha...

Learn more about Katie's latest book release on Kickstarter here before it ends September 20th. Katherine Lockwood, a special education teacher and therapist, opened up about her remarkable journey as an author of children's books. Fueled by her daughter's rare diagnosis of Mobius Syndrome in 2020, Katie embarked on a mission to create meaningful stories that resonate with children and...

I spent all weekend with traditionally published authors and literary agents at the 2023 Stockholm Writers Festival and they all had a lot to say about the current state of traditional publishing. If you want to view my slides from my presentation "Using Kickstarter to Fund Your Book" click here to download: https://lisaferland.com/swf2023/ Any other writers festivals that you recommend?...

Collaborations or sponsorships can improve your reach, marketing, and bring resources to your book's Kickstarter campaign in many different ways, but it's not always easy (or quick). Recently, I partnered with Reedsy to publish a free crowdfunding course for authors -- you can enroll in that here: https://blog.reedsy.com/learning/courses/publishing/crowdfunding-for-authors/ Collaborations...

Kalynn Applewhite shares her insights into the unique art of writing for role-playing tabletop games. Crafting game modules requires concise and engaging storytelling and Kalynn's writing keeps people engaged for months to a year! Kalynn also discusses her inspiration for writing about the paranormal/spiritual movement during WWI in upstate New York in her debut novel, Awakening Anne . Read Aw...

Check out Tamara's Kickstarter campaign for Mermaids Don't Fart today! Here - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pullawagon/mermaids-dont-fart Connect with Tamara: https://pullawagon.com Facebook

Cedar Wren McCloud is a queer, disabled artist and author living in southern California who believes storytelling is a beautiful tool for healing from trauma. Follow and read Cedar's books here: https://numinousspiritpress.com/ Get writing, publishing, and marketing tips directly in your email inbox here: https://lisaferland.com

What's a micro Kickstarter campaign, and how can it help MORE authors enter the crowdfunding space? Listen to Zack Applewhite's approach to successful serial Kickstarter launches and the strategy behind them all. Professionally, Zack Applewhite is employed as a Search Engine Optimization & Digital Marketing Strategist. On the side, Zack has a great deal of passion for stories and the p...

Day 69 update of my 90-day stress detox for creative confidence has my confidence soaring and my delusional thoughts high. But is that a bad thing or is it the right amount needed to unlock my creativity? In today's episode, I discuss all of the reasons why this challenge works at unlocking your creativity and hones your craft. Get better at what you're doing through repetition, intention,...

Jared Gulian and his partner CJ had big dreams when they bought an olive grove in rural New Zealand. Find out in this exciting discussion with Best-Selling memoirist and sci-fi thriller author, Jared Gulian, how he used the power of blogging to craft his writing, identify his strongest stories, and engage with his readers. Jared's audiobook version of An Olive Grove at the End of the World is...

Emily Fluke was born defying death threats from Congenital Heart Defects and has become obsessed with characters who do the same. If she's not writing, she's solving an escape room puzzle, bringing up the rear in a 5k, or winning at Settlers of Catan. Emily lives in California with her husband and their two kids. Follow her at her website  emilyfluke.com  or on Tiktok/Instagram @emilyfluke...

Children's book author, Tania Moloney, had a large audience of teachers who value nature-based play. Over the past 10 years, Tania has grown and served her audience with high-quality nature-based play curricula. She knew exactly what her audience wanted in a children's book, so when it came time to launch Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World, she knew how to craft her campaign for success....

Be sure to test your idea before pouring HOURS into it writing, editing, publishing, and marketing. This episode outlines a six-step framework to help you assess your ideas before diving into the writing process. With six steps, you can evaluate the strength and potential of your ideas, ensuring you embark on a writing journey with a clear path ahead and solid foundation of market awareness. The f...

Rebecca Thorne, author of cozy sapphic fantasy novel, You Can't Spell Treason Without Tea , shares her insights into the traditional and self-publishing world and why BookTok is changing everything for authors and publishers. Connect with Rebecca: http://rebeccathorne.net/ Read both books in her series: You Can't Spell Treason Without Tea (aff link) and A Pirates' Life for Tea (aff lin...

We all hit the valley of despair when we aren't seeing progress in our writing, book sales, or building our audience. Here are 5+ tips for getting back on track if you need a friendly kick in the pants. While you're here - head over to Kickstarter and check out these great book campaigns: Quantum Possum - A neurodivergence-affirming graphic novel Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World - a ch...

Ciera Lamb is a copy editor, and ghost writer helping authors and small businesses get more eyes on their books. In this podcast, we discuss: the different types of editing how editors and ghost writers are working in the time of AI and ChatGPT the biggest struggles Ciera sees authors facing, and the helpful 2-day writing rule that keeps her focused on her new novel If you're a small business,...

Clear communication between characters = bad dialogue. I'm ALWAYS expressing my feelings in real life, but I can't let my characters be so self-aware. Messy characters are emotional, fraught with misunderstanding, and drama that drives your plot forward. Read Adair Lara's Naked, Drunk, and Writing: Shed your inhibitions and craft a compelling memoir or personal essay (affiliate link) M...

It turns out that bad is not the opposite of great — good is your real enemy. Find out why this middle ground of, "Things are good..." is actually killing your creativity. The Region Beta Paradox is a psychological concept that explains where artists with moderate success may find themselves. No longer shooting for the moon and, therefore, no longer landing among the stars. Get resources...

Did you know that screaming activates our fight or flight syndrome, ramping up adrenaline which also heightens our focus? It also feels really good, is therapeutic, and is only mildly disturbing to those around you. Taking care of your energy, mental, and physical well-being is necessary for creative work. Connect with me via my website:  https://lisaferland.com or on social media: TikTok Instagra...