The Author Revolution® Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 2023 has been a year of change for indie authors. We're trying to do all the things to make our author careers work for us and thank goodness we have people like today's podcast guest on our side to keep us on track! In today's podcast episode, I'm speaking with Bonnie Paulson from Finding Your Indie. We cover a lot of ground, from ad strategy to direct sales,...

Send us Fan Mail I've been talking about NaNoWriMo for years and October has always been a big part of it, thanks to being Preptober! Now, Preptober is being revolutionized by AI in ways that will change the way you plan your novels forever. In today's podcast episode, I'm sharing 10 different prompt ideas to use on ChatGPT as you prep and plan your NaNoWriMo novel this Preptober. T...

Send us Fan Mail Switching genres in your author career is kind of a big deal. In essence, you're starting over completely. (At least, if you're switching to a genre that's unrelated to your current one.) In today's podcast episode, I'm talking all about the motivation to swap genres and what the experience has been like for me, switching from urban fantasy to romcom. We&a...

Send us Fan Mail At Inkers Con, I met so many incredible authors. One such gem is on the podcast today, talking with us about the mindset it takes to run a successful direct sales store! If you're like me, ready for a change, and want to give your own bookstore a try, you won't want to miss this episode. Yes, that's right, today we're discussing the direct sales mindset with Ka...

Send us Fan Mail Amazon has introduced new AI guidelines for authors. We're now required to divulge if our interior content has any AI-generated content. But what does that mean? On today's show, I'm discussing Amazon's new AI guidelines and sharing why the 4 Books, 5 Days technique I'm teaching in October is considered AI-assisted (which means you don't need to let t...

Send us Fan Mail With a new Shopify store in place, and Kindle page read rates plummeting, I'm breaking up with Kindle Select and going wide. And let me tell you, the mindset and strategy for being a wide author is vastly different from being in Kindle Unlimited. On today's show, I'm discussing the trials and tribulations I've been facing as I transition to being a solely wide...

Send us Fan Mail Authors are so individualistic, and according to today's Author Revolution Podcast guest, our career success will be, too! On today's show, I'm chatting with Becca Syme about all things indie author success. We're diving into success archetypes, productivity, CliftonStrengths for authors and so much more! Have a listen! Be sure to check out the show notes by go...

Send us Fan Mail As indie authors or authors in this new era, it's sometimes hard to get enough time to think, let alone really let our imaginations run wild. However, having space in your day to breathe and just be gives you the creative urge you need to craft something truly special. On today's show, I'm discussing the need to have more space in your day and life to create and rec...

Send us Fan Mail Those of you who've been around in the indie author and writing community for a while are going to be familiar with this week's podcast guest. She's been on the scene for a while, helping authors learn the craft of writing, as well as spearheading causes that help authors earn more recognition and royalties. In today's show, I'm chatting with the ever-funn...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a fan of AI? Or do you land squarely on the fear/opposition side of the artificial intelligence debate for authors? In today's show, I'm discussing all the ways AI has been helping me level up my author career and why all indies need to be taking note. Have a listen! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to https://authorrevolution.org/195. Support the sho...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, life throws a few curve balls our way. That was certainly the case for this week's Author Revolution Podcast guest - and I'm sure you can relate when you hear her story. In today's show, I'm talking with USAT Bestselling Author, Carlyle Labuschagne about having her author platform stolen and the loss of her mother - and specifically, what that did to...

Send us Fan Mail One of the biggest takeaways I had from the latest round of conferences was that I wanted to test out selling direct - and in specific, using Shopify as my bookstore. Over the past few weeks, I've been prepping and building out my new Shopify store and I'm in love. So, with that in mind, in today's podcast episode, I'm talking about my experience transitioning...

