The Author Revolution® Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Do you have a plan for your author career? What about a plan for just next year? 2021 has the potential to be awesome, but take it from me, you don't want to get lost in the process. In today's podcast episode, we're talking about creating a vacation calendar and making sure you take time off. Even authors need a break to boost their creativity and enjoyment in what...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how to use email marketing as an author? Whether you have zero books or a hundred, the best time to start your email list is yesterday. It is the single most effective tool in your author tool chest when it comes to converting people into readers. In today's episode, I'm talking with Email Marketing Superstars CEO, Stephen Gordon about how authors...

Send us Fan Mail It's hard to believe, but it's officially been a full year since I started the Author Revolution Podcast! In honor of its first birthday, we're highlighting some of the most sought after episodes. In today's episode, I'm going over the top 10 Author Revolution Podcast episodes, just in case you may have missed one of the good ones. There are a few surprise...

Send us Fan Mail NaNoWriMo is almost here and we're in the home stretch for Preptober. But...is it too late if you haven't started? In today's episode, I'll be going over the 3 Preptober Tips to get your novel ready to rock and roll, come November 1st. You still have time to join NaNoWriMo, my friend. Have a listen and see for yourself. Be sure to check out the show notes by go...

Send us Fan Mail The concept of rapid releasing can be scary for some authors. The idea of writing and publishing multiple books a year just seems slightly out of their reach. But what if you could start off a little slower? Dip your toe into those waters? In today's episode, we'll be talking about how to ease into the concept of rapid releasing with a single trick. It might not be quite...

Send us Fan Mail Indie authors are badasses. Not only do we write with the best of them, but we wear a bazillion hats, too. Okay, so admittedly, it's more like 20 or so, but still! That's a lot of hats! In today's episode, we're piecing apart all the distinct hats indies authors wear and what each one does. That way, we have a clear picture going forward with our author careers...

Send us Fan Mail The list-aim results are in for Carissa's first-ever solo list-aiming attempt. Did it provide the results she was hoping for? Or did all the hard work miss its mark? In today's episode, we'll be talking all about the results, as well as go over some tips and tricks in terms of keeping your sanity while you wait for the results. Plus, how to handle the news when it f...

Send us Fan Mail Secret Legacy's list-aim launch week is finally over. It's been a year in the making to get here. So, did everything go as planned? Or did things fall apart? In today's episode, I'm going to use hindsight to our advantage and tell you what worked and what didn't work for the list-aim launch. Listen now! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to autho...

Send us Fan Mail Launch weeks can be extremely stressful. There's a lot to think about and even more to be doing. Because of this, most authors either go completely crazy or they wing the whole thing entirely. In this week's podcast episode, we're going to talk about 7 tips to keep your stress levels down and maintain your sanity during a book launch. You ready? Be sure to check out...

Send us Fan Mail There are always things we can automate. When we're thinking of rapid releasing, this becomes paramount. But where do we begin? In today's episode, I'm talking to special guest, Stephen Gordon. He's the founder of Email Marketing Superstars and known in the online marketing space as the "automations guy." He delivers some insightful tips on how to bri...

Send us Fan Mail You want to be a bestselling author, right? Have you dreamed about having NYT Bestselling Author beside your name, but you're not sure how you're going to get there? In today's episode, I'm talking about list-aiming your book or series so it can hit the USAT or NYT Bestseller lists. We'll be including information on what guidelines you need to qualify, as...

Send us Fan Mail Rapid releasing can be a love/hate scenario. Some authors love the challenge, while others hate the frantic pace. But for new authors who have never heard of it - or are maybe even afraid of it - what's the best analogy to help them understand the work involved? In today's episode, I'm talking all about the best way to view the synergy of rapid releasing in the simp...

Send us Fan Mail If you're thinking about giving rapid releasing a try, you're probably wondering which platforms would make the most sense, too. Don't make things harder on yourself than they need to be. You'll want to focus on the one with the biggest bang for your buck. In today's episode, let's talk about the best platforms to use and when or where to leverage the...

Send us Fan Mail Are you struggling to keep up with all the stuff an indie author has to do? What if you could actually get some help? Would you take it? Now, before you ask what's the catch, I'm talking about hiring your very own PA (or personal assistant). No, it's not as out of reach as you might think. In fact, it just might help you increase your publishing speed AND your royal...

Send us Fan Mail We love our kids to death, but how do we find time to write when they want to so much of our time? Do we have to wait until they leave the nest? Or sneak in time during the wee hours of the morning, or late hours of the night? In today's episode, I'm dropping 11 tips and tricks I've learned over the past six years of working exclusively from home - with five kids in...

Send us Fan Mail Rapid Release authors are notoriously dedicated to their craft. They know how to get words on the page and get those words published on the web. But what happens when all this productivity bites you in the butt? In today's episode, it's time to talk about rapid release burnout - and the best ways to avoid it. If you don't take precautions in order to stay balanced,...

Send us Fan Mail This week, the Author Revolution podcast will be on hiatus while my family and I go camping. I was looking at my crazy schedule and decided a week off from the podcast wouldn't kill anyone. (However, I couldn't just walk away without warning you first!)So have a quick listen on what we're doing and why and I'll be back, same time, same place next week! :D Suppo...

Send us Fan Mail Are planning on giving rapid release a try? If so, there is one thing that you're going to want to nail before it launches. Otherwise, you could end up with a womp womp launch. In today's episode, we're going to be talking about the #1 thing that can make or break your series. What it is, why it's important, and 5 ways you can make it rock. Ready? Be sure to ch...

Send us Fan Mail With it being summer, it's harder to want to stick to our publishing schedules. What if we could have it all? Rapid release and still have some time outside in the sun? In today's episode, we talk about Carissa's top 10 tips to help rapid release authors work smarter, not harder. They're easy and actionable and you can put them to use starting today. Be sure to...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever struggled so much with a series that you wondered whether or not you should just stop writing a series altogether? You're not alone. In today's episode, we talk about the 7 reasons you should opt-out of a series and start writing something else. We'll also go over 6 tips to consider BEFORE you call it quits. Be sure to check out the show notes by going...

Send us Fan Mail When you're a rapid release author, some aspects of our marketing and publishing get condensed or shifted off to the side. In today's episode, we'll dive into the topic of whether or not covers matter in rapid released series. We'll also touch on tips to design your own covers or tips to working with a new cover designer. You won't want to miss it. Be sure...

Send us Fan Mail Our world is a colorful one. As authors, we can make the world a better place by celebrating our differences and highlighting the beauty all around us. In today's episode, we talk about three big ways authors can make an impact in the world by celebrating diversity and supporting the causes that are forward-thinking. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevol...

Send us Fan Mail There's a lot weighing on my mind right now, my friend. In honor of #BlackoutTuesday and in standing in solidarity, the Author Revolution Podcast is taking a deliberate beat to pause, think about things, and determine a better course of action that will help be the change I wish to see in the world. To my broths and sisters of color - Author Revolution (and I, Carissa Andrews...

Send us Fan Mail Nothing is more important to a rapid release author than writing consistently. One of the best ways to do that is to have clear deadlines and word count goals. Are you using them? In today's episode, we're going to talk about word counts – why they matter, how to leverage them, and when to ignore the rules. Most importantly, we'll also determine how they're imp...

Send us Fan Mail Being a driven author who wants to make a difference in the world with our writing can be hard. Not only that, but without understanding why we write and how to reach our goals, rapid releasing may put some undue stress on us. In today's episode, we're going to get some much-needed clarity, my friend. Not only that, but we're going to talk about why it's import...