Send us Fan Mail Some author conferences are incredible. If you caught my recap of Inkers Con 2023, you already know this was an EPIC conference. But what's great is that they have an even bigger digital conference! So, if you've been wondering which author conferences are worth it, or if a digital conference like Inkers Con could be amazing, you're going to love this interview! In...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we say we want something, but our energy and actions aren't in alignment with that. Call it an upper limit or a block, if you want. What I see is a failure to get your energy behind it. And that's an easy fix. In today's podcast episode, I'm talking about how we can get our energy behind our desires so we stop going in circles and start making strides...

Send us Fan Mail Few promo sites offer as much value and innovation in the indie author space as Written Word Media. In the past year, they've added tons of new value to authors looking to expand their reach. In today's podcast episode, I'm speaking with Clayton Noblit from Written Word Media about 2023 author trends and the new offerings they have for indie authors. You won't...

Send us Fan Mail Now that all of the 2023 writers' conferences I planned on attending are over, there's a bit of melancholy setting in. To shake it off, I've been revisiting the speeches I gave and all of the experiences I've gone through. It occurred to me that since the Idaho Writers Guild Conference wasn't recorded, my first speech at that conference might be the perfec...

Send us Fan Mail Indie authors have so many opportunities to reach readers. This year alone has opened up a ton! One of the latest is Kobo Plus finally entering the US market! In today's podcast episode, I'm speaking again with Tara Cremin at Kobo. We discuss Kobo Plus and the new geos, the new e-readers they have available, and the reading experience that makes me want to buy one ASAP....

Send us Fan Mail This year has been an epic one as an author. Within a month, I've had the privilege of speaking at not one--but TWO incredible conferences! In today's podcast episode, I'm recapping what went on at the 2023 Inkers Con in Dallas, Texas June 9-11th, 2023. This conference was truly an experience, so if you're thinking about going to an author conference, you'...

Send us Fan Mail As creatives, we often have many different projects or interests all vying for our attention. But what happens when we have so many projects, but no traction? In today's podcast episode, I'm talking about split energy -- how it works, why it's not what you think, and how you know if it's time to shift your vibe. Listen now! Be sure to check out the show notes b...

Send us Fan Mail We authors have so many ways to customize our author career and make it work well for us. Patreon is growing as a must-have platform for authors looking to have a more intimate experience with readers--as well as an additional income source. In today's podcast episode, I'm talking with Onley James about her success on Patreon and how authors can leverage this platform to...

Send us Fan Mail Attending an author conference is always a bit nerve-wracking. Speaking at one takes that stress to a whole new level. But either way, going is so worth it! In today's podcast episode, I'm recapping what went down for the Idaho Writers Guild Conference in Boise Idaho, May 18th - 20th, 2023. If you're thinking about going to a writers conference in the future, you&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Authors wear a lot of hats and as the industry continues to shift, one thing remains the same: telling a good story. We have plenty of options on how we go about that. So, what do we choose? In today's podcast episode, I'm speaking with Kat Caldwell, host of the Pencils & Lipstick Podcast, about the trends we've been seeing this year and discussing her up-and-co...

Send us Fan Mail Authors are here to share their light with the world. They either transmute darkness to light, or they illuminate something that needs the light. Either way, they bring light to all they touch. It's a pretty important job. In today's podcast episode, I'm discussing why all authors should reach for growth, healing, and expansion - and how author conferences happen to...

Send us Fan Mail As you might be able to tell from recent podcast episodes, 2023 is the year of Kickstarter! Many authors are using the platform to launch new books, launch new pen names, and make great money. In today's podcast episode, I'm speaking with Martha Carr about her first-ever Kickstarter and the lessons she's learned getting it set up for launch. There are tons of valuab...

Send us Fan Mail Direct sales are a big deal this year and thankfully, there are some really awesome partnerships that indie authors can form. I have one such partner on the show this week! In today's podcast episode, I'm talking with Alex Smith from Book Vault, a print-on-demand distributor based in the UK. Book Vault does some pretty unique things for indie authors and we're discu...